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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1888

Page

6

Local notices and town news from Redtown area

A patchwork of reader items reports names and moves Joinings include D F Richmond opening a law office in Salina Kansas and the Turners buying Beadle property in from the country Joshua Bullman ill near Lacon Paralysis and doctor事务 notes Edith Weaver wed Mr Knapp at Congregational parsonage A temporary Republican group formed with six Springfield delegates and church events announce spring activities and school milestones including closing and trips to Plattsmouth Nebraska.

Rena Baroes LeGranvgéi Ler Fullerton Neb D. Richmond Salina Kansas Tierner Beadle Joshua Bullman Lacon Drs Thtricell Johnson Barrett Eis Sakie DeLong Ilda Ax- Jing Sakie Ilda Marshall Mare Barkman Ari ‘Wgug M. BM Mallory Green Noel Edith Weaver Knapp Edith Here Edwards York John Sands Sands Mra Sands Springfield W. J. Fort Geo. M. Bane Spencer Ellsworth F. J. Brecht J.C. Law Geo F. Blackstone Dougtnut Niece Ned Bob Wotta Nancy Wilcox Migonk Ed. Wilcox Leher Othe M. EB Chria‘tisu Saterd

Local items from Sparland area and surrounding townships

Jeffie Stapp of Henry visits Mises Wetzel. McClanahans board with Mr Atchison. Bonham sick but improving. La Prairie and Breubon townships books returned to county treasurer on the 7th. Sparland coal shaft progressing about three feet daily with no accidents. Owen Bartlett exhibited at Martin's Ball. A J Athay improving drugstore ceiling with semi Japanese style. Roy Windsor and a boy walked to Bethel church due to rough roads. Father Gillete ill but improving. Ed Crehore from Putnam visits mother and talks of Dakota telegraph work. Last Saturday heavy mud forced Amos Barton to abandon buggy for horse delivery. Coal shaft down 70 feet. bucket smashed but rope replaced. Geo. Smith works for Brit Hartley. Roger Rowe sick. Tom Wier and Johnny Noyce watch decoys on the lake, wary of elk.

Jeffie Stapp Henry Mises Wetzel Harry Fred McClanahan Atchison William Bonham la Prairie Breu‘bon Sparland Owen Bartlett Martin's Ball A A.J. Athay McClusky Roy Windsor Bey Bethel Church Gillete Ed Crehore Putnam Ws Hoearhie Dakota Amos Barton Camp Grove Hank

Harvest curios and town events mark Hennepin notes

In Hennepin Illinois area, William Coleman rents Mullin farm. Dysart’s John Purviance visits. A public gala is postponed due to rain. A shoe theft case yields 80 days. measles scare from Oxbow noted but no deaths. William Bentley, 60, collapses at home. funeral at Congregational church. Band Fair at G A R Hall nets $75 with Tiskilwa Band and Decks Cornet Band providing entertainment.

Mennepin William Coleman Mullin John Purviance Dysart Iowa Judge Shaw Chas Tretwiler Germany Magnolia Clear Creek Oxbow William C. Bentley Congregational Church W. M. Burr Princeville Pearts County Bentley Hennepin G. A. R. Hall Deck

High Prairie notes and local updates from Putnam district

The item lists health of the neighborhood as medium and mentions 4 Durbin Downey moving last Wednesday and Mr McCurdy's visit. Jurymen left for Hanneplon, Putnam coal company preparing preliminary work, Literary Society adjourned with lights on all night, and Putnam village described as healthy and pleasant near Lake Senachwine with hunting and fishing nearby.

High Prairie Jane Ball Durbin Downey Lake Senachwine Anidas

Putnam on the Royal Road to Prosperity

Baw B. Kay expresses optimism about Putnam’s future as a booming trading center. He praises local businesspeople for their wealth and low rents, notes plans like an artesian well plant and a seven foot coal vein, and argues Putnam could become the regional emporium despite past tribulations.

Putnam Lothin Althone R. R Royal Road Baw B. Kay

Clear Creek Local Notes and Migrant Wit

Bertha Smith is on the mend Otto Kesling traps this spring Will Sibert can return to work Maple Europe is mentioned. Measles strike Little Ina Ransom Rain and mud hinder travel. A toad of larks ducks through the rain. The Holler shows fashion. Tramps pass through and visit John Swaney. C A Norris counts groceries in Caledonia. Brush College and Caledonia gain a proud neighborhood. Mr and Mrs Wm Shields sever ties. future plans unclear. Bee may bring them success elsewhere.

Clear Creek Bertha Smith Otto Kesling Will Sibert Europe Ina John Swaney C. A. Norris Caledonia Brush College Joss Wm Shields Bee

Griggs Glycerine Salve Promoted as Universal Cure

An advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure safe and speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and skin ailments with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by Dr Powell and priced at 25 cents.

Powell

Tackled The Wrong Man In Wichita Journal Tale

A Wichita Journal item recounts two Iowa detectives arresting Ed Schuster on forgery charges. Schuster proves innocence, pulls a pistol, threatens the officers, and orders them to flee toward the city limits, with them escaping over Lawrence Avenue in seconds. A Black Friday note and a side remark on H. D. D. Martins’s father’s visit close the piece.

Wichita Kan Ed. Schuster Schuster East Douglass Avenue B .K. Browne Iowa Brown Atore Lawrence Avenue South Corporation Mexico

Eldedbevil Delays Visit for Saint Paul Funeral Sermon

Eldedbevil wrote to Mrs Finney he would spend last Sunday in Henry with Jeanie and old friends but a telegram announced he was called to St Paul for a funeral sermon. He plans to renew his engagement soon.

Eldedbevil Finney Henry Jeanie St Paul Nere-In-L Snear Uture

Warning on Unsafe Patent Foods and Baking Powders

Public health alert cites Ohio State Food Commission findings on adulterated powders sold for infants and baking products. Names multiple brands with alum and impurities. warns of false endorsements and urges caution in purchases. A birthday party note follows for Bruce Wilson's family in Saratoga township.

Ohio State Food Commission Pearson Patapsco Scioto Forest City de Land Bruce Wilson Saratoga Herbert Frank Sherman Sherman Wilson

Seven Cheap Excursions to the West

A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway offer lists cheap round trip excursions to Kansas Nebraska Northwestern Iowa Minnesota and Dakota. Departures are March 20 April 8 24 May 8 22 June 6 and 19 with one fare and 30 day return validity. Address A Holbrook G A and A Chicago for rates and details.

Great Rock Island Kansas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Dakota Chicago Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Holbrook

Lone Tree school exhibition postponed to Monday curtain

Miss Anna Allens Lone Tree school closed last week planned an exhibition for Saturday but heavy rain delayed it until Monday. A crowded house greeted the teacher with praise for entertaining and pleasing. Dialogues and recitations were well rendered with notable Leap Year Proposal. She also appeared as Mother Goose with her many children, causing merriment. C E Fogle visited from Varna and called at The Republican.

Anna Allen Lone Tree Goese

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