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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1890

Page

2

Republican County Convention at Lacon

Marshall county Republicans urge delegates to meet August 20 at 1 pm in the Court House, Lacon, to nominate candidates for County Judge County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and State’s Attorney and to handle other business. Township voters to elect delegates August 15 at 2 pm at their usual voting places. list of townships and delegates provided.

Marshall County Court House Lacon Sherif Bobools Sir Vecancy Ublican Roberts Breuden Eng Scares & Whitefield Belle Plain Central Committee Wingscow Evans F. R. Wen

Horticultural meeting guests attend Republican office visit

George A. Bangs of Lacon and his wife attended the horticultural meeting yesterday. The Republican county central committee met in Lacon and elected Winslow Evans as chairman and D. Wier as secretary. A nominating convention is set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. August 20 to select trustworthy men for county offices.

George A. Bangs Lacon Republican County Central Committee Winslow Evans D. Wier Marshall County Henry Hetty F. C. Gale G. C. Reddan John Baker Willit Gaston J.M. Kirkpatrick Sarah F. Worley J. M. Kirkpatrick Gale Q. A.R. Post A. O. Reddan Mra J. Baker

Wirt street site urged for new district school building

The article argues for selecting the Wirt street property as the location for a proposed new district school building. It contrasts this with the Lloyd estate, notes taxpayer opposition to past changes, and emphasizes central access, elm and tree value, and the potential to reclaim part of the district block while reusing materials to minimize costs.

Board of Education Arep Lloyd Homestead Lloyd Soni Wirt Street Peice Etrick Advan

Varna Tour Highlights Growth and Civic Pride

A Republican representative toured Varna highlighting its active business district, ample residences, churches, a strong school, and thriving trades. Notables include GEO. W. Kreider and J. Reed hosting visitors, with multiple vendors, hotels, and local associations promoting Varna as a lively county spot.

Varna Geo. W. Kreider Deaser Kreider Niagara Falls A. Whitney la Rose W. McCullough Stateler Lewis Lenz Towen Lew Brateler Wle Osborn

Buckions Arnica Balm The Beat Valve For Skin Eruptions

Buckions Arnica Balm boasts cure for bruises sores ulcers saltrheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims piles cured or no pay. Price 60 cents a box. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.

Dr Powell's

Old Settlers Association Sets Picnic Date and Elections

At a Monday afternoon meeting of the Old Settlers Association the August 96 picnic date was set and officers were elected for the year. William J Fort is President with WH Wilmot La Prairie and others as vice presidents. Geo M Bané is Secretary and W H Ford Treasurer. Visitors included Mrs Leonora Cook Johnson and Mr Helen J Warner among others as guests of Dwight and Fred Morgan.

Mettlers' Bay Old Settlers’ Association William J Fort Wilmot la Prairie Wm Monier Stauben M G Cotney Saratoga Deacon Dunlap Whitefield Burt Henry Nathan Brumeey Hopewell Alex Wright Roberto Thomas Judd Evans Pri Nem Leonora (Cook) Johnson Omaha Helen J, Warner Boulder Montana Guesta Dwight Fred Morgan John Oon Jes Watson Cook

City adopts Hollaway chemical engine for Henry fire protection

The Henry city council selected and signed a contract for a Hollaway chemical engine to serve outlying areas. The 100 gallon capacity unit, copper nickel-plated with 200 foot reel, ladder, extinguishers and tools will be delivered from Baltimore within 60 days. It will be horse or hand propelled and priced as a bargain for a town with limited water works.

K Chemical Racine Paskell McDonough Krenz Bhollaway Baltimore Henry

Annual Institute at Lacon opens August 18 1890

The annual Institute will convene in Lacon on Monday August 18 for two weeks. Professors McCormick and Watt assist. candidates for certificates attend full time and renewals granted. Prof Geo E Little of Washington DC lecturing on chalk drawing with two days plus an evening. Branches listed in geography history civics physiology grammar botany zoology arithmetic physics. Superintendent Ta M Ona invites all teachers and welcomes visitors to help with boarding.

