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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1889
Page
5
An old style notice urges patrons to arrange Christmas portraits early and promises careful posing and lighting. It mentions cloudy weather is fine, bring children in the morning, and emphasizes personal satisfaction and Celestial aid as loved ones are remembered.
Medical authorities say it is inflammation of the nose lining caused by rapid cooling and uneven clothing. Ely's Cream Balm is praised as superior to prevent catarrh. All vocal music enthusiasts are to meet at the Presbyterian church Friday at 7:30 for organizing a class series led by George Field.
J Watercott and Company offer today a job lot of 200 pieces of all silk ribbon in plain and fancy styles very wide. Ribbons valued from 50 cents to 1 dollar per yard are now on sale at 25 cents per yard.
Local brief lists residents and events in Henry Illinois including new homes, journeys to Peoria and Los Angeles, a church mission starting Thanksgiving week, school painting projects, a wedding at Camp Grove, a bank fence project, and local tradesmen at work.
A farewell for the Willing Workera was held Tuesday evening with games and popcorn as Mra Kinnear’s four year leadership ends. Henry Doty moves into the former John Roberts carpenter shop at Second and Market. he promises first class estimates and satisfaction. An attempted horse theft at George Helper’s barn yields no clue after the horse is found tied to the fence. a sick cow returns home. A scene at Helm's market features John Morgan’s health decline and humorous comparisons by local officials. Uncle Aston Bartlett marks his 81st birthday, while Uncle Aaron Bartlett recalls slave origins and Civil War era mobility. Community notes cover a Terpsichorean Club dancing lesson, church social activities, a M E church sociable, and local reminiscences.
Webb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams streets advertises Peorl’s agents for all railroads and ocean steamships with low rates to all points. See them before purchasing to save money on travel and routes.
Post 94 G. A. R. will open for business promptly at 7 o clock on Saturday evening next. All members are requested to be on hand. Per order. L. A. Meter, Com’r. Howard Young, Aj’t.
Word from Kannas reports heavy rain causing Salina streets to become unusually muddy, surpassing prior conditions even in Henry. The downpour creates slick roads and challenging travel as residents cope with the soggy spillover.
An advertisement touts a Golden Coffee Cure that allegedly is secretly added to a drink to permanently end alcohol use. It claims thousands of drinkers were cured without knowledge and offers a circular with full particulars via Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati Ohio.
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