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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
6
Clarke and Co offer silk warp Henriettes in choice colorings at 89 cents per yard, a reduction from previous prices of 1 dollar and 1 dollar 25 cents. The sale highlights substantial savings for shoppers seeking upscale fabrics.
J acen Rose Jenkins returns from Streator and Edith Wescott visits Chillicothe. Rev A F Marah to occupy Cong Congregational pulpit next Sabbath. Judge Shaw back from Hot Springs Ark. A Lukes sister and children visiting, Mrs W F Nicholson and Mrs J A Johnson home from Des Moines. C 8 Edwards Sr visiting son. 83 years old and hale. Ralph Wier, R B Edwards and Mrs Hunter sick. Many children with mumps. Union prayer meeting at Baptist church with Washington central in the afternoon at the court house. Ys tea party well attended. Ed Gaston noted among survivors, father of Postmaster McKinney died Friday. Mrs Adam Lowse died Tuesday. Roy McDade tied to her, funeral preacher came back. An aged mother and husband are all relatives in town. Uncle Benoy Foster found dead from heart trouble near La Rose. buried Sunday after services at Phelps chapel omitted for turnout. Friday evening Rev P Barrett and wife honored with tea. table carried plush cloak, wrapped shawl, silver pitcher and goblet presented by John Grieves Jr. Mrs Barrett praised as sabbath school superintendent. Mr Barrett undecided on action.
Minerva Parson died Friday afternoon and a funeral was held at 2 p.m. at the M. E. church. Sparland Coal Co plans to restart soon. William Hosking is recovering after a close call. Anniversary day bells rang at 8 80 in the morning, then residents went to Lacon for celebrations. Dr. Marty McClanahan will practice in Sparland in about two months. Margaret Maxwell lost a gold necklace at Odd Fellows Hall during the anniversary. Bells and whistles sounded at 8 80 Tuesday morning. A distant note of the Washington birthday and a wagon incident near Frank Martin's store were observed in town.
The 70th anniversary of Odd Fellows was celebrated by Clayton lodge No 842 at their Sparland hall on April 26 with singing music and an essay by Mrs L. Placher, followed by a hearty supper and festive mood.
Emergency health warning describes shortness of breath fluttering palpitations fainting hunger spells and swollen ankles as signs of heart disease. Advises avoiding Dr Miles New Care and notes sale at Dr Powells Drug Store.
The column lists a funeral in Chicagou for an aunt and various local items. Dr Watson rents Elijah Benkins residence and will move soon. John Anderson roofs his house with Abe Cannon doing the work. May 10 marks last day for stock on public highways. Hay pressing by Cilot Smith and Kia hired help from Iowa. A boy named Joe Dawson takes a free bath. A school sociable at Mr and Mrs W H Williams’ home last Tuesday is described as pleasant. Reed about threshing outfit arrived with 14 hp engine. Bean and Conk finish Carroll residence and paint Sam Wheeler’s. J M Cowan now in 1411 Main St Peoria. Hugh Orr and family visiting from Oskalooan then Michigan trip. Ladies’ Christian church sociable at Elder Parner’s on May 8 with lunch boxes. gentlemen buy boxes. short literary program planned. Elijah Hopkins reports Jesse Worley’s death in Omaha. funeral held. he leaves wife and two children. Sunday lesson on watchfulness from Mark 13. rector notes. Washington’s centennial inauguration observed by local children with services and an oration by Hisainer. patriotic spirit rekindled.
The text describes a church gathering with organ music, patriotic school readings, and remarks by local leaders. It mentions Senuchwine grange P of H meeting, a call for farmer participation, church remodeling, new Brussels carpet for the sanctuary, Sabbath school at 10, preaching at 11, and regional grain receipts and merchant activity around Tiskilwa. Geo E Sparling plans entertainment at The Undercliff summer resort.
In Bureau county, residents visit neighbors near Wenona and Prosper Hill. Reports mention illness, garden work, and a new fence by A B White. A funeral for George Mowry is noted, plus a county farming meeting with essays on family topics, cattle care, neatness, reading, and temperance. A.S. Wilson discusses cholera color changes and John Wilson answers on driving horses.
Provper Heill notes corn planting and spring weather with mentions of school activity in Bailey district and Jeanie Drake. Easter Sunday observances are described and Charley Cooley of Peoria dies at age seven.
