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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
3
Lexington Ky Local notes report Allerton wins a heat laden sprint with a time around 1 15.2 as spectators watch heavy trains wrecks and political moves ripple through the era. The piece covers racing, rail accidents, veterans gatherings, and a mix of local and national events.
A jumble of notices and brief items reports varied events including a murder sentence in Michigan, a family burned in Arkansas, a man killed in Ohio, resignations at Adams Express, telescope firm dissolution in Cambridge, a Oklahoma governor’s resignation, a Montanan heiress fortune, a New York bicycle race, lynching in West Virginia, Kansas mortgage releases, Methodist and ecumenical councils, shipbuilder bankruptcy, cannon explosion deaths, a stallion sale in New York, doubts of a gas famine, a Gretna Nebraska park closing, and national agricultural production figures among others.
APT S Tagh WARGE eS TY Browne Andreas Divper the Lorde in the United States died near Latrobe Pennsylvania from an artery issue. Prof Joux LARuce Largeoxnr died Providence KR L in the 15th year of age. Jane PARTON well known author died Newburyport Massachusetts aged 69. Mia THURMAN wife of Judge Alien G Thurman died Columbus Ohio aged 80 after grippe. Maus ANNI Duktuip died Wood land Michigan aged 105.
A sweeping 1890s style digest reports on upheavals across nations. Russian closure of the University of Kiev and student arrests. papal fears in Rome. Belleville meeting in Canada. German minister Count Lupwie von Anco VALLEY dies in Berlin. marriages and assassinations tied to Jim Fisk case. revolutions in Mexico. tenement fire deaths in London. Lady Macdonald upgraded to Baroness Macdonald. naval clash in Valparaiso. Chilean presidency change with ApumaL Jones Moxtt elected. emigration from Bremen to the United States. Italian pork import ban looming. Menard of Beauvais arrested for multiple wives murder. storms along the Irish coast. Don Fernando Guzman’s death. a bullfight fundraiser in Mexico. world population stated at 1 470 729 400.
The Eighth Illinois, mustered April 25, 1861, served over five years with Grant’s army. After初 across Cairo, they fought at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Jackson, Champion Hill, and Fort Blakely. Casualties included 57 dead and 190 wounded at Donelson and 12 killed, 50 wounded at Blakely. They were mustered out May 16, 1866.
Sunday devotionals for a 40 hour period opened at St Marys Catholic church with ornate decorations and attendance from Rev Fathers Freishoff Echmall and Kuch enbach. Morning afternoon and evening services featured two daily sermons stressing faith for heaven and reverence to the blessed Virgin, with children in a flower procession and the congregation singing. Father Bank praised the strong turnout and the reception of the Holy Eucharist during the period.
The piece extols Restorative Nervine as a universal remedy for nervous disorders and related ailments. It credits Dr Mites as the discoverer and offers trial bottles and a testimonials book through Irecord E. F. Powell for purchasing.
A derailed passenger train near Monmouth Illinois killed five and injured many. Fires wiped out Speer Wine Co warehouse Passaic New Jersey and destroyed Ledge Germany town leaving extensive losses. Burned children John Long farm Limb Rock and two more die. Gas explosion Allegheny Pennsylvania injures five, two fatally. Newport Kentucky councilmen jailed for contempt. Rockaw Russia destroyed. five children burned. Maud 8 world record beaten by Souxot Bonner mare in Stockton California. Medothist council final session in Washington. Bussey party returns from Alaska. six lost. Joan Russ lynched at Columbia Louisiana. Fire engulfs brewery and six houses New Brunswick New Jersey. Breen sisters Margaret Bridget starve in Boston. Diphtheria cases and eleven deaths Noblesville Indiana. National Press Association formed in New York led by Charles A. Dana. Fire in Wallabout market Brooklyn causes $250 loss. Leda Germany town nearly destroyed. four hundred houses burned.
The La Crosse Clarion notes John J. Thompson and son Charlie as leading Rush County landowners owning about 4000 acres. They are active in buying and selling land, with Charlie selling a quarter section to John Slagle last year. Slagle harvested a wheat crop this season earning $2280 for four months of labor.
The ad praises Bullard’s Snow Liniment as a universal cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains wounds and many inflammations with both human and animal use. It sells for 50 cents through J E and F A Powell. In a separate obituary Horace L. Greene editor of the Fort Plain Register dies at Fort Plain New York at age six.
Mrs Fossett reports the drowning of her one year old grandson Walter Bossett in Downey Los Angeles County California on October 4. He followed his father John Fossett to the field and accidentally fell into an irrigation ditch. Friends mourn the loss of a bright child.
Louise returns to Battle Creek Michigan this week for a family reunion celebrating the 80th birthday of the father. John Louisa Calyin Leslie attend with families while Pollena Loomis could not be present. A grand dinner and pleasant time marked the event. Mr and Mrs Clawson near a golden anniversary next January, each in frail health but honored by kin.
Physicians warn nerves in the heart are not stomach related and cite Dr Franklin Miles who argues otherwise in a new book on Heart Disease. Dr Miles’s New Heart Cure is promoted at Dr Powell's Drug store and praised for curing nervous and organic heart trouble with broad sales.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the most economical medicine, offering 100 doses per bottle and lasting about a month. It claims to provide more value than other preparations when used as directed, and markets Hood's as the best blood purifier.
The item mix reports the Herald’s discontinuation over publication costs, remarks by Logansport Pharos, and a market comparison. It notes a philan thropical movement in Russia aided by Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup, Salivation Oil claims, a Hartley wedding with gifts incl $60 and a bedroom set, Merritt’s Colorado trip and agricultural samples shown at The Republican office.
The Henry Gun Club hosted a dry Tuesday match drawing a large crowd of crack shots. J S Brasfield officiated as referee while prize winners and prize details were not recorded due to missing entry forms. Notable shooters included Wilson Peoria Wagner Princeton Wymer Chillicothe Fitzsinger Thorn Mossvale Mattox Knusse Ottawa and local marksmen Frank Wood and Frank Leagitt.
A period advertisement markets Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and chest ailments with a guarantee of relief or refund. It promises a trial bottle free at J E and FL A Powell's drug store and touts a soothing taste and dependable results.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Henry Illinois post office dated October 1 1891 including Frank D. Kinnear A Ratch Ina Regenold E Sanderlin George Smith and others.
A musical treats piece mentions Tur flute as ancient, notes Mrs Jeannette Tomber and her two skilled daughters, explains that conductor Giovanni Phillipso added USA to his name becoming John Philip Sousa, profiles Anniz Louise Carzey a famed contralto, highlights her charity work, and quotes Tsac Halkowsky on the slow labor of composing and mood dependence.
An advertising line traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting its use through stages from baby to children. The nostalgic jingle highlights brand loyalty across generations and remains a historical example of early 20th century medical advertising.
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