Benry Republican Postal Changes and Subscription Terms
The notice from Henry Illinois dated August 22 1869 outlines subscription terms at one dollar fifty cents yearly with ten cents extra for out of county delivery. It instructs readers to notify the office of renewal date changes and to include both old and new addresses two weeks in advance. Remittance methods include money orders drafts and registered letters to George Dart or address communications to RePublican Henry.
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George Dart
Republiccan
Lenry
Judge Rules on Physician Certs in Open Court
In Metamora Judge 8. made a ruling that a physician's certificate, unless sworn, cannot excuse witnesses or jurors. The Chicago Tribune notes Illinois corn crops near average despite bad weather. Venona Gazette comments on baseball betting as a gambling source. Joliet negations end with no settlement in the Northern Illinois coal miners strike. concessions offered by miners were rejected by operators.
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Page
Metamora
The
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Venona Gazette
Joliet
Board of
Iinois
Streator
la Salle
Braidwood
Ditch plan condemned. press fights and old subscriber notes
The Ottava and Henry Republican papers mark their 38th year with loyal readers, while long subscription histories trace back to 1833. Editorials deride a drainage ditch project as harmful to industry and accuse Chicago’s Inter Ocean of bias toward rail interests. A Treasury report flags inferior Amoy tea and calls for strict inspection to prevent adulteration. Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers is praised for reliable color.
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Joliet
Morris
Bences
Marseilles
Ottawa
LaSalle
Peru
Et Cotora
Rivera
Inter Ocean
Chaif
Qchicago
Ottawa Republican
Joseph Cook Excites Wisconsin Audience at Monona Lake
The Monona Lake Assembly ended August 2 with Joseph Cook, a renowned Andover student, delivering two hours long lectures on The Signs of the Times and The Ultimatum of America. He challenged liquor interests, defended public schools, and urged the new birth and atonement asserting evangelical orthodoxy against liberal trends. ENEX.
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Muavizon
Wis
Monona Lake
Lake George
Boston
Heo
Wisconsin
Elater States
Gen Seeley
Gladden
Raymond
Dr Motte
Frank Baird
Joseph Cook
Atorm
Daniel Webster
Lsten
Davenport
Monona Lake Assembly
Times
America
Whisky League
McCosh
Princeton
United States
Christ
ENEX
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets Promoted for Health
An advertisement touts regular bowel movement and liver function as keys to health. It warns constipation invites disease and claims Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets cleanse bowels and liver to restore natural bodily action.
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Pierce
Cokers' Strike Blocks Reopening of Hecla Region Plants
Hungarians refuse to let works reopen until Calumet Mammoth and Mutual coke companies sign the new scale. Deputies report no trouble yet near Hecla but armed locals await officers. Many independents cannot afford the higher price as they sell coke at ninety cents per ton, while larger operators profit.
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Calumet, Mammoth and Mutual Coke Companies
Sewickley
Rick
Greensburg
Hecla
Byers
Adrey
W.j.rainey
Cleveland
Moyer, Paul and
Fort Hill
Rainey
Moyer
Paul
Meyer
Sullivan Prize Fight Trial Opens with Grand Jury Deliberation
In Purvis Mississippi on August 18 Judge Terrill instructed the grand jury on prize fight law. Sullivan and most defendants attended though Duffy was not notified. The judge declared any fight with or without stakes a crime and the foreman R White noted for previous injuries. The jury’s report is awaited. one member acts as bondsman for several defendants.
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Purvis
Miss
Terri
Sullivan
Duffy
$30,000,000 at stake in land case against coal company
Robert Morris Land and Coal Company of New York filed a bill in equity in the U S Circuit Court against Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company over 8049 acres in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Plaintiffs seek injunctions to stop timbering and coal mining, a receiver, and other relief claiming title by a regular Commonwealth grant, while the defendants assert title by tax sale. The land is valued near $30 million and several ejectment suits have been filed.
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Bull
Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company
Pittswowen
Robert Morris Land and Coal Company
New York
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
United States
Northumberland County
Commonwealth
Mail Robber Captured in Chicago Post Office Heist
Chicago Aug 18 An employee of the Chicago post office James Davis an engineer of three years was arrested after inspectors set a Sunday night trap. Davis stole valuable packages over three months mainly on Sundays and holidays. About $800 in plunder was found at his home. He is held for trial in bonds of 2600.
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Chicago Posto
Chicago
James Stuart
Fleming
Smith
Irlo
John Davis
Davis
United States
Hoyne
Davis’ House
Tightening the Noose
Onrouno August 13 Mr and Mrs Carlson identified a jailed man as Frank Williams, their tenant from last spring, at Burke's door and then again in the State's Attorney's office. The report names Burke and two accomplices Pat Cooney and Dan Coughlin as the murderers of Gronin.
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Onrouno
Frank Williams
Burke
Boulangers Trial Moves Toward Conviction in Senate Impeachment
Paris August 18. The Senate met as impeachment court to try Boulanger Dillon and Rochefort. A motion to declare the court incompetent was rejected 212 to 3, signaling a likely large majority verdict against Boulangers and foretelling conviction.
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Paris
Senate
Boulanger
Dillon
Rochefort
Boulanglais
Probate Court Terms Begin Each Month In Winslow
Probate Court records show terms begin first Monday of each month. Multiple estates are listed with claims and approvals including Livingston Roberta, Engle Nearren, Ann McKeon, William M. Hamilton, John Hicly, Goo Tarbill, and minor guardianship for Albert E Green, Clara M Green, Florence P Green with Edward Green appointed guardian.
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Monty Winslow Evans
J. C. Law
Clark
Suly Estem Ricl
Studebaker Mig Coig
Coste
Livingston Robeta
Thos
J. Ong Feiban
C. A. Whitney
Benj. T. Foster
Engle Nearren
W. L. Wescott
Ann McKeon
Andrew Kelly
Wm M. Hamilton
Tate
John Hicly
G. C. Barnes
D. EB. Thomas
L. G. Thompson
Goo Tarbill
Clara Clara Tarbil
Albert Ebringer
James Brasfeld
E. G. Mencinger
Albert E Green
Clara M Green
Florence P Green
Edward Green
Gossiping snippets and advertisements in a early 20th century page
A collage of personal anecdotes and ads including a marriage tale praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, notes on Dr Edward Gaylord visiting Pontiac, endorsements of Hood Sarsaparilla, a Putnam county farm fire with no insurance, Ely's Cream Balm for hay fever, sample copy notices, and Calhoun riverboat trouble.
The Mandarin and the Ivory Soap Parable
A mandarin discusses washing garments with soap from beyond the sea, praising its cleansing power. He orders a thousand pounds of soap and threatens harsh punishment for using any other kind.
A Word of Warning About Imitation Ivory Soap
A warning warns readers that counterfeit sea 2.1 ien products pretend to be as good as Ivory Soap. It urges consumers to insist on the genuine Ivory Soap and to request the authentic product.opyright 1686 by Procter and Gamble.
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Procter & Gamble
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