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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
6
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The St John’s Episcopal church at Tiskilwa burned on Monday, with insurance of 1500 dollars. The 25 year old structure near Whitefield, Bureau county, affected local plans for a postal note office and a new arrangement aiding nearby commerce. The piece mentions grange fair relocations, a grand jury outcome, and various river and town news including fishing and carpentry updates, plus personnel moves in transportation and public notices.
An early 19th century advertisement promotes Byrup of Figs as a remedy to improve health and cleanse the system when bilious or diseased. It claims ease and comfort after use and lists prices of 358 and 1 dollars per bottle available from local druggists.
The Marshall County Teachers Association held sessions Friday and Saturday in Lacon October 20 and 21. Speakers included Henry Raab and A O Hazen with papers on Primary Language Work and Literature in Mental Culture.
European and American medical authorities reportedly link most insanity to neuralgia of the head and face. The advertisement urges Ballard's Snow Liniment for immediate relief and claims it cures rheumatism backache and other conditions by penetrating pores and drawing poisons to the surface. Sold locally by merchants in Lowell and nearby towns.
Telegraph Grange held a Saturday meeting on Oct 3 with Royal Orange and Crow Meadow in attendance. The event featured a large cake table, coffee, readings, and music, plus two new prospective members Mr and Mrs Bentley. The Ladies Grange Aid Society thanked Royal Olmated for a gift of Whitefield Ball shares and planned fund for a windbreak.
Leora Swift 18 died after slipping from a wagon loaded with lumber near Delavin. The wheel passed over her head, killing her instantly. Funeral services were held at home with Rev T B Henry and Father Roy officiating. The community mourns a bright, musical child who loved Sunday school and flowers.
Minutes show roll call with Mayor J N Krenz and Aldermen present, absent McDonough. Bills approved and paid including Bush 831.00 Herr 25.00 Bartlett 9.00 Sperry 10.27 Meridian 17.5 Colligan 2.00 Potter 85.00 Motter 11.75 Hull damages ? Zeigler 8.00 Englebrich 8.00 Green 8.00 Baleweg 20.00 Dennis 7.00 City B Co 1000.00 balances listed. treasurer correction requested. Alley petition between lots 75 and 158 O T South street referred to mayor. Meeting adjourned.
An article promotes a heart and nervous system cure and Nervine as effective for weak hearts shortness of breath and dropsy mentioning testimonials. It notes a local farmer’s grave injury and lists Prohibition meeting venues and dates. It also reports the U S court term at Peoria and names grand jurors.
A damaged snippet reports births with partial names and dates including a granddaughter and a long name sequence. The readable parts mention Oct 4 and Sept 24 and reference Whitteeig and Longman in unclear contexts.
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