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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
7
Henry community notices describe meetings and by laws, visits by residents to Peoria and Chillicothe, and a grand Fourth of July plan at New Opera Hall. Local interest includes farming ads, hardware store promotions, a rail platform for freight, a garrison band concert, and a variety of small town social updates.
The Big Store advertises a rare stock of spring millinery, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, furniture, wallpaper, and more at exceedingly low prices. Customers from Princeton, Tie kawa, Bradford, Bureau, Wyoming, Hennepin, Granville, Florid, Tonica, Varna, We na, Magnolia, Lacon, Washburn, La Rose, Chillicothe, Edel sten, Lombardville, and surrounding areas are invited to shop.
The notice targets casual shoppers and urges them to travel 50 miles for better value. It emphasizes regulars already know the deals and invites new customers to gain advantage from wider trading.
Died April 20 in Streator Mrs Rose Barron wife of Hugh Barron formerly Lone Tree resident aged 58. Sister of Mrs Real of Bradford and aunt to Thomas and Michael Real of Washburn. Various local notes include Henry Telephone Exchange subscription, grand jury summons for several individuals in Lacon, pension increase for John Joyce, and movement of residents and businesses with brief updates on employment and travel.
The article records a parliamentary drill for ladies with Mrs Hildebrant chairing and notices for upcoming meetings. It mentions Henry shipping hundreds of eggs nationwide and local residents' updates including John Gregory taking a bookkeeper post in California, Mrs Bush returning from Chicago, and Fort’s company enlistees from Henry.
Thousands have tried Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Advertisers claim it is the best remedy for stomach troubles and it promotes relief during rallies. Trial size 10 cents large bottles and $1.00 of Dr Powell offered.
The Henry area reports a busy church week with Rev LG Landenberger slated to preach on May 22 in Henry. Diocesan Episcopal meeting held in Peoria. Rev P K Hammond attended. Galesburg hosted a State Sunday School convention. George Cloyd also present. Epworth League plans an open service next Sunday. Miss Ha Jenkins to lead the program. MB parsonage construction bid awarded to A V Goltra. Smith & Disosway named for painting contract. Ladies Aid offers plain sewing. entries due at Mrs H Wright’s May 29. Epworth League social set for Friday at Prof Wm Calhoun’s home. choir practice at 7 PM. Bishop Burgees directs special prayer for Congress and the army at public services. Rogers to preach on How to Succeed in the Christian Life. Epworth League ninth anniversary program to follow. Henry delegates to the Peoria District Christian Endeavor Union convention will include Miss Nellie Becker as chair. May 18–20 at Wenona, with reception at EB L Monser’s home. Henry sub-district Epworth delegates named. Henry Township convention features discussions on Sunday school scriptures, normal classes, and encouraging parents to bring children. Hanna Wagon Works sold to Avery Planter Co.. Hanna retires after 47 years, returning to Henry with plans to rest and enjoy family life.
A dated advertisement page snippet shows a May 2 anniversary note from W. J. Davis defending fair pricing and non destruction of competitors, inviting inquiries. The page includes claims for No-to-bac tobacco cure and Ballard's Snow Liniment with distribution details and price mentions.
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