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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
2
The item lists a slate of local political positions and an election call for next Tuesday, with broad notices of campaigns and endorsements. It also mentions social events, theater performances, auctions, and business ads, including a grand Masonry conclave in Chillicothe and various local commerce notices.
Obituary notices describe the death of George W. Brooks on March 20 from lung disease and the passing of Henry Seelye on March 27 1896 in Henry Illinois. Brooks left a wife Augusta M Sleater and a large family while Seelye is noted for size and humor with a large estate and no will found among his survivors.
Colonel Adam Clarke Higgins died at his nephew Lloyd Higgins’s home at 863 Dania Avenue Chicago on Wednesday morning March 25 after stomach distress. Born September 12 1832 in Tyler County West Virginia he served as chaplain and post chaplain during the Civil War and retired as major of cavalry. He later practiced law in Chicago and had a long M E Church career with a Lincoln Illinois link through his son Arthur.
Obituary notes recall A O Higgins a magnetic speaker and community figure, and Mr Chamberlain of Chicago who died suddenly. Higgins led religious and civic work with children and managers, honored by Grand Army comrades. Chamberlain, a former Marshall County Association member, is lauded by his pastor for benevolence and friendship.
Advertisement claims drunkenness morphine and tobacco habit can be cured with Hill's Double Chloride of Gold Tablets. It asserts no patient effort required and stimulants may be used until withdrawal, with guaranteed cures and mail order in Lima Ohio. Also notes Republican caucus to nominate aldermen on April fourth with ward venues and promotional notices about flour and storage space.
Webb's Ticket Office in Peoria reports Jack Kane, who has been visiting his brother Ed, left Henry Tuesday to search for a site to start a sample room. The notice references east and west routes and savings on railroads and ocean steamships.
Obituaries notice death in this city March 20 for Augusta Sleater wife of George W Brooks. Henry Beelye Sr aged 60 years 2 months 6 days died March 27 in Henry aasaip. Roy Adam Clarke Higgins died March 24 in Chicago at age 63 formerly pastor of M E church Unns.
On hand about 40 barrels of pure cider vinegar for sale. Available in five gallon lots priced to move.
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