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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
2
A report notes Judge Stipp is compelled to accompany his daughter to an insane asylum today. The article also covers church resignations, elderly officials, and social events including a surprise gift to Ella Jenkins from church friends and a Woman's Club meeting with educational discussions.
Advertisement for Arivas Salve claims to heal cuts sores fever cores tetter chapped hands chilbiains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. It lists a price of 25 cents per box and directs to Powell's Dr drug aide 6 for purchase.
A Thanksgiving sermon at the Christian church unite d Protestant congregations with strong praise for Providence. The speaker extolled national wealth, education systems, travel progress, and a diverse population united in one republic under a powerful government. A collection for the poor raised just over $12. The issue also advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment for sprains and highlights a Washington city life feature in the weekly.
A renowned Indiana nervous and heart disease expert claims left side sleep issues stem from heart disease after examining thousands of cases. He promotes a "New Heart Cure" sold at Dr Powell's drugstore, with many testimonials including Mrs Chas Benoy of Loveland Colorado reporting no side effects.
A brief advertisement invites readers to order ten cent playing cards from John Se RLE and Company. The copy promises high quality, stating each package is worth about five times its price, and offers prepaid express delivery of Ave packs for sixty cents via money order or postal note.
The city pages chronicle several union events. Henry H. King and Nellie Baker wed at St Peter and St Paul cathedral with noted attendees and prospects of a Lake View home. Frederic W. Stephenson and Ella M. Black tie in Wyoming, Illinois, with a grand reception planned, while Alice Mae Wilson and Frank Cotkendall wed at 3020 Lake Avenue Chicago with utcities of guests and an extended journey ahead. A list of wedding presents follows.
Regrets arrive from several named families while household items and furnishings are catalogued as wedding gifts. Items include towels from Mrs Giltner and a mirror towel holder, dining and cooking ware, and a bed room set. Names include Mr and Mrs Caleb Condi Crystal Homer Mabie and Walter Luther among others.
An 19th century style advertorial lists symptoms linked to poor liver function and promotes Herbine as a cure for liver stomach and bowel disorders. It also touts Miles nerve and liver pills as a new, mild, effective remedy with 50 doses for 25 cents and free samples from J E & F A Powell's Drug Store.
Frederic W Stephenson, a lumber merchant, wed a Miss Black in Chicago on November 20 at St Peter's Cathedral. Earlier, William J Scott, a La Prairie Center farmer, married a daughter of Mrs Ase Wilmot in La Prairie Township on November 24. King, an electrician, married Nellie Baker, niece of Henry, in the city.
DIED At Jacksonville Nov 2 Louisa 64 years 6 months wife of L A Meter of this city. At Beliofont Kan Nov 25 Asa G Jones af brother of L A Jones of this city. At Spain and Nov 21 Samuel Barton 67 at Lewisburg W Va Nov 23 of consumption caused by influenza. Bilen 42 years 4 mos wife of John A Fogeleong and daughter of Richard D kes of this locality.
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