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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1890
Page
2
In Nebraska Boyd leads with 71 271 votes for governor while Powers 70 287 and Richards 68 883. Independents announce intent to contest Boyd’s election. Legislature split with Republicans and Democrats near parity. other local notes cover school, building, and civic events in Henry and Putnam areas.
A notable gathering in Atlanta for the annual WCTU convention showcased forty departments of labor including educational evangelistic social and legal work plus committees to form new branches The organization runs a temperance publication house and oversees construction of a Chicago temple projected to cost over a million dollars The movement is credited with strong influence and gains in parliamentary practice public speaking and business acumen among its members across the country
A letter from Logen Kansas recounts shipments of clothing and money from multiple cities including Chicago Cincinnati and Topeka to aid destitute families. Laura Gates describes a Thanksgiving visit to a sick father and two children with no bedding or proper clothing, noting the grateful response and future plans to provide more bedclothes and comforts.
Corresponsents recall Lewis Dodson chasing a large catamount on the Clear Creek bluff about eight miles below Isaac Ham's sawmill in fall 1844. Dodson’s dogs treed the animal after it fought back, Joe Raley fired a rifle ball, and the creature died after injuring several dogs. The carcass was kept for years at John Lewis's home. The animal measured about four feet with a tawny body, broad head, and muscular legs, described as a catamount by old settlers.
Dr Brown Sequard’s elixir of youth is mentioned beside Miles’ New Heart Cure as a notable discovery. Druggists report strong effects on many customers, including John Weaver of Knightstown Indiana who praises the Miles remedy. Sold and guaranteed by Dr Powell's Drug Store.
From Perley Poognix in AT on November 27 1890 a letter describes a basket dinner at the park where the thermometer stood at 72 degrees apples pears peaches grapes were on tables Grace is at Hole in the Rock eight miles away and the writer longs for Thanksgiving turkey Signed Henry Yours PB P Mrs C L Clawson returns home tomorrow after visiting Toliylokaton County for three weeks
The ceremony took place at the bride’s father Clarence Gibson’s home in Princeton Illinois on Thursday November 27 with Rev Williams officiating. Prof N Spellman a Marshall County teacher and Miss Nora Gibson of Princeton are honeymooning in Chicago after Dec 10 at 6434 Yale Street. The paper notes the couple’s good reputations and thanks guests with gifts and well wishes.
A local encampment mourns the death of Patriarch Joseph Dake after 62 years of service. Resolutions extend sympathy to the widow and children, order publication in Henry papers, and note the scribe will copy the records. The community and familes honor his benevolence and public spirit.
In Whitefield three couples wed at home after parental hosting: William Downey weds Anna Blackburn with Rev J B Ditle officiating. Edward Shorts weds Lizzie Nibrock Sr. at home with Rev Wildlama officiating. In Princeton Prof En Spellman of Bryant College Chicago weds Nora E Gibbons of P. Ravenstown, Connell Tl, Nov 26 by Kev G W Jackman. Stephan De Moon weds Nina Goodrich once of Henry.
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