14 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1892
Page
1
The notice asks debtors to pay promptly after recent improvements on the Republican and calls for early attention to statements of account. It notes public sympathy favors the strikers, and mentions Lawyer Clover as a strong Democratic candidate for state attorney with no current obstacle to the nomination.
The Paxton Record and Henry Republican rebut claims from the Times about congress members who voted for the steal. The piece labels Snow a sneaking dodger and urges timely accountability for the Republican lawmakers.
The piece accuses Congressman Snow of dodging a vote on the river and harbor bill and mocks his past party switch four years ago, labeling him cowardly and untrustworthy while his opponent frames the accusation as a political attack.
The piece notes Grandpa's Hat as a bold campaign symbol and cites Henry Mills Mason Wilson Ed Hannum and Henry Balensen wearing broad hats to forecast party stance. It links the hat to Protection and Prosperity, suggesting strong visual support for republican values.
George Burt, editor of the Henry Republican, attended the Bellows funeral and made a friendly call at the Democrat office in Marshall County. He is noted as a veteran newspaper man with decades at the helm, illustrating long dedication to the craft and to central state journalism.
The City of Peoria Saturday night excursions from Peoria to Henry and return grow in popularity. The steamer is fast and pleasant as nights are refreshing and river vistas provide a city relief. Capt York and his wife, the boat clerk, ensure a warm welcome making the outings a prime warm season recreation.
John Schlest of Whitefield Corners met a runaway horse last Saturday in Henry. The horse bolted a bicycle sending the cart overturning and leaving Schlest badly bruised and the cart broken. He is laid up for repairs and questions the term wentle about the steed.
Rev Fr Lackney leaves St Joseph’s church Henry after six years of faithful service. He is reassigned to Chebanse in Kankakee county where about 175 families attend church. Fr Foley and others accompany his household as his English language ministration begins. Community notes his American background, Decoration Day address reception, and farewell serenade by the Cornet band.
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg PA says he will not be without Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, that it cured his wife threatened with pneumonia after grippe. Robert Barber of Cooksport PA claims Dr King s New Discovery did him more good than anything for lung trouble. Free trial bottles at Dr Powell s drugstore. Large bottles 60c and 1.
The Reed House hosts Henry Boye Harnoy a traveling man from Omaha Nob who visits Ogden annually. He has warm friends here and is praised as an excellent gentleman. Locals note improvements since his last visit and predict a bright future for Ogden.
Samuel Bell Sr learns of her son Samuel Bell's death after a wall 900 feet long and 30 feet high collapsed near Newport News. In Memphis three men died, including Pullman conductor K Hunter and porter Samuel Bell of Chicago, with wrecked cars and a total loss of about 100000. Samuel Bell, born 1866 in Piedmont West Virginia, worked as a painter and porter for the Pullman company, and was en route from Chicago to Memphis when the disaster occurred.
Advertisement for a patent medicine by Miles and Powell's Drug Stove offers a pill claimed to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. Promotes rapid relief from biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and related ailments. Claims suitability for men women and children and lists 80 doses or samples.
Pompeii themed spectacle by Pain’s company dazzles Peoria audiences with lavish scenery, a dramatic eruption, and a stunning fireworks display. 500 costumed performers, ballet, and feats entertain as trains offer special rates for July shows across several dates.
Marshall Shields of Henry and Grace Paterson of Lostant wed July 6 in Chicago under floral decor at the Atlantic hotel. Rev H. Jackson officiated as they began a two week tour to New York and Niagara Falls, then plan to settle in their unity. Also noted is William Allen's 1892 district census showing 1598 people under 21 in District 2, Henry city, with counts by age and gender.
An 1840 Harrison campaign brass button in Mrs George Wall’s possession is described as a relic from the era showing the old log cabin with Harrison campaign wording. A local ad touts Herbine as a liver and bowel remedy priced at 76 cents sold by Dr F A Powell, and Pompeii attractions draw crowds from Henry and surrounding towns.
Henry prepares for a 31600 city electric light contract with H J Kilpatrick of Peoria for 20 arc lights and a 10 year franchise with a price revision after five years if a 2 perceptible price drop occurs. Plant ready in 100 days. Pole placement and 25-foot, 2000 candle power lights planned to illuminate all sections. Supervisors meeting at Lacon, July notes re elected chairman Adrian DeLong and fence removal around courthouse yard. Also a pledge for reform and warnings to curb extravagant bills amid local health remedies advertisement referencing bilious disorders and a medical remedy by J. Leice.
Cut rates to all points of Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New bas pos tates. All points of the East South and Southwest. Cheapest rates to and from England. Choice routes fastest time. Webb's Ticket Office all all railroads and ocean steamers. 100 Month Adams St Peoria Ill.
In Ravenswood Cook County Illinois on July 10 a son was born to Stephen B Moon and a grandson to Joseph Godrio. In Wanatah Indiana on July 11 a son was born to Emory Carpenter and a grandson to Mrs John Gregory of this city.
Mary Inghan, aged about eleven months, died in Sparland due to an accident. The infant was a child of Euislok Inghan. Funeral arrangements are not detailed in the fragment.
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