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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1869
Page
3
The town reports temperance lectures led by Rev C Goff and Rev A Bower, a late city council tax levy, a public sale notice, improvements at the depot area including new office, scale, and engine house, and various local anecdotes from Whitefield and nearby towns.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the 4th quarterly meeting of the Buel Institute in Wanserin on October 19 approved a 417 dollar assessment against the society. Officers elected include President E V Ralay and vice presidents J A Vanderort Joshua L Mills L Parmlee. W C Read and G C Read receive 25 dollars each for services. a 100 dollar annual state stipend was allotted to help debt. The court house fence contract was let for 175 dollars to Barmore & Garside, and 20 acres were bought for a poor house and farm. District levies and school funds were detailed. adjournment set for December 6.
An ad promotes Prof Sulpford’s Sulphate of Lime for cider fermentation and preservation claiming a 25¢ package preserves 40 gallons. C & W Everett sell it. A big offer grants a one year subscription to Writepr Howe to new subscribers or those paying in advance. The county newspaper offers both papers at $3 for two.
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