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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1894
Page
7
Diplap's presents seven Burts in Madras Pongee and Linen plus fine shirts in Peoria. Grand assortment now on display with world style goods. Direct imports are a specialty.
A broad jumble of items details people moving between Chicago and Henry, sales and advertisements at local offices, farming notes, fairs results, church events, and upcoming visits. It mentions Dr Wallace the optician, binding portfolios, Potter family notes, school subscriptions, Henry leaders, and a Harvest Home supper at St Johns church.
The Magnolia grange fair is set for Oct 3 4 and 6 at Grange Hall Clear Creek with high expectations for a strong exhibit. J Watercott & Co announces closing conference year services at the M E church and news on Alva Grawburg’s severe illness. The Grand Army parade in Pittsburg draws veterans from Magnolia and nearby towns. A Board of Education meeting moves to the public school building and Crow Meadow Grange holds a September 22 exhibit with broad participation invited. The Junior League of the M E Church hosts a Penny Sociable Sept 18 with Daisy Ferger performing and a return performance in Decatur.
Solomon Darby shows four ears of corn with exceptional length and kernel count from his Illinois farm leased by Frank Klein who expects a 60 bushel yield. The feature notes Illinois will produce unusually fine corn in the Prairie State this year.
Proceedings and program notes from a township meeting including devotional exercises and song services. Entries list speakers and acts such as Rev J Norbit and J Thompson, with adjournment to evening session. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin and a list of uncalled letters dated Sept 10 1894 with names such as Lowry Copple Marie Mc Gaff and David Wilson.
On Sept 11 and 25 and Oct 0 tickets will be sold at one standard regular first class fare plus $2 for round trip. No rate to be less than 37. Tickets returnable within 20 days from sale. Gronae A Duckworth Agent. Educated for Profit. Graduates of Brown's Peoria Business College advertise courses and catalogs.
Webb's Ticket Office in Peoria Illinois advertises nationwide rail and steamship fare reductions. The notice claims savings up to 81 dollars on long distance travel and 5 dollars on select routes, inviting readers to purchase tickets westward.
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