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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1880
Page
6
Local notes from Henry detail crops oats and wheat in Illinois, shopping ads for lamps and boots, a county picnic and camp meeting, church socials, and notices of new buildings and road work. Various residents are reported traveling, moving, or arranging goods, with a race and temperance meeting mentioned among many items.
The interest of Mr H F Ketchum in J L Jones & Co ceases as he accepts a position with Carson Pirie Scott & Co in Chicago. The business will be continued by the undersigned who will begin closing out stock at pania prices on August 8th, with a possible change of business later. notice will follow.
Spencer Ellsworth's new work Records of the Olden Times issued in royal octavo with 772 pages. It covers early settlement of Putnam and Marshall counties, includes sketches, reminiscences, and biographies. Some biographical dates and spellings misstate details but does not alter the main history. A party scene in Henry and notes on local commerce follow along with obituaries, ads, and civic updates.
Snachwine M. E. church members plan a picnic at Walnut Grove on Snachwine Lake next Thursday. Program includes singing prayer by Ray G. David sermon by Rev J G Evans talk on Manhood by Prof A M Gilmer and a drawing of a new seine by Wm Van Doren with proceeds to the church. A fish chowder dinner is offered at 9 50 per person plus refreshment stands and other season treats.
Perley secretary of the board of education reports district census numbers. In District No 2 there are 844 persons under 21, including 400 boys and 444 girls. Of school age 6 to 21 there are 308 boys and 842 girls, total 650. Children under 6 total 24 year 93 boys and 102 girls.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent box price sold by J. O. Kalb.
JAMMER C LAW offers himself as a candidate for Choult Clark and Reconler, subject to the Republican County Convention, and seeks support from friends.
Advertisement notes reconditioned sewing machines and parts priced from five pounds. Also advertises large stock of calling cards from Henry Fox Al with a February date.
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