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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
7
A miscellany from Henry includes a new subscriber to the Henry telephone system and local repairs being rushed. Several residents travel by steamboat to Peoria, while reports note smallpox easing in Valparaiso and a Royal Circle sociable upcoming with a literary program. Obituaries honor Stephen Harrison, long-time Granville farmer.
Clara Sleator entertains Polly Broaddius and Mrs Wiley in G**try. Lewis Mutton visits with wife and daughter from Canton. Various visits, theater of small-town life, and ads for Meier & Sons stoves and local subscriptions. References to crops, enlistment for the Philippines, and social events.
Extra quality early fall worsteds priced at 5 6 and 7 50. Fine fitting cassimeres 4 5 and 6. Good wool stripes checks and plaids 3 90 4 50 and 5. Suits for boys and youths in plain and fancy stripes and checks 75c 1 25 2 3 4 and 5.
Catalog notes various fashion items including calf leather, kangaroo, cordovan and silk vesting tops in black and tan. Prices listed range from 1.50 to 3 dollars, with mentions of 900 unit quantities and multiple style lasts.
Mrs Clyde and son of Iowa attend the funeral of Mrs Margaret Worthington. only three siblings survive. James Burt left for Chicago to work for Swift & Co and will board with Coulter. Henry boys largely work for Swift & Co as well. Cemetery gates open Sundays with no hitching to trees. front fence painted. grounds well kept. Minnie Colesberry of Princeton visiting Mrs George A Burt. teacher in Princeton schools. Mrs Zellah McMartrie, mother of L C McMartile, remains feeble. Darbin Downey from Ball rear county visited, supervising a farm on James Giltner’s property. daughter Mildred visiting. Henry vs Tiskilwa bail game at Walnut Grove ends 7 to 11. potential rematch. Secretary Camp busy with Big 1 race track preparations. river and rail excavation rates to be arranged. George Bergantz now with Ken McNeal offering horseshoeing and blacksmith services. D W Gehring begins laying the mall at the Republican office building. groundwork started two weeks earlier, project to be completed.
Henry city items report Hutchins Lincoln Co shipping furniture to Kansas and Henry market demand for fine pieces. It covers Wrig ht family travel to Wisconsin, lodge officers at Woodman Hall, outings in Northern Michigan, train passes, Illinois Valley racing circuit, and local social notices including deaths, reunions, and a drowning verdict.
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