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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1883
Page
4
Marsh al l county items report rail revenue to the state, local elections, and a shooting match. The piece notes Illinois canal expansion, a new U S Senator, and upcoming farmers institutes in Princeton. It also discusses rural highway rights and cattle grazing rules, plus a 1828 pioneer couple celebration.
Ex congressman Greenberry Lafayette Fort died Saturday night after a horseback accident at his Lacon home. Cerebral hemorrhage is suspected. Funeral held Tuesday at his home with a restrained ceremony. Survivors include his wife Clara and other family members. Fort, born 1825 in Ohio, served Marshall County as sheriff, county clerk, attorney, and judge, and later rose in the militia and political ranks. His funeral included Knight Templars, a large procession, and interment beside his daughter Nina.
Colonel G L Fort dies leaving a half million estate with farms in Marshall and Woodford counties and Nebraska. He served in the Illinois state senate chairman of penitentiaries and represented the state in eight congresses. A Mason, Knight Templar and Odd Fellow, he was praised for a conservative, charitable life and honored by a bar memorial service in Marshall County.
McGraw announces 17 000 envelopes in stock sold with or without printing. Envelopes priced for single packs or bulk, marketed as best in the market and guaranteed to satisfy. Tonica News editor W A McGraw, recently injured while canvassing, will be laid up for repairs after a broken arm and bruises.
Historic al Publishing Company presents Russian Nihilism and Exile Life in Siberia by J W Buel. The 600 page volume with 200 illustrations details Nihilist activity in Siberia and Russia, based on access to state records and diplomatic circles. Sold by subscription with local agents urged to secure outfits. Also Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a universal cure offered by J and F A Powell.
In Ropewell on January 10 a son was born to John Walmer. In Whitefield on December 30 a son was born to Paul Seichah. In Saratoga on December 27 a daughter was born to Willard Bonaan. In this city on January 17 a daughter was born to Charles Balleweg Jr.
. In January 16 at St Mary's Catholic Church George Shubert of Whitefield wed Katie Fitzler of Honewell in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father Hout. Earlier in Varna, Rev John Rogers officiated the marriage of F. O Brant, Wenona jeweler, and Alan A Debolt formerly of Waynearg, in a separate nuptial service.
Hon Greenberry Lafayette Fort died in Lacon on January 13 from cerebral hemorrhage at age 67 years 8 months.
Historical price list shows winter wheat at 81.2, corn shelled 480, oats white and mixed 4c, rye barley lard butter hay and hogs with prices, plus wool wood and apples. Includes barley 45 56, molasses 60 per gallon, green apples 50 to 75 cents per bushel.
The undersigned will sell at a joint public sale on the Lewis Fibba farm in Whitefield township Marshal Co Illinois on Thursday Feb 8 1863 at 10 o'clock p m. The property includes 4 work horses 28 head cattle 14 two year olds and past yearlings 2 Holsteins two years old 1 Broad Bow wagon 4 14 inch Ground Sore harness single hayrness saddle gear corn and household furniture with many other items. Terms: cash for sums 5 and under credit 12 months on larger sums with note and security if not paid when due 8 percent interest from date. No removal until sale forms complied with. Seven percent discount for cash. Emory Fibre Jas Barrington J B Mock auctioneers.
An 1883 Prairie Farmer promotion offers cash prizes for the largest list of words formed from the name The Prairie Farmer. Each competitor must subscribe for one year. Copied copies can be sent with a cents in postage stamps to PRAIRIE FARMER PUBLISHING CO Chicago.
Advertisment for a travelogue on Nihilists and exile life in Russia and Siberia by J W Buel. Claims to reveal a full history of Nihilium, Russian torture practices, police clashes and Siberian convict life with numerous illustrations and traveling experiences. Offers agents wanted and territory rights with a payment option.
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