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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1881
Page
4
An 1881 Henry Illinois item notes legal holidays and New Year observances. It mentions Charles O'Terra, local editor of the Woodford county Sentinel, being voted a cane at a fair for being the ugliest man in town, humorously mocking Charley O'Hara's appearance.
Physicians from the Illinois Central railroad region held a pleasant Wenona gathering. Dr Kinnear chaired as president with Felker as vice president and Ools as secretary. Topics included diphtheria, kidney disease, labor difficulties, hernia, scarlet fever, surgical injuries, uterine support, and clinical cases, with delegates chosen for the American Medical Association and Illinois State Medical Society. The group adjourned to meet in Wenona on the first Tuesday in December 1882.
Judge T A McMorris a Colorado Springs resident travels from Wenona to Washington on commission duties to move Ute Indians to a reservation. He plans visits to New York Boston Philadelphia and Marshall County while meeting old friends and noting his successful career from 1860 as a teacher to law practice and county clerk.
Chicago Tribune reports stockholders in the Indiana Illinois and Towaa railroad meet at No 110 Dearborn street. They plan a three state consolidation to secure a general charter and replace individual incorporations.
The piece defends Henry as reasonably safe with order the norm and notes saloons fueled by temperance fears. It critiques police and warrants and argues for calm, noting a recent license reissue. It hints at local politics and public concerns over crime and governance.
Chicago December reports show Doctor Thomas expelled from the Methodist Church after a long tenure of ministry. The dispute centered on atonement theory and scripture, drawing secular attention as Thomas urged liberal ideas while the denomination upheld doctrinal orthodoxy. The final committee denied appeal and the case ends with his departure from the church and continued public controversy.
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a speedy cure for delicate women cases including weak constitutions and stomach liver and kidney complaints. It claims health and happiness follow use and lists Joy W. Niece as a seller at 69 cents.
The piece promotes a travel book by Harper Brothers about Norway and Sweden as a cheaper, entertaining substitute for European travel. It highlights illustrations a map of Norway and Sweden and praises the author’s vivid descriptions of Scandinavian customs and people, urging readers to learn about a grand yet little known European nation through the volumes priced at 7.50.
Real estate notes report the transfer of the Paskell House property to George F. Paskell, including the livery stable on Third Street with about $5000 trade. Henry Vogelsang sells his residence to Joseph Froeliger for 1800, with possession on a stated date. Additional auctions include the Perry Green house mortgage sale to C. C. Jones for 280 and the Faling property to Frank Kleinhenz for 1950, with sale postponed over offset claims.
In Judge Dineggway’s court Fowler sued Van Dorn over a deadly weapon claim. Van Dorn confessed and was fined 8 dollars and costs. Fowler’s second suit failed to appear and was dismissed. A forcible entry case between OC C Jones and James Clark ended with Clark allowed to stay. Jones appeals. Judge Waterfalls presides in another case where Sylvia L Baker sues Samuel Scott over 100 dollars for goods detained and sold. verdict for Baker. Additional entries cover James A Clark’s possession, Irregular items, and drunk and disorderly fines. Change of venue to Disogway.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company offers 9,000,000 acres of farm and grazing lands in eastern and central Nebraska along the Platte Valley and rail lines to markets in the east and west. Stop renting and take a 40 day round trip ticket to Columbus Nebraska via Council Bluffs and Omaha to view lands and secure a home. Contact 8 M Knox & Son Princeton Indiana or Bruce Perley Henry Alabama for prices and tract details.
A son was born in Henry township on December 10 to George F. Worley.
A batch of wedding notices dated December includes Charles A Camp and Miss Bae J Leech at the Wy Hotel in Henry, Henry Else and Lou Clark in Nikena, a Peoria residence ceremony by Rev England, and various congratulations and well wishes. Also mentions Henry Baker and Miss Adda with a large wedding party and numerous gifts.
In this city on December 16 a child named Marion, age 1 month, died of diphtheria. He was the son of Ransom E. and [mother’s name], with Elién Gregory listed among mourners.
An advertisement hawks the King Hog Cholera Care as a yearly package for $1.25 with special arrangements for clubs. It notes ten or more orders and a raised club, promising cholera cure by mail and requiring cash with orders.
H Manhattan M D physician and surgeon with office on Edwards Street opposite the Postoffice. Night call residence at corner Third and ??
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