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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1880
Page
8
Spencer's Full 7th Regiment Band performs to large crowds during the sixth anniversary concert event. The program features marching tunes and period selections drawing audience attention at the city venue.
The Bickerman building in Henry hosts a weekend grand opening with 650 guests, 600 small flags, chandeliers, and fairyland decor. A two day event features dine in the tower room, a long supper, and a dance that runs into the early hours, praised for its elegance, organization, and community spirit.
The town of Henry on the Illinois River celebrated the opening of a new two story brick and stone building by Bickerman and Watercott. The first floor houses Watercott & Co dry goods, the second floor hosts a public hall with plans for scenery and a drop curtain. The hall seats 600 and can hold 1000, attracting travelers and local residents for concerts and balls, with strong social praise for the town and its cultured citizens.
The Snachwine lake resort drew a crowd as Commodores Pool and Ruggles led graceful boat displays from Henry, with crowds filling the beach and nearby roads. The day featured boating, picnics, a flag-raising, and remarks by Rev Henry Hunter and H. D. Winship, followed by Fred S. Potter’s address.
A large crowd of about two hundred gathered at the temple for a Fourth of July commemorative event. Speakers praised independence and the Declaration, traced the nation’s growth from Lexington to an expansive republic, and urged civic duty from citizens at the polls. An accident briefly marred the day when Miss Brown was struck by a swinging object but recovered.
Cincinnati firm seeks a reliable energetic lady to introduce stocking supporters and skirt suspenders in the county. Managers are women. agency offers a handsome salary and exclusive county rights. Send name and address by postal card, mention this paper, to Queen City Suspender Co Fourth Street Cincinnati Ohio July 8w4.
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