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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
3
Local items report court activity and road work plans for Putnam county. Residents discuss peddlers licensing, property moves, and upcoming public tasks while Jubilee visitors travel to Chicago and a reunion notes Aukland family gathering in Whitefield with detailed genealogical names.
Kate Bishop is on the sick list. Mrs Josephine Bishop remains ill. Sheriff Downey visited the village. Wm Happold and Charley Williams returned from Minnesota. Sam Sipe visits his Pennsylvania boyhood scenes. Union church has been painted. Stansell Davis and Mattern bought Jersey cows at Keys sale. Edward Laughlin's children improve amid illness and recent tragedy.
John Raley of Butte Montana died in Crete Nebraska from injuries after a freight train backed across Main avenue last night. He and his brother E V Raley had just arrived by the evening train and were returning to E V Raley's home when struck. E V Raley was only slightly injured. John had a leg severed and died this morning. Raley was an old soldier and family man, with Mrs Raley formerly living on British Lane.
Prices paid in 1896 were removed from firm records and 1898 prices are to be paid today. The note presents these plain facts for readers to judge whether farm product prices are advancing under the Republican administration.
The notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns eruptions and piles with a guarantee of effect or no pay. Dr Powell offers the product at 25 cents per box or installments.
Dr Isaac Harrison Reeder, born in Dayton Ohio, native of Dayton, lived in Columbia before 1834 and settled in Lacon. A physician surgeon, Civil War surgeon for the 10th Silver, he practiced with Dr Boal, was Presbyterian Mason Republican and civic figure. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Hoyt, brother J H Reeder, sister Mrs Rockwell. Funeral at Lacon attended by many. eight physicians were honorary pallbearers.
A clipping from the Daily News reports the death of Private Albert Pool McCoy at age 19. He served in Company O Ottawa and died of tropical typhoid fever four days earlier after a sudden collapse in hospital. Chaplain D D O'Dell led the burial service, marking the sixth loss for his company from illness since June 1898.
Miss Susan Anderson died after a long illness and was laid to rest beside her father Abraham Anderson in Putnam cemetery. Elder J F M Parker officiated as mourners filled the church, praising her happy, gentle nature and patient life after years of disability. Pallbearers included Harry Finley, George Freer, Allen Moffitt, William Ball, Joseph Ball, and Harry Pettitt.
Joseph Henry Reginald, 74, longtime wood sawyer turned farmer near Green Oak, was killed when his wagon collided with a freight train while crossing a railroad on Oct 14. He left a feeble widow and nine children, six sons and three daughters, with John Joseph and Charles dwelling locally. Interment was in Princeton. Harry Clark, aged 20, son of Horatio K. Clark and grandson of Kurley Ward, also died in bureau county. the community mourns his loss and sends sympathy to the family.
An Chicago advertisement promises a free comprehensive book on electricity uses for numerous ailments from acne to paralysis. It touts the McIntosh Family Faradic Battery and offers the book by mail with a limited discount on the device and immediate relief claims.
The Henry Republican reports the marriage of Miss Matilda J Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs 88 Merritt to Robert J Hatcher of Grand Ridge LaSalle County. Ceremony performed by Rev Frank Rogers with a wedding supper provided by the aunt. They will farm on Harrison Gregorys farm in Whitefield after spring housekeeping.
Last eve Howard R Loomis of Bean Loomis and Gracie Soper wed at the Christian church in Putnam in a large ceremony officiated by Rev LB Thomas. A reception followed at the bride’s home as friends offered best wishes and a future write up is promised. Emma Debon married Patterson Prowse of the Peoria Star staff last week with plans to reside at 401 North Elizabeth Peoria after November first.
Last evening at North Peoris the marriage of Isaac W Isokhart once a Henry boy and Franks printing house employee, and May Fowler occurred. The couple will reside at 2406 N Madison St Peoris. The Republican Watts wish them happiness and prosperity.
Elizabeth Farr and Lee Rockwell Kinnear wed in a Nicely staged ceremony in Maton. The bride, daughter of HH Farr, wore a dark blue traveling suit with pink rose bouquet. Groom is a popular attorney from Elenry Lit. The Rev H A McDonald officiated at 3 30 p m with about 150 relatives and friends present.
Sam Spalding spent Sunday in Galesburg. Joe Boulever visited Utica on Monday. H Duggan made a business trip to Chicago Monday. Dick O Halle visited Omaha for a few days. Pat Breen returned home Friday after a nine day visit in Chicago. Edward Johnson returned home Saturday after a week in Chicago. Peter Groom Jr attended to unfinished business in Chillicothe last Sunday and reports all OK.
Dr Powell promotes Hing s New Discovery for consumption coughs and bronchial infections. The remedy claims to cure asthma throat and lung infections. Free trial bottle or 50 cent regular size 1.00 guaranteed to cure or money back. Miss Cecelia Bezeley of Tiskilwa dies aged 75, sister of Hirdm Earl and aunt of Mrs W L Spangler.
An ad claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia can cure in a day or eight days. It asserts rapid removal of the cause and immediate disappearance of symptoms with a flat dose. Sold by JH&T Powell, druggists.
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