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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1892
Page
2
The Bloomington Ledger reports on 1888 and 1802 election figures with Governor Fifer and George W Patton of Pontiac advocating republicanism. It recalls presidential history and White House deaths, urges early voting, and stresses public school loyalty and immigrant Americanization.
The Columbus Day events featured school preparations under Prof. K Crosa, a grand parade from Grand Army hall to the High School, plus an afternoon in the park with addresses by Eldorph Howe and Rev Dr Jordan. Decorations adorned stores and homes, a fire department parade, and a festive civic mood closed with a benediction and a huzzah for Columbus.
John N Clark died after falling ill at his Milo home in Bureau county last week. A New Hampshire native born December 21, 1818, he moved to Ottawa in 1839 then Milo in 1854 where he lived on a farm until his death. He married Rachel Merrill in 1848 and left three children Gilman, Theodore, and a daughter, all married. The community honored him as a kind neighbor and respected citizen. Funeral services were held at Whitefield Corners M E church, with burial at Henry Cemetery after a procession from the church.
The report lists Harrison veterans including O H Tyler John Barnard H C Wright A G Styles Edward Jakes Loton Frisboy L A Jones David Runnell Geo Hulben Jonas Divilbiss A V Shorts RB Milier F S Becker James A Clark F A Raymond Sr Richard Dikes and others likely. Richard Anderson Lone Tree plus William son and Madison Durley Putnam county also Harrison men. All but one plan to vote for Benjamin Harrison. the exception supports prohibition.
An advertisement claims fall colds often persist into winter causing catarrh or chronic bronchitis. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for any cold, priced at fifty cents, with sale by J. W. Niece.
A newspaper notice warns Republican voters about a Democratic scheme to induce scratching of ballots that could invalidate the ticket. It advises voting straight by placing an X in the circle and, if dividing votes, marking Xs before each candidate's name while omitting the circle. It calls on town central committees to monitor and prevent the scheme.
The October 22 Harper's Weekly offers a front page banquet picture at Lenox Lyceum a double page military parade view and a four page naval review panorama. The Oct 29 issue will cover Chicago dedication ceremonies with equal detail and vivid illustrations.
The public mourns a woman who held a grand, exalted role and earned national gratitude. Her Christian life and quiet deeds deeply touched many, making her death a personal and national loss. Flags in Chicago fly at half mast as a tribute to a noble figure beloved by all.
Voters must be informed that polls open at 7 p m and close at a time not specified, with Republican town committeemen urged to ensure voters understand the timing and cast a full vote before 5 p m. The message stresses circulation and remembrance of the rule.
Mystic Cure claims to radically cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days by acting on the system. The ad asserts the cause is removed and benefits begin with the first dose, priced at 5 cents, sold by J E Powell, druggist, Genry.
A local notice extols honesty and fair dealing in business while inviting portraits. The Clear Creek school house was dedicated with speeches by H K Smith and Rev Wotan of Princeton. Harper's Young People will close its 13th volume with a New York Columbian Parade feature by Jno Gilmer Speed.
The Republican office offers a range of wedding birthday and anniversary stationery with engraving services. Advertising a political rally tonight and urging strong enthusiasm for supporters.
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