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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
7
A dense advertisement lists cheap groceries and hardware at Spot Cash Store, touting hay rope, tobacco Bull's Head, flour savings, and bargain dining ware. It promotes low prices on gas, oil, broom, fish tackle, and crystal tableware, with multiple deals and in-store specials.
A Henry Illinois brief notes a large July sale with deep price cuts to clear summer goods for fall and winter. The pieces include carpets furniture and summer wear while several local residents and visitors are mentioned with social notes and a Rescue excursion update. The Henry Republican marks its 40th year and announces events at the New Opera Hall featuring Hyers Sisters and other acts.
A scattered community update lists residents and visitors across towns. Duncan Campbell sac beyond Tiskilwa, Frank Coe and wife at Clin, Boon family in Peoria, ex mayor Paskell in Peoria, and Robert McDonough recovering. Various locals plan vacations and school postings, with new business signs and summer travel remarks amid civic chatter.
A L and George Hupp learned Saturday their mother died June 29 from heart disease. Born in Fayette County in 1821 as Garre, she married George Hupp in 1839 and lived in the home of her death for 20 years. She left nine children, four daughters and five sons, all living, the first family death. She was a kind mother and devoted wife, deeply missed by her survivors. The Normal School at Lacon opened with about 60 pupils, including Kirk Booth and Mr Brumley, and Supt Morgan active. Rev J G Evans D D and wife visited Alderman Alex Brown’s home. Evans leads Hedding College. Rand and Mrs E spend vacation at Lake Bluff near Chicago.
Amsy Joyce departed Minonk on Saturday bound for Henry to regain health and spirits. He likely will be away for some time but vows not to forsake Minonk entirely.
Webb's Ticket Offices in Peoria advertise global travel service and the lowest rates for railroads and ocean steamships. The notice urges travelers to seek information and discounts at 100 South Adams.
Otto Fiedler returns home on vacation and is praised for his new position at Sweet Dempster in Chicago. Dennis Hartley also recently returned, now well employed in the County Clerk’s office. The community discusses upgrading the commercial department of Henry public school with suitable furniture to support skilled labor careers. McKenzie Brothers buy A J Sturm’s restaurant in Bradford and plan to operate it, earning civic support. Rescue Boat makes six trips between Henry Peoria Pekin and LaSalle over the weekend, leaving passengers tired by Monday.
The piece argues wise advertising wins crowds and money. It notes the Hartley brothers Edward and William with partners Frank Pool the merchant and NEK Fairbanks, all of Chicago, were home over the Fourth.
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