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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
3
An assortment of brief items relays community happenings from an elderly man named Johnson near Campbell's restaurant to school news. A longtime teacher James Chambers reflects on 27 years of service across districts, while local visits, social clubs, and upcoming travels of residents color the period's small-town scene.
The Elsa Woman's Club members raised funds to aid Florence Maybrick, seeking counsel to clear her of a life sentence. The meeting at Mrs Emma McDonough's home featured Miss Spencer, Miss Burt, Mrs Cleave, and Mrs Humble’s discussion on Employer and Employee. A poem by Mrs Julia M Humble followed, noting sympathy for a jailed countrywoman and an honorary member ill in bed. Twenty seven members attended with two guests, Eveta Evisworth Jones, secretary, The Burthen of Wrong.
A short poem about a sleeping baby followed by a state health circular warning on diphtheria. It urges care for throat illnesses, ventilation, cleanliness, avoiding shared drinks, and restricting exposure to infected individuals and animals to protect children. The notice emphasizes vigilance to prevent the disease.
Wisconsin life saved claim markets Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial from G Caillouette of Beaversville Ill praising its effectiveness against La Grippe. Promotion cites free trial at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Separate LaSalle Co case Milton Webber vs Venona Zinc Co reports acid fumes harming trees. expert testimony on plant damage. verdict favors plaintiff at 400.
Electric Bitters is promoted as a universal remedy for headaches and constipation, claiming permanent relief and bowel toning effects. The ad urges readers to buy large bottles for fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store and offers discounted newspaper subscriptions bundled for two dollars.
Flora Thomas and Clifford Mason Anthony wed at the Thomas home in Lacon with 900 invitations and guests from Chicago and Peoria. The ceremony at 8 o'clock was by Dr A Cornelison, with maid of honor Mary Thomas and best man Charles Hubbard. The couple will reside in Peoria after a Mexico California honeymoon and return for a January 16 home at 701 Main Street.
Early offer advertising a 64 page medical reference book for men and women with sex related and youth related ailments. Claims are made about private diseases and female troubles. Advertises sending two two cent stamps for postage to Dr Hathaway & Co at 70 Dearborn Street Chicago.
A new pamphlet recounts the Lawn Ridge Congregational Church history from its 1846 founding in Hal lock township Blue Ridge settlement with Owen Lovejoy and Caleb Cushing present. It traces abolition stance, Underground Railway ties, building costs, storms, rebuilds, additions, and 50 year fellowship outcomes totaling 204 professed, 117 added by letter, 35 died, 66 other dismissals, ending with 145 members.
The last rites were observed for Mrs Mary Ann Price wife of the late Capt Herman Price at the family home in Magnolia Putnam County with Rev St John of M E church officiating and interment in Magnolia cemetery. She died Nov 17 1895 aged 76 years 10 months 23 days leaving seven children and a large circle of friends. Also noted is the death of a Spotted Dutch man owner in 74 8 18 and references to a lengthy family obituary including grandchildren and a Calvary Cemetery interment.
Mattie L Earl died in her San Francisco home on November 1 from consumption. She was 22, wife of G A Earl, and mother of one. A Grace MEB church member, she sang in the choir and was loved for her gentle kindness. Her friends are urged to live so they may meet again at home with the Master.
An advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism nerve pain cuts and burns with claims of healing barbed wire wounds and animal use. It also promotes Louisville & Nashville Railroad routes with double trains to Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery and Florida Gulf Coast destinations including through Pullman sleeping car service and special rates to Atlanta and Florida resorts. Details list agents Gro. B. Horner J. K. Ringery and ATMORE Louisville Kentucky.
The Henry Republican presents mixed offers for new subscribers and advance paying subscribers. Options include The Henry Republican alone for 150, The Weekly Inter Ocean for 1.00, Farm News for 0.0, all three for 2.00, The Henry Republican plus The Weekly Inter Ocean plus The Womankind for 2.00, Inter Ocean plus The Farm Journal for 2.00, The Henry Republican plus Business Guide for 2.00.
A Kentucky physician Dr C H Porter of Elliottsville Morhan County near Rowan Morgan counties endured twenty years of nervous shocks and chronic pain. After trying various remedies he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing him and recounts a neighbor Mr Bailey who recovered from rheumatism and canes and crutches are laid aside. Pills are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY at 60 cents per box or six for 2 50.
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