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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1872
Page
8
A tangled musing on Dolly Varden fashion and a lively, ironic portrait of domestic life. The piece weaves social fashion notes with long digressions on the chores of a home and the pull of modern trends, ending with recommendations for periodicals and magazines.
The Henry city council met May 8 with all members present except Alderman Hall. Actions included granting Ephraim Hoyt a one day license to sell personal and real property at auction, payment of 5 dollars. acceptance of J. Granbury's 10 dollars fees as weighmaster for 1871. oath of office for H J Grandburg and bond for C S Wood as city collector. a petition to vacate sections of arrey between Second and Third streets. a 625 dollar treasury draft in George Twitchell's favor. street labor ordinance set at two 10 hour days per year with 2 pay or road tax. amendment to standard tables for not less than 5 dollars per table. street supervisor to report at each meeting and marshal to notify the fire chief to report next. payment of Robert Hoar nightwatch bill from April 7 to 22 for 18.75. The meeting adjourned to the mayor's call.
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