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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1888
Page
2
The notice sets annual subscription at Quo-Dollar and Fifty Cents, with ten cents extra for out-of-county delivery. It explains how dates on labels show paid duration, how renewals adjust dates, and to notify the office if the date isn’t updated within two weeks. Include post office, old and new addresses, and payment methods like money orders or registered letters.
The editorial criticizes Col Snow for inconsistent claims on tariffs affecting lumber and hemp twine and wool. It notes his assertion that northern pine forests are controlled by a few men, while warning removal of tariffs could shift ownership to Canada. The piece argues his points mislead farmers and laborers alike.
Marshall county voters should choose an capable prosecutor to improve justice. The piece endorses Sands, the Republican candidate, citing energy courage and determination as essential for a good county attorney.
The dialogue shows Nick Worthington of the ooria district questioning an Irishman about the cost of a new overcoat. The Irishman answers twenty dollars, while remarking that in free trade or in Ireland it would have cost less, equating to four months' work in Ireland and twenty days in the current country.
The children of Mr and Mrs John T Smith celebrated the golden anniversary at their home on a Tuesday afternoon and evening in October. Friends recalled their long marriage, 69 years of age, and praised their honesty, economy, and family devotion. Gifts included a gold nose glass and gold neck chain engraved Oct 9 1889.
An old ad promotes Laxador at 26 cents and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup at 25 cents a bottle. It claims Laxador treats biliousness drowsiness and blues and that Dr Bull's soothes teething babies quickly.
Hon L. E. Payson, congressman, received a warm welcome in Pontiac on his Washington return. A large crowd spent the evening at the courthouse with music and a glee club. Payson spoke briefly and planned to canvass the district, with Henry among the targets before the campaign ends.
D G Davidson reports twelve years of catarrh with daily nosebleeds and throat drainage. After trying remedies, he used Ely's Cream Balm from Boston Budget last April and has not had bleeding since the first day. The note appears in an advertisement with other betting chatter on the upcoming election.
The California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs is praised as superior to others for taste and stomach ease. It is marketed by Dr Powell in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a claim that one bottle will prove its merits.
A large lantern lit parade led by the Lacan band reached New Opera Hall where speakers including Hoo L. Payson and Newell faced a restrained crowd. The event, filled with torches and mixed attendance, ended around 11 o clock with Republicans Jonas T Ball and John T White present but silent on remarks.
Local Putnam and Hennepin residents attend social gatherings and school notices. Prohibition party events and a mass meeting in Princeton featuring Isaac W Higs and J W Nichols are announced, with candidate involvement and campaign songs. Voter registration deadline noted for October 80.
A compilation of local toasts and notices including Morris planning to move to Chillicothe, Newbern’s return from Chicago, Nels Wilson family moving to Aurora, Grange fair attendance, Elmer Clemens and wife planning westward, Cassell roofing the Wilson homestead, and social visits at the home farm. Reports of a Magnolia rally procession, Mat tie Dunbar’s birthday at Uncle Owen Allen’s residence, and assorted medical ads from Warner’s remedies. Also mentions Henry Clift’s Kansas visit, wheat farming attention, and crop failures drawing southern Kansas migrants back east.
A son was born in this city on October 6 to Cannah Jones.
Marriage notice records Samuel A. Ba marrying Miss Matilda Aten at A H Zimmerman home. Also entry lines Andrew Stal Ter and Martha Jrent Sin noted near Lone Tree on Sept 10.
Died in Whitefield on Friday October 6 of consumption Sarah Ann Monaghan 30 years two days daughter of Patrick and Ann Monaghan. In Horton Kansas on October 4 Sarah Haley Lambert mother of J A Lambert of this city burial at Caledonia.
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