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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
6
Big in store reductions on suits and shirts. $10 suits now $7.50, $15 suits $11. Boys and children's suits at cost, knee pant suits $1 to $2, hats and summer fedoras 99c, shirts 75c to 50c, tan shoes at cost. Suits to order cheap. Henry Ill.
Readable items note Becker's specials on bananas watermelons and fire works plus local greetings and visits. Several names and places appear including Reid's German Pills Dr Miley and R. M. Birdsall. Community events include a sacred concert in the park and a Demorest contest at Lacon with Sedie Albertson as judge.
Anna-Allen plans to teach in Henry public schools next year. Saloon purchase by John Schroffer pending license transfer next week. Various visits, social events, and concerts announced in Henry with fundraisers and church services. Spring products, laundry services, and a lawn sociable in Central Park noted. Local notices cover tours, weddings, and community gatherings across Henry and nearby towns.
A Saturday sale advertises men's cheviot and clay worsted suits, odd pants, vests, hats, coats, and shoes with low prices. The wedding of Dr A A Knapp of Brimfield and Nellie McCune is briefly reported with guests, gifts, and well wishes. Also noted are local notices, a teachers’ institute, band program, and ads for remedies and services.
Abbott's gallery in the post office building offers the best facilities for photographs in all styles and sizes with a satisfaction guarantee. The Cambridge Chronicle notes evangeli st meetings at the Christian church with strong singing by R. M. Birdsall and praise for evangelists Speck and Birdsall. Also covered is the Gollmar Circus Troupe visiting Cambridge with feats on stilts and a crowd-pleasing lineup, plus a private wedding of Hiram C Wright and Ruth McKinney at Mrs McKinney's residence followed by a train trip to Waukesha Wisconsin.
An old advertisement describes silk shirt waists offered at reduced prices. Listed figures include amounts like 300 1 50 and 100 1a 3 16, reflecting promotional pricing for women's waists.
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