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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
7
Our buyer heads for the big clothing center next week to bring the largest, cleanest stock to Henry with 15 percent off Piece Goods and 10 percent off labor. Fall clothing up to 25 percent cheaper than ever before as new Fall Stock arrives on the road at 15 to 25 percent lower than last season.
A bustling Henry scene with J A Melick experts and Vogelsang Brothers offerings. Local residents and visitors mingle amid gossip and shop news while repairs and notices unfold around town.
The funeral of Mrs Zilpha Swan was held Saturday at Lacon with attendees from Henry including Mrs B. H. Hutchins and Miss Jennie Hutchins and Mrs John Morgan. An obituary of this estimable lady appears in another column.
Prices on Boys suits range 75 to 85 cents and a dollar for menswear. Shoes sell 75 cents to a dollar, shirts 37 to 75 cents, and fancies like straw hats at eight cents. Knee pants 15 to 25 cents, shirt waists 15 and 25, misses waists 25, mens overalls 19 cents, shirts 20 to 35 cents. Carpet remnant pieces offered at one third off.
A brief item previews upcoming schedules for the fall and winter period, outlining anticipated events and adjustments. It notes that further details will be released soon by the local organizers and highlights key venues and dates for readers to watch.
J Watercott & Co informs Richard Tremain of Ira Torrey’s severe illness after three strokes with poor recovery prospects. Mrs Tremain travels toward Bureau Junction for the Kansas City express. Dr and Mrs Marriott host a new guest at Capron Boone residence. Grandma Hunt nears end of life amid harsh weather. Local notices cover building upgrades at F S Potter’s office, amphitheatre expansions for the Big 4 races, and staffing changes at a schoolhouse. Toluca discusses a telephone exchange. Kickapoo Camp Co departs for Walnut Grove. Conundrum party honors Kathie Halpin and Vern Hall. Mat Simmons seeks Chicago treatment. Other short items note telephone linking, new computing scale at Melick & Co, medical ads, and various local notices.
To all parts of the east and west one dollar to thirty five saved represents all railroads and ocean steamships. Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams Street Peoria Illinois offers affordable travel options and comprehensive passage arrangements.
A revolutionary Extension Table design replaces the heavy box style with attached folding leaves that tuck away. The old table can be repurposed or given to others, while the new unit offers a compact display at the old reliable Furniture and Carpet House.
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