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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
7
Local spot cash store markets rope hay and rope products at low rates. It touts cheap tobacco and groceries with bulk discounts and a wide selection of jars, poles, brooms, and glassware. Gasoline quality is claimed equal to rivals but cheaper.
A crowded bargain column lists Joseph H Perry’s offerings from dog muzzles to gasoline stoves and ice cream freezers, Fosbenner’s markets, coal from Geo Nicholson & Co, and meat market notes. A Streator Monitor editorial praises life preserver ideas proposed by Mr Campbell at the lock to aid drownings, while Jim Powers returns with tall fish stories and humorous boasts.
Local items report a price list mailed next week from J. Watercott & Co. Various notices include residents visiting relatives, people traveling to Chicago and Auburn Park, and a mix of social news. Mentioned are Mra A Zeller, Mra N W Orr, Chattis Moulton, Beulah Nicholson, and many small happenings around Henry, Whitefield, and nearby towns. A few small finds noted include a black silk handkerchief and a set of upper teeth found at local crossings.
The Parlor Boot and Shoe Store announces J N Cloyes and Forbush and Brown footwear styles from Utica and Paris and London toes. Rev Marsh will describe Jerusalem at Congregational church. Riverside Grange meets with delegates from Evans and other districts. veterans Judd and Hamilton attend. A. Fiedler's shop promotes high quality shoes and garters with regional imports.
The article by Justice of the Peace Mc Jeriah Bonham on Pioneer Preachers of the West is postponed to next week to make room for Supervisors Proceedings. The writer notes the piece is lengthy but perhaps more engaging than prior installments. Officers fees in advance are demanded in line with strict adherence to the law.
In pursuance of the ordinance all dogs found running at large between July 20 and September will be dealt with as provided. Mayor Jon N. Krenz notes enforcement. Mr and Mrs Burt returned to Chicago to be with daughter Abbie who will undergo a second surgical operation after a bone scraping on an arm.
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