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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1889
Page
3
A narrator recalls a Moorish mood family at a California health resort. Mrs Westhaven, the beauty in white, captivates guests while her husband Westhaven hides unease. Miss Carlyon, sickly and sharp, draws mixed pity and suspicion as electrical theories and hidden motives unfold.
A narrator recalls troubling scenes in the Westhaven household as Mrs. Westhaven s illness worsens while Miss Carlyon grows more dominant. Westhaven sinks into weakness under an unseen influence, and the narrator suspects a link between the sisters’ afflictions and cautions against meddling in a hereditary condition.
A narrator recalls a tropical hotel scene where Westhaven conducts a sinister life extraction on Mrs. Westhaven using actinic rays and an ultra etheric fluid. Miss Carlyon aids while the dying woman is displayed in a glass case. a sudden accident ends the experiment as Westhaven is later tried and acquitted.
The Hartford Times discusses how the word very weakens sentences. It argues that removing very strengthens statements like a very fine writer. It notes many superfluous words persist in writing, diminishing clarity and impact.
The new Food building in San Francisco will be surmounted by five life size white metal figures representing growth and progress of the state. The 85 foot plinth will elevate the statues, which will be the first of their kind cast on the coast, per a Chicago Times report.
The Illinois Senate and House debated numerous measures on taxes bonds and state appointments. Bills included pay adjustments for lawmakers streetcar and drainage rules and a sorghum sugar bounty while Governor Fifer announced railroad warehouse and penitentiary commissioners. The week closed with adjournments and new first readings across committees.
A fire at Gibson Parlab Co. furniture trimmings on Stan dolph street caused $100000 in losses. Kranz candy factory nearby damaged by smoke. A chemical engine collided with a hose-cart injuring driver Thomas J. Fitzgerald and fatally injuring driver Guob bow. Fireman Joseph Feeney burned. Frank Meath fatally injured.
The Sun reports via a Victoria first mate interview that a courier from Port au Prince arrived with news Hippolyte was killed by a general who was paid 20000 for the act. The former followers knew of the assassination and the steamer’s voyage confirms the rumor.
A church gathering features humorous misstatements from a preacher and a clergyman. A listener jokes about Bunyan and Deacon 8. The minister replies that the deacon is in Heaven. A lecturer implores undivided attention and describes an upcoming topic as a hideous animal.
Reading Iron Company in Reading, supported by Philadelphia creditors, suspends payments and calls a creditors meeting. The firm employs about 2,500, with mills, forge, foundry, and pipe works. liabilities around 1 million dollars, funded debt near 600 thousand, rest owed for materials. The plant, once owned by Seyfert McManus, faces a severe downturn in iron demand.
New York March 6 Miss Mary L Booth editress of Harper s Bazar died Tuesday at age 58. She had guided the magazine since 1863 and contributed widely to literature. Her translation of Martins History of France was acclaimed by critics. The chronic illness that ended her life troubled her for years and became acute about five weeks ago.
Pont Townrend W T March 6. The British bark Port Gordon loaded with general cargo from Liverpool for Puget Sound ports was wrecked last Wednesday forty miles south of Caps Flattery. Four sailors were lost. The vessel valued at 90000 and the cargo at 900000, fully insured. Cargo owned by Balfour Guthrie Co of Portland.
Citizens in Freperioxazura Va meet to denounce a rumored land sale that would affect the Mary Washington grave. They pledge to erect a monument. Landowner Mr. Shepherd denies any sale steps and offers a sixty day option for purchase at 2500 dollars.
A London fund proposal for Pigott's impoverished children is announced with Mr Labouchere leading by a £20 personal gift. Several gentlemen express willingness to contribute, and a substantial sum is anticipated.
A testimonial from West Warren Massachusetts claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and invigorates the system during seasonal illness. The father asserts his two vaccinated children suffered running sores afterward, but recovered completely after using the remedy.
A vintage ad copy lauds Hood's Sarsaparilla as a potent medicine with three peculiarities in composition, strength, and processing. It claims extraordinary cures and notes availability through druggists, with pricing listed as 100 doses for one dollar and manufacturer G I Hood & Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
Public notice in Marshall County Cir court Chancery states on January 17 1680 order to sell at 1 pm March Zid day 1890 at west door of court house Lacon to highest bidder the east half of the northeast quarter of section 17 township 13 north range 8 east fourth principal meridian cash in hand. Master in Chancery Joseph F Ong supervises.
For sale or rent a six room house on Market Street near bus line. Property recently repaired. Contact Henry Tit for terms and details.
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