New Year Greetings and Local Civic Notes
The Republican editor extends New Year wishes to correspondents patrons readers and the public. Col John Warner named superintendent of grounds for Peoria asylum for the incurable. McKinley leads Illinois presidential hopes. Farmers north of Homer report swindles by a Chicago grocery agent. The Times-Press of Delavan publishes eight pages in home print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Wishes
John Warner
Peoria
Homer
Chicago
Times-Press
Delavan
Beattie
Gubernatorial Race Focused On Local Factions And Hopes
The article outlines multiple contenders to replace Tanner as governor. Clark mobilizes in Mattoon, Robbins builds influence around Quincy counties, Monroe targets Joliet Kankakee and Danville districts, Hopkins leads Aurora supporters, and Morrian gathers Peoria backing. A likely revival of Fifer is noted, with most regions fielding local candidates against Tanner.
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Fureator I'roo Press
Tanner
Clark
Mattoon
Robbins
Quincy
Monroe
Joliet
Kankakee
Danville
Hopkins
Aurora
Northhorn
Carr
Pensport
Johnathan Morrian
Peoria
Fifer
Obosgo
Waonor
Munnog
Chicago
Sparrows Bounty Policy Sparks County Debate In 1892
County Clerk Hartley rescinds a sparrow bounty order after a state secretary notes no reporting on the 2 cent bounty. The sparrow hunt continues with local officials urged to certify kills, while public comment and newspaper debates spread across the state. Also noted is a New York retailer’s strong sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with local druggists distributing bottles at low prices.
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Hartley
Maloney
Cook
LaSalle County
A. L. Goldwater
Retell Drug
New York
Ciiy
Ilo
Powoall
Saratoga
Town Hall
Flrst National Book
Henry, Il
Henry Applen
L. Case
J.Q. Hill
Ghosts at Old House on Lacon Road Thrill Local Folks
Tales describe a German couple who raised a large cat family at a rural home on Lacon road. After moving away, the 63 cats are gone and ghosts are said to haunt the dilapidated house from midnight to 1 AM. Witnesses report white cat sized apparitions and eerie noises near the site. It also notes J R McClure's January issue with Lincoln stories and 26 pictures.
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Lacon Road
Menry
Lacon
Henry
Lacan
Qorolf
J. R
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds strength, and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Testimonials list and Toledo, Ohio address. Sold by druggists.
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Hall
Jinl
Carney & Co
Toledo
Druggliats
Subscription Offers and Early 1900s Magazine Notice
The notice outlines subscription packages for The Henry Republican with combinations including The Weekly Inter Ocean Farm News and others at bundled prices. It also mentions the January issue of Harper's Magazine with Wilson's Washington biography and notes Treary Lodge No. 119 A. F. & A.M. holding its annual election with officers elected and an installation slated for January.
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Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Farm News
Yhenry Republican
The
Womankind
Farm Journal
Henry Republican and Business Guide
Harper's ‘Magazine
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Howard Pyle
Wilson
Thackeray
Treary Lodge
C. Kc
Jones
W. MM
Oscar O. White
I. D. Kotoham
J. W
John Lytle
Family gathering and wedding noted in local pages
A quiet wedding ties George O Nusl and Bertha Nuss at Michael Mattern's residence with Rev David McLeish officiating. The piece also reports a family gathering at Duke Gregory's home including his mother Mrs John Gregory and sister Mrs Helen Carpen, plus updates on Katie Vogelsang the nurse and Solomon Neil’s health. The Nashville route to the Cotton States Exposition is advertised with travel details.
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Ella Warner Scott
Henry
Frank Wood
Streator
Ray Lytle
Indiana
George Brooks
Mra
Richard Baguley
van Orin
James Brasfield
E. P. Calef
Jacksonville
Florida
Atlanta
Dell Spencer
Delavan
Ed. Osbon
Zapha Waugh
Joseph Schafer
Father Yaeger
Peter Tommes
Udell
Abel C. Vail
Pontiac
Jane
J.M. Powers
Joseph N. Krenz
David Dwyer
Zella Kellogg
Bloomington
Curtis Coulter
Peoria
Wanser
Edward Bart
Normal
Hattie Spencer
Jalesburg
Thomas Higgins
Peter Smith
Michael Mattern
Nepunlissa
D. D. Turner
Railroad Co
W. T. Law
Fred
Robert
Connecticut
Virginia
St. Mary's
Knoxville
Kate Chambers
Henryson
Attorney General's Office
Charles Barnes
Pharmacy School
Emeline Brown
Robert Hunter
Tiskilwa
G. Hallock
Matt
Frank Fyffe
Los Angeles
Inds
Andrew Vogelsang
Chillicothe
Vogelsang
Matthews
Grandpa
Grandma Bradley
Abram Shurts
Maud
Ed Shurts
Whitefield
Wyoming
Ed Shorts
Ed Henderson
Toulona
W. B. Powell
Lacon
Hiram Frisbey
Lake City
Minn
Medalin
Eliza Culver
Hiram
Frank
Swift
Prank
Kansas
Morris County
Duke Gregory
John Gregory
George
Putnam County
Ross Gregory
Jaws
Helen Carpen
Wanatah
Ind
Katie Vogelsang
Homeopathic Hospital
Cumberland Street
Brooklyn
N. C
Jonest
Nell
George O. Nusl
Bertha Nuss
Mt. Palatine
David McLeish
Nuss
Bertha
Hfe
Pennsylvania
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Benry
George Burt
Agvancoir
Sawatatens
Jenry
McKinley
Republican
National Capital
District of Columbia
Coach Alno
McClure's
Lincoln
Nashville, Chattanooga
Nashville
Fla
Briard F Hill
Marquette
Chicago II
B.C. Cowardin
Western
Railway Exchange
St Louis
Missouri
DaNnLey
Tenn
Depot
Ftev
D. McLeish
George O. Null
Mt Palatine
Burtha NU
Stockford
M. E. Spresenre
Rev D. McLeish
George Meeclan
Marter Bell
Rowe Homestead
Hitler G. Halleck Trawe
William Rowe
Bartha
Jacob A. Greer
This City
Charlotte
Bamuel Moatoo
Henry Markets
First National Bank
Lllinois
Reanhicksa
Hankin
Duc Keats
BCCI
Tegal
Ceeseveencu Sonne National Bank
Gutatanding
State of
Illinois
Marshall
I. Chas R. Jones
Cnamuel R. Jones
Frev
Porter
T L. Jones
R. D. Jones
John Klinesg
Ollan Mater
Richard Street
Marshall County
Rangi
Palo Alto
Ill
Harney & Kinnear
L. A. Meier & Sons
Picago
Nut Purchase
Locke
Henry City Bridge Company
Bridge Co
City of
Henry, Ii
Henry City Bridge Co
Til
First National Bank of
Enguin
Annee Breeden L
Confectiones Store
Richard Blankinski
Esmelly
Tradan Frep
Becker Pene
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