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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1894
Page
7
Local page lists merchants selling bananas twine fireworks and groceries J N Beebebs Fosbenner's and Olson's advertise goods while Henry tradesmen and residents travel to Chicago Peoria and LaCon for dates sales and political rallies. Community life covers farming property sales schools dances and upcoming conventions with travelers visiting relatives and local events throughout the week.
A Chicago clothing firm’s yacht visit near Peoria is reported with praise for the vessel. Local updates celebrate residents’ health, marriages, and a riverman’s career, plus a Beatrice Massie teaching post and a successful Henry band concert with a next performance planned for June 29.
The column details numerous local events from Henry and nearby towns. It mentions bridal party departures, Eastern Star chapters, Woman's Club receptions, v isit news, a Tiskilwa Fourth of July celebration plan, musical concerts, school appointments, and several marriages among residents and visitors.
An old medical quotation advocates women maintain health by regular bowel habits and promotes Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant effective laxative. The ad urges readers to buy a 10 cent bottle of Dr Powell’s recommended laxative for ten doses.
The Congregational church society seeks subscriptions to repair their brick church. About $1200 has been raised. They propose tearing down the old brick and building a new $85,000 brick house on its foundation. They offer the suggestion with no charge.
John Kline announces continuation of the Furniture and Carpet business after a decision made weeks ago to stay with the boys. He reports more than doubling sales, thanks customers for support, and notes he has over 30 years of practical experience in pine furniture manufacturing and sales. An entirely new stock of latest novelties is being filled.
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