A Danville Virginia dispatch describes a ten mile by three to six mile blaze in Patrick County burning from Friday afternoon to Sunday night. Wild Cat Hollow and surrounding farms lost cattle hogs and horses while about 100 dwellings and numerous fences barns and granaries were destroyed. One man died and several missing amid extensive property damage. Manitoba reports severe prairie fires damaging farmer possessions near Central City Moosimin and across vast stretches of the province with rain aiding efforts and smoke filling the air.
The Samoan Commissioners left New York after receiving sealed State Department instructions. They vow to uphold native autonomy, resist American liability for disturbances, seek equal local representation, and restore the status quo. Funds of 300000 dollars fund their mission, with Ex-Consul General Newall as disbursing officer.
St Louis detectives arrest Walter B. Smith a former St Paul paying teller who vanished over three years ago with 45000 dollars from the Sec ond National Bank. Pittsburgh police had wired to arrest Cowan and Cowan for attempting to swindle Allegheny National Bank. Cowan found at Pine Street office with a photo of himself and a reward circular from the American Guarantee Company. He says he once was a detective and pursued Smith across the country. He will be handed to guarantee company officers for return to St Paul.
George S Haskell of Rockford Illinois assigned with liabilities of about 190000 Monday. He and his partner were ruined after a 95000 suit by A B Cleveland Co of New York City. Cleveland fled to Canada leaving the firm in distress.
A memorial notice from the Elmwood Gazette honors Mrs C N Bristol who died April 15 1899 in Kansas City at age 86. It recalls her selfless life and kindness to neighbors, and notes the burial of mother and child at Oak Ridge cemetery Farmington with funeral at Mr Kidder’s home conducted by Rev Cheney.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver and kidney diseases, pimples, salt rheum, malaria, and digestive issues. It claims guaranteed results with full refund and lists Powell's drug store as the seller with bottles priced at 60 cents and a dollar.
The Library Hall egg sociable last Saturday offered bean bag games to piano music followed by a program with two piano solos by Carrie Manski a Winnie Johnston song and pieces by Nellie McCune and Wilber Muruou. Will Fosdick and Asa Muller in aprons and caps distributed numbered red eggs for a matching supper reveal. Ice cream by J D Stubbles concluded the pleasant social evening.
The Great M r By M P. jas means Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills regulate the liver stomach and bowels through their nerves. Smallest and mildest. A new principle a revolutionizer. Samples at Dr Pawels Drug Store.
Last Monday evening the YWCTU met in Library Hall over F Gates's Bazaar. The program included recitations by Lulu Snyder readings by Annie Bell and George Helper music by Lulu Snyder and duets by Deyoe Siygh Irene McNeal and Siygh and McNeal Ball. Refreshments followed with ice cream and cake. The event was enjoyable and appreciated by the ladies.
The ad touts Dr Miles' Nervine as a nerve food medicine that cures headaches dizziness dyspepsia nervous prostration and other ailments after many physicians failed. It claims long term sufferers, including an 85 year headache and a Riot case, were helped and offers free sample bottles at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
River Newn notes passage of the steamer Jack Frost and several barges from St Louis to Peoria and Chicago. Fishing is very poor due to water decline now at five feet above low water mark, the lowest level of the year. April river traffic shows 188 boats passing through the lock, aided by a Mazileon excursion with a Cold weather crowd.
The advertisement promotes Syrups of Figs as a natural laxative and cleansing remedy for biliousness headaches fevers indigestion and constipation. It claims wide usefulness and lists the California Fig Syrup Company and Dr Powell as manufacturers and sellers with $1.00 bottles available.
Advertised letters at Henry post office April 27 include Fred Brunce Geo Hobb Geo Hallet Miss Eulalia Haskins W H King Chas W Kolling Will Perkins Mrs Kedinow Jas Walsh. Mail closes at 9 a m and 5 45 p m. Night mail 7 20 p m. Hartley P M.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee. 25 cents per box sold at Dr Powell’s drug store.
Local note from Bakersfield dated October 13 1888 advertises Jacob e Oil as a prompt permanent cure for chickens with one pottle said to cure 10 to 15 birds and 2 to 5 drops to treat wheezes attributed to Jas Bethal.
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