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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1891
Page
6
A collage of social notes from Lacon and nearby towns mentions visitors and guests from Peoria Eureka Evanston Chicago and Nashville. People travel for visits and summers, with colleges, art institutes and family gatherings noted alongside local events and a temperance speech. Also referenced are a medical alert about pneumonia and bronchitis and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a remedy.
Sunday baptisms and ordinations note religious activity. A murder-weapon verdict implicates Gilbert Culver and James Carver in Royal Frisbey’s death after a county murder trial. Fourth of July festivities promise music by Henry Light Guard Band and Spaniard Quartette with Rev Shoop and Pearce as speakers.
Balliard's Snow Liniment is advertised as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frostbite sore throat chest and back pain. The claim mentions many sufferers regaining walking ability and crutches discarded with price 60 cents and agents J iE & F A. Powell.
Farmers report good crop conditions in Steuben town ship while residents note recent family visits and a threshing machine purchase. A swarm settles near Bethel church as Royal Frisbey is killed Sunday at his first wife’s home, drawing strong local reactions. A large Bethel church service follows with a silver communion gift and two baptisms in Senachwine creek.
Sunday services were attended by Chas Pinkney and wife and Loren Webber preached in place of the minister who was away. Mrs Caldwell is not well, Maud Webber and Mildred Green visited Major Webber in Saratoga, and five members joined the Presbyterian church. Royal Frinbey of Sparland was found dead at his first wife’s door on the Sabbath. the writer condemns murder and warns Marshall county residents.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chopped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay with a refund if not satisfied. Priced at 35 cents per box and sold at Dr Powell’s drug store.
Varna's Lutheran community plans a Fourth of July celebration in Jacob Lenz's. The Varna Stars-second team were defeated by Toluca last Saturday afternoon with Toluca reputedly using an imported battery including a player named King from Tonica. Mary Justice, longtime Varna resident now with her son B F Justice in Shickley Nebraska, died last Monday evening. Her body was moved to Lacon for burial.
Community letters mention Prof Koch visiting Putnam residents, Chas Dodd from Iowa visiting family, and telegraph operator Mike McCormic at Bureau. Obituary notes Dr Charles Davis of Henry, plus church talks on the new M E church and a Bible-centered Sunday school quarter starting John 1. Prohibition convention attendance in Lacon with Mrs Gougar speaking. town meetings and religious events detailed.
The article touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as one of the most important medical breakthroughs, noting astonishing demand and gradual revolution in heart disease treatment. It promises relief from short breath and related symptoms and offers Dr Miles book on heart and nervous diseases free, with devices and other remedies advertised. Local notices mention community events, travel, and visits, including July 4 celebrations in Henry and addresses in nearby towns.
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