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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
2
Promoters announce a three day Big 4 meet at the local track August 18 14 and 16 with large purses and strong entries. Races include trotting pacing and running contests with prizes and balloon ascensions daily. The event aims to draw a large crowd and boost attendance.
Dr King’s New Discovery credited with saving a life in Beaversville Michigan. Caillouette, a local druggist, details a patient who had failed other physicians and improved after three bottles. A free trial is offered at Dr Powell’s Drug Store.
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at a midwinter fair in San Francisco, recognizing quality and excellence in its formulation and presentation among competing brands.
The issue reports the death of Mrs Lewis Burson at 76 years, 9 months, 14 days, noting her long life in Felton and Whitefield and her large family split across several states. It also memorializes Miss Hattie Mokler, 23, sister of the editor, who died July 5 after a long illness, detailing her Catholic faith, convent teaching, and burial in Lafayette, with a prayerful tribute from family and the local Catholic community.
Benjamin Bratt died at his home on East Catherine Street July 6 after a year long illness. Born March 24, 1832 in Allegheny City Pa he came to Washington in 1855. He married Elizabeth Young July 4 1860 and leaves a daughter and three sons. Funeral held at M E B Church with Mutual Aid Lodge and Workmen order funeral services and insurance payouts of 2000 each to his widow after death proof.
Hopewell residents report Sunday night rain and talk of a future wedding. Ben Ransom rents Sawyer Bros farm for $1500. The Hopewell Grays beat Clear Creek Blues 43 to 18. Farmers finish oats and Anton Stadel harvested wheat with unknown yield.
Clear Creek and surrounding area gossip includes Morse siblings visiting Peoria and Piper City travel, Henry Henry King and family visiting, John Kays hosting Bloomington guests, and Otta wa traveler Harry Locke. Farmers report oat cutting and haying in river bottoms, O. A. Norris ready to pasture stock, 540 acres rented by Ben Ransom, and a 75 mile bike trip from home to Piper City in a single day.
After years of study a sure remedy is found for inflammatory rheumatism gout lumbago and neuralgia. Groff’s Rheumatic Cure claims rapid relief in 1 3 days and a cure in 5 18 days without narcotics. Sold by J K & F A Powell Henry.
Thompson and family returned from Cripple Creek Colorado last Saturday and decided not to sell the Gold Hill Property. They leased it to an experienced miner who is sinking shafts and installing steam hoists at his own expense and will pay a good royalty. Ninety days ago Gold Hill was rough pasture. today 16 steam hoists operate on the hill adjacent to the town.
A vintage advert promotes Hill's Chloride or Gold Tab liquors and morphine cures with a money back guarantee. It claims tablets can be hidden in tea or coffee and urges buyers to obtain from a druggist or mail to Ohio Chemical Works in Lima, Ohio for details and testimonials.
Daily river movement notes steamers Peoria Rex Longfellow and convoyed barges on schedule. Stone boats Nunemacher McGinnis and others pass Joliet area with mixed returns. Flood rise four inches from late rains. river levels alter boat access and safety as splash boards prove popular with visitors.
Remedy touted for all headaches and habitual sick headaches. Claims permanent relief after fair trial. Also says cures habitual constipation by toning the bowels. Available in large bottles for fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Marshall Co Teachers Annual Institute will convene at Lacon July 29 and run one week until Saturday August 3. Examinations follow August 5 and 6. No certificate will be granted without examination. Teachers at summer schools may take exams August 16–17 and receive credit for work completed. Directors and patrons are urged to attend and inspect the institute. M. M. Maruary, Co. Supt. of Schools.
An ad touts a liver remedy claiming to cure liver stomach and bowel disorders with no equal on the market. It pricing at 76 cents and offers free trial bottles at Dr Powell, alongside various household anecdotes and local fire loss details.
A jumble of palindromic words appears alongside advertisements for Ayer's arsaparilla and Hood's Sarsaparilla. The column notes arrests in Waterloo and a band of thieves, plus reporting on Gibraltar’s fleet, forged bonds, and a Kansas temperance pledge. It ends promoting a subscription deal for The Henry Republican and The Business Guide.
DIED. in this city, July 16 JANE M 10 years 0 months 14 days wife of Lewis Burson At slennepin. July 15 of consumption FRANK WHITAKER 88. At Triumph July GEORGE SMITH 47 brother of Ingrammith of this city. At Lafayette Ind July 6 of consumption HATLIIE MOKLER 23 daughter of Frank Mokler formerly of Oxbow Henry and Putnam.
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