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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1889
Page
2
Our Sister Towns Peoria and the Lake View Park Racing
A collage of Peoria news items: a sun drenched drought ending with a dying horse on Adamy Street. the Daily Journal’s new dress. a four day Lake View Park racing tournament led by Rich Hall the 2 12 pacer. Peoria ball club’s fluctuating results against Davenport. Peoria Water Company’s plan for abundant drinking water. Pompeii crowds at Sylvan Park with fireworks. S M Kennedy’s temperance departure and thanks to press. Goose Lake region climate fueling local ingenuity and a roaming grocer’s anticitizen bulletin about unpaid bills and barter for cordwood noting a humorous effect on local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamy Street
The
Daily Journal
Lake View Park
Rich Hall
Peoria
Davenports
Peoria Water Company
M. Kennedy
Chicago
Goose Lake
Bill Summerson
Pompeii Pageant Sparks Sabbath Controversy at Byland Park
Springfield readers condemn the Pompeii pageant at Byland Park as Sabbath desecration despite park promises. Bromiley is praised for resilience as critics prime the crowd with gold.
Local Society Notes Color Lacon Visit and Events
Laron Mra Bellows visits her son Wi Bellows while Leonora Garrett travels to Bloomington for rest. Mrs D. and Thomas take a summer trip to Winconsin with friends. Mrs Fraser and Josie of Washburn visit and shop here Tuesday. A young ponies choir organized and furnished music last Monday at Congregational church. The Sands family attend Mrs Adams funeral in Henry. Mrs Stratton and children visit her father Dr. G. Thompson. Farewell visit before moving west. Elijah Halloway recovers from swallowing a fin bone with Dr Gale’s help. Two cars were at Fifth Ave. and near the Journal office. Court House men vs Bullmen game ends humorously. Mrs Win Fort returns from Marshalltown to care for ill father. Jason K. injures valuable cow. rack torn. Old Settler's Day planning at Geor Banes office. Institute events next week. Lacon to be filled with teachers. Instructors McCormick Vandervort Watt Supt Ong. Citizens urged to tidy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Bellows
Wi Bellows
Leonora Garrett
Bloomington
D. &. Thomas
Winconsin
Mra Fraser
Josie
Washburn
Congregational Church
Sands
Henry
Adams
Stratton
G. Thompson
Far West
Elijah Halloway
Gale
Farley
Journal Office
Court House
Ifs
Win Fort
Marshalltown
Halth
Jason Kt
Ainst
Geor
Bane
Lacon
McCormick, Vandervort, Watt and Co
Bannana
Local News Briefs and a Neighbor's Death
Spariaiuda reports illnesses and visits from Jobo Becher and Harry Maxwell as an agent for the book Horrors of Johnstown. Several townsfolk travel, with Whitcombs visiting and Charles Fosbender’s family in town. J Vanantwerp returns from Nebraska noting Marshall county well. The Coal Co resumes work after delays. R.R. Co expands the switch to the bridge. The note records the death of H J Adams from paralysis and his burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Becher
Harry Maxwell
Johnstown
Thomas Duke
Sparland
J. Vanantwerp
Nebraska
York, Neb
Marshall County
Coal Co
R.R. Co
H. J. Adams
Graceful Henry County Neighbor Passes in Sabbath Service
The Henry cemetery service Sunday honored a beloved member of the Daughters of Rebekah with help from Lacon Sparland lodges and I O O F unions. She loved to comfort the sick, visit bedsides, and brighten days, leaving a gap in family and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cemetery
Rebekah
Lacon and Sparland
Henry, Sperland and Lacon
Small Town Notes and Controversies Chronicle
Local items describe Jas Fountains ill health, heavy rains injuring grain while corn prospers. Sunday visits and school events are noted along with a romance unfolding around Abe Willis and Mollie Stringer. A misunderstanding leads to a calm resolution, and Jack Fink debuts a 104 pound boy as horse incidents and dehorning issues ripple through the community.
Local Community Notes and Visits Across Town
Names of residents and visitors appear in a collage of casual calls and greetings. Il M Corsan greets a girl, Cliff Roberts visits Magnola, W Ho Olfa travels to Vanston, Capt BR Warren calls from Cuilh cothe, 38 Wright and devens attend a dance, Hollister visits from Vandalia, and Abraham DeLong returns from Eureka with relatives. A local reminder to Brace up and a question about buggy riding appear among the chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsan
Bobbitt
Reaper
Cliff Roberts
Magnola
Parenta
Ho Olfa
Vanston
BR Warren Waa
Cuilhcothe
Mra
Wright
Lacon
Ed Devens
Frank Taylor
Abraham DeLong
Eureka Brace
Henry
Frank Bnvdingfield
Frank
Whitefield notes and local school contracts in district No 2
The article lists a school house contract in district No 2 awarded to Wm Niblock and William Frisbey of Sparland to teach the Sugar Grove school this fall and winter. It mentions Mrs John Clawson’s return from Michigan and Mr Ed Parker's upcoming talk at a Whitefield event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Vail
Cauker
District No 2
Wm Niblock William Frisbey
Sparland
Sugar Grove
John Clawson
Michigan
Ed Parker
Whitefield
Red Ribbon
Aton
Local notes from Magopolia and nearby towns
Guests from Chicago visit Magopolia as WTA meetings delayed by rain. Kalamazoo visitors praise Kalamazoo while noting Itnels as best for farming. Mills family honors Mrs John Taylor of Wenona on her birthday with a large gathering. Odd Fellows intrude at John E Stewart’s home in Oxbow Jute, sharing refreshments and merriment. A plan against J O Kidd in Lacon leads to potential arrest for bringing a dangerous animal into the area. Accidents include a lumber wagon crash injuring T F Lash, a lightning strike at Wim Sill’s barn killing two horses, and amputations for Reuben Washburn’s toes. Community events feature entertainment by Putnam youths at G A Hall. A lightning strike near R R Bentley’s residence shocks the family and calms aftereffects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Chicago
