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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
2
Advertises Jenness Miller Shoes as comfortable durable and sensibly priced. Claims the shoes are not fad items but standard in shape built on common sizes and designed by a recognized authority on physical culture and dress improvement. Sole agents emphasize genuine product and wide appeal to discriminating women.
A compilation of historical notices on subscription payments and local distribution changes. It mentions prepaid rates, county finance matters, school fund loans, interest payments, and a transfer of the Hennepin Herald subscription list to The Henry Republican with discontinuation of the former.
The Berard at Hennepin will be discontinued after this week and the plant removed to Bushnell where Mr Whitaker plans a third paper. He is a pleasant writer and journalist with a wish for success. He started a paper at Hennepin to promote a new railroad and spur local enterprise. He is a boomer with a long pull and strong influence, aimed at energizing Bushnell.
A two day shooting tournament at Undercliff on July 3 and 4 offers 500 live pigeons and 500 in cash prizes. The program includes multiple shoots for the Undercliff-Diamond Badge, ancillary events, a team shoot, and contingency changes for weather.
Mary L. Hildebrant secretary Hareka Spring Ark announces a July trip to a famed southern resort. A large local company plans to travel next Wednesday July 5 with many from Henry and surrounding towns joining for health pleasure and recreation led by chaperon Dr Jacobs.
News notes locals and visitors enjoy Henry dam fishing with river full of anglers and many returning from elver. Four Princeton gentlemen stayed at Camp House last week and caught large numbers of fish and Bruce Leverin won largest bass. Shearer and Carew from Strator join influx of travelers seeking summer recreation. Local welcome teems with cordiality as Henry gains fame as a summer pleasure spot.
A Chicago specialist offers a free course of heart disease treatment via a mail offer. The claim cites 25 years of research and testimonials, including a Missouri evangelist who says he was cured and can refer others. Also notes Eureka Springs letters and travel details.
Ephraim Maxwell a brother of Mrs Moses Hartley and Miss Emily Maxwell of this city died by suicide at Washington Iowa on June 21. He wrote two letters to prominent citizens announcing his intention then shot himself. His body was cremated in Davenport after arrival on June 23 per his will the ashes to be scattered from the Mississippi bridge. Maxwell 72 old Civil War veteran native of West Virginia lived in Washington about 20 years with no Iowa relatives.
An advertisement touts a South American nervine as a permanent remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims first-dose relief, universal cure, and safe use, selling through J. H. and F. L. A. Powell. A separate note promotes Great Rock Island Route trains between Chicago and Kansas City with buffet and smoking cars.
A damaged OCR segment mentions Boara the Bignature and CASTO ELTA with unclear context and odd phrasing. The readable text hints at a named figure but provides no verifiable event or detail suitable for a full summary.
Property transfers in Belle Plain Lacon Toluca and Henry areas include Alfred Combs to Gilbert Combs and Frank Combs, Erwin Wagoner to Camilla Pur, Annie Berrin to Lizzie Sell, Thos Barnes to C O Davis, Homer Swift to W M Fosdick, and others. Marriage licenses issued for DeVault Van Meter Wortz Monohan Vespa Damenica. Rev John Rogers recalls a WWI soldier’s Manila voyage and three bullets in remembrance.
The Presbyterian church announces a Gates Building meal at Woodmen picnic on August 81 hosted by the Ladies Aid who meet next Wednesday with Mrs Leonard Hunter. Sunday services feature Rev James Benson of Peoria leading the Sabbath, with Holy Communion, Sunday school at 9 30 a m, morning service at 11 a m, Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m, and vesper at 7 46 p m. Quarterly meetings follow in Mechurch next Sunday and the presiding elder Dr Merrell will preach in the evening.
A local notice reports Thomas Finnegan of Graf ton Nebraska advertising his eight year old plush raspberry cow for sale due to ill health. The ad half jest, half mishap, notes odd traits and includes a double barreled shotgun, a stubborn horn keg, and a grain drink pitch. Also mentioned is a souvenir program dedication from Bradford Michigan.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder claiming it makes tight shoes comfortable, relieves swollen feet blisters and bunions, and cures ingrown toenails and foot odor. It promotes trial packages and lists Allen Olmstead LeRoy NY as contact, with a second note about The Epitome magazine from Hennepin and editor A A Davis.
Classified notice lists an EU hay press capacity 10 to 12 tons per day with horse power and good condition. Also offers dynamite paraphernalia with six nuggets for sale or trade. Contact John O. Kidd Magnolia Ul. Jones 14?
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