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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
Among the new applicants for initiation into the Royal Neighbors next Thursday night is Miss Bessie, noted as one of the women seeking membership in the local lodge.
Notice announces a cash up to date stock grocery store opening on March first by P. A. Hlett in the former Sam Potter building. The piece mixes local business notes including a new photographer, a dray line start, community events, church revival, obituaries, political candidate lists, and various town notices from Wenona and surrounding areas.
A long letter from Otto Halbleib recalls William Osman editor of the Ottawa Free Trader and mentions family links to the Strawn and Lord families. The page also includes notices from Tax Collector Charles Willey and a memorial obituary for Cora Emma Allen, detailing her life, marriage to Samuel Eberly, children, and her death at Lostant after long illness.
Local buyers announce willingness to pay top prices for produce and propose negotiating salt in barrels and flour in 600 pound lots to reduce costs. They aim to streamline purchases and save money for both sides.
A reader question explains a wary approach to purchases by asking what lies behind a seller's claim. It suggests evaluating value received and hints that family wisdom can illuminate trustworthy answers about the Comstock Avery Furniture Store of Peoria.
John Clemens moved his horses to Princeton for the summer to attend races. Amos Deininger shows a new buggy. Edna Clemens, hospitalized in Chicago after two Christmas operations, expects home soon. The Toluca Lutheran congregation surprised Rev. Bieder man on his tenth anniversary with the church and a generous gift. James Phillips moved to Magnolia, and Jonas T. Ball and wife returned from Chicago Heights after a two week visit.
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