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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1883
Page
1
In Lacon Rosea Hall the G A R camp fire event drew a full audience despite slushy streets. R H Hendershott led drum routines, D S Brown and Mary Fisher gave prominent recitations, the city band performed, and the evening closed as a notable community entertainment with substantial receipts and strong audience enthusiasm.
Flood news dominates Sparland notes as the river nears the town and bridges are damaged on creeks. Train delays persist. a new agricultural building may start. Mrs Tanquary is alive but weak. Mrs Clark near death, doctor hopefuls waning. J C Kingsley shipped goods to Pearls by rail and nearly wrecked on the way back. G A B entertainment at Lacon successful in part and G E ORG reported.
The column records winter reflections and hope for spring including a nest in Iowa, rental of Harrison Gregory farm, and wedding wishes for Bourbin. It notes L. M. Bell renting the Harrison Gregory farm, James Aukland moving to Dun can farm, and protracted meetings at Center church and Hunter's series beginning Monday. Mr and Mrs Brown celebrated their silver wedding on February 11, with friends praising their generosity and hospitality. Temperance meetings occur biweekly, and a marriage to Miss Bos tens Hamton of Chillicothe is announced by Judge Yates.
Local column reports continued bad weather delaying travel while bridges were swept away on La Prairie Center road to Spartach. A Valued oyster supper netted $33 for U P church. A wedding at La Prairie featured Frank Marshall and Christina Smith with a large turnout amid threatening skies and plentiful revelry.
Secelia Loomis suffered pain last Thursday and Methodist doctor stated pleurisy. Lizzle Vail also bedridden with similar illness. BE Hanoun presides over quiet school progress as Tuesday literary nights draw crowds. A rumor of death by reporter proved false. John Wherry Jr readies cattle for shipment. District 4 reports strong attendance at a sporting school. Crow Creek bridge post washed out by flood, water three feet higher than ever. Orrin Winship hauling materials for a spring residence. Moving cannon nearing. Grace Whomper referenced.
A heavy thunder and rainstorm last Friday morning washed snow, overflowed Big Sandy's banks, and halted Magnolia mail, causing a brief pause in local travel and schooling. The piece catalogs social visits, moving plans, minor mischief, a funeral, wedding excitement, and community chatter from Ox Bow and surrounding areas. It notes Miss Martin leaving for Kansas, Kate Ransom's Magnolia visit, and Alvin Smith's funeral at Caledonia burying ground amid cold.
A heavy flow of water and ice tore apart the large bridge south of Magnolia causing its collapse and interrupting crossing. The incident was described as a significant flood damage event with local impact on travel and nearby communities.
Citizens are invited to test Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments free at Powell’s drug store a trial bottle valued at $1. A lawmaker Hon B S Hester has proposed a uniform text book system to reduce book speculation and costs, simplifying the school book question.
The supplier announces 17 000 envelopes in stock available with or without printing. Sold by the single pack or in bulk to wholesale purchasers. Envelopes are presented as the best in the market and warranted to give satisfaction.
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