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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
2
The publisher appeals to subscribers and patrons to pay outstanding accounts before year end to meet pressing obligations. It notes a growing arrears total and asks for prompt response during December. The piece critiques county proceedings being printed in excessive, small type and urges the Supervisors to limit page costs.
The letter page rails at Illinois publications and an alleged Omaha business college notices. It cites the Henry Republican and Lacon Democrat clashes over editorial disputes and criticizes local government, the Board of Supervisors, and county office appointments amid a tense race for Superintendent of the County Farm and Janitor of the Court House.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and headache with 99 in 100 favorable trials. It also promotes trials in bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar. A political note praises Hon O P Hitch as a capable States Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois and a Republican supporter.
Miriam Riddell rebuilds Sparland grain elevator after summer fire. R. K. Warner secures contract to build a 36 by 60 structure with 15 bins, brick engine room, 10 hp gasoline engine, and a 26 by 160 foot crib. Completion targeted for December 20.
An old advertisement touts a remedy called Quarantee promising relief for coughs bronchitis and throat issues with a money back fair trial. It notes a new time card and a book of rules to be issued Sunday December 20 ahead of upcoming examinations.
Mrs Mary O Marrah mother of five O Marrah boys died suddenly after breakfast and a brief illness. Her husband John O Marrah died September six, and she followed three months later. Funeral held at St Joseph's church with Fr Finn, the family sorrow noted. she was from Ireland and survived by sons John Michael Thomas Terrence and Phillip. Pallbearers named Ed Harney Michel Barry Edward Hennessy Thomas Real Thomas Barnes Michel Sutton.
Mr Gilman Brown of South Gardner Massachusetts reports his son with lung trouble after Typhoid Malaria who doctors said would not live a month. After using Dr King’s New Discovery the boy recovered enough to work again. Trial bottles are available free at Dr Powell’s Drug Store.
The Old Tyme Concert, first given two weeks ago at the Congregational church in Henry, was repeated last night in Putnam to a crowded house. New features and hits kept the audience laughing all evening, including a spoof about bedbug stories in The Henry Republican. The O B SauPA felt well paid for their trouble.
Advertises a swift remedy claiming rheumatism and neuralgia vanish in 1 to 3 days. Promises immediate relief after the first dose and totals 75 cents per bottle. Listing by F A Powell druggist and John Kline for Christmas goods with a display of new chairs and gifts.
The Great Rock Island Route offers low round trip holiday fares. Inquiries and ticket details available from O R I P Ry agents. Also note school tablets sold two for a nickel and district schools provided at special rates. The Henry Republican urges published notices to reach readers.
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