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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1891
Page
7
A ragged mix of names and notices lists town officials merchants and residents. It mentions commissioners, clerks, a constable, and a collector alongside obituaries and social events. Advertisements tout hair products and local sales while a steamer schedule and concerts are announced.
An 19th century ad-style notice touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a universal remedy for whooping cough bronchitis and consumption claiming prompt relief and sleep for children. It emphasizes its opium-free formula built from pure ingredients and urges readers to support female candidates for the school board.
J WATERCOTT and George Becker announce engagement with Ezra Parker Co of Peoria. Several local items note foreman tenure, printing business ties, a hog incident, visits by Mr and Mrs Scott, and moving of Henry Andrews. Church services and parish events at St Johns and temperance lectures at Congregational church are listed, with medical cures and Ely products endorsed.
Long obituary notes the death of Vincent Becker a German born craftsman and businessman known as an undertaker and chair maker. He helped found St Marys Catholic church in Henry and left seven children with three surviving in Chicago Nebraska and Feoria. Funeral at St Marys drew a large crowd with a solemn high mass.
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