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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
7
J Watercott & Co announces a deep price cut sale next Saturday with the greatest slaughter sale yet. The notice lists 3c and 4c prints received that morning and urges customers to call early to avoid the rush. Closing prices on clothing boots and shoes.
A busy June week features a threshing machine sale, travel and visiting relatives, a high school commencement, new street activity, and a planned engine house build. The Rescue excursion to Peoria for the Sangerfest and Gilmore concerts draws crowds, while Holiness meetings gain modest attendance amid civic plans and a forthcoming city improvements push.
Moses Knight died at his home near Whitefield Corners after years of failing health. A native of Washington County New York, he worked as a blacksmith and later lived in Illinois for about 35 years. He was fond of reading and contributed articles to The Republican. Funeral services were held yesterday with Rev Peter Warner presiding. He leaves a daughter Mrs Wright of Peoria and a sister and brothers in New York.
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