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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
3
Henry Republican details local happenings from April 1899 including trades, arrests, society meetings, and weather. It notes peace talks, court cases, a rail line connection, a warehouse project, horse purchases, burglaries in Chillicothe, and a Daughters of Rebekah event. It also mentions farm journals and a campaign for combination subscriptions.
A letter to the editor from Henny Small President Village Board disputes the claim that Dr Taylor led an anti license ticket in Magnolia Illinois. He states there was no pro or anti license issue and urges correction of last week's locals.
Coroner F O Taylor reports jury verdict after an 1859 inquest into the death of Ida Piper at Magnola Putnam County Illinois. The jury concludes she died of apoplexy. Foreman James B Thornton and members James Horton Henry Kidd Richard Slyell TC Bishop HR Spencer Referee F C Taylor coroner signed the proceedings.
An advertisement extols Electribes medicine as a health booster for women to improve appearance and nerves. The Wahoo area reports a masquerade party hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Mohler three miles east of the city with musical entertainment games dancing and a lavish repast amid praise from local papers. the party is dated April 7 with guests departing in high spirits.
Transfers recorded in Marshall County include James Gallup to Anna Lynn warranty lot B block 8 Cotton's addition Paria Sarah J Potts to Olive M Oliver warranty lot 34 block 8 Wenona EW and Olive M Oliver to Nat and Bros late 34 block 8 Wenona Brereton to Maggie Laub quilt oldim lot 4 block 19 Lacon Benj McClary to Jonn end Sr and lots 120 121 Henry Killiett to Michael Fox warranty lots 21 22 block 95 Devlin's add Toluca.
Arthur I Cox oat Vurus and Miss Birdie Myers, both of Lacon, obtained marriage licenses in the latest city records.
Probate Court reports wills filed for Alice Branfield and James Diverbiss with hearings and appointments. James Curtis and John M Fisher appear as administrator in bonds totaling 1600 and 25000 respectively, Anna I Curtis named guardian for John O Gary O Rattie Bebie Earl H Chas T and Robert A Curtis in bonds of 8300.
Across nearly every neighborhood there are people whose lives were saved or eased by Chamberlain's Wallo Cholera and Diarrhoen Remedy. Reported cures of chronic diarrhoea are shared by grateful users in hopes of helping others. For sale by Dr Powell.
The Board of Education reconvenes after reorganizing elect Theodore Bickerman to the board. They renew the full corps of teachers with the same salaries as last year and require adherence to Superintendent Calhoun's guidance. The resolution affirms the superintendent as the district's head and expresses community support for the unanimous decision.
An advertisement touts Herbine as the superior liver medicine to cure liver stomach and bowel disorders. It claims biliousness constipation jaundice and related symptoms result from a malfunctioning liver and offers a trial bottle at Dr Powell's for 76 cents.
A letter argues that childless taxpayers pay half the school tax while many children roam streets. The writer urges laws to require all eligible children to attend school and learn, so taxpayers are not burdened by public nuisances.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for skin eruptions boils cuts burns and ulcers. Claims swift relief from pain and fever sores with a money back guarantee and notes Dr Powell as the seller.
John Hartley real estate announces a new addition to the city. Seclond street will extend to Barnes residence, creating about 30 lots 40 by 140 feet. Streets trees walks and several modern houses will be built for sale or rent within 50 days on easy terms.
A local couple named Newton Lord and Jennie Helper were married in a nearby town long ago. The editor narrowly escaped a confrontation after using the punny headline Lord Helper, inciting the indignant groom.
The community mourns the death of Sarah Baugh wife of William Rowe after brief pneumonia. Born November 6 1880 she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Baugh and longtime friend to many here. Funeral services were led by Rev Rogers at Henry M Bohnurob with interment in Henry Cemetery as mourners lament the sudden loss and seek comfort in faith.
Mrs Nancy Hubbell of Washington Lews Marshall county Illinois died at her son Thos Hubbell’s home in Saratoga township from congestion of the brain. Born April 10 1832 in New Jersey she passed April 17 1899 after fainting at the barn and collapsing. She leaves eight children five sons and three daughters two sisters and was buried in Keats Iowa beside her husband Edwin Hubbell. Her funeral was conducted by Rev Killip of La Prairie.
A veteran and a younger listener recall the Spanish American War and the Santiago Bay trench fighting. They contrast grit and hardship with later impostor boasts, praising old soldiers and recalling rations, gloried tales, and the bonds across generations in wartime memory.
Warning against ointments for catarrh that contain mercury as they ruin the sense of smell and disrupt the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure by I J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is claimed mercury free and taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials favor Hall's Family Pills as best. sold by druggists for 76 cents.
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The National Association of Manufacturers president warned in a Philadelphia interview that woolen hosiery export growth marks a broader shift. He cited protection boosting the industry, lowering costs, and enabling American merchants to compete globally.
Hattie Gorman of Venona noted as a high school honor pupil last Thursday. Clara Jones led grades with the highest marks and Victor Kay was second. valedictorian and salutatorian to be confirmed later. Botany class collected specimens. plant analysis to follow. Levi Thompson received a letter from the attorney general clarifying township precinct voting rights for residents who move within 30 days.
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder for shoes to ease swollen tired feet. It cools heats and relieves sweating and bunions with comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 250 trial package free address Allen 3 Olmsted Ios Roy NY.
WT Law president of First National Bank sold 34 acres along the ORI and PRR line about 3 miles north. The railroad company uses gravel Alling for new switch tracks at Peoria. City council proposed to dump gravel near Henry depot to fill mud hole, with city spreading agreed.
An ad touts Dr Kuga New Life Pills for restored health and brain and body power. It claims the pills support vitality where organs are in full order and are sold for 260 at Dr Powell's Drug Store. Also notes a social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Philip Steimle featuring Mandolin Club entertainment.
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