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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
5
Thursday May 24 1894 city notes mention Becker's legs Coxeys army here and Memorial Day flags at Becker's. The page lists social visits sales and ads from local merchants and reports on scarlet fever at Wenona and farm and family notices.
Local shop promotes the season with the lowest state prices. Dress goods silks and millinery advance this season, with garments 50 percent cheaper than last season. Footwear for ladies and gents also offered at strong discounts, driving strong sales.
Watercatt & Co and Henry residents discuss church events as Biter Smith Ketchum visits Elmwood and attends the Hope Baptist two day meeting east of Lostunt. Postmaster elect McWilliams submits his bond. generous bonds mirror Sparland Putnam Magnolia standards. Hyde Park musicale showcases C L Jenness and the Carpenter duo with Mr Jennes the symphony president. A small fire at the Potter mansion is contained with tile removal and waterworks. Henry High School hosts Lac on students for a joint visit with water and social exchanges.
The W C T U held a pleasant Sunday afternoon temperance program with Prof Wallace and local readers. A Wenona write up, Dr Martin’s dyspepsia specialty, Putnam County political photo, and obituaries and socials from Wyoming Post Herald conclude the column.
Baratoga Mr and Mrs Hennessey of Henry visited their daughter Mrs Mary Walsh last week. An auxiliary league convention will be held at the Saratoga church next Sabbath afternoon. A severe hailstorm followed by frost damaged gardens and crops. Berie Walsh injured his foot and thumb when a corn sheller ran over him. wounds were dressed and he was made comfortable.
The Wilmington Advocate quotes a Harper's Young People list of words to avoid and shares a single, thoughtful note on husbands. It argues the truly angelic husband is never seen, praising wives to cherish their mates and warning about unrealistic expectations.
A tale contrasts men seeking justice, love, and escape with others fleeing debt, disease, or fate. It notes a railroad fatality, a whooping cough death, and varied fates from bankruptcy to divorce. Lookout Mountain Post No 04 G A R calls all soldiers to memory services at News Opera House Bundany May 27 10 am per Acting Adj't Melior.
Attention Firemen next Friday evening 26th inst at 7 30 sharp at the engine house Officers listed Foreman J R Pasrell Secretary A L Gurm. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church meet at Mrs David McDonough on Tuesday May 29 at 2 pm instead of May 30 due to Decoration services Mrs J A Harrison Assistant Secretary invites church ladies.
An advertisement extols Simmon's Liver Regulator as a safe vegetable tonic for children. It claims the remedy is mild, pleasant to take, and effective alone or with other medicines.
Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams St Peoria Illinois asks businesses to close from 1 30 to 4 o'clock p m on Memorial Day to honor the day. The note cites rate cuts across east and west for railroads and ocean steamships. Mayor K Fonnest signs the appeal urging all places of business to close in observance.
Office advertises subscriptions for all periodicals at lowest special rates. Readers urged to apply through the office to save time and avoid trouble.
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