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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
2
A correction clarifies Elder Joseph Thomas as a New Light not a Disciple. The city council passes two ordinances for safety and order: restrictions on explosives and combustibles, and removal of screens after closing hours to aid night watch and liquor license enforcement. Screens allowed in business hours only.
The Board of Supervisors designated the Henry Republican and Lacan Democrat as the county papers to publish the New Election law. Once copy is furnished by the Secretary of State, it will appear in their columns. The selection rests on readership, circulation, taxes, and energy.
John J Retchl a Hutching Lincoln coat maker died after falling from the lock wall into the Illinois River. He could not swim and vanished beneath 8 to 10 foot water. A. T. LaDuque and James Buncoe aided the recovery, with the coroner's inquest confirming accidental drowning. He was 26, born in Bohemia, loved music and flowers, and had boarded at the Camp House since March.
Proclaiming cure for morphine and drunkenness habits, Dr. Kinnear and Dr. Forrest of Henry, trained at Rush Medical College, describe a three day somnolent regimen followed by brief convalescence that claims universal success with patients from Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Minds. They offer demonstrations for physicians, emphasizing safety and confidentiality.
An advertisement praises Myatle Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising radical relief in 1 to 8 days. It claims to remove the cause and disease immediately with a remarkable, mysterious action and notes sales at a house and by Drowell.
A frontier-style recount of a Friday county trip with Superglaor and Mra , visiting the county's grain and hay fields then the poor farm. It notes 17 inmates at the facility, including women and men, some confined for care, and praises the grounds, facilities, and workers including the superintendent in the hay field. At the old main building new floors were laid and many residents are described as veterans needing public support.
A dated county travel reflection praises the county’s facilities including the inmate home and hospital as well managed. It highlights Supt Suft, the favorable crop outlook, resident Amaya Garrett, and visits to the Separate Baptist church and Yankee street area. Local supervisor John Hayden is described as industrious and respected. The journey ends in Sparland with a return home.
At a Lacon meeting a new black berry named Potter's Early was shown. Potter's garden discovery excited attendees, with Potter declining a $5 offer for a single bush. Horton Gaston and Clark-Worley group visited to inspect the prolific early fruit with raspberry-like leaves and glossy berries.
Consumption Bullard's Horehound Syrup advertises relief and a potential cure for the disease described as consuming the human race. An obituary reports the death of Benj Wilson of Wenona at age 62 from heart disease after long service as a justice and community member, leaving a wife and three children.
In the August issue Demorest's Family Magazine presents a baseball game depicted through detailed illustrations with vivid descriptions. It notes LaSalle’s new daily The Tribun, paracity’s potential support for a daily, and W. T. Bedford’s creditable start, optimism for Tribune’s future, and the saying Let the dead bury the dead.
Our correspondent Jeriah Bonham advertises in another column that he is prepared to write biographical and other literary work. His weekly contributions attest to ability and merit, and we commend him to any wanting and service. Read his card.
Advertises Bullard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for backache headache neuralgia rheumatism sciatica and burns. Claims immediate relief for burns and scalds and easier breathing for croup with application to throat and chest. Priced 60 cents and sold by J E and PF A Powell.
A list of individuals arranged for marriage licensing includes John MM Stockton of Whitefield with Hattie Murray. Henry B Stuart of Brazil with Nancy A Rooks of Lacon. Charles Ingersoll of La Rose with Nellie Sowards of Chillicothe. C B Wingate of Hartshorn. I T Reidt with Anglia Reidt of Venona. Oratio Campbell of Sparland with Barbaro Walters of Lavon.
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure all for liver and kidney diseases, skin conditions, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises complete satisfaction or money back, with bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar at Powell's drug store.
Postoffice inspector Gardner completed a Saturday investigation of the Henry post office. He praised Postmaster Brown for neat books accurate accounts good regulations and careful management. They drove to Undercliff where Mel Gardner praised Henry and its attractive surroundings after an enjoyable afternoon.
News arrives of Viola Fosdick death, youngest daughter of Charles and Collie Fosdick, at Chenoa. The family has suffered three deaths in the past year and four in four years, with two daughters and a son lost, plus a sister, deeply grieving the community.
The Henry Streets baseball club has reorganized with Dr F Forrest as president and R F Burt as secretary and treasurer. New captain is V Kline. Members include B F Forrest, E Clark, F Vogelsang, Frommell, Watercott, C McManus, Fosdick, Hyer. They are expected to perform well and aim for a strong record this season.
Retired physician presents a simple vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and related ailments claiming speedy permanent cure. He offers to mail the recipe with directions in German French or English free to all who request it by sending a stamped letter to W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester Iowa.
A brief ad appears in another column inviting applicants to seek a paid position with salary and expenses, labeled under a header A Chance to Make Money. The notice suggests opportunities are available and directs readers to view details in the specified column.
Board of Education holds regular session with all members, approves 8000 levy for building and 900 for interest for next year, and authorizes the president to hire a person to conduct the school census with John Morgan assigned to the task. Two old school buildings declared unnecessary due to a new ten room building. meeting adjourned. Marshall degree lodge D of R installs officers for six months with Mrs Harrison, Mrs Raymond, Mrs Howell, and others named. cake and ice cream served after exercises.
Square C W Barnes reports ongoing rains in Missouri since May. He notes muddy fields in Illinois harvest, with heavy work as five horses pull the binder. He describes good wheat, good health, and a delightful visit.
Advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chafed hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per tin.
Birth announcements report GEO W. CRAWFORD born July 13 in Dana La Salle county to Wm Wheeler of Putnam. In Whitefield a son born July 5 to JAMES HARRIS, grandson of James Newman.
Marriages reported from Carrollton Missouri July 8 and Hennepin July 16 include Edward T. Shermebyer marrying Miss Sallie Martin of C and John McKenzie marrying Mrs Stevens of Putnam.
Died in Whitefield on July 14 at the home of Homer Thompson grandfather Solomon aged 4 years son of William and Belle Darby of Umphey Nebraska. In Chenoa on July 1 of consumption Viola B aged 1 year 18 days daughter of Charlos and Callie Fosdick.
Sealed bids for the creation of the Christian Chapel will be received until 2 p.m. Saturday July 25 1801. Bids will be opened by the Building Committee. Plans are available in Peoria at Wechselberger Reeves architects YMCA building Henry by contacting The Republican office. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J M Kirkpatrick Chairman Committee.
R G Miller Oculist and Aurist, practicing since 1846, will consult at Camp House Henry on July 16 and for one week after for eye and ear diseases. Treatments include cataracts removed without knife, granulated eyelids, chronic inflammation, weak eyes. Consultation free.
Maria L. Davis executrix announces the Marshall County Illinois estate matter. She will appear before the County Court at Lacon during the September term on the first Monday to adjust claims and collect debts. Creditors and indebted parties must attend or pay promptly as dated July 7, 1801.
A notice by Jeriah Bonham of Springfield Clinc offering to prepare manuscript histories and biographical recollections for publication. He promotes solutions for preserving lives and material facts, stating data and outlines will be used to craft fitting text with reasonable charges and prompt work. Refer to Gov. Burt, Eng., Editor of The Republican Address.
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