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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1886
Page
2
A political piece urges Republicans to vote next Tuesday with Evans for judge and Specht for treasurer leading a strong ticket. It praises J C Law and William Roberts, criticizes a proposed amendment to restrict prison labor, and argues for broader, fair labor practices in the penitentiary system.
Arnold H Sherman, son of David Sherman of Henry, disappeared Monday morning October 18. His body was recovered Sunday morning near Edwards street by half-brother Jacob Hall after fishermen had searched the river for days. Coroner’s inquest in Henry found accidental drowning as the cause. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev G B Black officiating. he leaves parents a sister and multiple half siblings.
Advertised letters for October 28 1886 include Sanford Deval Martha Hall J F Henry W J Mereiam Sam Wowberg George Oglesby George Payne Liver Pills promote Dr Gunn's Liver Pills for sallow complexion pimples and biliousness Never sickens or gripes One pill per dose Free samples at Powell's
Members of Post 04 are urged to attend the postroom gathering this Saturday evening. The notice is signed by J. O, Townxsenp, Com. and lacks clear location details.
A collection of brief notes mentions Louisville’s Black business community, a farmer near Lawrenceville rescuing sheep, a Maine postmaster’s partisan family ties, a Boston coffin prank with rye whisky, a Portland riding mishap, swift frigate birds, Saratoga child health views, an East Bridgeport man mistaking buttons for pills, Oregon salmon fisheries supporting Astoria and state prosperity, Washington Territory’s rich land and resources, and William Kendall’s Niagara whirlpool swim amid personal turmoil.
A political notice states SAM WILLIS, running as an Independent, announces his candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County. The brief item appears amid other content on the page and identifies Willis as the hopeful for the office.
A seller offers Brown and Black heavy Astrachan boucle jackets at 4.00 each. The sale touts the garments as the cheapest ever shown for the money and notes daily movement of perfect Newmarkets cloaks and short wraps.
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