29 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1874
Page
1
Citizens report broad ad listings from Paul Jones and associates offering boots clothing and household goods at low prices while a March town burglary raid on A E Veeder and Col. Mateer homes yielded cash and valuables with no arrests.
Marshall County Old Settlers met at the courthouse in Lacon with George O Barnes presiding in his absence. The constitution was amended to admit county residents since 1848, officers were elected, and plans laid for speeches, records, and member roll updates.
Samuel Q. Snider delivers a Belle Letters address at Wes leyan University in Bloomington urging study of public speaking. He cites Washington Bulwer and Webster as examples and stresses perseverance, practical talent, and self-improvement to rise in society.
V Weis and Son enlarge business this fall with a large groceries stock a fine queensware crockery assortment and a new toy line for holidays including dolls tops mugs and other playthings all offered at low margins to attract trade. Also notes competition among dry goods firms and local sales figures.
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