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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1889

Page

3

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.

Anak

Epitome of the Week Congress News Roundup

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.

Congressional Oklahoma Senate House McAdoo N. J Intg United States Dakota Thomas Anderson Iowa Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah National Military and Naval Museum Washington United Green Carlisle Niagara Falls Falls Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge Company Shreveport Joan W. Whent Piper County Tar Palace Bradford Louisy Hancock Potts Tex National Wool-Growers' Association John McDowell Aring Madison Ind ML Kreil William Wolfe James Connelly Warren Sussex Counties American Newspaper Publishers’ Association New York Tiffin Bellebert Dannemora Saranac Lake Citzens’ Law and Order League of the United States Tremont Temple Boston S. Crocker & Swater Tar National Farmers’ Alliance Sesson Des Moines J. Burrows Filley, Neb Newkee Jenae Wills Ema Huntington Leland

Prolific 19th Century Figures Mentioned in Obituary and Election Notes

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.

Andrew Paxton Citizens’ League Chicago Grance F. Hoar Massachusetts United States Grance G Nores Evanston Ill Vartan Shufch Pate Monis Nebraska Manderson United States Senate Taz General Assembly Athensis Little Rock G. Harris Tennessee Joseph Fifer Ilinoia Alvin P. Hovey Indiana D. R. Francis Missouri SaLiz Jump Coldwater Mich Hiram Foote Rockford Oregon Salem Frank B. Posey I3man Hovey

Earthquake devastates coastal city and cathedral bill

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.

Costaca Anital Bulding San Jose Lnbar Avart Cranoves F Masonisos Nebraska United States Santor Alles Canada Colorado Bowen Namas Kenseny Moaler Montreal Naa Exaa Twospaos Gina Besta Montana Kollam Pratt Minea Ala New York Mua Jawea Deve Columbus Ind Doxagee Buffalo Maine W P Frye North and South Dakota Washington New Mexico

Illinois Legislature Begins Thirty Sixth General Assembly

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.

Springfield Secretary of State State Treasury Senate Smith Vro Tem Chapman L. F. Watson J. W. Bailey A. W. Sawyer Stephen Maddock Fred Newland Benjamin Cleary Hattie B. Thompson Alice Vaughan John F Dewey Frank H. Grimm Bill Clark A. A. Burley Thirty-fifth Assembly Crawford Secretary of State Cement Francis Springer Clark Paddock Orrin P Cooley C. M Noel J N. Jackson A. J. Phillips J Dickinson J. A. Cummings F M. Furlong J P. Rinners J. M. McDonald J. H Melvin Ilinois Ogiesby A.C. Matthews Pike County C. E. Crafts Cook County Matthews Crafts Staste Otcers Oglesby Shelby M. Cullom United States Senate Stephenson Railroad and Warehouse Commission General Assembly Fifer Hunter Francis W Springer Springfeld Delos Grigsby Pittsfield W E H. Duckstein Oplesby Lim Higbee Benator Hamer Joint Assembly Liniar Matthbows Bay Lan Ila Thirty-fourth General Assembly

Governor's Message Highlights Tax Reform and State 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.

Joliet Willcossa Ihs Jeust Board of Live-Stock Commissioners State Board of Health Llinola Mississippi Valley Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobor Tne Board of Agriculture Aobdie Jat General Assembly Department of Agricultura JHRA Foucussot Beate

Opium and Chinese Smuggling Crackdown on Puget Sound

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.

Puget Pont Puget Sound Emerald Port Discovery Bay Benjamin Lundy Frank Hall Victoria Oliver Wolcott

An Invariable Sign of Heart Weakness Cure Promoted

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.

Miles Powell

Obituary notices for Abagail Burson and Lewis Fibbs

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.

MIBS Abagail Burson Henry Republican Abagail Edward Sarah Burson Whitefield Fillmore Ventura Co.Cal Althe Lewis Fibbe Lewis Fibbs Chambersburg Pennsylvania Ilinois Kansas United Brethren Church Altho Spy Church Wert Aince Margarect Staum Kate Caldwell Elin Wichita Winfield J. A. Rupr

Catarrh Cure Ad Warns Against Mercury Treatments

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.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Heall Onlo Fr. Cheney & Co Druggista

Attendance Report For January 1480 Classes

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.

Katie Noll Lee Kirchman Milared Allen Ollie Kirchman Mary Koch Lizzie Downing Emma Downing Jennie Hutchins Nellie Herry Stellan Motter Edith Ponsor Amanda Mercian Molli McBride Jay Barnes Archie Lytle Alberteen Edus Motter Peart Heath Mamie Hawley George Smith George Coan Ada Bush

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Offered For Sale

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.

Bucklen's Dr Powell's

In Memoriam Willard Mallary and Family Thanks

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.

Willard Mallary

Nichols and Huffman Tie The Knot At Saratoga Home

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.

John Nichols Lizzie Huffman Saratoga Township Jack Lizzie Ife Nichols

Christern Family Plans Winter Visit to New Jersey

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.

A. C. Christern New Jersey Mr Christern Mir Christern Lambertville N. J

Forbes Bros Sale Showcases Short Horn Stock Quality

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.

Forbes Bros Thompson Huron Oak Thompson & Foster M. E. Sunday School J. C. Moodey Alex Brown Lewis Snyder E. T. Disosway Fred Deyon Fred Becker Lillie Deyoe Lulu Sayler Mra Jennie Dayoe A. Worley

Myrupes of Figs Advertised By California Syrup Co

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.

California Fi Syrup Company Powell

Hog sales and cold remedies in winter notes

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.

Snyder & Clark Sampson Rowe M Hiltabrand George Hillabrand Sawyer Bros Forbes Bros George Washington Hour Light Guard New Opera Hall

Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Ad Sample

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.

Dr Powell

Jerome Howe Family Burials Follow Diphtheria Deaths

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.

Jerome Howe Wenona

Free trial bottle promise and medical ad noise

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.

Henry

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