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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1893
Page
3
A chaotic summary reports a presidential slate of four nominations including Robert A. Maxwell and A. Gray, with Senate action tied to the Hawaii annexation treaty. References to a special cabinet meeting, a stalled Hawaiian treaty, and a decision to act promptly frame a volatile political moment.
The Montana governor signed an anti scalper bill prohibiting dealing in railroad tickets by unlicensed agents. In Washington the legislature adjourned without naming a successor to United States Senator Jonas B Allan. Kansas passed an Australian ballot law. Obituaries record the deaths of prominent figures including B W Wooprury and other notable individuals. several international and local incidents describe storms, shipwrecks, robberies, and accidents.
The Illinois Senate passed the Chicago election commissioners bill to amend the Australian ballot law allowing detachable coupons and booths for 75 voters, with debates on state finance bills for Joliet penitentiary machinery, private bank inspections, and expenses of the state institutions. Other measures include election code changes, building and loan supervision, and state horticultural support, while investigations into alleged Joliet penitentiary irregularities proceed.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs Laura Kline's residence with first vice president Mrs Hiltabrant in charge. Papers by Mrs Kline on Early Art and Modern Thoughts and by Mrs Cross on Home Treasures of Art highlighted art's role for women, linking historical and modern views, followed by readings and discussions on university extension and related topics.
A historic patent remedy claims universal cures from liver and kidney diseases to pimples and malaria. Advertisers tout dependable results with full refund if not satisfied, pricing at 31.00 per bottle through Dr Powell's drugstore.
Rachel Jane Wooley died March 6 1893 at her Mina Kansas home aged 51years 8months 14days She was born June 20 1841 in Green County Pennsylvania later moved to Putnam County Illinois then Marshall County Kansas She left a husband and three children and was deeply mourned by family friends and neighbors She joined the Christian church at 17 and bore three years of illness without complaint Her final days were marked by Christian faith and quiet submission A funeral was held with Rev W Woolley officiating and the body laid to rest after services The notice also reports a separate obituary note on Wright of Devore Wright and a local fire incident involving Mrs Adkinson and neighbors with fire engine response and insurance details.
Patrick Ryan dies after long life, burial attended by son William of Pullman and many neighbors. Reverend Fr Corley led services at the novs3 pay lage, with Thomas Real of this city among mourners. The death is noted as a reflection on aging life and endurance.
Mr Ches C Jack of Kansas City Missouri says he has used Wr Ball's Cough Syrup for several years and finds it effective for bad coughs and colds. He notes it is a safe remedy and that his household relies on it to ease symptoms.
Mr and Mrs Billy Weeks hosted Gen DeVos and his wife during a Bradford visit last week. During the stay Mr DeVos collected antlers as part of his role as agent for Life of Blaine.
Promises a universal skin salve from Dr Powell & Drugs. Recommends relief for cuts bruises ulcers fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and even piles with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box. Sold by Dr Powell & Drugs.
The March issue of The New Peterson is praised as splendid and reliable. It features "Our Woman Violinist" and "Some Cities of Algeria" alongside inventive pieces like "A Freak's Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Heine and the Monkey's Skin." The magazine is described as well established and well deserved, with terms set at 22 a year by Peterson Magazines Co. in Philadelphia.
In Sharpsburg Pa a resident touts Cy King's New Discovery as essential for coughs and consumption after a pneumonia scare from la grippe. Robert Barber of Cookstown Pa also credits Dr King's remedy with notable relief, while local officials met to discuss duties of a new office.
A New Brunswick man James Lambert reports severe rheumatism in hips and legs eased in three days after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He urges others with the disease to try the balm to regain health and relief from pain.
A testimonial from Denys Donzer praising Interfice Yards Chicago and Mr R R Phelis for a remarkable cough and cold remedy. The writer's wife had suffered for a year and, after trying many remedies, was persuaded to try the Four-C Remedy. They report positive results after less than one bottle, with expenditure around thirty cents.
The Fearnery Mirror issued quarterly by the Wire Buckle Suspender Co praises its publishers Silvermann Bros. & Co proprietors Wilh, F2. The publication reflects credit on its makers, described as among the world’s most extensive suspender manufacturers with a plant at Williamsport and a substantial daily capacity.
A historical fragment describes a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism claimed to act quickly and remove the cause. It notes an initial dose bringing benefits and lists prices and sellers. The text also mentions Prof W J Cook and Prof Morgan in Marshall county, with Morgan a Normal School graduate from Morris class of 82.
Readers urged to learn facts about Hood's Sarsaparilla by asking users of the medicine. Testimonies in this paper claim the remedy offers unequalled merit and Frood's cures.
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