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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1875
Page
4
In Missouri, reform liberals attack claimed millions in pending veteran claims as a rallying issue. They warn that placing rebel hands in government could revive slave policies and a rebel debt, while critics accuse reformers of using it as campaign thunder amid recent political shifts.
About 100 German Casino society members and Indigenous guests enjoyed a river excursion on the Grey Eagle from Mandola to Peoria. Dignitaries including Canal Commissioners and state officials inspected locks and dams on a tour, praising the journey while noting a rising river and occasional low water threats.
Burglars entered Andrew Fiedler’s home through a back window rifled a bureau and pockets stealing a watch and family jewelry while the family slept, and also raided Henry Watercott’s house taking Julius Watercott’s watch. A servant girl Frances Eble is accused of pocketing a ten dollar bill from a store and was discharged after the owner recovered it. An attempt was made on C Gould’s hardware store with a broken back window pane. The have been blamed for the rash of thefts, with authorities hoping the episode serves as a warning.
In behalf of my bereaved sister I express heartfelt thanks to Mr. Richard Hunt and family for their kindness in her hour of terrible bereavement. Gratitude also to all who sympathized during this trying time. Rt. H. Deianer.
A family notices births including a daughter born June 13 to Solomon Nat Boariand, another daughter born May 3, 1923 to George UT, a son born May 31 to Ham Cornell, and a son born to Aldh Xanden Murray, noted in the birth listing.
Market quotes for winter wheat winter and spring wheat at 83.60 and 38.25 respectively with corn oats and barley listed. Eggs at 100 per dozen and potatoes noted at 84 per bushel. Various items including molasses, green peas, turkey, hides price notes and bags for 100 pounds appear in the daily market summary.
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