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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
3
A miscellany covers claims of Columbus bones disputed by San Domingo papers, rail canal projects joining Manchester to the sea, Chinese foreign policy pressures, fashion gossip on knee breeches, Vermont's centennial bicentennial, a Brooklyn crime case, German sugar purity, pension expenditures, German army costs, and Governor Parrisons camp kiss incident, with railway mileage and finances across the United States.
A long obituary honors Anoth Gene Home Isklael, a pioneer resident of Henry, who endured early settler hardships. Born in Stockertown Pennsylvania, she married twice and had five children. She died at 70 after illness, with a funeral at the ME church conducted by Rev Woolley. Surviving children and distant relatives attend, praising her devoted life and motherhood.
Reports from many users confirm the remedy for la grippe, coughs and colds provides quick relief with no after effects. If not satisfied, purchase price is refunded. Trial bottle free at Dr Powell's drug store, large bottles 60c and 1.
Holiday Goods advertised with instruments from violins three to thirty dollars and organs fifty to seventy five, plus sheet music and accessories, urging holiday gift purchases. The issue also records regular city council proceedings from December 7 1891 detailing bills, licenses, treasurer’s report, and Board of Health report with officials listed.
The Rex from St Louis and the Luella Brown engage in a race challenge between Paducah and Metropolis to gain control of trade rivalry. Captains Gilbert Fowler and Long plan bets, with the Brown set to depart for her regular trip if the Long bet wins. Also noted is Jeriah Bonham’s minor accident and Mrs Mary Ashley’s association with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
An old advertisement touts Arnica Salve as a universal cure with 25 cent boxes at Dr Poliwe's drug store. Separately, Hon A J Bell scholar journalist and statesman died in Peoria and was buried at the Universalist church with a Grand Army ceremony.
Old physician, retired from practice, claims to possess a simple vegetable remedy for consumption and lung ailments. He offers free by mail the recipe with directions in German, French, or English to any reader who writes with a stamped return. Address Rochester, Ialy.
A legal adviser endorses the Australian style voting reform noting less ticket selling, fewer bullies, and reduced illiteracy impacts. He urges removing party names from lists, banning complex voting papers, and ensuring individual voter intent to improve efficiency and prevent fraud.
Ensign John M. Poyer of the U S Navy and Emma Wagener Porter, daughter of Dr George W. Porter, were married in Harrisburg with a naval wedding party. Best man Lieutenant A L Key and ushers from Annapolis and Washington attended. guests included General Horace Porter and many relatives. The ceremony featured full naval dress, a lavish flowers and palms parlor, and a wedding supper before a departure on a wedding tour of the East and South.
On Monday evening tha Ya treated a large and appreciative audience to a fine literary and musical program. Zella Kellogg Tillie Linse performed, Fattie Allen delivered a comical reading, and Misses Cloe Worthington Linda Campbell Eva Raymund with Lewia Allen and Leonard Hunter presented the farce Down Boat. Latha Locke sang while Peter Harrington played the globe and Laura Horr accompanied on guitar. The show was well received, with encore numbers and generous donations. A physician notes raw oysters are nourishing and aid digestion and nervous troubles.
Co Supt Morgam presided as teachers met in Varna for a session marked by inclement weather. Papers on Beginning History and study methods were read, with praise for Miss Broaddus and Miss Miller. Morgan closed by praising local schools and noting Marshall county’s educational progress ahead of Wenona in April.
A Mayfield Kentucky resident Mr J Reynolds touts St Patrick's Pills as superior and reliable for liver disorders and cleansing. The ad promotes the product and urges support for a wide awake local newspaper linked to good schools churches and business.
In the past year five million pieces were withdrawn from the mails due to incorrect addresses. Citizens in Athens Georgia urged the council to pass an ordinance muzzling oats to curb nighttime noise from the mails. A strange scene in Auburn Maine showed two camp buildings racing down a street. Rival tractors vied for a lot, sparking an exhibition. A Cass County farmer delivered eighty five wolves to the county clerk at Platesmouth Nebraska seeking payment. officials refused and the animals were slain.
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