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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
6
A renowned specialist in chronic diseases, with 26 years of practice, visits adjacent towns monthly and claims cures in cases others could not. He will be at Camp House on Wednesday October 25 1905 offering examinations and guarantees. bring a urine sample for analysis.
Auctioneer with many years' experience offers to guarantee action in ether 2 and other supplies. Orders may be left at this office. Cries salus in.
A tribute recalls Ray Distoway of Murphysboro and Wenona as a gifted student and popular athlete. The writer credits his quick wit, geometry skill, and leadership as Ray helped umpire girls basketball and sparked Marshall county teams during the era, with vivid memories from Toluca and Lacon contests.
Clarence White of Lacon and classmate at the University of Illinois publicize a new theory that sulfur participates in generating electrical current. He experiments with platinum wires and molten sulfur showing varying galvanometer deflections and argues sulfur is a fundamental factor in heat and electricity alongside oxygen.
Mrs. Stephens a Chicago Free Methodist charter member who helped form Des Moines church died October 5 1906 after a lengthy illness. Born around 1813 she joined the faith in Chicago at 17 and later lived in Detroit Henry and Des Moines. Her family and local neighbors attended services and laid her to rest at Rose Hill beside Frances E Willard.
The text notes strong sympathy from Henry friends in Chicago and other regions for Clara. It mentions leading WCTU officials praising her long service and many letters of encouragement reaching her father. It hints at plans to focus on active business after contemplation of future steps.
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