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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1887
Page
2
La Salle and Peru reported shipping 4509 loaded cars in January. The item notes local improvements and regional updates while mixing in various anecdotes about town life and political talk.
An advertisement announces J H Jones adding his sons Cannah and John L Jones as partners, renaming the firm J H Jones & Bons after March 1. H L Gregory remains with the house, overseeing general management and the clothing and furnishing goods department. The note welcomes the brothers to Henry’s five businessmen and urges giving them a chance.
Mrs John Locke aged about 80 spends winter with her son James at St James Minnesota. Surprised on her birthday February Sth friends and neighbors gave tokens of esteem and her first surprise is noted. Santa Fe railroad right of way on township depot grounds discussed with a funding drive. A committee reported subscriptions totaling around 2500 with 6000 needed. meeting set for Tuesday at 2 pm at New Opera Hall to raise the balance.
An old ad copy touts Cobb's Little Pills as a genuine remedy to relieve torpid liver and constipated bowels. The claim describes general illness and dizziness with poor appetite and promotes Powell's Drug Store as the place to obtain a pill a dose regimen.
A large Henry meeting chaired by J. H. Jones pursues securing right of way for a Santa Fe line through the township. Fundraising, a five member committee, and city backing are urged to attract the road, with a potential Henry depot site and early spring work planned.
Maenozia Missouri February 21 letter to editor reports no reply from Missouri authorities about a proposed right of way through lands near Parkville for a Santa Fe railroad project. The writer notes they have not been asked for access and expresses concern over potential negotiations.
On Washingtons Birthday evening at Mrs E Turbitts La Con home about 100 guests attended the wedding of Edith Davis to Norman Nelson Mc Laughlin. The ceremony under evergreen decor featured Miss Lucy Dean at the piano and Rev H Spencer officiating. The couple received gifts including a mantel timepiece and a gilt family Bible from the bride’s family.
The article explains Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria spread by contagion through skin and mucous membranes and intestines. Prof H T Lupton of Van derbilt University Tennessee says Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid is superior as a disinfectant and germ destroyer.
Charles Dudley Warner reports on southern industrial and educational progress from a trip with The Harper Party. Harper's Weekly and Harper's Magazine offer illustrated features this year, with Chattanooga in April and similar pieces in following numbers. Cherokee Blood Purifier claims to cure numerous ailments with a price of $1 or six bottles for $5 at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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