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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1891
Page
9
Daniel Boyce and two daughters visit for William Wallace funeral. Henry county letters uncalled for. county surveyor D B Turner from Chicago praised. Steinbeck etc. Community updates cover dental eye surgery, rheumatic cures, excursions to Pekin, farm and family news, a large Wallace funeral procession, a Peoria river trip, and a Wheatland relatives reunion.
In our city a trusted family horse belonging to Cr Abbott proved its steadiness after a scare. While Mrs Abbott held the ribbons, the horse bolted toward the barn, the whip caused a sharp dash, the rein slipped, and the bridle came off. The animal halted at a stern cry of whoa, leaving the couple shaken but unharmed.
An ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla for its unrivaled cures and strong claims it has made. A Henry lodge of the Sons of Veterans, Malvern Hill No 870, organized April 9, 1891 with about 20 charter members, prepares to honor veterans and preserve the Union’s memory.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Bullard's Snow Liniment as the cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds burns sciatica sore throat sore chest and inflammation. It claims effectiveness for animals and lists price of 50 cents sold by J E & F A Powell.
Hyer’s Sisters with a strong company will perform in a new musical comedy at New Opera Hall Henry on Tuesday July 21 supported by a fine uniformed band.
Postmaster Wi Timmons farmer John Leslie and hardware merchant J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana tout Electric Bitters. They claim relief from kidney and liver troubles and renewed strength and appetite after using the medicine sold by Dr Powell's. Only one bottle available.
Travel agency copy advertises worldwide rail and steamship routes with cheap rates. Details point to Webb's Ticket Offices at 100 South Adams, Peoria, Lis. for bookings and information.
Local tidbits list residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Mentions include Carrie Unthank ill, Henry Nye in Ohio, Skeels in Ottawa, Lanktree and McCormick in Princeton, and others in Peoria Chicago and Harrisburg. Hennepin plans a large July 4th celebration with a grand procession, balloon ascent, oration, amusements, and an extensive fireworks display led by community groups and the Granville band.
An article notes heart disease as the leading cause of sudden death with four prominent warning signs such as breathlessness pain in the chest back or shoulder and swollen ankles. It advertises Dr Miles heart cure and Restorative Nervine sold at Powell's drug store claiming no opiates.
A Prohibition conference in Marshall and Putnam counties will be held at Lacon on Friday June 20 starting at 10 o clock opening with a 10 minute paper Woman's Work The Junior Movement What Can the Boys Do J R Veach Demorest Medal Contests An effective way of educating the people how arrange for them Rev Johnson Prohibition Club What shall they do and How get new members John Swany RECESS 1 30 How Increase the Circulation of Prohibitive Literature HK Smith Getting Together at the town hall or school house Why should we do so and what shall we do when we get there Deacon Dunlap The Man in the Ranks What Shall He Do Geo W Emerick Long by Miss Lily Runals of New York City What shall the County Committee do this year Rey A C Price Money Talks by County Chairman and Mrs Gougar Meeting of the County Committee Conference will continue in session listening to short addresses 7 30 Song by Miss Lily Runals Address by Mrs Helen M Gougar of Indiana Everybody cordially invited
Epidemic relief claims accompany Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Readers are urged to try the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee or refund. Trial bottle free at Dr Powell's drug store. large bottles priced at 50c and 1.00.
Farmers work on hay amid good weather while neighbors share visits. Thomas Laidlaw travels the area. Kev Miller heads to West Jersey for church ties. Scott loses a horse after fencing injury. Cora Scott stops lunch songs. Fukushina the Japan minister visits. Arthur and Rose Wilmot attend a wedding in Abingdon. Evans from Chicago noted as a Chicago lawyer at a grand affair.
The Lake Shore & Mississippi Southern adds a Chicago departure at 10 30 a m and the Fort Wayne Penn a Line at 10 45 a m daily on fast time. New York reaches next afternoon at 2 00 pm with Boston two hours later. Vestibuled Express from Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo arrives Chicago 9 30 a m daily. Omaha and Iowa main line at 8 50 a m daily. Jno Sebastian Genl Manager.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a universal cure with a money back guarantee, priced 25 cents per box at Dr Powell’s drug store in Utica. A cloud burst flooded streets up to 24 feet and washed out a Rock Island Railroad bridge, delaying trains for days.
An old advertisement touts Castoria for babies and children, claiming it calms a sick child and accompanies motherhood as children grow. The claim extends to all ages citing continued use. The tone mirrors period patent medicine promotions with repeated references to Castoria.
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