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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1881
Page
5
News brief compiles Henry area notices on regatta crowds at Peoria, Burt's Variety Store bargains on fishing tackle hammocks and fireworks, and local business updates from Disosway Kline and J Jones plus council scenes and public notices.
W B Lyon and Ed La Mont completed a ten day downriver trip from Illinois to St Louis with camping gear. Lyon returned by steamer. La Mont headed to Pennsylvania. Mr Gee Wilson, a tailor, departed for New Brunswick to spend his remaining days with relatives after multiple marriages. Canal Superintendent Thomas inspected locks from Lockport and discussed bridge draws with the board. Jonas D Woodward leaves for Jowell City Kansas to run the Jowell County Republican. A sunrise gift of 250 in gold was presented to Miss Hattie for her departure to California, with warm wishes for her future in San Diego.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung ailments claiming it cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and related issues. It promotes trial bottles priced ten cents and a dollar sizes and lists W Gambie as a life insurance agent offering endowment policies with 7 percent interest.
A parent testimonial warns against prejudice toward Hop Bitters after their daughter suffered under various physicians before a simple remedy restored her. An Indian troupe performed at Bickerman's Hall where a dancer kicked a light, igniting oil. a spectator smothered the flames with his coat, saving a potential blaze for the town.
Delicate women with weak constitutions and stomach liver and kidney complaints are urged to use Electric Bitters promising a speedy cure. The product is offered by J W Niccol at 60 cents. The article notes a church picnic at Walnut Grove on Sonachwine lake with families enjoying a day of swing rides and fishing. Wheat corn and oats prices rose in Chicago markets, and John Miller’s residence received a fresh coat of paint by Shaw and Gilpio.
Mrs Mary Packard formerly Mrs Eugene Skinner died in Eugene City Oregon on June 4. Born February 7 1816 in Oneida County New York she crossed the plains in 1845 and helped found Eugene where her husband chose land for a donation claim. She was the first white woman in Lone county and named Eugene. Survived by three children St John Skinner Mrs Kinsey and Mrs A VanHooten her death follows the shock of a son in law John Kinsey’s death. Funeral sermon by Rev A P Andeorgen with pallbearers listed.
This ad extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a premier remedy for stomach liver and kidneys, claiming it preserves natural organ function without hindering daily duties and promises fast, reliable results. It emphasizes preventive health and cures for common ailments.
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