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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
6
Fragmentary stock note describes jerseys or jackets priced cheaply around five dollars. Phrasing is garbled but indicates discounting and sales language.
Our sister towns diversify with arrivals from Michigan and Chicago visitors, marriages, and a Central Horticultural Society convention set for Illinois. Residents report illnesses improving, property changes, and a busy Sparland spring with new buildings, wallpaper stock, and a lecture by Mrs Rounds.
The Princess Comedy group performs here this week as a benefit for a dying colleague. Friends and strangers have given aid to cover medical and funeral expenses, illustrating generous community support.
John Shulty’s brother, a railroader, visited. Ed Fountain suffers pneumonia and lung hemorrhage. Mary Burwick returns to these parts, living near Mr Ketchum. Mrs Alms Hoffman left for AcLean county. Spencer Ketchum’s team slipped from George Smith twice with little damage. Ed Penderghast works for Mr Norton. Ted is a capable worker among clods. Chas Aukland had a serious accident corn planting. power check sparked and injured him. Wailing Workers of Whitefield Corners name a sport agent for their quilt drive. Henry Seeley Jr.’s horse died after a board wounded its side.
Community news recounts residents like Whitesleia Corners and Fred Townsend prospering at home while Ed Fountain recovers from pneumonia. Reports mention church events, a Willlog Workers meeting, funeral for Wm McKee, and local social activity amid weather and farming updates.
Miscellany covers court session with Judge Ongsell, upcoming commencements, sermons by Roy Doney, visits of Geo O Davis and Harry Lepper, a runaway buggy, a barn fire destroying stock and crops, and travel plans of Henry Casson Sr and Mrs Eddy with Wisconsin trips.
The article reports a large fire that burned a farm near Oxbow causing about 4000 dollars in losses with no insurance. Neighbors aided the effort and the cause remains unknown. Mrs Stewart, the homeowner, is praised for her generosity while neighbors offered help to continue farm work.
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam is a remarkable cough and cold remedy made from only the purest ingredients. It urges readers to hold a bottle to light for a clear appearance and compare it with others, priced at 60 cents with a free sample bottle offered.
Quaker Lane Abel Mills begins a western states visit this week and will be away for an unspecified period. Mr and Mrs Oliver Wilson spent last week in Peoria County and attended the county grange at Dunlap on Thursday. Wotan from Nebraska, brother of Gorth, who was thrown 80 feet from a windpump tower three weeks ago, visits to recuperate. Sunday school reopened after winter break with Perry Milla. Attendance was large. H O Mills reported one colt killed and five stunned by a lightning strike near a wire fence. some posts damaged. WCTU met at Lane last Friday to discuss monthly reading and temperance text-books. committee formed to place texts in schools. next meeting in Magnolia in three weeks. On Saturday evening the 10th Center School pupils present a drama Under the Laurels with music, recitations and essays. admission 15 cents. proceeds fund a school library.
A promotional note claims Dr Powall’s drug store saw a trade boom from giving away trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases. The ad touts free trials and a large bottle price of $1 with a money back warranty.
The article notes farmers busy planting amid chilly weather and a large Baptist yearly meeting at the old school church. Attendees from Mendota Varna Streator Tonica and Wisconsin enjoyed a ladened basket and ample victuals while urging faith and community action.
Dr Miles' New Cure reported to revive many with serious heart conditions with broad approval from druggists and users alike. A Knights-town Indiana dealer testimonials strong results, alongside a local store guarantee and sale by Powell's Drug Store.
Wito reports Mr Birchs slowly recovering and calls at Ad Shrivers for new goods. Therom Griswold plus visitors from Chicago Farmers are well along with their plowing. Mrs Orange Haskins left Tuesday for Missouri to see a sick sister. Uncle Thomas Mclalo arrived home Tuesday after a two week visit in Iowa. The writer wonders what happened to the last letter as it did not reach The Republican.
An advertisement touts selling high quality Men and Boys wear with a warning against truly cheap goods. It argues better fabrics exist, emphasizes woolens, casimères, blankets, shawls, dress goods, flannels, yarns and hosiery. It claims wholesale-like prices save customers profit, and invites shoppers to buy heavy woolens to save money.
The piece praises Electric Bitters as a Great Alterative and Tonic restoring health after sickness. It promises relief for kidney liver and stomach troubles and notes bottles cost 60 cents and 1 dollar at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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