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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
6
Residents look ahead to the 1Cloak opening planned for this fall with early buzz about new shops and events. City officials have not released specific dates but expect a community welcome and expanded services in the district.
Latato Geo Tarbill and Clara Tarbill adm filed proof of publication for claims including Gale 656 Hutchins 18.10 Thompson 10 Tesmor 40.65 Waugh 1708 Barry 60. estates of Adam Crawford Arness Crawford executor. Mary A Wallin Vogel sang adm petition denied. Emeline Ford inventory approved. David Griffin Obas Griffin admitted. various conservatorships guardianships with bonds. numerous inventory appraisals approved. October Term notes include John Carver and others with listed claims. admin appointments and adjustments of claims. attorneys and appraisers named. final settlements and insanity commitments noted.
An old advertisement cautions readers about heart disease symptoms and promotes Dr Miles New Care sold at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Separately Frank Hamlin is jailed in Doacos Dunlap’s Academy area on theft charges involving a horse, claimed to be approaching town while waiting for favorable wind to hide the act.
Mrs Burnham returns home from visiting the west while Sister Mra H J. ker hosts Chicago visitors. Father Leroy Moon arrives ill from Omaha. Mother Osborn dies and is buried with William Scott and Jane. Surveyors work west for a railroad. a river crossing westward is planned. Rey W. Hearne proves popular as new preacher. An old settler departs. The writer resumes the column after illness.
H. V. Crossland of Sheldon returns to business. Adam Foltz opens a barber shop at Benson. John Norton Sr travels to Pontiac. Otto Guenther visits home from Peoria. Fracture treated by Dr. W. Evans. Rev J. H. McMeen preaches first M E sermon. Planagan convention and Bobbitt’s Hall concert showcased. A. S. VanDusen loses corn husking fire. Oct 14 death of Garee Brown Hannato at 72. Butter-like substance found in old well bucket. Advert: Ayer’s Pills noted as effective laxative.
Whittetiela births and family notes as Lealis Wilson welcomes grandson Jas Wilson and Mra DuMeld. Rumors about Gipsy Blair unknown. Squire Bell returns from Whitefield. Bell rents Anton Grazer’s lot on Crow Meadow and plans to move next spring. Corn husking begins. depot project at Edward Street aims to aid local workers. Several odd anecdotes about thefts and coins appear among casual updates.
Mesinnepin W E Eddy and wife returned from their visit Monday. Mr and Mrs Geo Lanktree toured Princeton Wednesday. Seven divorce cases on docket. Annie Sutcliffe and Fred Deyoe of Henry visited relatives. Rev Smith of Bureau preached at Congregational church. Hennepin baseball nine defeated Bureau 32 to 17. Over 60 attendees joined a grand cleric at Bureau.
Community items from Quaker Lane include visits by Mrs 8 Newburn of Rutland and Arthur Wilson with whooping cough. Mrs M L Bumgarner plans to visit Lincoln Nebraska. H E Beck forms a singing school at Center schoolhouse with about 20 members. Memorial services held in Magno la. Center Red Ribbon club elects officers led by T A Gallagher. Ayers Sarsaparilla ad promotes blood cleansing. Sparland railroad accident injures two girls on a passenger coach. minor injuries and damage reported.
On Friday with Mr J C Kingsley we visited Lacon during court week. Mr John B Thompson hosted a lunch and showed a large collection from travels to Jerusalem Nile country and Holy Land with curiosities, canes, lava, and trophies. Mr Thompson may add a museum room. Mr and Mrs Kingsley will tour next week. Elizabeth Riel wins 4526 from Union Mutual and local verdicts feature amid circuit court actions.
Mr C. O. Morris of Newark Ark says consumption left him and he cared for his farm after using Dr King s New Discovery. Jesse Mint Stewart of Decatur Ohio credits the remedy with restoring his health amid lung trouble. Sample bottles free at Powell s drug store. Large bottles 1. Pierre South Dakota reports a real estate boom as the state capital shifts to the city with growing activity and promise.
The notice promotes Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claiming to regulate liver stomach and bowels via nerves. Samples offered at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Also mentions Santa Claus periodical for children published in Philadelphia New York and Boston priced at 3 dollars yearly.
Joseph Hall visits Henry to console Mrs Motter on Mrs Christy death and discuss his sister moving to Nebraska. Josie Hall is described as a reliable salesman. Judson Goltra is promoted after joining Wanamaker in Philadelphia as traveling salesman with a higher salary.
Elder Radford preached two instructive discourses to a large audience at the Congregational church. A business meeting planned opening sabbath school and social gatherings. eucharist to be administered next Lordsday. Preparations made for biweekly preaching until a pastor is found. Bonham family news from Whitefield includes a stormy Duluth trip and various relatives' occupations in Minnesota and St Paul.
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