Local Social Notices From January 17, 1889
Thursday January 17 1889 appears in a row of names and shorthand notes. Genty Hemblicay Georg Bunt and Eprron are listed among unreadable entries.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1889
Page
3
Thursday January 17 1889 appears in a row of names and shorthand notes. Genty Hemblicay Georg Bunt and Eprron are listed among unreadable entries.
A condensed review covers Senate and House activity on tariff measures and the Nicaragua canal bill, nominations confirmed, and debates on the Sioux reserve division. Domestic items report robberies, fires, cyclones, and a wave of farm, newspaper, and railway news across cities like Detroit Shreveport Madison Des Moines and New York with incidents in Carlisle and Niagara Falls.
Obituary notices note Andrew Paxton died aged 63 in Chicago. Other items report Grance F Hoar renominated in Massachusetts, Grance G Nores as Evanston pastor, and multiple U S Senate re nominations. Election results include electors voting in state capitals. Also reports deaths, riots in Peru, storms in Canada, shipwrecks, and arrests of Socialists in Vienna.
Reports state an earth tremor destroyed a building in San Jose and the cathedral, with ten years of labor needed for repairs costing about 10000 dollars. national damage is described as extensive across the country.
The Springfield report notes Secretary of State receipts of 21229.84 and a projected 840,000 to the state treasury by term end. Senate and House caucuses appoint officers, elect leaders, and schedule adjournments. Governor Oglesby’s message urges tax reform and a shift to the revenue code to improve fairness and statewide finances.
The governor argues for sweeping tax reform to shift local burdens, curb state low valuations, and boost fairness. He notes Joliet prison labor shifts, antimicrobial livestock protections, and a strong Health Board stance on quarantine. He cites education spending, agriculture support, and a balanced treasury with planned appropriations for 1889 90 alongside cabinet cooperation.
In a major seizure near Port Discovery Bay the British sloop Emerald captured 400 pounds of refined opium and twelve Chinese from Victoria. Master Benjamin Lundy and Frank Hall faced charges with bonds set high as revenue cutters recovered opium discarded at sea.
Swelling of the ankles or feet not from rheumatism is linked to a weak heart. Shortness of breath and chest discomfort on left side noted. Promoted cure is Dr Miles New Cure, sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Henry Republican records the death of Abagail Burson of Fillmore Ventura County California at age 18 after long illness, and the death of Lewis Fibbs born May 8 1811 who died January 10 1889 after asthma. Survivors include Margeret Staum wife and eight living children. funeral service held in Belville with burial at Winfield.
An old advertisement warns against mercury remedies for catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. The copy stresses internal action on blood and mucus, urges buying the genuine product, and notes it is sold by druggists at a stated price.
School attendance shows no pupils absent or tardy for the month ending January 10 in multiple rooms and grades. Measles prevailing in light form caused attendance drops in rooms 1 2 and 8 for the past week.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded priced at 26 cents a box sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
A heartfelt card thanks friends for help and tribute after the death of their mother. The message recalls a midnight illness, relief sought, and the family’s faith amid loss. They ask for continued prayers and express hope of reunion beyond death. Willard Mallary and family sign.
John Nichols and Lizzie Huffman wed at noon last Thursday in Lizzie’s Saratoga township residence. The couple, beloved by many, received warm wishes as they begin married life with blessings and hopes for happiness.
Mr and Mrs A C Christern left the city for New Jersey on Tuesday to spend the winter with Mr Christerns parents aged. Mrs Christerns health is delicate but the journey is hoped to prove beneficial. Mary Kristern departed Saturday and joined them in Chicago after visiting there. R R Vail and Phebe his daughter also accompanied the party who will visit New Grney for a couple of months. Mr Christerns address until further orders will be Lambertville New Jersey.
The Forbes Bros sold a valued Short Horn herd parcel to Thompson of Huron Oak near Wetock ranch. Thompson, after visiting 16 herds across three states, chose 10 heifers and one bull, praising Forbes stock as top quality. Also, M E Sunday School officers were elected with J C Moodey as Superintendent and L Snyder as Treasurer.
An advertisement touts a fig syrup laxative claimed to cleanse the system relieve bilious conditions headaches colds indigestion and constipation. Sold at 50 cents and one dollar bottles by Dr Powell.
Snyder and Clark buy large hog lots in the past two weeks with Sampson Rowe delivering 22 hogs averaging 459 pounds. Ad M Hiltabrand reports two hogs at 1270 pounds each. George Hillabrand markets 50 head. Sawyer Bros 25. Forbes Bros 44. The piece notes winter colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by J. W. Niece. also mentions a George Washington birthday ball by the Hour Light Guard band at New Opera Hall.
Rosy promotional copy urges trying Miles Nerve and Liver Pills for sluggish bowels or liver. Claims to affect nerves and provide relief with free samples at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Howe family of Weno na suffers three successive funerals as three of five children die from malignant diphtheria. The quarantine is enforced, the public school closed, and residents are relocated to prevent spread of the fatal plague.
An advertisement touts a throat and lung remedy offered free as a trial by druggists. It claims to relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with large bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar.
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