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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1889
Page
2
The Henry Republican lists subscription terms at one dollar fifty cents annually with advance payment and extra yen cents for out of county delivery. It instructs readers to include old and new addresses for changes and to remit via specified payment methods to George Burt at Henry Illinois.
The municipal election produced G F Paskell as mayor with W Duke as challenger on the general ticket. J N Krenz won treasurer, E S Potter was attorney, and aldermen elected were H H Kirchman E H Hutchins and J Leavitt with WE Bush. The council certified results after canvassing votes.
William Roberts, son of the late Livingston Roberts, a good citizen, is publicly recognized by the government for the Varna postmaster post. He is a veteran with an honorable army record and discharge, and will serve efficiently as a public official.
Dr Richard Edwards state superintendent issues circular to Illinois superintendents principals and teachers urging observance of the centennial inauguration of Washington as first president. He calls for appropriate services nationwide on April 30th and stresses patriotic commemorations in schools.
Fragmentary text cites Representatives Messra Quen and Ball ja White voting against a Chicago project. Mentions drainage and an event described with garbled wording, making specifics unclear.
The Magnolia Rebekah Degrees Lodge No. 255 received dispensation April 2 and held its first meeting April 5 with Lydia M. Raymond of Henry, Illinois, as instituting officer. Seventeen officers and 18 charter members were named, and Raymond urged unity charity and harmonious conduct. Mrs Raymond, Mr and Mrs Brooks, and others hosted a dinner, with Lydia Raymond noted as a long‑standing Odd Fellowship worker and her family heavily represented in the order.
Ottawa Republican quotes Judge Prendergast and allies arguing sewage drainage is not proven to cause disease. The piece questions health impacts of river or lake sewage, suggests Chicago’s plan harms valley residents with odors and property damage from a potential ditch project.
Mr John Sebastian takes over as general ticket and Great Rock Island route head replacing resigned Mr Holbrook. Colfax Iowa merchant A T Fields praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best preparation for soldiers, recommending it to J W Niece.
A Tennessee bred colt named Wilkie K9654, foaled April 7, 1887, is described as a handsome dark bay with strong conformation and harness potential. Bred by Ma} Campbell Brown of Ewel Farm, Spring Hill, he belongs to Samuel Croft Esq, who recently purchased him for breeding and will provide full pedigree and terms to interested parties. The sire Tennessee Wilkes 2785, out of Geo Wilkes 619, boasts a storied record with multiple 2.80 heats and high purse totals, signaling strong trotting lineage. Myrtle, dam of Wilkie K, adds further proven performance to the pedigree.
Nightwatchman Steven halted a burglary at Baer's alley cellar finding John Green drawing whiskey from a cask. Green was taken to the calaboose and later escaped by removing engine house bars. Steven also shot Jack Landers on Third Street near Market, with Landers surrendering. Landers later left town. A Chicago-style report notes a warrant for Green and mentions Dr Willis’s skin wound finding. Tension at weekend clashes between Putnam residents is also noted amid heavy drinking. Henry Scelye named as potential city marshal candidate.
At the sale of short horns as the residence of the late Robert Miller at West Liberty Iowa St M Forbes purchased two fine animals of the Cruickshank Short Horn family Golden Lavender by imp Goldstick 986748 dam imp Lavender 45 by Chancellor 68693 and 25th Duchess of Gloster by imp Julius Caesar 75674 dam 17th Duchess of Gloster by Red Duke 24525 2d dam imp 12th Duchess of Gloster by Champion of England 17526. There was also a calf with the cow both were superior stock and in fine order Isosture's own true laxative It is the most easily taken and the most effective remedy known to cleanse the system when bilious or costive to dispel head aches colds and fevers to cure habitual constipation indigestion piles etc Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company For sale in 50 da an $100 bottles by Dr Bowell H A White D V M of Wyoming has been called to treat a stallion of Sewell Townsend at Whitefield Corners it haying a form of spinal meningitis The horse is down and Dr White was in the city yesterday having a drawing made He thinks there a hope for the animal His professional card will thereafter be found in our columns and he will be subject to call from any and all wanting his professional services When a person tells you they never had such a cold in their life take their word for it and advise them to use Cham berl ins Cough Remedy and care it For coughs colds and hoarseness it has no equal Sold by J W Niece
Supervisor V I Wheeler presents the annual financial report for Senachwine town Putnam county Illinois ending March 26 1880. Receipts show sources from county and town collectors dog license fund and other small entries. Expenditures include moderator assessor town auditors road commissioners town clerk and legal advisor with balances on hand and sworn April 15 1880.
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