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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1883

Page

4

Measles and marriages mark small town spring in 1883

In a crowded notes column from April 26 1883, local life moves through spring fever. Mrs Mary D Rameey visits from Chicago selling property to Thomas Orton of Chicago for 2500 dollars to be improved into a fine home. Marriage of Miss Pet Townsend to E L Buchanan surprised townsfolk. Election results show city officers chosen with a mostly quiet vote. Odd Fellows lodge set for 6th anniversary and a damp spell boosts crops. Woototha the rural swashbuckler laments housecleaning while Chas Vernay plans a Dakota move. Numerous measles cases reported in light form. Spencer Ellaworth Jr returns from Dakota sick, while the fruit crop looks promising.

Gagen Mary D. Rameey Ochicago Thos Orton Chicago Orton L. R Heathorn Woototha Chas. Vernay Dakota Spencer Ellaworth, Jr Wahpeton Daligta Ort, Jr Citizens Smith Bell Ringers Henry Misa Pet Townsend E. L. Buchanan Bridge J.B. Chapman E. D Richmond IF. H. Wier Eugene Watrous David Seater South Ward Felix Boylan North Jas, McWhinney East Ward Ha’ Ben Oloanha Clare Vernays Washburn Lavon Lodge No C. F American Odd Fellowship Anns Arnold Carbondale Ray W. VU. Gummings Peoria Grey Eagle

Sparland Weather and Local Notes Include Marriages

Heavy weather with high winds rain and a killing freeze threatens fruit as bloom nears. Mr Timothy Hunt and Mrs Bobo Cornell wed last Saturday near Sparland. School election re elected J W McClannahan. Lewis Schultz married a Iowa woman who moved there this spring. Trustee sidewalk work under George Ray. George Tarbill adds new porch and paint. William Webster ill but improving. Dr H Toameth sails to Germany to visit mother and childhood home. G E Oras.

Timothy Hunt Whitefield Bobo Cornell Sparland J. W. McClannahan Lewis Shultz Iowa Andrew Atchison Adair County Alias Adkinson Henry George Ray George Tarbill William Webster H. Toameth Germany

WHITEFIELD NEWS ROUNDUP AND HEALTH NOTES

Whitefield editor reports Ed Harney back from Dakota country with a reasonable account. Joan Coulter, a sickly youth, contracts measles while Maxell recovers speech. Mrs John Higgine returns from a long visit west. Skeptics on Greenmeadow school reopening now uncertain. John O’Marrow of Gold Swatch rumor. J Newman worsens then improves with friends near. Dr Kalb attends. Watt leaves for Chicago to study commerce. N Spellman also there. Weather fair, farmers hurry, oats look promising. factory activity continues. Addie Stringer ill with measles but likely mends. Sugar Grove Sunday School progresses under J O Hill.

Ed. Harney Dacotahs Joan Coulter Ewt Maxwell John Higgine Greoonlea John O'Marrow Henry J. &. Newman Kalb H. Watt Chicago Commercial College ITN Spellman Addie Stringer Sugar Grove J. O. Hill

Wenona News Notes and Local Updates

Wenona residents report on Towler and Ware houses progress with a new tower to aid coal hoisting. Social visits include Mrs Major, Mrs Clark of Eureka, and Mrs Coleson of Evans. The band serenaded election candidates while plans for a summer glass in instrumental music by Mamie Kyser unfold. Illnesses small and local, with Horner and Downey among cited names, and a glimpse of schoolhouse talk and Sunday school plans. Community life covers travel, farming, and hometown humor.

Mamie Kyser Ia George W. Horner Woodford County G. W Woodford Fowler Hasting Nebraska Wenona Weenona W.L. Downey Aga Dunham Rutland J. D. Dunham Lostant A. L. Turner Iowa Loew H. L. Taylor

Local notes from Hennepin on saloon license vote and school election

The Hennepin column reports a close village election approving saloon licensing with the new board fixing the license at the prior rate. It notes Jasper Ceell elected school director with Geo Reed and Chas Zenor as runners up. Africa Turner retires after 25 years on the school board and Rev J W Denning away on business in Bloomington. The Grey Eagle carried freight and passengers on Sunday amid blustery weather while a Good Templars event raised about $45.

Tuesaday Ssuu Good Templars Jasper Ceell Geo. C Reed Chas. A. Zenor Africa H. Turner Henore Boyy J. W. Denning Bloomington Rcv

Magnolia School Election and Town Notes

Magnolia reports a three year term school director election results. Edward Spencer noted as the lucky man. The town records a bereavement as Bonl Turner’s youngest daughter dies of scarlet fever. Join Haws injures arm. Miss Mary Spencer marries a man from Great Bend. Beatrice McIntosh improves under Dr Gaylord care. A potential tax or estate issue surrounds the late Moses Dogan. Geo Woodford delivered a temperance lecture at the Friends meeting, described as a strong performance.

Edward Spencer Turner Evans Township Scarlet Fevor Haws Zor Mary Spencer Great Bend Kan Beatrice McIntosh D. P. Fyffe Gaylord Moses Dogan Geo. Woodford Friends Yearly Meeting House

Prohibition Debate Highlights Rural Farmers' Dilemma

A speech contrasts breweries and distilleries costs with preserving the human family and enforcing prohibition. Mr Voorhees of the Wabash cites farmers' grain surplus, asking what to do if prohibition passes. A heckler quips farmers will raise more hogs and less hell.

Voorhees Wabash

Pop trees ready to leave and rain expected Sunday night

Weather notes report heavy rain with thunder and lightning Sunday night. Local chatter covers farming plans, fish catches, and a mix of community happenings from Ox Bow including illness in families, school district election, and odd humor about soap theft and a rude “HEATHEN CHINEE” remark.

L Travis Chicago Sidney Halley Bonbitt Eddie Mathis Hartsook & Co Finley Sandy Wood Bros Sherman Glenop Ox Bow H.C Halley John McClusky Eno McClucky Irving L. Brosaddun Sidney Poo

Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Blood Purifier Card

A promotional notice extols Electric Bitters as the ultimate blood purifier and system regulator for liver biliousness jaundice constipation and urinary diseases. It promises quick complete satisfaction or money back and lists J E Powell as seller at 50 cents per bottle.

J.E . F. A. Powell

Universal praise for Brown's Iron Bitters claims

Statement extols the universal success of Brown's Iron Bitters as the best iron preparation ever made. It emphasizes thorough scientific chemical and medicinal compounding and asserts it does exactly what is claimed with no extra effects.

Dearborn Ave Chicago Tate Brown D.C. Macx CHAS Parker & Am Gm C. Parker & Son State Minneapolis

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