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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
7
A crowded list of updates from Henry and surrounding towns includes residents and visitors, school commencements, home improvements, and local business notices. Mentions of Stever's window displays, Perry’s bicycle shop, poultry buyers Forrest Bros, and various visits from Peoria and Champaign figures appear amid announcements of births, anniversaries, and alumni events.
Henry residents report to a busy period with events including a large stage from Fennelle's Italian orchestra accompanying a school excursion to Chillicothe, commencements, new fences, and yard work. Updates mention births, arrivals from Muskegon, a windstorm damaging signs, and community services at the Church of Christ with Elder Rawe addressing enduring life.
Silk sale next Saturday features corded wash silks at 35 cents a yard and 260 worth items. Also promotes men's and boys clothing with suits priced at 12.50 to 15.00 as strong value elsewhere.
Local retailer advertises boys' suits priced at $1.90, claiming the lowest prices in the state. Store highlights value and selection to attract families seeking affordable children's wear.
Local ads and notices include Cal fornia dam sales at 6c lb by J Watercatt & Co. Henry IxL Helper & Adams advertise meat, shoes, and a great cost sale. Community events cover poultry association planning, Woman's Club arrangements, and a county school census with district details.
A union sponsored revival starts Tuesday and runs through Wednesday in June at the Congregational church in Gacon with Christian Endeavor groups from the county. Prof Wallace discusses youth education and a talk by Latha Locke on graduating a Junior while several guests from Peoria are noted among excursionists to Henry.
The advertisement promotes Excelsior Saratoga Water with a long list of mineral contents and warns against non trademarked draughts. Henry Yaeger acts as sole agent. Electric Bitters are endorsed as a seasonal tonic with claims of curing bilious fevers and aiding liver function. Dr Powell's Drug Store sells bottles at 60 cents and 1.00.
Book advertising No-to-bac as a guaranteed tobacco cure promises relief for nicotine habit and improved vigor. It cites refunds and mail options, noting druggists carry the book and the Sterling Remedy Co address in Chicago and New York. The passage also lists a Park concert program with marches and waltzes by Edwin Christie and others.
Bfictmatiem claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with a single dose offering immediate relief. It is sold by F A Powell, a Henry druggist, with a 75 cent price tag. The notice also mentions a dog ordinance enforcement and reports a calf slaughter at Chaney Bacon's, noting one carcass dressed at 606 pounds.
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