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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
4
A DeKalb county community plans a November 24 dedication in Sycamore for a soldiers monument hailed as a beautiful tribute. Ex President Harrison is expected to speak, with many of General Garrison's brigade in attendance for what may be the state’s grandest ceremony.
The fragment notes support for a tariff act to fund government expenses and reduce labor abroad concerns. It cites Illinois Senate battles, stalled textbooks bills, street railway and gas monopoly measures, and warns of legislative slaughter. It reports Magno lia Grangé Agricultural Fair prep and premium offers, with list of fair superintendents and duties for the September event.
The Woman's Club of Henry raised funds for a permanent city library and staged a cantata at New Opera House with a chorus of 88 voices. Esther the Queen was sung by Mrs W T Law, with H F Andrews as Haman and Rev G Lloyd as Mordecai. Miss Nellie Law directed stage management and the ensemble included many local readers and guest singers.
Sparland Lodge 441 celebrates a grand conclave June 16 1897 at Town Hall to raise funds for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Macon Illinois. Invitations go to nearby lodges with programs of songs addresses exemplifications and toasts led by Col J W McClanahan.
A quoted doctor warns poison can infect a household and disease germs fill summer air. The piece argues that health defenses, not weakness, determine who falls ill and stresses maintaining a healthy weight to catch health rather than disease.
The report praises W S Wallase for a fine tenor performance and the announc ement of a 50 foot gallows in Haman's house, noting Mies Kellogg's piano accompaniment and the overall excellent program. A crowded Tuesday evening and a large Wednesday crowd are reported, with apologies for late publication.
Free samples offered by Dr Kings New Life Pills through Chicago firm Co. Send address to receive a trial box. Claimed benefits include relief from constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles. Pills described as vegetable and non deleterious with tonic effects on stomach and bowels. Regular size price 95 cents per box via Dr Powell Druggist.
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