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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
6
A new Busties shop opens this morning offering large lots of children's and misses shoes 25c. Men's and boys braided straw Sunday hats 25c. Ladies shoes reduced 50c to 1. Odd pants 1 1 50 and 2. Soft and stiff hats and lawns fast colors 8 5c. See the new thing from J H Jones Sons.
A reader notes that phrases like a world of bargains mislead people. The writer argues constant low pricing dulls judgment and reduces what constitutes a true bargain.
Peoria society items note electric streetcar expansion and mule era end, Boston land sale for coal plants faces contractor shortages, a dog control crackdowns with many pets killed, and Hoosier and Illinois state fairs set for Sept 28 29 with hefty premiums. Newspaper rivalries and a busy Fourth of July draw locals and visitors alike.
Residents joined transport by boat rail and on foot for the Chillicothe celebration and nearby events. Labor and temperance gatherings, ball games and races filled the day ending with Pompeii exhibits. Community life included illnesses, weddings, a new choir, and city purchases of a chemical fire engine and two small boilers.
Sparland visitors include Mrs M M Sherburne and grandson of Lacon with Mr and Mrs Zimmerman. Dr Willie Smith earns praise for diligence. Chas McClanahan secures government post. Robert Atchison visits Nauvoo and remains Republican. Milestone: Sarah Gallop, daughter of William A Gallop, dies from liver disease at home. burial at Sparland cemetery.
Ed Gantz acted as caller Monday while Lou Willey of Wenona visited with her sister Mrs F M Carson. W W Kabins from Chillicothe stayed with his brother Mary. Norton Charley and Jim Price traveled to Peoria for the Last Days of Pompeii. Mrs Fannie Arnold returned home from Niantic. John B. Eyman traveled to Washington to meet sister Jessie Eyman of Warsaw. Many attended Washburn and Metamora Fourth festivities. A dancing event is planned next Friday July 12 with music. James Weir spoke at the Swede celebration and Gail Broaddus read the Declaration of Independence. A youth advised against loafing near a young lady’s father’s grocery. Thomas O’Brien, now a telegraph operator at Pontiac, visited Varna.
In Varna, photographers announce their exit after pleasing locals with their pictures and forming many friendships, leaving a sense of satisfaction and appreciation in the community.
Crow Meadow reports light rain desired to help crops while residents attend picnics and family news. Local notes include visits, haying progress, a break in at 8S Merritt by thieves stealing cloth and jewelry, a Colorado trip ending with a flag farm purchase, and community chatter about cemeteries and gatherings.
Local notes describe heat hurting wheat yields and plant louse damaging oats, with farmers debating swarms and plant pests. Refers to Mrs G N Loace’s 1000 chickens, crop breakdowns, and high tax totals. Fred Dawson returns from Yuma with bequests. verses celebrate bachelor life and homestead humor.
Delayed item notes Alleetiian sister from Mire asner visiting in this locality with Chormers group appearing in the report.
Residents from Nebraska and Galva visited last week as the community discusses the upcoming school house vote on Thursday July 11 polls open 1 to 4 pm Laura Van Dyke of Eureka returns home after weeks with friends at Confederate Crossroads A picnic at Pettigrew's grave ends with eight platform games Our musician Kenyon adds improvements to his place Frank Warner returns from DePauw University with his sixth sheepskin and marks the school’s fiftieth anniversary Mrs Lyman Loomis entertains friends from Henry and the Corners Allie Scriven sings solo with harp accompaniment, praised by guests Uncle Allen visits Dr Willis family Miss A performs well at Hunter school Wesley Runnells junior injures nose from a fence accident, treated by Dr Willis and recovering
Weather cooler after rain. farmers busy with hay and corn plowing. A shower last night benefits corn. Uncle Tommy Hoskins visiting town. 4th of July celebrations planned in Peoria and Chillicothe. Sarah Gallup improving after illness. Fall wheat harvest underway. Mrs Sadie Bhultz died July 1 and was buried July 2. Esquire Barrett recovering from a broken leg. Several horse and wagon accidents in ten days impact local families.
Knox resident Mrs Clell Duncan and High Prairie aunt Aunt Cassy Dawson visit Putnam while other locals travel and attend events. The village school closed as Laura Bruce returns home. teacher’s institute in session at Hennepin. Constable John Sparling busy with duties. mixed travels include Peterson’s trip to Gibson Canada NY. Sunday lessons at NM E church and upcoming Christian church review planned. local farmers prepare for harvest and equipment sale events.
The column covers a house fire loss of over $2,900 with $800 insured, church Sabbath observance warnings, July Fourth events including W C T U programs, and references to Grandma Read’s funeral. It also notes Kate Ransom's teaching appointment, a cottage hill runaway incident, and the death of Johnnie Stoner with burial in Caledonia cemetery.
Weather is warm and dry as Oxbow farmers work the bay. Mrs. Ransom returns to health after illness. N J Mathis and wife hosted many friends, and a Mt Palatine dance drew attendees. Q W Michener of Peru visited to see his son. Gossip mentions political tension and a runaway accident involving W L Mathis’s buggy. A social hop at C A Norrin's honors Miss Dot’s birthday.
The article notes Prof Hil from Chicago conducting the teachers institute this week. Mrs Frank Sanderlin is ill. Geo Schiltz and companion visited his Hennepin relatives. Lila Gorham closed her millinery shop and returned home due to poor health. The ladies mite society plans an ice cream and cake sociable at Mrs Geo Young’s residence on Tuesday evening. The board of supervisors convenes this week and a vacancy on Hill was filled by Harper after L V Raley’s resignation. Many residents visited the Pompeii site in Peoria. Edith Shepherd of Strawn’s church died July 6 of typhoid fever and was buried July 7 at Union Grove. The July 4 celebration at Hennepin featured a notable parade, a lively ball game, and the Whitefield team winning all prizes and praise.
A woman in the county suffered seven years from a wasting illness and severe cough. After trying Dr King's New Discovery for consumption she slept through the night after one dose and was reportedly cured with one bottle. Mrs Luther Lutz is named in the account. Powell's drug store offers a free trial bottle.
Catholic priests of the Peoria diocese return home after a retreat at Kankakee. Fathers Banks and Lonkey attended, with Bishop Spalding planning a four month trip to Europe at the meeting’s end.
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