Lacon McCormick and Watt Geo E. Little Washington DC All-teschersome Waewelchme McCormick Watt Ong Ta M. Ona

Salve and Remedies Promoted in Medieval Greeting Context

In Latin salve means Hall or God Save You and is noted as a greeting during plague times in Europe. The text touts Cole's Carb0calaye as the cure for many ailments including bites poisonings eye irritations rheum ulcers piles and burns with priced boxes advertised.

Europe

Census of Putnam County shows population decline over decades

The Republican reports Putnam County population at 4710 in 1800 versus 5554 in 1830 and 6260 in 1870, with a 20 year decline of 1570 and a 10 year drop of 844. The census breakdown lists townships Granville Hennepin Magnolia Senachwine and Putnam village with detailed figures for 1800 and 1880 alongside totals.

Putham County D. B. Turner Putnam County Granville Villag Hensepin

Regular meeting of Connell city council 1880

City council meets August 4 1880 with Mayor G F Paskell and Aldermen present. Bills approved paid by treasurer include street work weed cutting and tile repairs. Library and fire and water committee reports discussed and a four wheel chemical engine recommended and accepted.

City Connell G. F. Paskell H. A. Kirchman J. R. Paskell BE. H. Hutchins D. McDonough C. H. Moss E.T. Disasway J. F. Leavitt LP Bush Uly R M Stevens Bartlett Horr Coleman Pendergrast James Wilson Eli Albertson Raymond Jr John Schurr Dennis J. N. Krenz Arrn Board of Health H. H. Kirchman Public Library Henry City of A. H. Kinnéar David McDonough J R. Paskell Hallowsay Ald Hutchins Uyny Pawkell Kirchman Motown G. F Pasxru E. T. Drsosway

Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as top blood purifier

The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a leading building-up medicine and blood purifier with wide recognition and strong sales. It warns buyers to avoid substitutes and confirms trust by urging honest druggists to verify claims. The text then shifts to a Grange picnic notice for 1900 at Lake Senachwine August 18 to 21, with address by J J Woodman of Paw Paw Michigan and camping options at reduced hotel rates.

Hood Grange Lake Senachwine J.J. Woodman Paw Paw Mich The National Grange Undercliff

Theee Murdocks and a Scrap of Paper Save a Life

A fragment of wrapping paper saved a woman from consumption by prompting her to try Kin Discovery. She weighed under seventy pounds, but after using the product she gained strength and weight. Free bottles are offered at D Powell’s in Praenete for trial.

Parlaars D. Powell Praenete

Property Transfers Involving Multiple Parcels And Parties

A series of land transfers are recorded listing numerous grantors and grantees. Names include McGrath, Charles, Boyley, Samuel Hento, John Pson, Lavon, McNeal, Koe, Oliver, Ditey, and others. Parcel numbers reference lots 460 and 4 in block 7 with various tracts described.

Beni Entate Thos McGrath W. Saace Lotul Bik Henrye Charles John Boyley Samuel Hento Anieeen John Pson Lavon Lot Sima Peom Ram Lot Tee En McNeal Israel Oliver An WY

St Patrick’s Pills Endorsement From Mayfield Buyer

A Mayfield Kentucky purchaser, Mr J Reynolds, praises St Patrick’s Pills as superior and effective for liver orders and cathartic use. The dealer J W Niece notes the product has been used and recommends it, claiming no equal.

J. Reynolds Mayfield St Patrick's J. W. Niece

Infant dies. burial planned in Magnolia township

A deceased four weeks old infant of Joseph Kenyon, of Whitefield Corners, is to be buried in Magnolia township. The notice lists George Hillabrand and Julta A. as associated names and provides ages and dates as part of the family obituary.

Whitefield Corners Joseph Oephat Ae Kenyon Henry Ae Magnolia Township George Hillabrand Julta Dai Ter Bu Aart i

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