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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
7
Mr H Morgan showcases wide Cloak and Suit selection fresh from fashion centers with wraps coats jackets furs and costumes. Cannah Jones hosts opening sale with free luncheon while Henry Il area residents attend society notices and local updates on officials farms and entertainment events.
Prise I' Kellogg attends a reunion of the 108th Hinda at Peoria with many veterans present. Advertised Oct 16 rail excursions to Nebraska and other states are noted, listing travelers and the appeal of cheap rates. Various local business updates and notices follow, including medicine ads and minor moves in town commerce.
Thomas Motiler a prominent Whitefield township farmer was taken to State Hospital at Watertown on Monday under Sheriff Howard and County Clerk Quinn. He suffers from mania and delusions of loss of property, now in a deplorable state of despondency. His health is reported excellent, and his wife and son believed hospital treatment best to prevent further decline.
Unclaimed letters listed for Henry Post Office include M J Batley Bird Rabbit TA Duffy T Gilkinson Go Fletcher W M Hicker Wm Howard Irene Hamilton Joseph Johnson Jas Lawrence Mrs H A Procter Ellen McGivis Roy Rodman Mrs CL Stebbins. They will be sent to the Dead Letter office October 29, 1900. Joan Kuine P M.
An advertisement touts a remedy called Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming complete cure in 1 to 8 days. It asserts rapid action with initial benefit after the first dose and lists a price of 75 cents available from KE and F A Powell.
Next week Wednesday evening a grand concert by Miss Thurston of Genesey IL and local talent will be held in New Opal Hall. Press reports praise Miss Thurston for her harp work with strong applause and high regard from Eminent musicians and local papers Geneseo Republic Geneseo News.
A family daily question answered with a quick Jell O dessert idea. No baking required. mix with hot water and let cool. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers for ten cents.
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