Henry Republican Ad Rates and Details From 19th Century
An old advertisement page shows subscription costs and ad rates for the Henry Republican. Rates include one copy per year eight dollars, six months one dollar fifty, postage outside Marshall county extra. Advertising prices: one square one insertion one dollar, each additional insertion fifty cents, year ten dollars. Columns and business cards priced by width, with per line obituary and notices. Transient ads payable in advance.
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Moat Ag
Marshell
Marshall lodges schedule tense and repeated meeting times
The notice lists several Masonic bodies and their meeting times: Henry Lodge No 110 meets evenings at 7 o'clock on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Marshall Lodge No 63 meets Wednesdays at 7 o'clock in the City Bakery second story. Marshall Encampment No 35 meets on the last Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Sparland No 312 meets Mondays at 7 o'clock. Visitors invited.
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Henry Lodge No
Marshall Lodge No
City Bakery
Marshall Encampment
Cuarron Lopar
Sparland
Oolock
Local Doctors and Surgeons Advertise Services in town
Dentists Snyder Motter Jr and Jones list offices and hours with night calls. Physicians Kalb Hatton and Davis advertise offices near square and Drug Store with home visits and 24 story Regulator Building address.
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W H Jones
Regulator
Edwarda Street
Hattan
Kalb
Lacon News Notes Local Life and Oddities
The Lacon report covers a two day temperance meeting in Marshall county, local moves by merchants and craftsmen, schooling changes, social visits, and oddities from horse trades to a quoted internal revenue exchange. It notes spring preparations, church events, and several residents’ comings and goings with a lively, hometown tone.
Winter Weather Disrupts Saratoga Area
A heavy snowstorm spans day and night in Saratoga causing widespread disruption. Residents fear a lingering winter with potential warm spells by May or June. Measles reported as the general illness in the area. Mr Hennessy’s family were mentioned among the affected.
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Saratoga
Hennessy
Local notes celebrate spring visits and weddings
Readers hear the nun will visit. a wedding unites Miss Fannie Sims and Summer Perkina. Ea Morris orders older gardens closed. School weeks end for three week vacation with repairs planned. A boy in Sunday school is asked if he loves Joaus, and replies he does not know where he lives.
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Temperance Alliance
Marshall County
Lacon
John Grieves
J. B. Smith
Sugarhouse
Peoria
Bunn
M. K. Barney
Hull
Clara Will
Crow Creek
Will Bush
Henry
Berry
Thomas
Taylor
Stire
Col. Fort
Washington
E. Holloway Hng
Wesley Divilblas
Turner
Plps
The
Presbyterian Church
Carrie Bartlett
Metamora
Judge Baldwin
Ella Ford
Washburn
Judge Burns
Judge Laws
Turbitt
Romise
Mirrer
Lawn Ridge
Fannie Sims
Summer Perkina
Ea. Morris
Olagss
Joaus
Bralh
Junius II
Local church growth and community notices in town
About 26 men joined the M. E. church by letter or probation in recent weeks, attributed to Rev C. Springer. Rev McClish of Metamora spoke on temperance to the R. A. club. Property changes include Barker and Dent buying the old bank, Irwin residence, and Baker residence. Austin Fowler moved to Iowa. Public schools have a one week vacation before spring. Measles cases rise. Three cases noted. The wife of Murray Myers died in Wichita on March 1. funeral at Presbyterian church.
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Calumet Lodge
Chillicothe
John Martin
H. Perkins
Chicago
T. E. Gapen
Hitchcock
Scoon Brothers
Stanley Marshall
Silas Cartwright
George Bedford
Wiliam Osbon
Robinson
Frank Barr
Ed. Nigaswonger
Mr Martland
Frank
Webb Tanner
Peoria
M. E. Church
C. Springer
McClish
Metamora
R. A. Club
Rh. P. Barker
J O Dent
Bank
Tob
Irwin
Austin Owler
E. P. Baker
Albert Evans
Austin Fowler
Wenona
Iowa
Pragent
Murray Myers
Wichita
Kansas
Roy Watering
Clara Thompson
March Weather Brings Snow Chaos and Cautious Forecast
March snow storm drenches the region with blinding sheets and rough roads. Bridges risk collapse after melt, rail lines face danger, and locals brace for late spring conditions while the La Rose cornet band improves with lessons from W. C. Bay of Pontiac and Dr. Robinson aids weary friends.
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Rk. R
Stor
la Rose Cornet
W. C. Bay
Pontiac
Robinsons
Magnolia notes and local notices spread across town
The Column reports at Wm Bagby residence a marriage to Elizabeth Macomber of Carbon Center Knox county. Obituaries note Edward Foster of Evans died of measles and Leonard Baker aged 77 died of lung fever. Local updates include Capt Hawa lingering illness, school nearing closing in four weeks, D L Travis owning a portable sawmill, Rev JF Rogers preaching, and community remarks on a recent snowstorm and court attendance.
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Magnolia
Wm Bagby
Monroe Baker
Boon Township
Elizabeth Macomber
Carbon Center
Knox County
E. T. Ingle
Edward Foster
Evans
Cumberland Presbyterian Yard
Sandy
Hawa
B.F. Baker
Milton McCullum
D.L. Travis
Clear Creek
Leonard Baker
Brink
Henry Brink
JF Rogers
Kk Misa Laura Smith
Friends Era
Judge Laws
YS. Potter
Perley
C. C. Jones
Henry
Edwards
Muir
Lacon
Whitney
Chenoa
Gunnar Tonten
Casson
Hennepin
Doc Cowen
Holton
Long May Heave
Exodus and town changes sweep Pumas community
Last Tuesday John Montgomery and family moved to Iowa along with Elijah Dawson latellye Abe Syphers Gus Msher and John Dalley. Doc Henderson moved his drug store into Smith's hall. Harry Soper bought the old Henderson building planning a billiard hall and saloon. Grand jury indicted Ferdinand Balloweg for allowing minors to play pool and darts. James Derr enforces school order, allegedly thrashing 14 students in 80 minutes. Morgan Williams moves into the village, John Johnson rents his farm and plans retirement here. Miley E Wheeler buys Verlina's house, Elmer Dally and wife settle back to farming with Ely Pyle. SAMPSON
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John Montgomery
Iowa
Elijah Dawson
Latellye
Abe Syphers
Gus. Msher
John Dalley
Doc. Henderson
Smith’s Hall
Harry Soper
Dr Henderson
Harry
Ferdinand Balloweg
Grand
James Derr
Morgan Willllems
Ohn Johnson
Ufo
Moore
Miley E. Wheeler
Verlina
Condit
Elmer Dally
Ely Pyle
Sampson
Worth Remembering and Health Remedies Mentioned
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic for stomach liver and kidney issues and general health, claiming blood purification and cost efficiency. It cites Mrs D Morrison of Farnham Centre and mentions Dr Thomas' Electric as a cure for rheumatism and asthma, sold by Dr Kalb.
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