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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1892
Page
6
The Kankakee Gazette extols neighborhood correspondents for their instructive cheerful letters and steadfast community service. It lauds the Republican staff for extensive news gathering and notes readers value weekly reports that illuminate local enterprise and public life.
A Victorian era advertisement touts Bullard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for backache headaches and rheumatism. It claims instant relief from burns chest congestion and breathing difficulties with use and lists J E and F A Powell as sellers for 60 cents.
Rev Carr insists Rev Shoop at eight per land with Bossie Johnson of Varon tied to Mizsea Orcutt last week. Eight boy contestants head to Varna tomorrow night. Mrs Chan Foster and Mrs Spangler of Sao Rose visited Thursday. Gail Broaddus of Varon visited with her brother C. C. Broaddus. Mrs W H Miller of Calllicothe visited with Mrs Wolfman. F H Buro of Indianapolis greeted friends in a place like Lacon. M E church cleaning underway. River skates bring high spirits this winter. Week of prayer runs with two nights of union services and three at the Congregational church. Are Roberts visited her former home Dorrida Day, leaving last week for Galesburg. Mr Sharman of Chicago spoke at Dr Thomas’s home, returning Monday. Miles Flora returned to studies in Chicago at the Game Linc.
Mr and Mrs G B Bangs return to Waukegan after a ten day home visit with Arthur McKinney staying on till spring. Mr Barrett moves to Chillicothe with a 5 and 10c state goods trade. Auction of family books to be held at a short rented building by O C Alexander. Robi B Thomas leaves John Hutchins Co to try California or east. Mr Thirkell dies at home with funeral Sunday led by Rey Carr and music. M E S S officers elected led by Supt J S Thompson and Rev Carr. Eugene Watrous sells drug business to Burns of Livingston county who will move in. Uncertain plans for Watrous future due to Mrs W’s health. climate move possible.
A vintage ad urges readers in a sensational tone to take Electric Bittern as a nerve tonic. It promises restored appetite, digestion, and kidney liver function, claiming dramatic relief from nervous exhaustion. Price 60c at Dr Powell's drug store.
Sparland residents report widespread la grippe with many sickened including Mat Kline Mia Zimmerman Bessie Miles and Prof Watt. Roy Bhoop begins meetings at the M E church as Uncle Henry Hoskins remains gravely ill. Robi Waugh and others also ill. school suspended in Watts room. Newborn Peter to Thomas and Annie Kelly. Lewis Odell weds Rel Tanquary. Asa Nightwooger and wife return to Chicago amid illness.
Dr A A Knapp recovers at home after diphtheria attack at the hospital. Phebe Vail returned to Normal with Rona Allen. Mrs B C Vail’s shawl found in front of the ME church and returned. Nettie Williams holiday visit to Galva with sister. Albert Blood convalescing two weeks with typhoid pneumonia. Mrs Jo Archie Williams visited during illness bringing Lyle for holidays. Mr and Mrs Kollinson long time Baptist preacher pair buried December 20 after wife died Christmas morning. He followed soon after. their ages 74.
Mr and Mrs Loren Truscott keepers of Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan. Their four year old daughter suffered measles a severe cough and fever last April. Doctors could not help at home or Detroit. She grew weaker until “a mere handful of bones.” After two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered completely. The drug is praised as worth its weight in gold and a trial bottle is offered at Dr Powell’s drug store.
In Steuben Butchertog the day features illness and injury with Ben Russell sick from rheumatism and Henry Hoskings bedridden for two weeks while Ed Ueammett recovers from la grippe. Abram Tanquary visits Evans relatives and falls ill there as well. Travel remains difficult with much hauling despite bad roads. Bella Tanquary marries Lewis Odell in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s father’s home. The couple are held in high regard by kin.
Direct from New York City comes a large line of new spring clothing for men and boys, including suits at substantial reductions, Genuine Clay Worsted sacks and frocks, Reynolds Bros. shoes, True Fit overalls and workwear, plus wall paper, window shades, embroideries, hosiery, lace curtains, carpets, and more. Overcoats cloaks and winter suits available at reduced prices. Delivery expected next week via the railway.
A heavy New Year snowstorm hits the area as Mrs Cotney's visitors and extended family drop by. Neighbors report grippe, various visits, and local meetings at the Suratoga M E church for an oyster supper next Tuesday. The Grangers plan a meeting at J M Winship's home with officer installation, and community groups host singing and social events despite bad weather.
Visitors linger across towns with John Davidson and wife from Stark to see relatives in Champaign Quincy friends George Graham from Galesburg visits Lawn Ridge. Mionlo Sevon Hall from Dunbar Nebraska returns home. Luella Erakins hosts a party. Calder injury at colt encounter. Leander Powell of Lawn Ridge dies January 3. Blue Ridge cemetery services for Dr Hoover and local sendoff. The band boys defer supper due to weather and plan Tuesday gathering before students resume school.
A 19th century notice reports patients with long standing heart disease from Elkhart Indiana Ovid Michigan and Buchanham Michigan cured after treatment with Dr Miles New Heart Cure. It cites a San Jose Illinois druggist and Levi Logan praising the remedy as life changing and notes sale guarantees.
The column reports Sherman Green visiting family for Christmas and W L Mathie in Pueblo Del, plus E C Hillabrand shipping hogs to Chicago for top market. It recalls New Year reflections, and notes the death of Mrs Mary Ryan near Tonica from consumption, detailing her family and kindness.
Local items report a winter siege, illnesses like chicken pox and sore throat, and social events at Magpolia and Winshield. Interment for a Mrs Mary Ryan near Tunica. condolences to Amos Ryan family. Miss McCune praised by scholars. school opens with good attendance.
A Nation debates a World's Fair in a young city, yet interest falls behind the claim that Restorative Nervine by Dr Franklin Milea offers cures for nervousness dyspepsia headache dizziness sleeplessness neurasthenia and mental fog. Free testimonials and a booklet on nervous and heart diseases are available at J E and F A Powell Henry I.
The council met Monday January 4 with roll call including Mayor J N Krenz and aldermen. Minutes approved and bills for December and November vouchers approved totaling 2305 40. A library transfer proposal and a bond payment were debated. committee reports and delegates for Farmers Institute organized. an upcoming Jacobs Family concert announced for January 21.
A county Prohibition meeting on December 28 saw a small attendance but a productive session. Topics included work plans and the endorsement of a million voter scheme. The county central committee members were appointed by the chair and officers elected, with Deacon M. Dunlap as chairman, G. M. Locke secretary, and A. B. Clark treasurer.
An advertisement extols Bullard Horehound Syrup as a remedy for consumption noting its claimed early symptom awareness and potential permanent cure when taken timely. The piece also includes mixed local notes on illnesses, a cemetery sighting, an asylum escape, and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm with 60 cent bottles available.
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