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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1888

Page

3

Numerous Disasters and Society News From The Year

Domestic and national items recount the seventy-second annual meeting of the American Bible Society in New York with receipts of 557 340 dollars, fires killing several, explosions, tornado damage, rail and river accidents, and public notices. Notable deaths include McManon and Treat. The report lists weather, crop declines, and institutional actions across multiple states.

American Bible Society New York Em McManon County Ind Treat Supreme Lodge ‘Knights of Honor Cleveland Gratz Ja Barrett Henry Grove Tex Iga Dam Hamlin Mich Hamlin Lake Lake ‘Michigan General Grant Point Pleasant H. F. Borce Willimantia (Coan.) Savings Institute

Various political nominations and international news brief

A partial digest of political nominations in Kansas Maine and Illinois. Notable deaths include Lynn Marles former head of the dead-letter office and Columbia College President Bannann. International items note a gas explosion near Messina and Mexico City life events amid global unrest.

Kansas Funston Ena B. Aeom Maine Marles Lynn Post-office Department Washington Tax Progressive Labor Party Henry George New York Powperty Knigits of Bator Tomas Eaceston Griffithsville W. Va Ith Irela St. Paul Tean Zrc Ric Minnesota Dakota Alrrep Bannes Mexico Missouri Bannann Columbia College Pullena Jonson Aurora Illinois W. E. Edwards Missouri Union Labor Party Sedalia A. R. Mannering Marysville M. F. Force Cincinnati Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Sandusky

Democrats Convene in New York Choose Delegates at Large

The New York State convention in New York City on the 16th named delegates at large to the national convention including Alfred Chapin of Brooklyn Edwyn Cooper of New York George Rains of Rochester and Roswell Viewer by resolution backing tariff reform and renominating President Cleveland. Reports from Nebraska and Missouri conventions show support for Blaine while other states select delegates and note rail, flood and economic impacts.

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Died in Princeton Two Boys Beach Allen and Howard Landreth

The notices report Beach Allen Landreth aged 4 years 11 months and 20 days and Howard Melroy Landreth aged two years four months died April 22 and April 27 respectively at the residence of Dr J M Beach in Princeton. Both died of scarlet fever leaving a widow Mrs Annie Landreth and siblings two girls and two boys. The article laments the loss and describes the bright boys and the impact on the family and neighbors.

Princeton Annie Landreth Shness Beach Howard Dr Beach Neghbors Kingdom of Heaven

Little Harry Williams Laid To Rest After Brief Illness

Mr and Mrs J A Williams mourn the death of their infant son Harry after a short illness from fever and whooping cough. A large funeral gathering attended Rev Morgan’s service at the home, and at the grave songs and flowers marked the child’s peaceful sendoff. In Geneseo C Edson Merritt married Grace Boda, with plans to reside there as a Normal School instructor and graduate. The steamer Calhoun’s Henry excursion drew about 700 people from Madison Avenue Church, with Spencer’s band providing music. Reports detail cigar thefts near Frank Krenz’s home and a missing powder can from a grocer. A prolonged catarrh complaint improved after using Ely’s Cream Balm, per Jas Davidson. Several local weddings and social events follow, including Henry Keeler’s wedding and various civic notes.

J. A. Williams Harry Morgan Heavenly Kingdom C. Edson Merritt Grace Boda Geneseo Normal Merritt Genese Republican Geneseo High School The Republic Calhoun Brat Henry Madison Avenue M E Church Spencer Spaith Nicholas Abel Frank Krenz Frank Ely Jash Davidson Monmouth

Letter from Monte Vista: optimistic frontier letter to Lewis Burson

Dr R Asay writes a long letter describing Colorado's new tropical like valley, climate notes, settlement progress, water access, post office hopes, and plans to make the valley a home. Willie and Emma nearby, coyotes and antelope seen, geese and ducks in lakes. He urges health, guidance for Emma and Willie, and staying hopeful about the valley’s future.

Monte Vista Calo Drr Asay Lewis Burson Colorado Willie Emma Union Epring St. R.’s

Patent remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum

Letter to the editor promotes a claimed cure for consumption with promises of two free bottles to readers who mail address details. The ad asserts thousands cured and provides contact at 181 Pearl St New York. The piece ends with a reflectiveIndex quotation about hitting a sore spot.

T.a.slocum M C Pearl St New York

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