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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
9
A dense, advert-like listing from Henry Illinois area merchants details druggists Zimmerman's Powell's and Hilb, oil and paint pitches, flour brands from Henry Milling Co, hardware and lumber from D L Travis, Yaeger whisky, and various sales and notices. Community notices include church services, school assignments, and a picnic with a broad local cast.
Mr Clarence Watt and student friend Mr Swellman vacationed week visiting friends. Neighbors largely celebrated the 4th with parade and music in Henry. Darby and son James plan a Dakota land trip after harvest. Rev H H Houston travels east for health. Rev Seaman preaches in his absence. Mrs Weasley Doyle ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Dr Ora Thomas attends. Two Saratogians attended the Floral concert at La Prairie. Dolly.
The article notes interest in hearing H. W. Beecher and reports Rev Dowling of Stark County Ohio visiting relatives and delivering a sermon at the Corners. It mentions Mrs Townsend and son Wilfred seeking health in the Sacramento Valley and Santa Barbara. A lighthearted tone frames aging and shared reminiscences of early rural schooling and reform efforts.
Mrs George Walker and Miss Hattie Vantussie have returned to Pentla after visiting Bradford. Mahew and Decker shipped a carload of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago. The M E Sunday school concert under Rev T J Wood went well with the children in creditable parts. Eight or ten couples visited Sonachwine lake. H Pettitt of Princeville, previously of Bradford, goes to Chillicothe in September as principal earning $800. Our brass band gave a fair concert Sunday afternoon. Most teachers attended a drill at Woowley under Superintendent Sandhaw Mao Saunders. Instrumental music expert went to Chicago for business. Glycerine Salve ad claims cure for cuts, burns, wounds and skin eruptions. sold by Albert Nay.
In Peoria on July 14 a son was born to Chas Reynolds and wife of this city In Whitefield on July 18 a son was born to G Peter Meridian Published notices list newborns and parental names for local records
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