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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1883
Page
4
The annual report shows over $4000 in the treasury with delinquent taxes and saloon licenses totaling more than $8000 for the year. The council proposed salary increases for the city treasurer, attorney, and marshal, which the editor criticizes as unnecessary and urges using funds to reduce indebtedness and improve interest, salaries, and improvements.
The Henry Republican nears eighty one years and shifts to steam powered printing. A five horse Breer engine from Evansville drives the presses, fitted by DuClose and Eilsworth of Peoria, with water jet pump, elevated tank, and Zira Manufacturing tank fittings. The paper invites patrons to place ads and notes Wednesday and Thursday press days and modern, reliable service.
Minutes show petitions for street improvements and dram shop bonds approved with added security. Ordinances 87 88 pass repealing prior codes and fixing officers salaries. adjournment following committee referrals.
A large audience attended Lookout Mountain Post No. 0 G A R open meeting in the repaired hall formerly occupied by The Republican. Mrs Olmstead and others presented a silk flag to the post, with remarks praising loyal women of Marshall, Bureau and Clark counties. The event included music, recitations, and a social after a brief business period.
The Lookout Mountain Post No. 54 G A R reports leasing and furnishing its meeting hall with new details. A dedication ceremony featured an altar with swords and cannons, portraits of Washington Lincoln Grant Garfield, and a Gettysburg battlefield gavel. Memorial Day events outline a procession and services at M E Church and cemetery graves, with honors by the Lookout Mountain Post and Garfield Post No. 83.
A noted tonic Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonic claims cures for dyspepsia kidneys and liver and purifies blood. The Halligan estate in Senachwine township is divided among five heirs John Galvin administrator with 642 acres allocated to named heirs and a $7600 personal estate. C.J. Ryan of Grafton Nob. plans to return home after six weeks on estate business.
A new remedy for piles claims dramatic healing powers from Dr Deming. A single application is urged to convince skeptics and obtain a sample box of Gharize via Dr Powell. The navy ordered ads for steel cruiser proposals to major papers. Philadelphia Record claimed largest local circulation and was directed to publish.
Bir Bo Yaeger who built a man moth refrigerator after the season received a carload of Milwaukee beer from Ph Best Brewing Co last week in kegs and bottles totaling 198 quarter kers 60 eighths and 20 canes He will dispose of the stock wholesale or retail A Henry organization reunion basket picnic at South Park on Decoration Day is planned Former Henry citizens now in Chicago will attend an invitation card and explanatory circulars were printed The event may include a large gathering and informal wholesale visiting by Chicago attendees.
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