New Century Reflections and Local County Notices
A long reflective piece urges a hopeful New Year as the 19th century closes and the 20th begins, recognizing progress and philanthropy. The Henry Republican criticizes and defends county pauper aid policies in Lacon and Marshall counties, noting debates over township responsibility. Local social events and a soldiers’ benefits debate finish with a social gathering at the Easns home.
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Brotherhood of “Ou
Henry Republican
Lucan
Board of Supervisor
Lacon
The
Republican
Lacan Township
Po le
Marshail
Lavon Township
Lacan
Vox Populi
Frank Martin
Martin
Marshall County
Lacon Wi
Journal
Henry
Lacon Democrat
Thene GA. Rt. Post
GAR. Post
Wenona Post
Iuacon
New York
Lucan Post
Boots
Republicans Host Tove Feast In Springfield Tomorrow
The state party holds a Tove Feast in Springfield with large attendance anticipated. Speakers from several congressional districts will set party status in brief talks including B M Chiperfield for the Mth district. The meeting may shift views on the governorship amid high interest. A hotel fire at Divelbiss in Lacon destroyed the building last night. only minor items were saved. Dr A B Seelye’s Wintergreen Ointment advertised for various ailments.
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Springfield
M. Chiperfield
Divelbiss
Lacon
James Divelbieg
Wea
Sanitary Trustees Eye January Fifteenth For Canal Work
The Sanitary Trustees consider January fifteenth as the likely date to complete water work on the canal. A note mentions delays and a need to finish the sanitary phase, with references to printing or typesetting issues in the text.
Marriage of Archer Hill and Miss Clao Haily in Peoria
On December 25 at high noon Edwin Studgvin hosted the wedding of Archer Hill and Miss Clao Haily at the brides uncle’s Peoria residence with Rev JP MekKnight officiating. After dinner the couple began housekeeping at 311 Cherry Street with friends’ best wishes. The State Teacher’s Association meets at Paris Field this week expecting 4200 teachers with addresses by James E. Kirk Charles M. Jordan W H Maxwell Benjamin Andrews Gertrude Blackwelder Andrew Draper and others.
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Edwin Studgvin
Peoria
Archer Hill
Miss Clao Haily
JP MekKnight
Central Christian Church of
L Nving
Studgvin
Paris Field
Calhoun
Emma Stone
James E. Kirk
Southern Dlinois State Normal University of
Cure for stomach trouble? Electric Bitter praised in notice
A Lime Ridge Wisconsin woman faced surgery for stomach illness and jaundice. After seven bottles of Electric Bitter she recovered fully and avoided an operation. Price 60 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store. Illinois Corn Growers adopt uniform standards at Il Paso meeting. Corn length ten inches, circumference 74 inches, grain yield nine percent, cylindrical form, full length except near the reef.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Dr. Powells Drug Store
Tlinois Corn Growers’ Association
Il Paso
Dr. Powells Drug Store Advertises King Life Pills
An old ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a safe cure for constipation and various organs. It claims powerful relief for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and urges purchase at Dr. Powells Drug Store. Characteristically bold medical touts and period branding accompany a sale note.
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Dr. King
House for sale in Henry County at bargain price
An owner offers two five room houses with two lots and a barn for 650 dollars on easy terms. Also notes a move to Joliet for George Worley and a death in Pittsburg of Mrs Anna Murphy’s husband, with community condolences.
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Henry
Wartley
John 8. Thompson
Lacon
Anna
Price Murphy
Pittsburg
Murphy
A. C. Price
Marshall County
Ah. Murphy
Rush County
Kan
la Crosse
John Hartley
Putnam County
Cron
Henry Dutag
Toluca boarding-house death leads to murder arrest
Joseph Buchey is found dead in his Toluca boarding-house after a fracas in which Charles Simelitus and others are jailed in Lacon. Simelitus says Buchey struck his wife and attacked him. Buchey died from a crushed skull around 6 pm. Also cited is a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough and Diarrhea Remedy from Thomas C. Bower of Glen Coe, praising its use for chronic diarrhea.
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Epther Resyi
Joseph Buchey
Toluca
Charles Simelitus
William
Simlitus
Joseph Parolowitich
Joseph Matcka
Lacon
Buchey
Simelitus
Buchy
Chenberlain
Thomas C Bower
Glen‘coe
Powell
Mistletoe missed kiss and local notices peddle care and craft
A fragment lists a missed kiss between siblings and introduces a string of advertorial items. It promotes Henry Republic wedding stationery programs and embossed souvenirs. Also mentions Dr Seelye’s Cough Cure and a revenue service storekeeper appointment for Fred J D Nurse in Peoria.
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Henry Republic
Specia
Fred JD. Nurse
Revenue Service
Peoria
N. J. Nuree
Lawn Ridge
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Joliet
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Whitefield Township
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Tier Rosen
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HyYystnegEer & Rosenthal
New Opera Hall
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Henry Orchestr
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