G@ W_ Brooks
Magopolia
WTA
Sara Stinaon
Kalamazoo
Mick
Alexander
Itnels
Mills
Legion
John Taylor
Wenona
John E Stewart
Stewart
J. O. Kidd
Lacon
Kidd
John O
Curata
Lash
Elo
Mr Lash
Mr L
Kitvain
Nullivan
Lam
O. K
Reuben Washburn
DrscCormick
Ramsey
Thomas
G. A
Hell
Putnam
Marshall Downey
Folka
R. R. Bentley
Bentley
Myrups of Figs Promoted as Easy Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Myrups of Figs as a natural laxative that cleanses the system, dispels headaches and fevers, and treats constipation indigestion and piles. Manufactured by the California Syrup Company and sold by Dr Powell in 50-cent and 100-bottle quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fs Syrup Company
Powell
Local notes from Hennepin and surroundings mix news and events
War ferryman Scott Thomas on sick list. KE Stoltzo of Peoria in city Tuesday. Eddy returned from Chicago visit last Saturday. Haying and harvest busy. Ottis Leech of Utica and Fred Deyoe of Henry visiting in Hennepin this week. Towle replacing fence on property. Mason & Co sold threshing outfit for 2205 to Lasalle county parties. Heavy rains damaged outcrop but boosted corn. G R S Burney from Chicago visiting now in Texas. Steamer Juniata to Peoria races. Last Days of Pompoeli left Wednesday, returning Friday. Decks Cornet Band to play in park with ice cream and lemonade. Juniata reportedly reowned by Schermerhorn & Mason, firm new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Thomas
KE Stoltzo
Peoria
Eddy
Chicago
Ottis Leech
Utica
Fred Deyoe
Henry
Henne Plu
Jobo P. Towle
Mason & Co
Lasalle County
H L. White & Co
Carrier
Mclean
R.S. Burney
Hennepin
Texas
Juniata
Pompoeli
Deck
Cornet
Fitch
Schermerhorn & Mason Wewish
Success
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Praised For Rheumatism Relief
Gratitude is expressed for the benefit from Ayer's Sarsaparilla as long standing rheumatism yields to the remedy. The medicine is said to expel poison from the blood when other treatments fail to bring relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Putnam Community Notes and Marriages This Week
Putnam residents prepare for a lawn sociable at John Anderson's after a busy week of preaching, threshing plans, and family visits. Matt Cook and Sadie Allen wed in Peoria and begin a Toledo honeymoon, while George Williams marries Alice Little in a surprise union.
Oxbow Farmers Report Weather and Local News
Oxbow farmers describe a fine rain Saturday night with wind causing damage to fruit trees and crops including oats and corn. Toeacay Kate Ransom returned from Hennepin after attending the teachers institute. A serenade entertained locals Saturday night. Rumor of a grocer business change in Caledonia claims Robert Wilson may buy out C A Norris. E A Baird, in poor health, leaves the fort for exercise and canvasses for the book The Johnstown or the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ransom
Hennepin
Teachers Institute
Tome
Caledonia
Robert Wilson
Cottage Hill
C A Norris
Mr Norris
E. A. Baird
Johnstown
Baird
Forced to Leave Home for Free Lane’s Family Medicine Trial
Over 00 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out of order, if you are constipated and have headache and an unsightly complexion, call a druggist today for a free sample of this remedy praised by the Indies. Large size package 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Indies
Local notes mix of visits and farm chatter
Prosper lilDelayed from last week James Shields has lost a valuable calf. Nellie Shields visited James Shields and CHH Ransom. Jos Shields and family spent Sunday with their daughter Mia Gil Hillabrand. Many from here visited the show. Some farmers have begun plowing corn. Mr and Mrs Emery Kays of Arizona are visiting J A Kays. Oxbow has a preacher and a cobbler. Mrs HE Ransom hosts sister Mrs Jay B Thorn and sister in law Mrs Prof John W Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
Forrest
Nellie Shields
Chh
Ransom
Jos Shields
Mia Gil Hillabrand
Emery Kays
Arizona Territory
J A Kays
Jay B Thorn
John W Cook
Thorn
Peoria
100 Ladies Wanted to Try Lane’s Medicine Trial Package
An advertisement claims Lane’s Amity Medicine discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains offers cures for flood related diseases liver and kidney issues and improves complexion. It asserts children and adults praise it and urges purchase at all druggists in large size packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Milo and Wheatland 88 Convention and Local Events
The Milo and Wheatland 88 convention was held at the Christian church on July 14. Esy Sutherland began cutting fall wheat on July 8. The week’s highlight was the marriage of Will Hawkins to Etta Apple. Sutherland sold his cherry crop and shared with widows and orphans. Ira Britton of Dallas county drowned July 4 while trading with sein in Coon river, leaving a wife and seven children. the community expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Esy Sutherland
Will Hawkins
Etta Apple
Will
Esq Sutherland
Bradford
Dallas County
Ira Britton
Sein
Coon River
Deacon Britton
Esq
Sutherland
Britton
Dr Powell’s Drug Store Boosts Trade With Free Trials
A local drug store reports booming business from giving away free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The ad touts cures for coughs throat and lung diseases, noting a large sale and the option to test a trial bottle before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Dr King
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