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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1894
Page
2
The piece mixes subscription terms and a New Year essay on resolutions. It highlights renewal ideas, shifts to editorial praise for the Chicago Evening Journal, and notes its wide world news coverage, clear editorials, and metropolitan standards.
Offer invites readers to subscribe for one year in advance at two dollars and receive The Henry Republican and The Business Guide by J L Nichols. The 424 page book promises practical daily life information and serves as a family reference for merchants laborers farmers and households. Copies available at Ells office.
A period supplement lauds Paris for population growth resources and commerce in Illinois. It notes Paris as a rising inland city with location enterprise and prestige. The piece references Henry Republican and Times publications praising local town and business leaders and year‑end prosperity expectations.
Michel Harney died Friday at 6 40 after a brief illness of heart disease. He was born in County Tipperary March 4 1828 and emigrated to the United States in 1849. He lived in Henry for about 40 years working as a teamster and drayman and leaves a widow Margaret Murpane and six children Patrick Edward John Michael Fred and Kate. The funeral was at St Josephs church with Rev Fr Finn officiating. He was respected as an honest hard working citizen with many relatives in the area.
A local obituary describes the death of Little Mildred Engelston after an illness of 11 weeks beginning with stomach inflammation and typhoid fever. The funeral was held at the M. BE church with Rev D McLeish officiating, and pallbearers were Misses Lili Intabrand Ina Diverbiss Eda McBride Minnie Disosway. The piece also notes condolences and thanks to supporters, and mentions Maria B Herrick’s death and a long obituary from the Winooski Journal.
The Christmas eye festival at the M I B Church drew large attendance with songs prayers and school performances. Santa Claus distributed gifts as a reefed ship laden with presents entered the event amid cheers and applause marking a joyful anniversary of the saviour's birth.
A fatal gun accident near Magnolia left Walter Paxson gravely wounded after the weapon discharged while he accompanied his son to school. Doctors from Magno lia and Los tautrand-Dr Forrest from Henry treated him, but recovery remained uncertain. The issue also reports a marriage in Newell Iowa, local business updates, and community news including sightings of locusts, promotions, and travels.
The next Teachers Institute will be held in Henry on January 11 and 12 at the High School building. The program includes a morning visitation of Henry schools, a literary program, papers on the value of literary work, and various teaching discussions. Notable speakers include Rev Caspar Stiatt of Peoria and Prof Ried of Venona along with local educators. Free lodging and a community dinner are arranged, with arrangements suggested by Pres. WS Wallace and Co. Supt. M M Mallory.
An advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Popsin combined with Christian Science as a near miracle for stomach and bowel relief and digestion. It claims the product sold in 100, 600, and 1000 unit sizes at Powalls.
An 80 year old reader is urged to treat catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm claiming instant relief from buzzing head sounds coughing throat irritation and bad breath. The ad markets the Balm as the best known remedy and urges immediate purchase.
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