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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1889
Page
3
A sweeping roundup reports multiple fatalities and disasters from Kentucky to Illinois, including train wrecks, lynching, and arson, with ongoing gunfire and weather tolls. It notes fires, court actions, and notable deaths in cities like Louisville, Decatur, and Norfolk, plus international items from Mexico, Paris, and London.
The report lists Baltimore storm damage across the lower Chesapeake Bay with many shipwrecks and seamen lost. It notes appointments at the Interior Department, a factory fire in Savannah, a child’s death by fire in Indiana, Sheridan memorials in Albany, a bridge shop fire in Louisville, a society figure found dead in Cannellton, Oklahoma leadership remarks, a cholera impact on pearl fisheries in Western India, Rhode Island election results, gas deaths in Port Huron, a bank employee’s suicide in Evansville, missing funds in Boston plays, a Mansfield church fire, barn losses in Columbus Indiana, Monongahela coal works resuming, strangers at Shamokin, and a Boston & Maine freight house fire with heavy losses.
A short session seen with about a dozen members present. Bills introduced include expanding benevolent association directors without new charters and shifting Supreme Court terms. House discussed Game law and failed to suspend rules for Eckhart-Baker bill. Committees reported on liquor inspection and other topics.
The five Central American republics Costa Rica Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and El Salvador began steps toward a union after a San Jose congress. On February 10 they signed a peace and commerce treaty as an initial move toward confederation with annual discussions of shared interests and an arbitrator mechanism involving listed nations.
Luther Dexar a renowned Illinois lawyer and former Kane County official died at the Leland Hotel at noon Friday. Born March 16 1820 in Plymouth N and active in politics Dexar served as sheriff and circuit clerk in Kane County and later practiced law in Havans Mason County before working as tax attorney for the Chicago and Alton Railroad. In other items a $80 robbery at John Riley’s house was resolved when the thief returned the money after repentance. The Gray Matthews wedding is planned for early May with a quiet ceremony following the death of Matthews’s father.
Hennepin reports J. M. Durley and family leaving for Kearney Nebraska this week. Katie Schimerhorn visits Spring Valley. John Bistorious and Mr Durfee of Peoria were in the city Tuesday. Charley Willis reports boils on his face. Mrs A Newborn visits her daughter in Henry. Grain arrivals expected to rise. city eyes a big run this summer. Mrs Samuel Sutcliffe on sick list. City election next Tuesday April 16 with three aldermen and president to be chosen. a heated contest anticipated. Mahlen Newbern travels to Ohio for cancer operation. painful departure. W F Thomas hauls about 60 tons of hay to Princeton for shipment to New Orleans. Dr Thomas at Granville church. doctor noted as active. G A R of Hennepin hosts farewell sociable for J M Durley and family. J B Davis unveils a new Aurora Cart Co delivery wagon. business thriving. Marriage at Mt Palatine April 4 between J E Taylor and Miss Jose Henning. they begin housekeeping in Thompson property.
The appointment of G W Zimmerman as Sparland postmaster sparks praise for his veteran service and republican loyalty. The piece highlights post office duties require industry and courtesy, and portrays Zimmerman as a worthy choice for the government role. River News items follow detailing tug and steamer movements and cargoes along Peoria to Chicago and St Louis routes.
The article touts Dr Miles' Nervine as a universal cure and praises public park improvements with new trees planted and landscape work led by Alderman Hutchins. It reports a deadly hunting accident near Lacon, a woman's recovery story with Dr King's New Discovery, a rail line operation change, a sprained wrist healed by Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and local school board election results.
An old advertorial note warns against whipping a sick horse and recommending Milea Nerve and Liver Pills for nervous and liver issues with free samples at Dr Powell's Drug Store. It describes a widespread epizootic causing a severe cold across the area, affecting nose, head, and throat with a typical two week duration.
An old advertisement for Castoria traces its use from infancy to adulthood. The piece repeats the brand as a constant remedy for a baby’s illness, a child’s distress, a young woman’s needs, and a mother’s care for her own children.
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