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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
7
A dense patchwork of local items covers post office addresses, residents visiting relatives, small business details, church events, and upcoming meetings. Notable mentions include promissory notes, land and rental movements, a carpenter shop, a new drugstore assistant, a subdistrict league convention, and a homeseekers excursion.
An old column warns against spending away from home, touting Simmons Live Regulator for liver health. It also notes Grace Holm and family’s farewell party before moving to Lacon, highlights City Marshal Eagleston’s charitable dormitory for tourists, and sketches local gossip about renting John Heim's house, milkmen, and farmer Samuel L. Case's notable corn yield amid whimsical rural anecdotes.
In Chicago last week Frank A. Fiedler and Geo A. Bart were welcomed by Lewis Olberg now running Olberg and King in Camp Point Adams County. Lawrence Sutton and Hall entertained at Clifford's Opera House. Magnicope at New Opera House drew crowds with scenes of the Black Dismood Express and Buffalo Horse Market. Henry Look and Dam band surprised L. R. Kinnear with a home party after his appointment as superintendent. A Sc Joseph's Catholic church benefit at New Opera House with home talent and a large audience concluded with supper and dancing, raising $100 for Reverend Finn.
Dannah Jones promotes waterproof shoes priced at $2 per pair to keep feet dry in mud and slush expected this month. The lightweight ad urges readers to wear them for protection against wet conditions.
For 30 days boxes arrive daily at Jones Cash Store with dry goods clothing and shoes. Tons wallpaper yards dress goods laces and more await inspection with prices 25 to 40 percent below Hen ry stores. Boys and children’s clothing and men’s suits at $5 highlighted.
Shopper notes from Jones's offering Ladiga shoes and mens Calf footwear with bargain appeal. Local merchants Cannah Jones and W J Davis promote cash offers and lumber sales while Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is pitched as a cure with trial sizes. A light four inch snowfall triggers sleigh rides as milder weather continues.
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