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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1880
Page
4
Hats and bonnets shown during the opening last week will be featured at the grand Winter Opening on October 1, with the latest winter novelties arriving for the event.
Local items from Henry and surrounding areas include political mentions, fairs at Toulon and Snachwine lake, sales and auctions, church services changes, temperance notes, and arrivals. Mentions cover officials, merchants, a courtly sale, funerals, and travel offers to Chicago Exposition with special railroad rates.
Henry public schools opened Monday with broad attendance and active faculty involvement. Principal L. A. Thomas leads the high school with a $800 salary, while a staff including Bissb. Maddox, Mrs. Hannah Finney, Miss Mary Bolce, Miss W. A. Matthews, Miss Mina Whitney, and Miss Ida Wanser returns to duties. The board plans new arithmetics, a shortened course, and a second grade certificate for graduates. Building improvements include calcinings and room readiness.
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