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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1892
Page
5
Treasury plans a Beary Republican note for Columbus quadricentennial. Customs says Columbus statue to New York will arrive soon, duty-free as a work of art. Labor anger, Mars influence, immigration rules, and a mix of political news fill the page with optimism and tension.
Howard H. Gross contends a mouse startled a milkmaid causing the Mrs O'Leary stable fire, challenging the Mia O’Leary legend. The Chicago Fire panorama on Michigan Avenue depicts the dawn of the disaster created by 20 artists, costing about a quarter million dollars.
A golden wedding event held in Toulon at Harry Byatt's home honored Mr and Mrs Charles Hartley 1842 1892 with about 75 guests. The night featured readings by Edna Hartley Mae Caverly and Mrs Britt Hartley piano solos plus a lavish supper and gifts including gold objects and a china set. An advertisement at the end promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as relief for colds.
The two damaged pikes opposite the city have been repaired and now are broader and higher. The bridge committee, Messrs Paskell, Hutchins and Yaoger, reported a very good road with costs over 32000. Also advertised Salvation Oil for saddle galls at 25cts, recommended for stable use.
Public school troubles in Morris led to a writ of certiorari against the Morris School Board alleging illegality in the next year tax levy and in teacher hiring. Judge Blanchard ruled the board’s actions legal. Other brief items include a manslaughter verdict in Vandalia, a Stillman Valley fatality, an emery wheel explosion, sheriff Hancock County death, and various local accidents and fires with losses and injuries.
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