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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1883
Page
4
The Ohio River flood devastates Shawneetown in this state with about 100 houses swept away. Roughly 2 000 of the town’s 2 500 inhabitants are rendered homeless and destitute as floodwaters cover the community.
After flood damage and irregular grain shipments disrupted delivery, the Republican newspaper resumed efforts and expects no further delays reaching distant subscribers.
Gov Hamilton has sent into the senate for confirmation the appointment of W. M. Brainard of Cook E. O. Lewis of La Salle and O. J. Stratton of Jefferson to railroad and warehouses commissions. The appointments are regarded as good and will be confirmed.
Senator Shaw introduces a bill to elect masters in chancery and increase the bond to prevent another default like the one in Woodford County this winter.
High water receded and travel resumed as the bridge and pike reopened. The drought and political deadlock hinder business. the Illinois Supreme Court rules residents not required to shovel snow on public pavements. Farmers plant walnut trees for future lumber, a century or more away.
Townsman Dantaln Townsend, back from a two week trip to Illinois, recalls schooling with George Burt Jr and notes activity at the Republican headquarters. The piece questions why homeopathic doctors are scarce in the area and praises graduates from nearby medical college.
Representative Hester introduces a bill to require recorders to note releases of levy certificates and outlines penalties. A separate measure by Representative Crandall orders night operation of toll bridges with penalties for noncompliance. both measures advance in the Illinois General Assembly.
Our Neighbors highlights recent media moves and notable figures in Stark and surrounding counties. Gerah Martin bought the Galesbury Press. Tonica News celebrates its ninth birthday and upgrades with a four cylinder Hoe press for late edition printing.
A promotional piece extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure for biliousness blood disorders and general debility. The ad claims the remedy can restore health quickly and costs 60c per bottle from NE, F, A, Powell.
The Marshall County Bible Society will hold its annual meeting at the M E Church in Lacon on March 18 at 1 p m. All county friends are invited. Local agents should report district work to township treasurers for county reporting. A O Prior Bible Agent.
The piece extols Kansas as the beautiful sunflower state celebrating its 22nd birthday on January 20. It notes growth and wealth: over a hundred million bushels of grain produced, $900 million in taxable property, about 7000 schools, and 5000 to 6000 miles of railroad track.
An advertisement asserts Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonics cure blood disorders torpid liver and urinary diseases. It promises tonics at 50 cents per bottle and references a promotional claim about the product’s health benefits.
The text reports a marriage between Vivian Haws and Kate Brith on the 26th in Caledonia with a grand reception and ceremonial attire described. It notes a death by poison earlier, a floodmaking road impassable between Henry and Green homestead, and various local incidents including mischief at a blacksmith shop and a farmer mentioning welfare.
A large Feb 27 wedding at Henry Onft residence Whitefield joined Martha to Theopilus Wilson with Rev W J Minium officiating. The bride wore wine cashmere and orange blossoms. guests enjoyed a feast, music, and socializing as the couple begin their life together. Several gifts and a reception at James Wilson's home followed.
Sample bottle offered at Powell's drug store. Expectorator claimed to cure coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early lung complaints. Pleasant and harmless to take. Regular size bottle 60 cents to a dollar. Available at Drs Powell City Drug Store. Feb 1-ly.
In Henry township on February 29 a son was born to Michael McBride and grandson to Lance Kooher.
In this city on Feb 28 at the residence of the bridegroom's parents Roy W J Miniam united IRVEN WILLIAMS of Sennehwine township and Miss ANNIE O eldest daughter of Alexander Ruswell In Whitefield on Feb 27 at the bride's home Rev W J Miniam joined THEOPH ILUS WILSON and Miss MARTHA E youngest daughter of Henry Clift At Rutland Law county on Feb 18 FRANK MAXWELL of Weary and Miss MARY RICHmond MOND of Putland At Hennepin on Feb 14 DEWAYNE CORMBE and Miss IDA KIDD both of H.
Eliza Beth Lea aged 85 years 10 months died in Peoria of typhoid fever on February 94. She was the beloved wife of William P. Lea late of the city. Richard Lloyd aged 60 died in Alexandria Virginia on Friday February 23 at the residence of Casalns F. Lee Jr in law of pasumonia. He was a formerly prominent citizen of envy.
Prices listed include wheat mixed corn shelled and unshelled at varying rates, potatoes and turkeys with per unit quotes, eggs and apples with per bushel or per dozen figures, hogs live weights, and other farm goods referenced by commodity. The fragmentary OCR shows multiple items and units across a rural market listing.
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