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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1875
Page
3
Readers in Lacon Varna and Magnolia report weather crops and farm work with corn frost talk fading. Towns see rental uptick and church moves while obituaries mark a mother’s death and family losses. Magnolia notes mules struck by lightning and schoolhouse building plans as the community shares news from Sept. 6 events.
Snachwine items report preparations for a local Saturday festival and picnic. Residents H and S Gilter return from a five week visit to Galesboro. Mr and Mrs Winship visit from the north. Anna Condit chosen to teach the same school north of town. Giltner and Stouffer start new district assignments Monday. John Williams nearing completion of a two story new house. The Rev H C Birch benefit festival succeeds despite rain, with decorations and confectionery stalls arranged by local ladies and aided by White, Moore, Cook, and others.
The write up details a social event featuring a sowar stand, a bustling post office, abundant ice cream, and a cake prize for Miss Jennie Sparing followed by a cake sale for the best looking gentleman won by W. B. Berry. Music by Mrs. Major Clark and Mr. H. D. D. Martin drew applause.
A Wheatland report notes two marriages: Mary Bell and William Green of Iowa wed after services on September 27. The couple plans to move to Peoria County, Iowa. Also George Johnson of Snachwine and Emma Shiver wed at the bride’s home on Sunday September 6, amid other reports of marriages in town.
Public notice announces the sale of Frances E Stephens and Horace A Stephens trust property in Henry Marshall county Illinois. The sale seeks to satisfy a $3000 note with 10 percent interest secured by a deed dated 1852 and recorded in Marshall county. The sale occurs September 23 1875 at 2 PM at the front door of the Marshall county courthouse in Lacon Illinois.
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