Republican Henry Illinois notices 1899
Hearn Republican Groner Kurt Evitor entered at the Henry Illinois post office as Second Class Matter. THURSDAY JULY 25 1899. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One Dollar and Fifty Cents a year payable in advance Ten cents extra when sent out of the county. Remit by Express Money Order Draft Post Office Order or Registered Letter payable to George Burt. Address all communications to REPUBLICAN Henry Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt
Henry, Ill
Fairy Waterway Scheme drains Chicago’s hopes for favor
The Chicago Tribune labels the drainage act a Fairy Waterway Scheme showing Chicago’s mixed feelings. The Department of Agriculture declares the English sparrow a pest and nuisance with no earthly good, raising questions about its extermination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Department of Agricultural
Appointment ties Peoria appointees to Marshall county
In Peoria revenue district appointments, G. F. Blackstone resumes his former post and Ellsworth Potter of Peoria, newly appointed, is accredited to Marshall county as part of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Marshall County
G. F. Blackstone
Ellsworth Potter
Edmond Sun's First Issue Introduces Early Settlers and Voters
The Edmond Sun began July 18 with John McFadyen as Edmonds first voter and first subscriber, who also secured the first copy. Ella Kirk and Sadie McFadyen, Edmonds firstlady settlers, arrived from Illinois May 9 and selected Second street lots, now operating the Great Western Dining Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Oklahoma
John McFadyen
The
Sun
Ella Kirk
Sadie McFadyen
Illinois
Second Street
Great Western
Reappointment of Oxbow postmaster sparks local interest
Charles A. Norrin's resignation has been followed by the appointment of James Huber as postmaster in Oxbow. Huber, a veteran, will assume duties upon receipt of the commission in a few days. Separate note mentions Grand Army of the Republic rail fare debate for Milwaukee encampment and varied railroad offers.
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Oxbow
Charles A. Norrin
Washington
James Huber
Marshall Co Coal Statistics Highlight 1888 Mines and Deaths
The State Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 18 mines active in Marshall County in 1888 excluding Sparland Coal Co. The year saw several fatalities and injuries among miners, including James Platt and Louis Climpson, with total coal output across 11 counties at 1,288,187 tons, and projected growth toward 2,000,000 tons annually. Fox hunters reported a nine hour chase Saturday night.
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State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sparland Coal Co
Marshall County
Bureau
Hancock
Henry
Knox
Marshall
McDonough
Mercer
Rock Island
Schuyler
Stark and Warren
Stark
Warren
Duriung
James Platt
Wenona
Peter Macari
F. Servies
Venona
John Fink
Louis Climpson
Climpson
Furist
Sparland's Rise As Shipping Depot And Commerce Hub
Sparland Illinois grows from a river town to a bustling trade center with coal mines, revamped rail yard, and diverse businesses. The article highlights the Sparland Coal Co, local stores, blacksmiths, repair shops, a post office, churches, schools, hotels, a grain elevator, and the new railroad depot planned across from the old one, signaling ongoing prosperity and steady population growth.
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life
A wrapping scrap saved a consumptive woman by exposing Dr King’s New Discovery. After failing doctors’ prognosis, a sample bottle spurred recovery, leading to weight gain from under seventy to about 140 pounds. She bought larger bottles, improved rapidly, and became strong. Fuller details by sending a stamp to W H Cole, Fort Smith. Trial bottles free at D Powell’s Draastiee.
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Dr Kings
Fuller
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
D. Powell's
Draastiee
River traffic ends season on Newn with boats moving
River Newn reports gradual fall as Grand fishing continues at the dam and ice has cleared for St Louis. Vessels cited include Jim Watson with eight stone boats, M T Prop Welcome with wheat from St Louis, Peerless trips to Chicago, Cherrie from Pekin to La Salle, and Juniata hauling coal from Lancaster and merchandise from Peoria. Polar Wave and others move downriver. season ends with Juniata at Hennepin.
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M. Sperry
St Louis
Guege
Jim Watson
M. T
Peerless
Chicago
Cherrie
Pekin
la Salle
Prof Peerless
G. C. Griswold & Co
Juniata
Hennepin
Henry
Pallas
Chillicothe
Kampville
Lancaster
Peoria
Robert Baird fame from colic remedy tale spreads
The Walker News recounts Robert Baird of Muscatine gaining local fame after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy during a severe Des Moines bowel attack. He praises its low cost and efficacy, noting two doses cured him and promising funds for future use. Ads note 50 cent bottles sold by J. W. Niece and an American Agriculturist subscription offer. Parish benevolent fund contributions listed with priests and bishops named.
