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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1882
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads Benry Republican and War Henry Republican in Marshall County. Details about payment or postage appear garbled leaving the political notices unclear.
The publisher has purchased the Reinhold Becher brick store building and will relocate The Republican’s office to the first floor. The move aims to expand facilities, add steam, a second press, and faster service with comparable or better quality and lower prices than rivals.
Judge Cox issued Saturday ruling denying a new trial for Guiteau and sentencing him to be hanged, with the execution scheduled for Friday in June.
Congress faces fractured support from Illinois lawmakers over Hennepin canal funding versus Illinois river improvements. General Henderson backs pausing Michigan and Illinois canalling until Hennepin is finished, while Aldrich and Cullen push completing the Michigan fill and canal work first. Two bills also propose a canal across Michigan's lower peninsula.
A legal slip of the tongue in a Lacon murder trial leads to a misattribution of a biblical quote. Hon W W Brien argued that the Master says all a man has he will give for his life, but the line actually comes from Satan. A letter from A H Stephens clarifies a mistaken writer’s identity and includes his remarks from Washington in 1860.
An extract from a Manchester fever hospital paper defended vaccination against smallpox. It cites 40 years at Highgate with no revaccination issues, and notes nurses and students exposed to infection remained protected after revaccination. The piece urges boys to vaccinate, arguing immunity comes from regular exposure and vaccination.
The Indiana Illinois and Iowa Railroad survey corps, ten men led by superintendent J. D. Carle, arrived Friday to map a permanent route. They traced easy grades from Sandy toward the river, crossing farms near Anton Hanck Maurice and Hulben fields, reaching Toulon late in the week. After completing the initial survey they plan to determine depot and side track grounds and a road build schedule for completion next summer, with Henry people urged to support the project for mutual benefit.
The editorial notes general relief at the fast nearing verdict in the Guiteau case and urges bringing the jury to Chicago to handle more murders. It covers Battery D armory dedication on Michigan Avenue with Adjutant-General Elliott and governor support for military interests. Also reports Mayor Harrison’s 7 p.m. Saturday gambling curbs, harvest ice conditions, probate court ruling, and Herald papers' evolving status.
The Marshall County jury returned a verdict of acquittal on Friday night after prolonged proceedings in the Ransom murder case. Prosecution had pursued Bullock and Ransom relentlessly, but the jury siding with justice, left Ransom free as he departed Laconia.
A piano piece collection from Ditson & Co includes songs such as O Bweet Forget me not and Lights of London tide. It features melodies by Henry Smart and Goote with titles like Drifting back to paneasce and Pear Dew-Drop Ma sourksa. Dedicated to Miss Anna Cook of Tiskilwa, the publisher offers copies on application.
The pamphlet touts Kidney Tea as a cure for liver and kidney ailments and urinary troubles. It warns against alcohol and urges readers to buy the product for 50 cents at Powell or Kalb, dated January 8.
In Magnolia and nearby areas, merchants indicate rising trade while Mrs Hubbard receives new valentines. George Monroe sells his Varna shop and plans blacksmithing returns in Magnolia. Ball committee prints invitations for the grand event on the 23rd. The column comments on local Sunday school and notes various residents receiving care from Dr Gaylord and Dr Taylor amid illnesses.
The Republican office lists a large stock of card boards and papers for trades including letter papers, bill papers, statements and dancing programs. They offer wedding paper and envelopes, party and anniversary materials, business envelopes in multiple colors, posters and flyers, plus calling cards and leather case cards. Orders from abroad are welcome with prompt service and low prices.
We have 13 000 envelopes just received for sale with or without printing. Envelopes offered in lots to buyers at prices lower than the lowest in the article.
In sul elty Jan 7 a daughter to Wate Hl oss er and John Stoddel of Tecumseh Neb a granddaughter to Dr W H Jones. At Tecumseh Neb Jan 98 a daughter to Ed ward A and Lula M Ingersol and granddaughter tod Hoesie, formerly of Whitefield.
A fragmented price list shows winter wheat corn oats hay and livestock prices. Items include FOWLER market figures with corn at 58, potatoes at 1.15 per bushel, lard at 12 150 per ton, cheese 15 cents per pound, green apples 1.50 per bushel, molasses per gallon, and hides priced 10 12 1 4 percent.
Married notices from the city list George W Brooks barber wedding a Miss August amble, and John Warigh and Obach marriage at the German Catholic? and Thadwee of the Keio. The event dates reference February 8 and Elder John Wheart officiating with HARLES W of Patmam and Miss Marydell of loago.
Readable fragments report dated entries about a February birth in Florida and a February marriage or clergy note. Mentions include individuals with surnames Cassell Beker McDonald and associations with local facilities, rendering a partial, uncertain record of events.
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