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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1881
Page
4
A 16 foot “Wanderer” boat, built in Madison, arrives at Peoria and its owner camps along the river. The traveler has paddled from Madison to Peoria via the canal, carrying cooking gear and a sleeping area, planning to reach St Louis.
Describes Lake Bluff as a summer resort 90 miles north of Chicago with crowded hotel, cottages, and stores. Details lectures on liquor traffic by Dr McIntosh and Dr Augusta Fairchilda, plus speeches by a Ne preeke lawyer and Gov St John, urging prohibition and noting female prayer meetings and an upcoming W O 2 0 Convention report.
Board of Education records show a meeting on August 29 with all members present. The minutes cover teacher appointments, diploma handling, treasury, term dates for 1882, and book purchases. obituary note for Samuel Ryder, and a health-ads column promoting Flop Litters as a cure.
A compiled record lists teachers who received certificates from J H Seaton and renewals between September 1, 1880 and September 1, 1881. The document names numerous individuals and towns including Rose Fitch Casson Beas Dalles Bennett Katie Carman Frances Barberhorn Lizzie Turner Minnie Burnham Lou Sibeket Maria Speer Elley McGinnis Emma Ok night and others with post office addresses across Palatine Clear Creek and Tiskilwa regions.
Advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonio as a preventive tonic to combat biliousness and protect kidneys and liver. It claims a 60 cent bottle or $1.00 size keeps organs active and saves time and money during seasonal sickness.
The Sunachwine 8S township convention at the Christian church lists Sunday schedule Sept 11 with devotions reports, officers election, and talks on Sunday school spirituality and attendance. Speakers include M Stouffer A Shepherd Rev J B Parker P B Durley E H Sparling W J Minum and others.
As a family medicine and tonic, Electric Bitters is praised for universal satisfaction and rapid cures. Local druggists report high demand and occasional shortages, with stomach liver kidney and diabetes relief noted. Sold by J W Niece at 50 cents a bottle. The Chicago Rock Island Pacific depot at Trenton burned on Thursday morning, destroying three cars of lumber and the agent’s books and freight. lamp room origin suspected.
Delicate women with weak constitutions and stomach liver or kidney complaints urged to try Electric Bitters as a speedy remedy. Sold by J. W. Niece for 60 cents. Also notes a dangerous bridge condition in front of Frank Dennis’s farm and questions road oversight. Buckley’s Arnica Salve marketed for cuts sores ulcers and more with a 25 cent price and guarantee. Sold by druggists and Candyl.
A regional fair schedule lists multiple county and city fairs with dates in September. Marshall county Wenona September 19 to 23 Stark county Wyoming September 6 to 9 Toulon September 20 to 25 Bureau county Princeton September 20 to 23 La Salle county Ottawa September 5 to 10 Woodford Coast El Pago September 12 to 17 Livingston county Pontiac September 19 to 16 Fe 7 Fairbury September 5 to 9 Iroquois county Onarga September 19 to 16 Chicago fair September 12 to 17 at Ohlono Driving Park State fair Peoria Bent September 20 to 30.
In the city, Aug. 28, a daughter to Harry Peaggey of Gregory Bros. Aug. 31, a daughter to George of Baratoga. Aug. 5, a son to J. Bruch Wil.
A fragmentary notice records a marriage in the city on a date in August with a clerk, a pastor, and named individuals including George Tanton and Miss Slonm Walk Ex, reflecting a local civil and religious ceremony. The text is garbled but indicates an intended church or county clerk involvement and a stated witness.
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