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Walker
Iowa
Robert Baird
Muscatine
State Senate
Chamberlain
Baird
Des Moines
J. W. Niece
Remarkable nerve and travel sales prompt urged cures
The notice extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for nervous diseases while warning of rising insanity and nerves in the population. It advertises free samples at Dr Powell's Drug Store and promotes Great Rock Island Route harvest excursions with round trips to multiple western states from Henry station on listed dates.
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Tesmer
Cincinnati
McLaughlin
Teamer
Robert Waugh
Fred S8eibold
Henry
Sparland
America
Miles
Powell
Great Rock Island
Kanaaas
Nebraska
Missouri River
Colorado
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Texas
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Dakota
Arizona
Iowa
Minnesota
Henry Station
Lane's Family Medicine advertised for free trials
An advertisement seeks 100 men to call on druggists for a free trial of Lane's Family Medicine, claimed to aid blood, liver, and kidney diseases and constipation. It promotes a large 50 cent package, praises children, and notes W Harney & Co real estate brokers of West Superior Wis. inviting to a Water Ways convention in Superior Wis on August.
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Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
W Harney & Co
Weat Superior
Wis
Superior
Nature's Own True Laxative Adjectives and Claims
Advertisement-like note touts a laxative product as nature's own remedy for biliousness, headaches, colds, fevers, constipation, indigestion, and piles. Attributed to California Fig Syrup Company, sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles. Includes a fragment about Dr Powell and a Masonic lodge communication for a degree conferral tomorrow.
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California Fi Syrup Company
Powell
Birth and death notices for Linson and Bell in city
Born in Hopewell on July 18 a son to Fred Tom Linson. Died in this city on July 23 of kidney disease Samuel Bell colored, aged 67.
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Hopewell
Fred Tomlinson
Is Pounder
Samuel Bell
New Advertisements: Storeroom for Rent in Good Location
Advertisement notes a fine storeroom 20 by 60 feet with shelving and counters, in good location, available for rent on reasonable terms. Applicants to A C Weis, Henry, Illinois, during July 25 to 31.
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A.C, Weis, Henry
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Henry, Ilinois
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Milwaukee
Martin
Gen Warner
Kansas City
Steuben Township
F. W. Graves
George Sparr
Sparkland
M. E. Church
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CR 1&P RR
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
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Geo W. Marsh
J McClanahan
A. R. Slancock
Brasfield
J O Garrett
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Geo W Marsh
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McClanahan
8. Brasfield
A. J. Baughman
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D. Nt. Thomas
Fred Vincent
George Zimmerman
Post Office
Henry Wetzel
Custon
Selz
Teer
Harry McClanahan
M.D
Thomas Dye
Foo
Frank Martin
William Riddell
Spdriand
Frank Adani
George
Ad Athay
Olla
Athay
Amos Barton
Amos
H&e. F
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Broadway
New York
Spring Valley
Father Bank
Lockney
M O'Brien
Lacon
Leo M Krenz
Pesotum
Henry Lodge
ER. H. Hutchins
D. Campbell
C.R. Jones
JT Smith
G. G. Guyer
Theo. Blokerman
Thomas Wright
Lacon, Il
A&g Hts
Whitney
Nurseryman
Rochester
Whitefield Township
Eremal Co
Willis
Whitefield Corners
Derahee
Kansaaar
A. B. Parker
Azine
Ness County
Kansas
Freés. Potter
Rosen
Mary Chamber
Alexander Chambers
Charles Chambers
Rachel Shulenberger
John Chambers
James ,Chambers
Margaret Culton
Matilda Ramp
Estella Creamer
Charles Creamer
Adelia Brotell
Charles F. Hitchcock
William Chambers
Bill
Margaret Dutton
Adelia Bretell
Ilinois
John B. Wright
Fred S. Potter
Togutre
W. Zimmerman
Undercliff
G. E. Sparling
Thompson & Sons
First National Bank
Gand
Bush Bros
H. J. Adams
John Heim
J. W. Ryan
Peoria Illinois
Eureka College
Bo Hedding College
Abingdon
Anacred Heart Convent
John Stapp
Henry, Il
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