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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1881
Page
4
The condition of President Garfield has been alarming with three days of no nourishment. Public fear grows that he may die, yet some hope remains as 24 hour reports show slight improvement and a possible rally from the relapse.
County officials debate fire proof vault options for the Saratoga court house to protect records. three plans are considered with cost estimates from four to sixteen thousand dollars and a broader discussion on building the vaults and improving facilities for clerks and court functions. The piece also includes a column on James L. Thornton praising his reform stance on railroad passes and legislative ethics.
Reported gains in corn around 16 50, potatoes at 1.25, apples 80 cents, butter 150, exrs 1230, and other commodities showing general stiffening market. Brokers note pata 860 and xys Bc among inflating quotes as traders watch trends.
A long list of Anthony Kansas names describes an expedition into the Indian Territory with roles such as guide and snake hunter. The piece mentions camp on Eagle Chief or Wild Cat and reports on a soldier reunion at Camp McCulloch Bloomington with plans for drills and notable speakers.
This era brings many wonders yet the greatest advance is health preservation. Dr King's New Discovery for consumption is praised as a wonderful remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat and lung affections. Trial bottles ten cents regular size one dollar. Sold by all druggists.
A mosaic of satirical quips mocks life philosophy and appetite for ice cream. Various papers lampoon youth, courtship, and consumer desire with puns about cream and desire, lampooning poets and editors while poking at social norms.
The office advertises stock for fall and winter trades including letterheads notes bills wedding cards envelopes in cherry green amber and white in large quantities at low prices. Also offered are posters handbills flyers circulars and leather card cases with or without printing. Previous customers thanked. George Bart Jr solicits continued favors.
A daughter was born Aug 14 to Joseph E Anthony in the city. Another daughter arrived Aug 5 to Joseph Herry in the city.
Aug. 10 at Isadora Worth county Mo a marriage was performed by Rev Hills Jr Mills and Rosa E Ball daughter of William Bell of Henry Isadora. John Dalrymple of Hopewell and Bias Mary McDonald of Lacon attended. Also notices of other local nuptials and blessings appear in the same issue.
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