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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1892
Page
2
A 1892 Henry Post Office notice urges a community Thanksgiving service. It recalls national strength, peace, and aid to the poor, calling for gratitude to Divine providence and a charitable gathering to share blessings and support for those in need. Rheumatism cure ad closes the piece.
A survey of Kraus & Son’s new building finds J H Perry moving his hardware and tin shop into a stylish multi story block opposite Paskell House. The tour covers showroom, tin and stove department, storage in the cellar, and a bustling staff including Billy Clark. Perry invites patrons to visit for best goods at low prices. Also notes new Transcript editor Thomas R. Weddell, and state political chatter on tariff reform and the 1 million farmers who did not vote.
A ceremonial ground breaking led by Mayor Krenz and Aldermen Hutchins Watercott and Harrington marks the start of a new electric light plant for Henry. Plans include a 30 by 50 foot brick building, 50 000 to 70 000 bricks, 20 arc lights, and ornamental painted poles, with Sterretts and Niblock supplying materials and work.
The document catalogs varied state salaries and appointments in Illinois, noting private secretaries, railroad and canal officials, penitentiary staff, guards, and clerks with rates from 5 to 3500 dollars annually. It lists multiple boards with mixed compensation and urges Democrats to pick offices that best suit them, claiming staff oversupply relative to demand.
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky endorses St Patrick’s Pills as superior and reliable for cathartic and liver disorders. He recommends their gentle action and says they leave the system in splendid condition, and they are for sale by J W Nice.
The article lists reactions to a new Australian voting system and mentions students taking oral fall term exams in primary to high school. It notes examinations for teachers, patrons, and friends, inviting attendance, and announces the Winter term opening on Monday Dec 5 under superintendent P K Cross.
An advertisement touts Herbne as a remedy for liver, stomach, and bowel disorders with claims of treating biliousness constipation jaundice and indigestion. It lists price at 75 cents and notes sales by Dr A Powell. Also mentions Schubert's Symphony Club and Lady Quartette at New Opera House on Friday December 2.
Advert describes Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials as reliable neighborly endorsements. It touts rail and steamship fare savings from Webb's Ticket Office in Peoria Illinois, listing transcontinental routes and cheapest outward rates to England and eastern cities.
In this city a son was born to Frank Vollesang on November 20. A daughter arrived to Albert P. Perdew on November 4. A daughter was born to A. J. on November 9, their first great grandchild to L. A. Jones.
Franks Kapramn wed Christine Lentellaugh at Bt peachurch on November 14. Henry Eddingfield married Eva, daughter of Calvin Rhids of the Oxbow, in Chicago. W J Veach of Putnam wed Julia Eb Phillips, sister of the officiating minister, in Los Angeles on November 9.
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