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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
2
The piece outlines Republican party activities in Illinois with notes on address changes and publishing guidance. It reports on a Springfield gathering, county board discussions on expenses and equipment, and promotes The Weekly Inter Ocean as a public educator and strong newspaper.
The report of a county official involved in a criminal proceeding was a practical joke. An officer served process on a young man in Roberts township, and a crowd at the courthouse spread the rumor. The item was erroneous and the paper apologizes for any harm to reputations.
Mrs Aona Parker widow of Samuel Parker of Chicago died Monday night after a long asthmatic illness. Funeral services were held at her Henry home and in the local church with much floral tribute. the cortege proceeded to Henry Cemetery for burial. She was born in Ireland, came to the United States as an infant, lived in Henry and Chicago, and was deeply involved with Centenary church and family work.
An advertising notice for Dr Gregg Electric Cure Co promotes Groggy Electride devices and electric belts claiming cures for rheumatism obesity dropsy and various female nervous ailments. It markets a 9 belt and electric warmers and offers a free catalogue and circulars with a 60-cent price, promising genuine goods with a double-forfeit guarantee.
James D Stubbles, a Springfield restaurant man, was badly burned in a boiler explosion at the rolling mill where his son Edward works. Edward was injured earlier by the blast, and James was examined by Dr James while staying at home after walking a quarter mile.
Powell and Powell advertise free trial bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and offer Dr Miles New Heart Cure for nervous and organic heart disease. They claim the products cure headaches dizziness and sleeplessness and guarantee satisfaction. A list of uncalled letters at Henry IL post office is printed with several names.
Advertises out rate tickets for rail and ocean travel. Invites readers to Webb's Ticket Offices at 100 South Adams in Peoria, Iowa, for reliable information and the cheapest rates before traveling.
Died at Peoria on December 16, the only child of Mr and Mrs Chi om Anna aged 60, widow of Parker ts Bam.
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