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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
3
A Cincinnati meeting of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee says General W T Sherman was re elected president. The week covers a flood of items from California fires to rail accidents to political notices and court summaries across the nation.
Government voided votes for General Boulanger at Montmartre and Henri Rochefort at Belleville on the 26th. the next highest vote-getters were declared elected. The report also notes a Quebec landslide recovery of Richard Maybury and the ongoing search for victims, with 44 bodies found so far.
Returns show Republicans winning Dakotas and Washington seats while Montana remains disputed. Washington defeated Prohibition and women suffrage. South Dakota approved Prohibition and minority representation was rejected. Broux Falls may become capital of North Dakota. Ogema Wisconsin saw a fatal double tragedy. Treasury debt figures released in September show a total of 1 636 775 808 with cash of 46 544 428 and a decrease of 15 685 004 since August.
In Lacon Illinois in 1889 I charge two men named Harney and Wo Payton with trying to obtain money by false swearing and with theft by deception. They allegedly stole a stove and boat, broke ice and oars, concealed the stove, and used false testimony in lawsuits. I publish these claims hoping to deter court-backed protection and expose their supposed actions. H Lane/ det.
A seven year battle with consumption led a Shelby North Carolina woman to try Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and she slept through the night after the first dose and claims a miraculous cure with one bottle free trial offered by W C Hamrick Co at Powell s drug store The article also notes New York Press commentary on President Harrison s administration and protective policy impact on business and investment.
Testimonials from W Doult and Abraham Hare praise Electric Bitters for rheumatism liver and blood cures, with claims of universal relief and strong sales at Dr Powell’s. The rest of the item notes a 40 hour devotion at St Mary’s church, cold prevention advice, Chamberlains Cough Remedy, a Scotch granite monument in Roney cemetery and inscriptions for J E Powell born 1800 died 1887.
A promotional notice touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for throat and lung ailments with druggists authorized to give free samples. It notes large bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar. Dr J M Cowen is recovering at Jasper Cecil's residence after a recent move from his office.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles with a free sample offer from druggists Large bottles are 60 cents and 1 Capt Arm strong and wife attend the 58th wedding anniversary in Wyoming and Worley family members are noted Such remedies are endorsed by Ayer's Sarsaparilla for sore eyes ears and scald head in children and adults alike
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