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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1891
Page
3
A composite 19th century chronicle lists a Defiance O business man killed by a real estate agent after a quarrel, a church struck by lightning near Us burn Ga injuring many, and varied incidents from floods, arson, hangings, embezzlement, train wrecks, epidemics, and political events across multiple states and countries with named places and persons.
In Detroit Michigan the twenty fifth Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade drew about forty thousand veterans and lasted six hours past a fixed point. Reports from New York indict editors of all city newspapers but the Tribune for publishing details of Sing Sing killers. Haddock murder anniversary observed in Sioux City under Law and Order League. A BENATION formed at Beatrice Nebraska linked to John Cameron murder case. Treasury notes show July customs receipts fell versus last year. Stockwell failure reported on the New York Consolidated Exchange. Smalt Pox epidemic noted in Acapulco. Robbers took sixty safety deposit boxes and $5000 in silver at a Kinsman bank. Rioting at Locke Moore tram works near Lake Charles left fourteen dead and sixteen wounded. Marriett, architect of the French tower, sought permission to erect a tower at the Columbian exposition. Samlafi Freeman of Lawrance Kansas killed his wife and child then himself. Cape VEAZEY of the G A R received a $1000 badge in Detroit with ex-President Hayes delivering the speech.
John and Barney Gwaney attend the G R encampment in Detroit and plan travel to Canada. Elder Boyer lectures in New Opera Hall to full houses. Windy Smith returns from Arkansas tour. Ranney Vail to teach near Lone Tree next year. Moffet of Chicago discusses politics with The Republican. Joliet races place Little George third. Henry drives success. C W Carroll reports booming Santa Fe grain point and elevator project in Media. Morgan Williams sells Western Reversible Grader to Magnolia township. third purchase by the county. Mrs Grace Collings and Mrs Flora Kramer of Chicago visit Henry. Riogling Bros circus draws crowds in Chillicothe. press party enjoys free tickets. Clergy exchange planned between Rev Ayling and Rev Crapp, rain disrupts event but sermons praised.
The Dallas News recounts a curious scene aboard an electric car near the post office where a woman in black, a red hat wearer, and a bold youth debate a mispronounced term. The dialogue centers on what passes as a depot and a day-po as passengers joke about the misunderstanding.
A Lacon farming family records a death by own action of John Crayton two miles east of Lacon after a gun misfire in the barn. An inquest led to a verdict of death by own action. Davin WuartLow of La Prairie also died by self inflicted means after a rejected love suit following a circus visit. An unrelated horse remedy ad follows.
The Peoria Journal profiles 78 year old John B Duchesne of Lacon visiting son Joseph at 1421 North Adams Street. Born in Havre De Grace France in 1800s, he recalls early Peoria days, family of eight, and 42 grandchildren. He notes Union service by his sons and predicts Peoria’s growth outpacing earlier pioneers. He spends time with his children across states and urges readers to subscribe to the paper for reading value.
Mrs Dr Kenison writes of Colorado towns and a Denver visit noting its modern transport and brick architecture. She travels to Manitou Springs and takes a Pike's Peak rail ascent, describing altitude, weather, scenery, and the Grand Caverns with vivid, diary like detail.
Startling facts claim the public grows nervous and that Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures speechlessness convulsions headaches and nervous prostration. Testimonials cite Alfonso Hane Ning Butler Pennsylvania J R Miller Valparaiso Indiana Taylor Logansport Indiana Mrs Gardner Vistula Tod. and a free book offered by J E. F A Powell’s drug store with a guarantee.
Gertie Wilson attends teachers institute in Ottawa. Cyril Haws buys Mra Lydia Price farm at 70 dollars an acre. Mabel Milla spends several weeks in Ha ila. Isaac Butterworth of Cincinnati visits Mra Mills. Vivian Haws buys 48 acres at 64 dollars per acre. Mra Griffith’s house rising on former site. Amanda Mills buys four acres at John Swacey’s corner and plans a house. WL Mills plans a barn on 80 acres purchased from Abel Mills. Lorado Taft commissioned for two large statuary groups and two single figures for the Columbian Exposition. No change to game laws. 1849 law governs shooting.
Mrs Cavenaugh slowly recovering. Threshing machines plentiful in Milo. Bees producing better honey. Rain Sunday, much needed. Oats 50 to 70 bushels per acre. wheat 20 to 25. M E church nearing completion. Reuben Edminster and wife visiting Milor relatives. Dr Palmer attending and Milton Shimle threshing well. First week yields: oats 11 190 bushels. wheat 777. Joshua signs off.
Inland summary of West Oxbow activities notes job shifts and social calls. James Shields herds about 23 head of cattle Albert Forrest showcases a new road cart Will Shields remains ill with hopes of recovery Henry Phillips works in the mill corn prospects look favorable Masters Clem Ransom Eddie Shields and Henry Allen visit Deacon Ransom John Shields and wife near Varna visit James Shields and family John Allen and wife guest at James Shields last week on route to Delavan to enter hotel business Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia advertised by Dr Powell with 1% cent sale price
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