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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
Henry area residents share family visits and community happenings. Locals include Hartleys in town, Tim Wood of Muskogee praising Oklahoma, W. H. Bell visiting estate matters, J. Grange planning Nebraska farm work, and Mayors and clerks organizing church events and church repairs.
The Henry Republican covers community events from Henry and Covington including church observances for Children and Flag Day, a horse sale fallout, and local society items. It mentions Miss Aurelia Kreis, Clara Len Rares of Peru, Miss Carrie Dille, ET cetera, plus social gatherings at F Presbyterian and M E churches, and a horse sold for 200 dollars that died the night of sale.
Advertised flour claims Gold Medal yields four to seven more loaves per sack than ordinary flour. It touts superior moisture retention and quality for spring wheat flours. Priced at $1.50 per sack or $6 per barrel.
R Mellow of Lacon Illinois carries the largest stock of finished monuments in Central Illinois. He manufactures all work from rough stock, letting buyers inspect actual pieces. Purchasing direct saves middleman profit and agent commissions typically 14 to 25 percent.
The Presbyterian church invites all to attend next Sabbath with Sabbath school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and vesper service at 5 00 Special invitation to Masonic members for the vesper service The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 00 Pastor H W Burger to speak on St Johns Day service June 21 at 6 00 Meet at the Masonic lodge at 4 30 to walk to the church By Order of Frank Johnson Also Foley’s Kidney Remedy advertised though with disclaimer and the lightning bug season noted
A man describes purchasing life insurance to protect his wife and children after his death. He laments his worldly possessions and asks his wife to remain respected as a widow, while outlining his hopes that his children will be educated, well treated, and not deprived of a father’s guidance. He expresses concern about a stepfather and the emotional impact on his family.
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