Illinois political chatter and rural curiosities from The Henry Republican
A roundup of local politics and oddities including Mr Root resigning from the state board of equalization after 11 years and Tim Coughlin’s discharge for neglect. A Spring Valley editor’s wedding is noted, Knight Templars convene in Chicago for their 85th conclave, and postal rules tighten returns. A Geneseo parade features a cow pulling a cart with a banner declaring no horse motion.
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James P. Root
State Board of Equalization
Knight Templars of
Ilinois
Chicago
Geneseo
Geneseo Road Cart Company
Rutland Town Creates Drinking Allowance List After Prohibition
Rutland residents propose a limited drinking plan after failed prohibition. A saloon license is granted but will be forfeited if the keeper fails to enforce a public list restricting drinks to two to five per person.
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Rutland
Testimonial for Rev Dr Deems at Church of the Strangers
Rev Dr Deems of the Church of the Strangers in New York received a testimonial service marking 21 years as pastor. Congregation members presented a handsome purse, with eight denominations issuing flattering addresses, underscoring his valued work as clergyman and citizen. The piece notes Dr Deems is Justice K. E. Disosway’s brother-in-law.
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Frank Leslie
Dr Deems
Church of the Strangers
New York
Deems
KE. T. Disosway
Henry
Prison labor and reform in Illinois prisons 1887
A State Grange discussion argues against lease and contract prison systems, urging reform toward humane, work oriented rehabilitation. It covers unpaid labor, punishment aims, and the need for state supervised factory work with fair wages and future training.
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State Grange—Patrons of Husbandry
Undercliff
Abraham Lincoln
Doré
John Wesley
Illinois
Cc Ic
New York
Lopger Coma Dros TC
Vexin
Olling
Ineffective External Treatments for Skin Diseases
The article argues that external applications fail to cure skin diseases and promotes unifying the blood with Puba yee arsenic as the proper remedy. It claims vitalizing effects restore all body functions under this medicine.
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Ayor
M. EB. Boyle
Wilkesbarra
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