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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1880
Page
4
The Marshall County result from 1878 shows Republican 1878 1288, Democratic 1018, Greenback 86 in 1879. The piece notes indictments to curb carrying concealed weapons and criticizes the grand jury opinion publication as repetitive.
The Carthage Gazetters urge his claims as a fit candidate. A man who has directed the tollet penitentiary for six or eight years would make a suitable custodian of the state's funds and could hire a formidable and worthy officer.
The piece argues for reserving center church pews for temperance supporters and asks readers to avoid attending if they are dry. It also criticizes a mail route change between Henry Wyoming and Toulon, blaming the driver for the altered schedule and highlighting broader state road and drainage issues impacting transport and economy.
Excavation under Cleopartra's Needle near Alexandria unearthed Masonio emblems and a pedestal obelisk foundation. Gorringo US Navy removes artifacts, including a Masonic altar block, a giant Magon square, and carved hieroglyphs. Stones and steps, buried by centuries of earth, reveal ancient masonry links and will be sent to New York for display.
The case ending last week awarded $1825.05 to the plaintiff. The dispute concerned a deceased party and related charges, with the court noting substantial questions about the lawsuit and the actions of the parties involved.
Mary G. Atherton argues that true education—mental moral and physical training begun at home and continued in school—reduces intemperance. She warns against unprincipled teachers and urges moral character in educators, mothers guiding early formation, and public schools shaping discipline for all, including immigrant communities.
The Bloomington Pantagraph argues for statewide road improvement to raise soil value and speed rural progress. It cites examples in Madison Monroe St Clair and towns like Belleville Rock Island and Pontiac, noting rock and gravel roads, toll roads, and public funds advancing macadamization across counties and cities.
A local proposal outlines using gravel or broken stone sourced at Joliet, freighted to the nearest railhead, then loaded onto wagons by workers for road laying. Hauling would be done by residents along the first road, with free teaming, keeping costs low and enabling rapid, expandable road improvements.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box available from J C Kalb.
In the city, Jan. 6 a daughter was born to Charles Balleweg and in the city Jan. 2 a son to Samuel Chance. The notices记录 names and dates of birth for local families.
In this city couples wed on various dates from January 15 to January 27. Names include Elisha and Miss Lua Joiner at a city church, Theresa Dauber and John Mise, A. W Beever of Chicago, Mary Richar d, and Sarah Jane among others.
DIED. At Mt Palatina Putnam county Jan 16 of dropey Mrs ELLIS STRAWN 68 longtime resident of three 32 Years Af Tonics. Jan 17 Mrs ESTHER DANIELS TT Putnam and LaBalle counties 44 years. At Cleveland Ohio Jan 22 FANNIE 10 daughter of T P paver Bag and cousin of J B and Goo Burt Jr of this city.
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