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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1883
Page
3
Rates listed: One Year 403.00. One Copy 1.00. additional postage 1.50 outside Marshall county. Advertising rates: one inch or less 1 per insertion. one quarter column weekly 3. one half column weekly 5. one column weekly 6. yearly 10. business cards 6 per year. Transient ads payable in advance. Obituary notices 0.5 per line.
A Geary correspondent writes from Chicago detailing cold weather, the suffering poor, and civic growth in Montgomery county. He notes abundant fruit, rail and freight activity, and farm prosperity around Cherry Vale, with references to local residents and multiple rail lines serving the area.
Cuerry Val s Kansas dispatch praises Henry County's rapid progress since 1569. It notes population rising from a few hundred whites to about 18,442, independence as county seat, a thriving city, churches and schools, over 100 substantial schoolhouses, multiple newspapers, and various factories. The piece emphasizes broad natural advantages and ongoing development across education religion and industry.
In Springfield on January 28, discussions push for revision of drainage statutes to resolve disputes over upstream versus downstream rights. The letter from L. D. Whitina cites court rulings limiting land drainage and suggests legislative overrule through statute, with farmers clubs to weigh in and references to Hurd's Statutes 1880.
A playful Ox Bow Cupid ity item mocks a Mineral Springs correspondent and recounts local quirks. It cites Magnolia village rumor of a hog butcher dispute and comments on seed corn timing, frost impact, and advice for farmers in Mifinois. John Bullivan supports the seed corn claim. The column forecasts January 1883 as a notable month in Illinois farming.
Mr A O Obristein marked his 40th birthday with a sled party to the home of Mr and Mrs Elias Horr in Whitefield. Guests shared a multi course meal and warm hospitality. Cards, poems, and well wishes followed, while toasts honored the milestone and wished 40 more healthy, prosperous years.
Hon P B Porley delivers an address praising Col Fort, noting the serene and immortal soul in death. He invites peers to publish the resolutions already issued, moving that they be recorded in court records as a lasting memoriam for the deceased.
A fragmentary column muses on jealousy and indigestion, praising Tarazine as a remedy and noting the departure of YHG Breese from the area after many years of service. The writer reflects on change in Kansas and farewell to a respected citizen as Lawrence gains new residents.
An old advertisement promises a liberal reward to any person that Hyver medicine will not cure. It claims Bitters swiftly treats stomach and blood diseases, jaundice, biliousness, and general debility with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price shown is 6 the bottle. Also includes a bizarre sledding recipe listing parts of a sledge and garments.
Death notice from La Salle Press confirms the 1883 passing of Mrs Bilary Ann Thomas wife of Prof L A Thomason and former public school principal. She lived in the area one year, died of consumption aged 32 11, leaving husband and young son, plus a sister and many relatives. The piece extols her talent, character, and bereavement for friends and community.
Advertises Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonic as a universal blood remedy useful for liver disorders headaches and pimples. Claims German women and physicians long used red clover and herbs to prepare the tonic. Sells for 60 cents a bottle in Fort.
A list of real estate transfers and marriages dated January through December in several towns including Henry, Hopewell, Richland, Lacon, Whitefield, Varna, Saratoga, and Sparland. Notable items include multiple quitclaim and deeds of conveyance, licensed marriages, and births, with names such as Calvin Hoagland, John Riley, Chas R Jones, Alex Hoagland, and William Law Jeas, among others. The record also notes midwives, drs, and local officials, reflecting period civil life and property changes.
A sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant is offered free of charge at Powell City Drug Store. The remedy claims to cure coughs, heaviness, whooping cough, and early consumption, and is described as pleasant, safe, and effective with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Also mentions Bishop Ireland’s stance against saloons and liquor, plus glycerine salve for wounds sold by Albert Nay. A Peorian fined 37.80 for drunken disorderly conduct at Treallger's saloon.
The Republican office advertises a large varied stock of card boards and papers for the season. It lists wedding paper and envelopes in rich designs, business envelopes, posters, handbills, circulars, and calling cards with leather cases. It promises low rates, quality work, and prompt service for orders from abroad.
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