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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
6
An advertisement touts S S S as a powerful blood purifier and tonic, claiming it cures blood poison diseases including cancer, scrofula, eczema, psoriasis, and more. It boasts fifty years of cures, cites a large medical correspondence, and invites readers to consult with no charge, from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
John Hartley lists several properties including a city residence with barn near La Pelee priced at 750 dollars and farms in Steuben and Henry counties with acreages and improving features. He also notes improved central Iowa lands from 45 to 50 dollars per acre and land prices across regions. Wabash railroad introduces new equipment and cars, highlighting luxury features and capacity for Pan American Exposition promotion. Stationary details mention dates for excursions and expositions.
A fragmentary analysis discusses media bias in Chicago and Springfield, railroad collisions in Michigan and Illinois, and debates over the Hay and Clayton-Bulwer treaties. It argues for clear telegraph orders, canal ownership rights, and U.S. control while noting international concerns and neutrality safeguards.
Despatch from Lincoln Illinois reports an appendicitis epidemic with many cases, including eleven operations at once at the focal hospital and additional city cases outside the hospital. Physicians are alarmed as Lincoln records more appendicitis than any city of its size in the state.
The Virginia constitutional convention has debated a measure to disfranchise ignorant Black voters. The Richmond Times argues against adopting an “understanding” test and warns Virginia cannot risk fraud in its organic law. It suggests most delegates share this stance.
In the Sreeport Journal excerpt a debated view questions anti trust indictments and compares trust influence with the gold standard. The piece argues the country is prosperous despite claims of ruin and notes Democrats are worse off than in 1896 while the silver and trust critiques appear theatrical.
Inquiries response notes Ely Brothers liquid cream balm mirrors the solid preparation for cleansing and healing nasal membranes. No drying or sneezing reported. Suitable for patients with nasal spray use preference. Price 75 cents including spraying tube. Sold by druggists. 66 Warren Street New York.
Long obituary notices Nellie Miegler born near Lostant Tonica area aged 22 years died after pneumonia in Saratoga township Mareuill county December 18 1901. She was married to W Zieglier and left mother Kate Boddy Tonica and siblings. Funeral at Henry Dec 19 conducted by Rev Fr Zumhuehl. Calvary cemetery interment. Floral tributes noted.
Melvina BE. Huber born May 1 188? in Warren Ohio. married Walter T. Trone in December 1801. mother of five, including Joby, William, Charley, Grant, and Mrs A Byrne. Died December 1901 at her son John Trone’s home in Spokane Washington. buried in Oxbow. Funeral led by Methodist minister Henry Eldick. large attendance. remembered as devoted mother and neighbor. Survived by three brothers and three sisters, with Naomi Byrne and Lela present.
Captain Thomas O Harra born 1837 in Brownsville New York joined river service in Illinois 1856 steamboating until 1861 then cavalry captain of Company GL 11 Illinois volunteers he served 1861 65 fought in engagements his regiment took part later piloted Gray Eagle from Peoria married Nancy Smith in 1865 and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic buried Sunday at Peoria Illinois
Charles J Fay a well known young man died of consumption at his mother's Toluca home on December 18. Born in Lacon he was a long time bookkeeper for Devlin Coal Co. The Toluca Star lauds him as educated and honest with a big heart, deeply loved by many. He leaves a mother three sisters and one brother.
A tale of Horace Greeley advising a reader who threatened to stop his paper. The editor explains that one man is a drop in the ocean and that stopping a subscription cannot halt the world’s machinery. The lesson underscores perseverance and the futility of personal threats.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports suffering from lumbago for over a year before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states the balm gave him relief where other remedies failed. Sold at Dr Powell's City Drug Store.
The Henry Republican office offers selling of promissory notes receipt books mourning stationery and envelopes envelopes by pack or bulk at low prices. It prints artistic work and accepts subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals with club rates. Orders for envelopes notes billheads programs circulars and all kinds of job printing are welcomed at reasonable rates.
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