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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement promotes S S S as the sole antidote to contagious blood poison and warns against reliance on mercury or fetash cures. It claims the disease can recur and spread to family, and offers a free booklet from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, GA.
John Hartley advertises multiple city residences, a warehouse, and vacant lots near the electric plant with prices from 3200 to 1100. Also offers two acres city land, a fine grain and stock farm near Patna, a 675 acre farm in Steuben, Whitecat township improved lands, and monthly land excursions by Wartley Henry I. Details include location hints, sizes, and price ranges across city and county properties.
One year in advance 150 Eight months per service 100 Four months. at end of year 2.00 Mail subscription to this article add address The Republican Henry 111 Republican Office Phone No 9 Editors Residence Phone No 78 Thursday May 2 1901.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors debates building a new jail versus repairing the old one. A three member committee was appointed. critics argue costs of 7000 to fix and 15000 for a new structure require taxpayer input. TheDispatch notes local jealousy and questions necessity given small inmate counts and sanitation findings.
Local voices urge the county to submit jail construction plans to a public vote. They oppose a $16 000 project and a $15 000 old structure option, arguing for reasonable costs and sheriff safety, with the county spared from debt if possible. They cite Henry’s $4 000 building as a model and call for careful review before any new jail is approved.
A testimonial letter from Mr Eilert Heye of Olympia Washington praises Golden Ointment for throat trouble cold relief and as a salve for children. The note requests a dozen jars and mentions Dr Powell selling the product. The letter underscores reliance on the remedy when illness strikes and swearing by its effectiveness.
A private test by builders showed the Tilnola exceeded contract speed under adverse conditions and its machinery performed perfectly. The vessel will likely undergo an official speed trial between May 20 and 80, after which it will be handed to the government and commissioned on July 1. The ship is hailed as exceptionally well equipped and among the strongest floating fortresses, rivaled by only a few battleships.
The Schipper and Block store offers early fall purchases with spring and summer goods discounted well below value, inviting importers manufacturers and planters to shop now while spring is just beginning. Special sales across all departments dry goods millinery jackets.
The Lacon Woolen Mills bankruptcy pits Grieves & Son against Curtis & Warren over $48 000 worth of goods consigned for sale. Curtis & Warren say they supplied raw materials and took manufactured goods to be paid from sales. Grieves & Son deny Curtis & Warren possession. Judge McCulloch granted counsel for Grieves & Son to contest the consignees claim. Curtis & Warren are accused of taking $2,300 of goods shipped to Rockford mills for finishing, with efforts to recover all items involved.
A促100 drug titled E Detchons Anti Diuretic is advertised as beneficial for children with nocturnal continence. The ad claims it stops the problem immediately and markets it to all ages. Sold by J E and F A Powell druggists in Envy Illinois.
The Peoria Presbytery convened at the First Presbyterian church in Henry on April 8 and met through the next day. Delegates were hosted by G M Locke’s home with supper. Easter decorations filled Shareh auditorium. The ruling discussed vacancies in pulpit supply and arranged for Rev R L Campbell to be installed at Henry in June, described as a milestone for the presbytery.
The weather bureau shows its value through timely warnings about the sudden rise in the Ohio River. Previously such events caused heavy loss of life and property, but warnings have reduced fatalities and property damage to a minimum.
Senator Daniel condemns a plan to divide school funds by race as unconstitutional and harmful. The Richmond Times backs his view calling it cruel and un-American. The idea makes no progress across the South as both races would be affected.
The Three I railway company expanding into Bureau county from Streator reports July 1 to March 1 gross receipts of 851,780, up 131,842 from the prior year. Operating expenses rose to 586,906, net earnings up 95,555, surplus for eight months increased to 148,141, with a 54,128 rise.
J T Weatherwax of Wyandotte Michigan recalls losing his father and sister to consumption and surviving a severe pneumonia due to Dr King’s New Discover. He praises the remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and notes bottles are offered free and guaranteed at Powell’s.
Or Soldier's Experience M. M. Allotio of Winchester Indiana writes that his wife was sick long despite doctors but cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. They always do. Only 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
P A Danforth of LaGrange suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but Bucksen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. It also claims to be best for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed for 26c. Bold by Dr Powell Susan Chelly of York Springs travels as a boy tramp collecting material for a book on tramps.
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