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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1893
Page
5
The Henry Republican lists medical trivia about Gen Butler’s brain, notes on Egyptian politics, Flammarion’s rumored skin-bound book copy, the Schleswig court notice for a drowned seaman, and large Native American land deals. It also reflects on weather, transport costs, and ex President Hayes.
The Henry City Cornet band staged a grand masquerade at New Opera House last Thursday. About 184 seats were filled as spectators and masked participants enjoyed the French and Italian costumes, music by Sam Marino's orchestra, and a prize draw with cash and awards for best and ugliest costumes.
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with colorful epithets and roles, including Emma Seevers described as an old woman and characters such as Mephistopheles, General Lafayette, and Rip Van Winkle. The text presents a mosaic of names and labels without clear context or narrative.
W R Jenkins remains guest of H Maxwell and residents urged tax payments. Dr Boylan removed a tumor from Mrs Simpson's arm last week. Sunday school teachers traveled to Alvin Leigh's Monday night for a convention. Ed Tricele returned to the depot in good spirits and is well. The Good Templars raise funds by subscription to send parties to Dwight for liquor habit recovery.
Bethel residents held a farewell party last Thursday for Mr and Mrs Alvin Leigh as they prepared to move to Nebraska. About 40 guests attended with dinner baskets and a social gathering. A tea set was presented as a token of esteem. Rev Shoop and family plus Mrs A J Athay and T Gapin attended.
Hopewell items report Harry Lock of Oxbow cutting his foot with an ax but not seriously injured. Joe Wond returns from Wiota Iowa and notes a fine country. T W Stoner loses a two year old colt to anthrax. Sam Thompson returns from the southern part of the state. Fred Perdew buys 10 acres of land and plans a wife for the town. William Murphy dies in Peoria and is buried in Murphy cemetery. Town hounds capture two red foxes, owner near tears at potential loss.
Alice Bell returns from Streator visit. Weddings in January and new daughter born to Richard Blankinship and John Day families. Grange meeting held at C B Burt’s despite rain. creamery talk dominates. Brown from Iowa optimistic about a creamery. Lank Miller and brother operate Whitefield broom factory. Mrs. Gorden’s in laws interred in Sugar Grove cemetery. frost measured at 21 inches deep.
Mrs J Schleef rests at home as Jennie McEntee aids Mrs George Snell. Mrs Homer Swift and Rev Hazard face illness. Mrs J B Dille’s serious condition prompts telegrams to Clyde. Willing Workers plan anniversary Feb 22 with supper. Feb 16 meeting led by Mrs Viola Worthington. Rain derailed a concert but declamation by Flora Runnells drew praise. The Swift family from Princeton visits for illness care. Clydeville will stay with Homer and wife. Artie and Emma return home.
Susie Henkins left Tuesday to visit Anchor friends. The Rend well disrupts Well Co efforts. Shields reports a lively Lone Tree opening. A B Henkins loses knitted items in straw stack. Fred Cook canvasses for Blaine. Oyster supper at Mrs church postponed indefinitely. Several locals ill. Mrs Parker and Mrs Daly sick. Dwight Morgan and John Taylor ill. Putnam Christian church adds four members. Elder Shaw ends term Feb 19 with renewed services and noted music. Sabbath school led by Mat Drake remains active.
A Baltimore firm promotes the St Jacobs Family Almanac and Book of Health and Humor 1803 as a seasonal free gift at the druggist counter. It features humorists like Bill Nye and Opie Read and includes an “Offer of One Hundred Dollars” contest. Copies mailed for a 2 cent stamp. subscriptions available at low rates.
Yale College Professor of Physiological Chemistry analyzes Kickapoo Indian Sagwa and lauds it as an extract of roots barks and herbs with no minerals or deleterious mixtures. Advertises Sagwa as a universal remedy for stomach liver kidneys rheumatic and blood disorders with claims of cures and public confidence. Sold by all druggists at 1.00 per bottle 6 bottles 5.00
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