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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
1
A bustling column lists discounts and offers from Boston Fair 5c and 10c Store and Gates’s Bazaar. It also promotes Field’s fruit and vegetables, medicines from Woolford’s Lotion, and Ringling Bros circus dates with July 8. Local notices mention sales, funerals, sermons, insurance agents, and Pompeii peeps in Peoria.
Read the circus advertisement on page one. G. W. Brooks from Magnolia visited yesterday. Farm and Stock column is crowded out this week. Dr Nichols registered at the Camp House. Mrs E. E. Keith has recovered from illness. The District Skule will not take up for now. A building is being painted this week by Geo Sleator.
The Sunday school door was opened by climbing through a window and removing the lock after the misplacement of the key at the New Church house of worship last Sabbath. The report also notes a baseball score where Henry Reds beat Bureau 87 to 4 at Driving Park last Sunday and mentions a charity basket picnic and several local events and notices.
100 Ladies Wanted and 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial of Lane's Family Medicine. Dr Silas Lane's root and herb remedy from the Rocky Mountains claims cure for blood, liver and kidney diseases, constipation, and complexion. Large package 60 cents. At all druggists. The Demorest prize declamation contest for gold and silver medal will occur July 10. further notice will be given.
The article announces a national holiday observation on Wednesday July 8 in Henry and nearby areas. It credits the Tingling Broa VanAm burg's united circus museum and menagerie for the occasion and urges attendance, promising a memorable celebration on that date.
Since the closing of our public school, mischief has damaged the College building. The Board of Education warns against trespass and offers a $25 reward for information leading to prosecution of offenders. H Kiromman, President.
On Mra F. 8. Potter's birthday Monday her daughter presented the lady with a pack of visiting cards from this office.
Proprietor offers 8 acres of grass in Meadow for sale in lots to fit buyers. Written application only at Whitefield township address to OHN MOHLER. June 2d-2w.
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