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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
2
Henry Republican notes postal matter details for Henry Illinois readers dated August 1 1889. It explains subscription payment methods post office handling and address changes urging two weeks notice and renewals via money order draft or registered letter to REPUBLICAN Henry Ill.
The discussion centers on amending the Montana constitution to bar from voting men who cannot read or write English. Supporters argue literacy should be required to vote, while critics warn against stigmatizing ignorance as a crime.
Citizens urge a popular appointee to implement a full new outfit of modern lock and letter boxes, replacing the old system. The call favors a progressive administration and reform methods, insisting efficient, rapid mail handling and up-to-date facilities. The incoming leader should meet public wishes and modernize town post services.
The Peoria revenue district will appoint officials with petitions and neighbor endorsements. Four Marshall county picks are pending, and selections aim for capable, honorable officials. Congressman Paygon supports presenting qualified appointees backed by constituents.
The Republican notes the secretary’s failure to publish a district grange meeting on the 27th and explains delays due to harvests and weed control. It jestingly promises future goods in facsimile packages, some with precious contents, and asserts the district grange is here to stay with members who are first class farmers and temperate, law abiding.
Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out of order, if constipated amcinge head acteht plexion, don't fail to call on any druggist today for a free sample of this grand remedy. The Indies praise it. Everyone likes it. Large size package 50 cents.
Varna in Marshall County grew around Jesse Roberts and Livington Roberts. By 1870 railroad expansion and new businesses, including hardware W Kreider, Konler Bros. meats, Whettal groceries, the American Hotel, Marshall County Bank, and multiple merchants, established a thriving town with churches, schools, and a strong trading network. The piece highlights commerce, services, and ongoing growth.
In Henry two sudden deaths startled residents a 14 year old boy drowned after slipping from a dock near the Mnola river below the wagon bridge while fishing with his uncle and father and a widow wife found dead at her home after long illness or heart disease. The boy George W Folsom Sr. and young George W Folsom Jr. were preserved by grappling irons and a coroner’s inquest labeled accidental drowning. his funeral was held at MM. E. church with large attendance.
A lonely widow in New Orleans area died of heart failure after a long illness while living with neighbors. A coroner’s jury ruled death due to debility and exhaustion. The deceased left behind six hundred dollars and a five dollar bill found hidden behind a sewing machine cover. Relatives in New Orleans were notified by telegraph.
Jonnie Gall daughter of Simeon and Frances Sawyer died at Fremont Neb on July 17 of cholera infantum aged years. Funeral at Presbyterian church July 18 at 4 pm with Rev J D Howey delivering a sermon from Isaiah 61. The church was filled with friends and floral tributes were sent. The note reflects on God’s providence and the family’s sorrow, trusting in the Good Shepherd.
An advertisement promotes Mucklen Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents a box and sale is at Dr Powell's drug store. Also notes receipt of the Sunday School Chronicle from London with delegates listed including Mr and Mrs Thompson of Lacon on tour prior to returning home in August from France.
This August issue promotes Syrup of Fiza fruit remedy with Dr Powell's Drug Store sales. It highlights outdoor pieces on lawn tennis and tarpon fishing, two Tennyson tributes for his 80th birthday, short stories by H H Boycase Brander Matthews George Parsons Lathrop and E C Martin, a new author, plus updates to electric and railway series.
Wabb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams Street Peoria offers tickets for all railroads and ocean steam ships with lowest rates to all points and a choice of routes. Visit before purchasing to save money.
ROYDs ALLot Pumas, and MARY ELLIS SOST. Retainer of Mra Ziegler of this city.
Died entries list George W. Folson Jr. 14 son of George W. Folsom Sr. Mary Wallin wife of A E Wallin. Ida Hunt infant daughter of Richard and Luc y Hunt in Whitefield. Nellie and Annie Horry infant twin daughters in Saratoga township with ages four months.
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