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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
2
A fragmented newspaper ad promotes quality sweats and low prices on garden seeds tools and household goods. It lists smokeless powders shells kerosene stoves clothes wringers and shoe shop outfits, boasting the lowest cash prices and double stock single cash price terms.
An anonymous tract from Ludwig in the Lacan Democrat spurs a clash over misstatements in the March period. The Republican editorial and Henry the Times correspondent accuse the other side of prevarication while local residents speculate on honesty and accountability amid rowdy street disputes.
A local endorsement lauds Mr Potter as eminently qualified for a judicial position. The letter emphasizes his legal learning, extensive experience, and faithful service in the Republican ranks, urging the convention to place him on the ticket for the judicial race.
A party slate outlines candidates for township clerk assessor collector highways and two constables plus one school trustee. Howard Young Fred A Raymond Theodore Disalway William Starilper John Morgan B T Discaway P Bush James McCune and B H Hutchins are praised for experience and service with calls to reelect incumbents and support the businesslike approach to town governance.
An old column promotes Dr Powell's drug store remedy for colds. It claims Dr Idwell's Byrup-Pepsin cleanses the system and speeds recovery with a pleasant mild effect, offering trial and larger sizes at the store.
Republicans of Marshall county held a convention at the courthouse on Tuesday to nominate delegates for the Judicial convention in Peoria on April 27. Despite severe weather, attendance was large as officers and a committee on resolutions drafted statements endorsing McKinley era policies and the Dingley bill.
A Worthington Indiana Sun reader praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and headache. Annie Stehle of Chicago recalls recovery from poor appetite and fatigue after six bottles, noting renewed health. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00.
Morning March 16 brought clear skies as Mary Elizabeth Price and Charles A. Stockhals were married at noon in a simple ceremony attended by relatives. Judge Jo M. McNabb officiated. Estella Mills led the organ with Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The bride wore blue wool with white satin and carried white carnations. the groom in black. Relatives and friends offered heartfelt congratulations and gifts as the couple prepared to settle on Oliver Wilson’s farm.
The river widens to at least a mile and floods bottom lands near Sparland. Water runs over the Sparland and Lacon pikes by several inches and rises toward the Electric Light Plant area. Bridges and warehouses in Peoria area submerged. boat traffic continues as the river remains high and swollen. Citizens report the river level near four feet from overflowing walls and note the river has not swollen for two days.
An advert claims No-to-bao is a guaranteed, harmless cure for tobacco habit. It promises to calm nicotine nerves, remove poisons, and restore strength and vigor, with a refund if it fails, listing Chicago address and phone contact for the remedy company.
Profs Wallace sent letters to principals of graded Marshall schools urging a county wide Literary and Athletic contest to be held at Henry dome in May. Plans include declamations and orations with two age classes, one oration class, one contestant per class per school, two prizes per contested point, and a prize for the school with most points plus a prize for the winning ball team. The Literary part will be Friday evening and the Athletic on Saturday, with Co. Bapt. Mallory offering a special prize.
Frank and Dora Anderson attend the funeral of the Leffler babe at Putnam. Brokaw engaged to renovate the school interior. Mrs Norton Moffit improves from rheumatism and Jessie Brokaw prepares for the chicken business. Sunday school thrives under officers, with a 10 30 Sunday service next week reviewed. Dr Willis is set to leave, a loss for the community and a gain for others.
Clinton Missouri resident Mr A L Armstrong touts Ballard Horehound Syrup as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. He claims it relieves croup and whooping cough and works in one minute with no opiates. Sold by Dr Powell Will Monier and Chas McMenus.
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