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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
2
The readable fragments show a Henry County publication with a second class mail designation and editorial notes. It references subscription details and an October 10 1895 date, indicating a historical local newspaper format and publishing cadence.
A Chicago Record report details a 350000 stock company proposing to stage the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout on Henry Island in the Illinois River two miles south of Henry, with an amphitheatre and electric ambiance. Gov Altgeld vowed to use any means to block a fight on state soil, while federal officials also oppose.
Henry Illinois mayor O A Camr declares the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout will not be allowed in the city. Principals showing up will be arrested as vagrants without visible means of support. The note appears in the Chicago Record amid broader remarks criticizing officials and regional influence.
Poetic farewell to a friend recalling visits and a long journey home. Campbell College hosts a farewell for Prof C Morris Campbell with gifts, music, and memories as he departs for Lexington. A large Henry family reunion brings 17 relatives together, sharing a feast and a group photo, detailing generations and migrations.
An advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a tobacco habit cure with refunds and mail options from The Sterling Remedy Co. A Wenona earthquake fright wakes residents at 1:20 a.m. with chimneys and clocks damaged. State Board of Equalization assesses county property rates. A quoted remark questions Henry Island’s location, referencing a Dispatch from Guy Altgeld and Swan Lake.
If you suffer with coughs colds throat or lung trouble use Ballard's Horehound Syrup as directed and if no relief is felt our agent will refund your money on return of the bottle. It relieves bronchitis. Sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Price Baking Powder Company of Chicago offers a free copy of Table and Kitchen with over 400 pastry and cookery receipts. Send name address and postal card to request postage prepaid delivery, with German or Scandinavian edition available on demand. Ayer's Pills are recommended as a safe constipated habit remedy followed by a laxative diet.
Sugar Grove reports Luka Gregory enjoys a Surry. Miss Helle Richey visits from Iowa. Jacob Matix rents 20 acres of John Harlin for corn. Ed Merdian buys the Motter house and plans to run a hotel next year. Teachers cut recess for noon. a plan of short supervised exercises is proposed to refresh students.
Remedy claims permanent cure for all headaches and relief for sick headaches. States it also cures habitual constipation by toning bowels. Evokes trial with large bottles priced at fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Three state bank commission members were arrested in Merced California on a charge of mis demeanor for failing to conduct an investigation of a broken bank. They adopted a resolution taking possession of the bank and declaring it insolvent. Depositors protested and caused the commissioners to be arrested, later released on own recognizance.
Fire in a three story brick building at Fourth and Walnut in Kansas City destroys the Theater Comique. Insurer A Kennedy killed by collapsing walls. loss about 25000 dollars. Building longtime landmark. Separately Helena court notes Farmers' Loan and Trust vs Northern Pacific, receivers seek reversal of removal order. judge says no facts justify reversal.
The ad promises savings of two to five dollars per acre by buying from J B Toompson and Sons Emigration Agents of the Illinois and Pacific Railroad and Land Company. It claims to know where the bargains are and how to secure them.
A son was born at Galva on October 9 to Walter Knott and nephew of Mrs Charles Frommel of this city.
Died entries list William Glass 47 at Hennepin on Oct 7 son of Mrs Henry Gresser. Alfred Mead 90 at Hennepin Sept 27 father of Mrs Martin Ash. Joseph Schuster 68 at St Francis hospital Peoria Oct 5 brother of George Schuster. Jane Johnson 7 years 1 day at Whitefield Camera Oct 6 obstruction. Jas E Grubbs 21 at Puabdlo Col Oct 4 consumption. Interment at Putnam Sun. &av.
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