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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
The notice appeals to subscribers and patrons to respond promptly to arrears as December nears to meet urgent obligations. It mentions Chicago's drainage law and water dilution needs, urges Valley residents to organize, and argues for US recognition of Cuban patriots after Major McKinley’s inauguration.
Owen Scott has purchased an interest in the Bloomington Daily Leader and will serve as business manager. The former Democrat now favors the gold standard and aligns with Republicans, pushing fellow Democrats toward the party of sound money.
The passage notes Altgeld’s consolation that his 1896 vote total exceeded his 1892 tally by about 48 thousand while contrasting with Tanner’s higher statewide count. It compares Fifer’s ticket position and Harrison’s Illinois results from prior years, highlighting margins and relative performance.
The Lacan Home Journal of over 30 years sold in Marshall county marks a leadership shift. Booncer Dilsworth retires and W. B. Powell takes over, promising an outspoken Republican stance and renewed community service through journalism.
The Valley community plans an afternoon meeting in Peoria to discuss a plan of action regarding the Chicago drainage project. Representatives from Joliet Spring Valley Marsailies Havan Sparland Port Alton Henry Lac on Bence Hennepin Campaville Chillisothe Putnam Meredosis Morris caSalle and other towns will attend to protect Valley rights and seek respect from Chicago and Illinois River interests.
In a Henry Republican letter dated December 3 1896 M O M Putnam IL describes strange findings near Senachwine Valley. A ten foot deep ditch reveals fossil woods bones and a six foot long creature with two alimentary canals and a two part throat mechanism. Residents await White Hawk for local folklore on this mysterious animal.
The Jhe Swomans Club meeting on Monday November 30 featured papers by Benjab Nicholson and Mrs Josephine Townsend on child development, mind over body, and education methods. Mrs Julia Humble offered insights on divine law, mind perception, and healing, stressing spiritual truth and the divine Mind’s role in life and suffering.
Mrs Humble closes a paper on spiritual perception and the divine presence beyond the intellect. The meeting includes Mrs Lee, Mrs Jacobs, Mrs Humble, Mrs Cleave, Mrs Hildebrant, Mrs Paskell, Mrs Finney, and new member Miss Ella Jenkins. Next meeting at Mr Frances Ketchum's.
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon New York are praised for their long study of digestion. Their Digestive Cordial is described as the safest remedy for indigestion and available by trial bottle for ten cents. It supplies pre digested food and aids digestion of other foods. Laxol is recommended for children and preferred to Castor Oil.
Mrs Virginia Halligan wife of farmer John Halligan and eldest daughter of John Galvin died after a prolonged illness that began with heart disease and was followed by lung fever and dropsy. She left a husband four children and many friends. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev Fr Finn of Henry officiating. Burial occurred in the Catholic cemetery near Lone Tree.
Miss Elizabeth White presented an Evening of Comedy at the New Opera House last Friday with assistance from Misses Latha Locke Beulah Young and Edna Powers. Miss Anna Ouster led piano duties while Miss Locke delivered a vocal number and received an encore prompting another selection.
Capt York writes from Hot Springs Arkansas Dec 4 to Howard Young describing a pleasant trip and constant water drinking. He notes health improvements from the hot spring climate and routine walks, with meals taken privately and daily baths.
The Christian Endeavor will lead a Presbyterian service next Sabbath evening with invitations to attend. Morning topic What Wilt Thou and evening If 80 Be. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m for prayer and study. Rev L G Landenberger recently preached in St Louis and has been invited from London to St Louis. He returns to preach here the Sunday after Christmas. Rev Childress of Millsboro preached at the Congregational church last Sabbath on The Sting of Death is Sin and The Wonderful. He also spoke Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. his discourses were well received.
Condensed testimony by Chas B Hood broker Columbus Ohio and others from Ft Wayne Indiana Baldwinsville Massachusetts Chicago and Mrs Hemming confirms Dr King's New Discovery as an effective cough remedy. Testimonies mention cures for la grippe coughs croup and a general trust in the product with free trial battles at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Sparland Mercantile Co lists weekly Bargain Days with offers displayed on counters and replaced when sold. Shoppers may visit any day and still find bargains. store promises highest market prices for produce and equal advantages to all patrons. A Tuesday shooting match at the Big 4 race grounds drew many participants with live birds and 1000 targets. weather was mild and interest remains high for a future event.
Frank Damm and Catherine Schwartz announce licensed marriage intentions. Enyiding Damm and Thoross J F Casterline and May Utech appear in notices. Thos Antrim and Myrtle McNeal Trueman Wolf and Sarah A Murray listed. J B Filson and Gesee A Walden named. Geo Bergen names appear. Ja Wig Vaneoriee and Mable M.
Edward Maro the prestidigitateur performed at the grand Opera House in Chicago with crowded audiences in November. The show highlighted one third Chicago theatre prices and reserved seats availability, attracting locals and theatre patrons alike.
Claimant promises a radical cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with a first dose giving immediate relief. The product is marketed as removing the cause and dissolving the disease, offered for 76 cents by FA Powell druggist, Henry.
A covered wagon with stove and clothes racks arrived Saturday, two men drank heavily, fought in a saloon, then drove toward Sparland. At the stone bridge four miles down they overturned into a ditch. One man H. Glover suffered severe bruising and was treated. others escaped, seeking to repair and depart town.
A Letter from Litchfield recounts a wife troubled by neuralgia of the head and stomach who improved after starting Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. The testimonial claims the pains disappeared and she felt like a different woman after a short period of use.
The article lists eight surviving widows of soldiers who fought from Bunker Hill to Yorktown. It names Lovey Aldrich aged 97 in Angeles California Patty Richardson East Bethel Vermont Nancy Weatherman 87 Lineback Tennessee Hebecca May Newburg Virginia Nancy Cloud 84 Chum Virginia Esther and Damon 83 Plymouth Union Vermont Nancy Jones 83 Jonesboro Tennessee Mary Snead 81 Parksley Virginia with their ages and addresses.
A testimonial style promotion offers a sample of Catarrh and Haygever Cure on ten cents, with full size 60s Exy Brorurns at 56 Warren Street New York. One user claims recovery after years of catarrh and two bottles of Cream Brim.
Fragmentary market listing shows prices for corn shelled oats and wheat with figures and unit measures. The garbled text suggests a focus on commodity prices and market trading terms without complete clarity.
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