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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1893
Page
7
City notes lure readers to the Big 4 races on Aug 16 17 and a preceding Aug 15 17 event. Local personalities attend and plans unfold as vendors advertise harness gear and services while balloon ascensions and parachute drops excite crowds.
A busy fragment recalls a forthcoming race at the Big 4 track with a $50 purse, notes on visitors from Chicago including Edward McWilliams, and routine updates on local businesses, repairs, and public notices. It mentions Rev War Woolley’s vacation and upcoming visits, plus various personal items and local trades.
A local retailer announces a clearance of pants from regular stock at about half value. About 500 pairs are involved in the sale, with prices around two and three dollars per pair.
Yesterday a dealer showcased wallpaper designs for 19 rooms with several choice patterns still available. The display highlighted decorative options and potential home styling ideas for customers exploring renovations.
The firm states a surplus of Wright & Peters shoes with prices near cost, as fall and winter goods arrive daily. They report six months closing $5,000 ahead of last year and improved week sales in July.
J Watercatt and Co, Henry, III Asa Robinson of Jacksonville visiting Henry. Mrs P S Parlay Polis of Phenix and Mrs Covell of Buda call on old citizens. Plans for a picnic and fishing at Undercliff postponed due to illness. Ys meeting features include Mrs Locke and others. a blind student performs. Blackboards replaced in the new school building. Mark Coles returns from Barre after three years schooling.
Mrs L A Jones hosted about 100 guests at Deacon Hill for a reception to Rev L G Landenberger of Joliet. The event featured remarks on sociability and recreation, patriotic and sacred songs, and light refreshments before a midnight departure.
A railroad meeting is announced for Friday evening August 4 at 8 o clock in New Opera Hall to promote the Chicago Peoria and Southwestern Railroad. All taxpayers and interested citizens are invited to attend. Dr Wallace the optician departs for home tomorrow but will return on Saturday August 5 for a stay.
Henry Yaeger begins serving his popular noon lunch at 9 30 a m last Monday with high praise for steady quality. River levels are low at feet eleven inches, lower than last year’s measure. Historical notes track a drop from 11 feet 7 inches a year ago to today’s reduced depth.
Historical fragment shows "100 South Adams St." in Peoria Illinois used for an office listing. It references railroads and ocean steam lines in a brief, partial address context without further details.
Friday evening July 28 at the park features the Henry Olty Cornet Band performing Grassdale Quickstep and Anvil Polka among others. Conducted by Barney Cook, the program includes Mountain Stream overture and Sobre Las Olas, with Burlington March and The Return March as the finale.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for bruises sores and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also notice of Dr Powell the local druggist and Postmaster Brown selling houses and lots. Promotion includes photographic envelopes for mailing photos offered at the office.
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