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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
7
Henry Illinois residents share updates on funerals, conventions, and visitors. A Magnon Grange fair was postponed due to rain while street fair attendance in Peoria drew many locals. Townsfolk discuss crops, wood sales, health, and upcoming events at the Grange and in Eureka and Mackinaw.
The notice invites visitors to view the Automy Millinery collection on Tuesday and Wednesday September 27 and 28 at the Big Store. It promises the largest varied display of new quality millinery and reports daily arrivals of a grand assortment of money saving merchandise from New York reaching Central Illinois.
Iee presents an elegant line of capes jackets and collarettes with a grand assortment of fall and winter dresses. A splendid stock of furniture and carpets accompanies a magnificent line of men's overcoats and clothing.
A special sale offers 500 pairs of men's heavy worsted and cassimere pants for 2.50 each next Saturday. The event is described as a wonderful bargain and one Marshall county shoppers should not miss.
The note proclaims improved stock quality, claiming it surpasses all prior levels in the history of the organization. No dates or named entities.
Visitors Carrie Nicholson and Mildred Clift enjoyed Magnolia and nearby sights Starved Rock and Deer Park. A lost purse with money was reported between Henry and the Spotted Dutchman last week. Dewitt Gooch offers a reward for its return. Various residents plan trips to Nebraska and Omaha Fair. Millinery opening announced for Sept 27 28. Furniture stock to close out at Watercott and Co. Rentals, rentals and local hires noted.
J W Niece visited his son Harry in Williamsfield where the business is thriving, and Wm Travis returned home from service with typhoid fever. social plans at the Commercial Club promise a busy season. Dr R S Bane leaves Henry to study dentistry. home improvements at Lawson Howard continue with a new porch and modern utilities. District Women's Clubs meet Sept 20 in Henry with delegates from Peoria, Pekin, Lacon and more. a musical program will accompany the sessions.
Local church schedule lists no service at M B church next Sabbath except 88 at 9:30 and Epworth League at 6:30 pm Rev George Lloyd from St Paul will conduct services at Congregational church Sunday morning and evening Rev M P Hayden to preach at Christian church morning on temperance scriptural view and Christian life social at J A Williamson residence next Wednesday refreshments 10 cents The New Church society decorates church for services Reverend Landenberger preaches at morning and evening The last conference year services held at M B church Rev Rogers farewell not given in morning but invited to return evening 8 8 birthday jug broken by Don Rogers Central Illinois Conference September 21 at Kankakee Officials seek return of O W Ayling to charge W B Foster H R Canfield Ira Withrow appointed to Central Illinois Conference report denies Henry sale rumor and Clarifies dentist dispute with G B Dennis
Lyon Healy offers the entire Lyon Potter & Co stock for a closing sale. Hundreds of Steinway pianos and other high class instruments discounted. Write to Sygon & Fleary, Chicago, for particulars.
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