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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
8
Shoes offer wide selection with value prices for men women and children. Ads list patent leather dress shoes priced from 4 down to 1 and items like patent oxfords kid leathers and children s shoes with values claimed to satisfy buyers.
Subscriptions and sales at Schaefer's and Perry Hardware Co. paint fronts of local shops. J. M. Powers returns from Oklahoma. May 21 events at New Opera House with strawberry social and entertainment. Lacon court in session. Mrs. L. M. Robinson and others visit Henry. Civic ads include glycerine soap, laundry services, and Laxative Bromo Quinine promotion.
Adna Jones settles on Market Street in a new purchase while Wm Stout moves to his father’s farm. A branded roan pony strayed from the city and a reward is offered for its return to Dr. W. J. Thomas. Henry High School’s baseball team beat Ottawa 22 to 13. Various residents travel, move, or report illnesses. local commerce expands with Peterman Bros renting space and teachers being engaged for the new term. Postmaster salaries and civic comments appear amid community events and a Peoria encampment report.
Messra Jacob Monck and George Vail report cold spell since Tuesday morning. William True buys old Mansfield brick church material for 100 dollars with one year to remove it. David Aitehigonu renews papers. Mat Cohen fights fisher laws in Champaign county. Mrs Evelyn E Jones nearly wins federation presidency at Peoria. J Parry becomes new jeweler at Thacker Son. Albert Ward to study at Bradley Polytechnic Institute. Lacon businesses lose faith in mill rebuild. people move away. Fred Schaefer unveils three wheel delivery tri cycle. John Hartley expands into farm insurance with Insurance Company of the State.
Our store opened at 5 30 am to serve customers from Peoria and Buda and by 10 am was crowded with shoppers from Hennepin Sparland Lacon Streator Wenona Toluca and many other towns. The Summer Price List proves our claim that The Big Store sells better goods for less money in Illinois with millinery from 1 50 to 7 50 and a grand shirt waist selection. Dress goods headquarter claims unmatched assortment and prices in Central Illinois.
The Watercott Clothing Department describes itself as the center of assortments and value, offering suits priced at 3.50, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 6 and 10. It touts new styles, quality fabric, and broad choice in Gent's Furnishings Hats and Caps.
Carload after carload of Furniture Art Squares Carpets Rugs Mattings Lawn and Porch Furniture Trunks and Valises Wallpaper Linoleums Oil Cloths Refrigerators and Ice Boxes Draperies and Curtains are priced so low that quality considered The Big Store aims to be the nation’s noted trade center.
Report notes a muskrat nested and gnawed through oak planking below the water line, leading to the barge filling with water and sinking. The animal chewed eight inches of ash as it created a through hole. Local Times account confirms the unlikely culprit and the vessel’s sudden loss.
An advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund the purchase price if it fails. Ends with EE W. Grove’s signature on each box and price of 25 cents.
Jell-O introduces a new Vessert delight pleasing all the family with four flavors Demon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Vought of the Mitchell Spalding Coal Co announces delivery of the finest coal from the aunibracite region during June and July at seven dollars per ton. Dewey & Co invites early orders and provides telephone contact, 100.
A Pearls proprietor Graves claims the shop offers the state’s greatest hat assortment with a new arrival described as among the finest. The feature is touted as a mystery in millinery and a highlight for New York fashion.
The Ses Association will meet Friday at 8 o clock per order of the president. A notice lists four school tablets offered at two for a nickel at this office.
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