Ice and town notes from Henry as winter tempers fade
Henry Republication outlines cold season forecasts with zero thermometer readings and widespread water shortages. It notes Bremner’s crackers and Ball’s bakery products, a Feb public sale, and local sales and land purchases. Debates on street crossings and a German reunion fill a busy page of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
J. H. Jones & Co
Ball
Bremner
Becker
George Ball
Perry Green
Bickerman
Ball’s
Henry
Bouslough
Rudolph King
Saratoga
Henry Literary Fund
W T. Law
B Yinger
Chenango Valley
N. Y
Trask
Clifton Review
Washington Cate
Campbell appointed Henry canal collector visits Princeton
Duncan Campbell of Tiskilwa visited Henry on Saturday meeting editor and citizens, seeking a residence and expressing confidence in his fitness for the canal collector role. The Princeton Republican praises his appointment, noting his honesty and knowledge of transportation. The Litta concert troupe then performed at Bickerman's Hall to a large audience, with Nellie Bangs praised as a pianist and Ismela lauded as a premier soprano, followed by a reception at the Puskell House before a Morris concert the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Glendoennin
P. Real
Grafton
Snachwine
Agalet
J. Ryan
J L. ToMemire
Greenville
Adair County
Iowa
Caraof
Herbert Rollins
Leicester
Thompaoe
Mira
A. Raymond
Edwards White
Bureau Junction
Mr White
Louis Smith
Livingston County
Sue
W J Fort
Henry
Paskell
Litta
Beaijes
Gerry
G C Kirchler
George P Kohler
Mt Palatine
Putnam County
Dr Kohler
Hassen
Darmstadt
Germany
Chicago
Mt. Palatine
R. Johnson
Misa Nettie Ellsworth
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
Lacon Journal
Jacob Helder
Heider
Mary Magdalena Mangler
George
Father Shannon
H. Watercott
A. Hilb
W. F. Siewers
M. Klein
Duncan Campbell
Tiskilwa
Princeton Republican
Campbell
Bickerman's Hall
Bickerman’s Hall
Lacon
Wonona
Nellie Bangs
Our County
Sweet Home
Stire
Ismela
Congerle
Alourtine
Puskell House
Lavon
Morris
Tribute to Frank Skinkle by Lewis L Lehman
In Mattoon Illinois on January 22 Lewis L Lehman president of Mattoon National Bank pens a heartfelt tribute to Frank Skinkle. Lehman recalls their friendship and Skinkle's steadfast character praising him as honest, loyal, and exemplary husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lehman
Haq
Mattoon National Bank
Matroon
Ill
George Burt, Jr
Frank Skinkle
New York
Frank
Thas
Lewis L Lehman
Parker's Gin Ger Ton ic Promises Cures and Savings
A letter from Mrs Benjamin claims her husband recovered fully after using Parker's Gin ger Ton ic following failed medical treatment. A Brooklyn man touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for a crooked limb after a 20 mile ride. Both testimonials emphasize strong cures and value of the remedies, with local sellers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan’ Plank
Brooklyn, Tioga Co. Pa
Dr. Thomas
Kalb
Personal letter to editor from Henry Republicans denounces false libel
In a January 1881 note to the Henry County editor, M. Baker and Mrs. O L Baker deny a Henry cor respondent Snyders libel in the Lacon Home Journal. They state the claim is false and accuse Snyder of manufacturing it from whole cloth. The Bakers deny any business setup for their husband or plans to move to Red Cloud Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Brown
E. D. Way Esq
Wyanet
A. J. Webber
Bride
Peoria County
George F. Wightman
Lacon
Misa Belle Carpenter
Missouri
Susan Jenkins
Lucy Dennis
Tecumseh
Neb
Presbyterian
Granville
Homer McVay
McVay
Adolph Zimmerman
Cheyenne
Dr Powell
Henry Republicans
Henry
Ill
Lacon Home Journal
O. Snyder
Red Cloud
Minn
O. L. Baker
Electric Bitters Promise Cures for Stomach and Liver Ailments
Doctors give up patients who die, but Electric Bitters reportedly cure stomach liver and kidney diseases. They claim to relieve constipation headaches and bilious attacks. Sold by J. W. Niece at 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Niece
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Adverts and Dr Thomas’ Helectric Oil
An old newspaper fragment promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also recounts a testimonial about Dr Thomas’ Helectric Oil curing a child’s severe fever or eczema like complaint, attributed to self treatment.
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J. Watercott & Co's
Hamburg
Just
J. Watercott & CO
H. W.mateer
Bose
Henry, Illinois
Comstock & Avery
Alao
Shaw
East Park Row
W.G Snyder
McCardt & CO
Cincinnsul
Joseph N. Krenz
Ucczrmoss
Jinsurance Co
Peoria
H. H. Kirchman
Henry Republican
Local Department
Probasulog
Jones
Ilness
Vo Galtra
Bto
Bene
John Kilne
Howard
Bradford
Mint
Coin
Will
Page County
Theren
James Quinn
John Harlan
Shugart
Bureau County
Congregational Church
California
Powell Jan
Jacob Wildson
Marion
Thomas
O. Clandennen
Houghton
Hunter & Houghton
Hawley
Owen Doyle
Mason Seelye
Peter Tommés
Henry Seelye
Ben
Brust
Horseheags, Chemung Co. Y
Byey Lewis O. Thompson
Second Presbyterian Church
Startliz
God
D. 8. Tripp & Co
Lacon Woolen
Messrs Grieves
Livingston Roberts
Jesse
Abiline
Kansas
Pernape
Parker
Mra Benjamin
Ian
Castoria
Bucklen
Wm. J. Winfield
Syracuse
Wirt and
Richards Streets
Babee Clinton
Towry, Ill
Simmon
J. Zeilin & Coo
Burt's Yovelty Store
Cos É EF
Gates
Grocer
Glass
Queens
Woedem and Willow Ware
Second Street
Japan
Hyson Ecelved
Iil
Artial M
Lam
Y Curran
IPB
Cako
China
Alus Berrios
Dlo Banco
Graham Crackers
Jellies
Bago
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