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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
6
A fragmented column shows sales pitches for hats, linens, carpets, and clothing at Jones and Sons and others. It also notes social updates including gatherings, weddings, church activities, a raspberry festival, a Grange picnic, and local remarks on travel, accident, and community events with several names and places referenced.
Whitifield residents note big crowds visiting Peoria for Barnum's show with several local diversions. The Red Town area reports census completion, schooling updates, and community events including picnics, rain, and harvest prospects. mentions Dr Willis easing Norton's rheumatic attack. Local society covers births, baptisms, and travels to Chicago and Magnolia for readings and trading.
Morgan Myers of Whitefield attends M E services and invites others to join at the 4th of July celebration at Walnut Grove. The Sunday schools are urged to participate for a memorable occasion. The last quarterly meeting of the M A church will be held next Sunday afternoon with W W Carr of Peoria preaching.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claim cures itch mange and scratches in eighty minutes as a reliable remedy offered by J E and F A Powell druggists in Henry Illinois.
Weather brings rain and growth as Wingmolia and Magnolia residents plan summer activities. The Berry and Ice Cream festival hosted by the R D Lodge I O C F is set for Saturday June 28 at Odd Fellows Hall. Local merchants C E Rolley & Co report strong wagon service and clean stores. The Bellville Telescope notes corner stone ceremonies for Catholic and Presbyterian colleges in nearby towns, signaling regional hustle. Regular visitors include Gan jmah Jones of J H Jones & Sons with praise for local commerce.
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