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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1893
Page
6
Clarke & Co proclaims its stock of fall and winter garments for ladies, noting purchasers praise cloaks for style and finish. The ad claims their selection is unmatched in any large American city.
Residents travel to Chicago for fairs and events as Circuit Court opens with a large docket. Wil Ramp, Feazel twins, and John Thompson visit Chicago. Mrs Webber of Washburn and Mrs Thompson of La Prairie tour merchants. Mrs Clara Thompson and Mamie return from the world’s fair. local marriages noted.
Whitefield Alfred Dick of Kangas sold his farm to Wollie Bognor. Luank Ball and family visited Mary Bonhnam Sunday. Mrs Colman convalescent to May Ball visited the city Friday to see relatives and the fair. A former teacher Mrs usy. Logo of California visits Seead of Gon. Mrs Clift and Logan visited the city last week for relatives and the fair. Hosfield Thomp son and family attended the White-city fair. We note Harry’s disappointment at not visiting White- Jalt to see his best. Maggie Corcoran Alumni missed school due to brother’s death. second brother lost in a year. A young man sent his chum to engage a Company and Couple of young ladies. Ollerd's Snow Liniment promoted for wide range of ailments and animals. sold at Powoilsc drug store.
Local items report a stock sale at Adolph Klein’s, moving families to Sparland, and visiting relatives from Bureau County. Miss Corcoran left to attend a brother’s death, Dr King’s products offered free samples, and rural life details include corn husking, sheep shipments, new road fencing, and a mistaken name reveal involving Jim Rol.
We placed orders early in the season and now face excess stock. We offer the entire line at a cash discount lower than any house in the West East North or South. We do not want 2 percent but will consider terms if cash paid. We may sell cloaks at prices not yielding a profit of even.
A stream of social life and updates from town includes visits by Sallie Fyffe, Clara Law, and many families to relatives in Toluca, Henry, Varna, and nearby areas. Nellie Law’s birthday surprise, school activities, duck shooting reports, and rides to Chicago share space with church attendance and travel plans of Mrs Ward, the Methodist and Congregational scenes, and Dr H Stipp’s family visit.
Several items from La Prairie Centre include announcements of a Sunday school convention at the U P church, a ministerial installation for Rev Nezbit, repairs to store and dwelling, and a correction about a trotting meeting time. A. B. Bonding of Halsey Oregon praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective.
The Lawn Ridge auxiliary of the Congregational church celebrated the silver anniversary of the Women’s Board of Missions of the Interior last Wednesday. Mrs Larkins of Galesburg spoke on the society’s work and plans. about 867,000 was raised last year and $10,000 is targeted this year.
Alfred Given and his wife with daughter visit Chicago while Mrs R Wilson of Wenona and Mrs McMechen of McMechen Virginia stay nearby. Carver Tomlinson returns home from the fair earlier than expected due to illness.
The Board of Education at its last meeting passed a rule banning smoking in the school building and premises as a fire precaution and as a public example. The rule exempts Prof Wallace and other teachers. the note suggests enforcement for all who enter the premises. In other notes available, The Republican office offers wedding and stationery printing services and engraving.
The Roman orator Hortensius reportedly demonstrated extraordinary memory by spending a day at an auction and reciting that night all sales, prices, and buyers from memory.
A New York Journal interview warns safe deposit vaults may harm unclaimed riches as families face sudden loss and disappearances. Experts cite cases where valuables vanish with the deceased, since only the owner’s name and address are known to the vault, leaving relatives in the dark.
A Toledo Bee correspondent recounts a musty volume with Sir Walter Raleigh's account of his 1595 voyage to Trinidad and Guiana. The text quotes Raleigh on Manoa, gold riches, and the Orinoco, noting dramatic claims and old-world grandeur.
A promotional notice touts a grand sale with new styles in silks satins and velvets. It highlights dress goods hats accessories and a carpet and oil cloth sale. The store claims to be the largest doll and millinery outlet with low prices and tailoring services.
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