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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
4
A misread early 20th century ticket page lists state and county offices with candidates. The text shows names for state treasurer, state trustee, university trustee, and various county roles but contains numerous misspellings and unclear letters, obscuring identities and jurisdictions.
The piece notes Charles N. Barnes and J W Graff will speak in Henry on Oct 22 and Oct 31 respectively. It disputes G W Reid's claim to hold a State Certificate and urges voters to compare candidates before deciding who best represents them in Congress.
The county superintendent earns general satisfaction for four years of service in education. Supporters, including Marshall county founders, praise his meritorious work and favor his re election. Megars M. O. Elgins and Josiah Kerrick, candidates for the 20th Senatorial district, impress voters as capable and trustworthy for the legislature.
List of names including Mrs Minnie Clark Samuel Eldridge Miss Mabel Gale Mrs Minnie H Gaskill Ernest OHollis W Larwill Mrs Mary Loog Chos Lundberg Andras Maas Peter Pateson Jude Rice Unas A Kudel Peter Stroyan EB Willard with Oct 24 1898 deadline to be sent to DLO. Joan Kune P M
The first regular Oleb year meeting was held Monday at Mrs Philena Hanter's home. President Mrs Mary L. Hildebrandt presided. Twenty seven members answered roll call. An Education and Marriage paper by Mrs Elizabeth Hendrick sparked discussion on wives and mothers education. Two new members joined. Delegates to the I. F. W. C. in Chicago were chosen: Mrs Hildebrandt, Mrs Minnie Kline with alternates Mrs Lee and Mrs Clift.
Rev George Lloyd travels east for at least one Sunday. Junior Society plans a Prairie evening sociable at Congregational church with a 10 cent admission. Landenberger to preach at New Church next Sunday. Quarterly meeting at ME church with Dr Merrill to preach and administer the Lord's Supper. Rev Albert Ethridge to preach next Sunday with youth meeting and county state convention reports. Sheriff Paskell incident described. Death of George Helder at Sandwich. funeral arrangements in Minonk’s vicinity. Busy Main Street with multiple shops and steamboat arrivals. Army drill pride for Troop L Marshall County. Cloak Opening set for Oct 27. Various local notices on businesses, repairs, and residents.
A circular promises to cure deafness caused by catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims the condition stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for an uncured case, urging readers to send for free circulars from FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
The Great Northern Theatre in Chicago is praised as the city’s premier vaudeville venue and hosts a peak National Peace Jubilee week starting Oct 16. The bill features Sidney and Mrs Drew, George Thatcher, Ed Marble, Sadi the Russian equilibrist, Nibrist, Willard Sims, Maud Courtney, the Seymours, Highleys, Armanti, the Casino Comedy Four and more.
A Nutley Pa merchant touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a household necessity for two children prone to croup attacks. The testimonial claims it prevents attacks and is sold locally by Dr Powell. the quote is attributed to J M Nickle of Nickle Bros. in Nickleville.
The firm of McVicker and Adams dissolves by mutual consent as of October 3 1898 with W D McVicker and M A Adams listed as parties. The release notes the dissolution agreement dated October 3 1898.
The Republican office advertises the sale of judge notes promissory notes and receipt books to the public.
Indebted to Mrs Sampson Rowe for Kifer pear samples shown at The Republican office for readers seeking climate suitable fruit. Also testimonials praise Ely's Cream Balm solving severe catarrh with customers Oscar Ostrom and AOC Clark reporting relief. trial and 50 cent sizes mailed by Kily Bros in New York.
The Republican offers samples of wedding, dancing, birthday and anniversary stationery. Visit to view the latest designs and place engraving orders. First class printing services available through The Republican office.
A notice requests all parties indebted to the Abbott Studio to call and settle immediately. It states the studio cannot do business in Houston money and references Henry, Illinois.
A daughter was born to Mr. George Boer in Nol at October 12. The brief notice records the birth and family detail in local society page.
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