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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1890
Page
7
Henry Republicans announce a May Pole Party on May 21, 1890 at New Opera Hall. Henry Light Guard Band leads the event with valuable presidents to be given away during the program.
Our Bargain Column advertises items for sale at the office hall including baby carriages from John Kline and a wide array of fabrics, hats, and black hosiery from J H Jones & Sons. It highlights durable featherbone corsets, farm machinery from The Duke Dros, seeds, and repair services with emphasis on home industry and bargains.
A grocer reviews annual figures showing 14000 sales, 283834 gross profit, and 4 per cent expenses across rent, staff, taxes, and more. He then tests a cash plan reducing margin to 10 per cent with sales rising to 240000 and same expenses. The article notes a prize challenge for youths and ends with a farm accident involving Charles Kline and a leg injury.
Anna Burt is home during school vacation as Barrett Comedy Company performs nightly with a Saturday matinee. Belle Gapin of Lacon attends the Adams-Coan wedding this week. Henry Light Guard Band serenades the couple. D. O. Woodrum of Gridley visits for his mother’s wedding. Lotta Champ from Iowa stays with aunt Mia Harram. The Juniata steamer and barge pass through the lock first this season. John Halligan reports strong sale attendance and fair prices. Duke Bros market bicycles. Elder Speck’s sermons and church events draw crowds. Replogle Atkinson visits Hem p to meet with W C T U. Bosworth League hosts open meeting at M E church. John Green expands drawing business to six. The Republican buys paper stock. editor Whiffen ill. Mural census stats show 2982 real estate mortgages in 10 years. Union caucus set March 20 for town offices. Loyal Legion resumes Friday meetings at Christian church. George A Burt returns from Mexican trip. ill at home. Elias Herr named tru ant officer. Orr & Co lease Odd Fellows building. Goltra furniture work starts. Roads poor last week. bridge tolls exceed prior week. Schneider Brothers suspend poultry packing until fall.
Samuel Sperry begins another year as lock assistant, already having served about a year and a half. He is regarded as a capable employee for Collector Campbell.
Local notices describe temperance efforts led by the W O T U with a license vote petition and a Sunday pulpit discussion. A March 25 rally at the Congregational church features four ministers, music, and a call for all to attend. Also announced are Barrett Comedy at the theater with Brady's Boy tonight, a card party at the Powell residence, and a 20 mile trip by Oliver Wilson to aid the Saratoga grange. A popcorn social raises funds for a piano, with performances by local students. The week also marks the marriage of HI J Adams and Nancy H Coan with a serenade by the Henry Light Guard Band.
A testimonial from Mrs Luther Lutz claims a three month cough and failing health were cured by one bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. The notice urges free trial bottles at Powell's drug store and mentions W C Hamrick & Co of Bethley N. as the advertisers.
St Joseph s day was observed with appropriate religious services at St Joseph s church yesterday Rev Father Lockney assisted in the services by two visiting priests At Ye spere the Cornet band was present to assist in the musical numbers, the same as last year.
The High Prairie Literary Society presents Wide Enougs for Two on Saturday evening March 29 in New Opera Hall Henry under the Ladies Aid Disciples church. Cast includes Wickerwork Brush Cowley Kellar Pump Miss Prune Batia Brush. Time about 50 minutes. Admittance 10 cents at door. Oysters cake and coffee supper after. Light Guard Band to perform.
Ww. W. Champ, kin of Mr. Hor rom, recently left Corning Iowa for Lustant Illinois with his family. He owns farming lands nearby and plans improved cultivation and development there.
H C Morris of Cottage Hill visiting Horton Kansas reports attending the Kansas M EK conference held early in March and the Cumberland Presbytery meeting in session last week. He enjoyed time with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W H Wanser and grandchild, planning to return home later this week.
An aged nurse urges using Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as a remedy for torpor of the liver in infants. The pitch promotes Laxador with a quick path to relief and happiness, stating a price of 25 cents.
Webb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams streets in Peoria lists agents for Railroada and Ocean Steam ships offering lowest rates to all points and a choice of routes. A prompt purchase saves money.
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