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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
4
Local notices describe community events and political moves in Henry and Lacon. The Lacon Democrat rebuts a Henry-sourced claim that Henry residents neglect the Old Settlers picnic, affirming strong Henry participation and urging continued cross-town goodwill.
The article notes a metropolitan appearance with American flags in red and hints at a city celebration. It suggests Republican managers may push a progressive spirit to make the event a record breaker in Peoria.
Democrats nominate two candidates for the legislature at the senatorial convention. The event names the contenders and sets the slate for upcoming electoral contests.
Elizabeth Vail died Friday after a long illness. Funeral services at the Methodist on Sunday at 10 a.m. were conducted by Rev DeCown. The Riverside District Grange met at J H Williams home with members from Magnolm Roberts and Crow Meadow, discussing farm topics along with music and readings. Several locals visiting and attending the funeral are noted, including Downey and Downey families. A turbulent Democratic Senatorial Convention in Pontiac featured Woodford county delegates and Haase Moran candidates, ending with Moran and Haase named as nominees after a delay and motions to adjourn.
The Henry township minister Rev Father Eméry is praised for zeal at Sparland events and selected as a delegate to the state convention. A Democrat paper urges support for his political path, arguing clergy influence can purify politics and urging continued advocacy.
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina describes dysentery attack last summer. He used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions and recovered quicker than with prior remedies. Available at Dr Powells City drug store.
Mrs Sullivan writes from Toluca opposing Mary Farley's account in Sun papers. She accuses Farley of brutal punishment of her child and others, claims witnesses observed injuries, and says the Farleys moved the trial to Evans Station. She asserts her own honesty and states Farley will not teach in Toluca again.
A quirky ad notes overtaxed organs cry out for help through dyspepsia nausea dizziness and headaches. It praises Dr Kings New Life Wills as gentle and guaranteed to cure and claims a price of 26 cents at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
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