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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1888
Page
7
A brief note records an entry at the postoffice for Thursday March 1 1888, with instructions regarding boys going to a Boston fair and a 10c store for marbles. The text mentions denial of a Republican and places related to the event.
A flood of small notices lists offerings from Maples syrup to fresh produce, clothing, and household items. Vendors including Field and Gates advertise groceries and produce while J. Burt's and J.H. Jones & Sons promote spring stock and shoes. John Kline ships goods to several towns as orders rise.
Henry reports convalescing John Beelesbaugh, moving John Hayhoe to the country, and Morton Blood back from the Black Hills. Easter events at Bickerman and New Opera Hall, plus revival meetings, temperance notes, and weddings mark a busy period with flights of news from residents, sales, travel, and local notices.
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