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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1892
Page
6
A Lacon column records visits and events around town including Potter in Henry and Horner Mallory as Ja grip victims. Local exams, travel to Chicago, kin visits, and the Hort icultural Society meeting are noted along with various town residents and a medical update on Bert Green after his knee amputation in Chicago.
A stray Alhay was taken last Tues day near Sparland with no reported harm. Meetings at the M inc church continue with good results. William Berwick builds a new house on Ferry Street opposite Dr Teamer s office. Mrs Asbay visited from Peoria to see her father and brother H Bare and F A Barr. George Atchison a farmer in Jia Prairie Center township died Monday and was buried Tuesday. Rey Pearce preached a temperance sermon Sunday night urging votes for the prohibition ticket. South Lancaster Mayo plans to tidy up his books and urges all owed sums settled. Frank Kiné requests foster father Mat Kline, popular harness maker, now employed in the transfer office of the railway, to send word.
Saratoga reports Willie Oua rallying his bay team for 375 dollars. Tommy Cain visits Chicago with cattle. Mrs James T Jones and children visit Neb. A. P. Webber urged to wear glasses at a wedding procession. Andy Kelley returns from Quincy where he studied two months. Wily Dixon to farm widow Vilblas estate this year. Illness hits David Horsefield family and Richard Kelley suffers a rib injury. Rickey buys Samuel Holler farm. Holley moves to Fairfield Iowa. Mat Shoemaker to farm Mrs Mlonie Merritt’s place. Richard Kelley buys his brother Robert’s 80 acres. Robert buys Joel Carson’s 1940-acre farm and 820-acre river farm in Edgar county. Sale occurred yesterday.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for liver and bowel disorders and general digestive complaints. It claims bilirubin- related symptoms like jaundice and dyspepsia improve, with a price of 5 cents and sale through Dr F A Powell.
The LA PRAIRIE CENTER column notes the death of George Attchison after a long illness on March 14. It praises his sterling character, religious influence, and dedication to teaching, and extends condolences to his wife and children while affirming his afterlife reward.
Mrs Hill visited Chicago last week. Charles Whitney and family spent Sunday in Wenoona. Landa Miller was called to Indiana by a relative’s illness. Little Bessie Gallagher burned hands on a hot stove. The Wrights went buck hunting last Friday but visited Squire McMurtrie in Lacon. Local caucuses, Bogardus show attendance, and K P goat notice. Frad Wereneon, new bookseller, changed prices and leased Wilton building for a news spot.
Magnolia A A Law moves today in Capt Haws property. Wm H Potter will build a cottage this season. Dick Spencer enjoys free air in Freeport. Miles Ruble bought Lostant property and will move soon. Robert McIntyre to speak on Soldier Life. Roeymer family thanks neighbors for support after their daughter's illness and burial. Thomas D Davis laid to rest in Magnolia cemetery after two years of illness. Eldar Thompson of Springfield preached a fine sermon. Geo W Keller of Henry noted as undertaker.
The shop announces heavy buying for Spring Dress Goods Clothing Hats Ladies Wraps and Carpets with prices claimed 15c a yard cheaper than rivals. They promote a grand wallpaper selection Henry town stock and a wide range of Shoes priced 1.50 to 3.50 with promises of improved temper for wearers.
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and illness from La Grippe. It claims the tonic acts on the liver stomach and kidneys aiding their function and offers speedy relief from sick headache. Large bottles available at Dr Powell's drugstore.
Jarrah wood from Western Australia is praised for hardness and rich color, suitable for paneling. Old Herne church in Kent has been reroofed with jarrah, offering a striking restoration. A testimonial from Mess Cage & Sherman notes a cure for rheumatism using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. More land for settlers: Sisseton reservation to open April 15 with six month declarations at $3 and land at $2.50 per acre. Morris expects rapid uptake.
A Indiana man sues to recover 5000 dollars after his private burying ground on a farm was plowed and graves leveled by the buyer, Charles Haines, scattering dust of his wife and children across the farm. The suit marks a rare Indiana case of alleged desecration of a private burial site.
A collage of humorous and moral snippets from periodicals includes a brash druggist exchange about poison, a remark on marriage and fame, quirky lines about a half boy and a traveling cousin, weather and coal humor, a secretive affair mention, and a child’s medicine joke.
Hennepin reports include low conditions for Mra R J Wilson, new wood shed by Crispin Wood, and Annie Seaton ill this week. Peppered items cover steamer Rex arrival, public sale of horses and cattle, and local revival meetings. Wedding cards issued for Edward Studgvin and Mae Turner, with baby show at Bureau and farm sale updates.
An 1800s advertisement touts Dr Miles's Nerve and Liver Pills as a cure for biliousness constipation and liver complaints insisting they regulate liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. It notes 50 doses for 25 cents and free samples at Powell's Drug Store.
Claim that Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures nervous diseases and builds body mass. Testimonial from Mrs L B Monann Dunkin reports eight pounds gained in two weeks and improved sleep. Another customer allegedly gained fifteen pounds. Advertisement notes trial bottles and oak free at Dr Powell's.
A fragmentary verse note from Ya Herald jokes about vice and virtue with rhymed lines on public praise and hidden deeds. The playful critique hints at reputations built on appearance rather than true deeds.
Italy shifts stance and will dispatch a minister to resolve tensions, while England proposes to submit Behring Sea issues to the U.S. Supreme Court. Wherry continues selling cheap goods, drawing sharp consumer attention amid the turmoil.
The Boston Fair 5 and 10 Cent Store advertises as the only first class store of the kind. It touts the largest stock, the best goods, and the lowest prices.
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