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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1890
Page
3
Epitome of the Week reviews nominations for Oklahoma Territory and actions in Congress including tariff, pensions, and eight hour work proposal. Domestic items report fires in Scranton and Portland drownings, floods, church resolutions, accidents, and various political notes from across the United States.
The itemized report covers disasters and crime including a fatal Preston fire and lynching, a Green Township murder confessed by a wife and two sons, a Campbell Ford dwelling blaze killing a boy and grandmother, drownings in Sumter County, political conventions in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and notable deaths in Rutland and Evanston. It also lists international calamities, legal cases, weather events, and Congressional maneuvers from mid July 1879 with brief notes on the Senate and treasury happenings.
Right Rev Bishop Alex sarge attended and officiated at both morning and evening services. At morning communion was administered and in the evening a class of seven communicants was confirmed by laying on of hands. The group includes Mrs Hiram Downing, Mrs Wm Meier, Fanny McNeal, Bonnie Harper, Miss Campbell and Miss Kirch men. The bishop preached two strong sermons as St John’s grows under Rev J R Holst.
Readers of the Henry Republican are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The advertisement cites a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials. Description notes the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A sequence of land and property transfers is recorded, naming W L Wescott to Addie Thomas in Lacona. Thos Langen to Michael Milan in Wenona. John Martin to Mary Ann Helm in Henry. Helm to Aaron Defenbaugh in Holmes and Heacock's addition to Henry. Gapen et al to Harry McClanahan in Sparland. John Grieves to Eliza Jane Grieves in Lacon. Ball to Geo L Ball in Belle Plain. Jennie M Robinson to George N Bell in Belle Plain. M A Messenger to A E Perry in Belle Plain. Voorhees et al to Gottlob Schumann in Henry. Betty Thornton and husband to Robinson Bell in Henry. Barnes and wife to Wm Schartz in Richland.
Edward Fountain’s funeral drew the biggest crowd in the neighborhood. A corresp ondent notes attendance and promises full particulars. A neighbor set fire to a cow shed to test what kind of firefighter he would be, then counted boards collapsed. The piece hints at a proposed more economical letter correspondence method and its potential impact on the post office. Businessmen on Edward street formed two baseball teams. East side won the bat and a supper, West side tallied five runs before a rain shower ended play. East side captains listed. West side lineup and umpire named.
A Mayfield Kentucky resident touts Patrick's Pills as superior and gentle. The piece also highlights city enterprise with new dry goods, grocery, dental office, two establishments, a restaurant, and a second news room. The Rex steamer begins La Salle to Peoria service under C B and Q railway supervision.
Community brief recounts visits and illnesses including Dwight Morgan, Mother Charlotte Wheeler, and Mrs W H Wheeler. Mentions J B Thompson of Lacon, Henry Pierson away in Sweden, J B Veach corn sheller, and church events led by Rev C W Ayling. Also notes a fatal death of John Haines, a sale of corn, and upcoming Transfiguration Sunday sermon and local court actions.
Weekly showers noted on Quaker Lane. Delia Hartsock and Amos Wilson visited nearby. Local church services attended by two young ladies. Ida Jones spends vacation on British Lane after school term closure. A horse was lost on M A Wilson's farm. it was the poorest horse, not the best. Center school closed for summer vacation and Latin class presented a gold pen to their teacher. Saturday night school entertainment drew a large audience with recitations, a tableau, a drama, music, and proceeds of 17 dollars.
Promoters claim Electric Bitters cure dyspepsia and liver stomach ills. Thousands seek the remedy daily with millions spent yearly, but the ad declares Eupepsy to be available to all. It guarantees better digestion if used as directed and persisted, sold by Dr Powell's druggist at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Farmers are planting. Several residents hosted guests from nearby towns including Edward Phillips and H C Hailey. A birth is noted with J A Kays celebrating a fine boy born on the 7th. Sunday school is 10 o clock. Mrs N J Mathis travels to Hudson and Rutland with her son in law.
100 ladies and 100 men are urged to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. Discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains, it is claimed to cure blood liver and kidney diseases and to aid constipation and complexion. Large package 50 cents at all druggists.
A heavy frost Sunday morning slowed corn operations while Friday rain aided the area. A new store building is rising in Bureau and owner Nick Saya expects it to open in about four weeks. Uncle John Haynes, 76, died Saturday at his son's residence in Leepertown and was buried Sunday in Parkina burying ground. Funeral services were held at the new church in Arispe conducted by Rev Smith of Bureau. The church was filled with relatives and friends.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs in people and cattle. It claims widespread use and merit with Largo bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar at druggists.
A fragment urges readers to review a paper sent by a friend or acquaintance and hints at a polite invitation to subscribe. It notes the cost and value of renewals, claiming any department’s content is worth more than the price.
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness with a tea or coffee dose given without the drinker’s knowledge. It asserts thousands have been cured, with no harmful effects, and offers circulars and particulars from Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
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