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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1874
Page
5
A jumble of items outlines local commerce and happenings from Henry: Niece's sells oils glass and envelopes. various ads for drugs, sheet music, and excursions. trains, markets, and fairs noted. social events include weddings and a grave-side memorial. crime mentions include a peddler and a fatal shooting at Lawn Ridge.
Br Washington Cockle states at the annual stockholders meeting in Chicago that the company is debt free with $1,500,000 capital stock, $6,605.28 cash, and a $125,000 annual rent to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. directors elected include David Dowe and others for the coming year. John Coe of McLean County notes a farmer’s duck and potato plan, while quips on duck chatter follow.
An address by Col. Mateer outlines duties of the executive city officer to enforce laws and uphold petitions for changes. He declares strict obedience to business regulations, warns hog and horse keepers, and invites lawful petitions while promising to reject petitions seeking law violations. The notice also lists post office patrons and a weekly thermometer report with temperatures recorded by the City Drug Store.
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