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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
3
Henry pacing 4th of July events with the Rex excursion on Sunday. Henry to host a grand firework display including a 12 foot set piece of Old Glory and the Cuban Flag. Thousands expected to attend with special cannons and riverbank staging.
The Fourth of July procession will form on Front Street at 9:00 a m with bicycle riders first along Front and Market. Carriages bands officials merchants and floats will assemble west of Market and west of Wirt and west of Carroll then march to Second and finish at the Park with judges to award blue ribbons and cash prizes for best displays. All invited to join and parade promptly.
The advertisement touts Ballards Horehound Syrup as the remedy for consumption coughs colds and throat and chest troubles with a money back guarantee. It markets 25 and 60 cent bottles for sale at Dr Powell's drug store.
The Ladies New Church Union meets with Mr L A Jones Wednesday at 2 PM. Ice cream carnival on Park tomorrow evening. Epworth League promotes a Band concert and service at the M E church next Sabbath with sermons on True Patriotism. Rev M P Haydon to preach at the Christian church next Sunday. Catholic clergy attend diocesan convocation in Peru until Friday. County 8 8 convention at Saratoga M B church with a lake picnic including visitors from multiple towns. Union Temperance meeting led by Mrs Ella Osbon featured Mrs Stoufer of Peoria. choir, benediction by Rev Rogers. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as a universal pain cure, sold at Dr Powell's.
The Great Rock Island Route offers a low rate round trip to Washington for the National Educational Association visit. From July 3 to 5 sales at one first class fare plus 24.00, return by July 15 with extension to August 31 if tickets are deposited by July 12 and a 60 cent fee. John Sebastian G P A Chicago can provide details.
The Henry papers retract a prior report about a dispute at Tindercliff involving Bradford liverymen. The correction states no liveryman or family connected to Bradford was involved and praises local residents as worthy. The Opera House and annex are being renovated in grand style.
The mortuary record records the death of John Christie aged 76 in Henry after paralysis. He lived in California during 1849 gold era, later settled in Cass and Henry counties. Survived by four children Ida, Alice, Cyrus, Samuel. Funeral held at Motter residence. Also notes Henry post office changes with retiring postmaster R C McWilliams and new officer John Kline, supported by staff Roy Gilme and Walter Simons.
Walter Scott learned of Justis L. Turney’s critical condition by telegram in Omaha. Turney, a truckman and Christian church member, died after three days of cholera morbus with stomach congestion. He leaves Ora May Scott and two children. funeral held at the Christian church in Omaha.
In heartfelt gratitude the family thanks the true and devoted friends who supported them during their mother's long illness and peaceful passing. They express appreciation for sympathy, kindness, and assistência in the final hours and in burial. May God bless you all.
Letter to the Henry Republican criticizes prior comments on Gov Tanner and the military payment practice. Dennis defends the governor noting state custom affirms paying troops for time between enlistment and muster in, and urges careful writing on the topic.
Shake up Allen's Foot Base powder before riding to keep feet cool and prevent sweating. The product claims to boost endurance and is used by over 100000 wheel enthusiasts who praise it for relief of smarting hot and swollen feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores with a 250 sample free by mail from Allen Olmstead Le Roy NY.
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