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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1885
Page
2
Readable text notes a Henry Republican entry titled Twelve Paces with unclear context or event details. No dates, names besides Henry and a poster title are legible. The fragment offers no concrete actions, outcomes, or affiliations to expand into a full news note.
The article discusses a 1885 Illinois law declaring primary and delegate elections legal with penalties for violations. It notes how elections in any ward or town fall under the law and praises voting integrity. It also mentions resignations and new postings at the Lacon post office and upcoming agricultural fairs in Chicago Wyoming and at the Great Fair in Chicago with attractions and bands.
The Henry city council approves a 2000 dollar appropriation for boring an artesian well, drawing local criticism over taxes. The editor recalls Hennepin financing a well without effort and suggests funding a river bridge similarly, while noting resistances and pride in local projects.
The Champaign Gazette argues a town’s value shows in its papers with educated readers and rising merchants. A vandal pockets Benny Detro’s money and notes after a firecracker shove, while Representative Payson of Illinois is praised for supporting Western settlers and land grants.
The advertisement claims scrofula and impurities threaten health and boast Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and revitalizes the body. It cites Ed F. Younger visiting the Peoria Democrat reunion and notes his prior role with the Lacan Democrat as a writer and journalist.
An 25c advertisement for Griggs Glycerine Salve claims cures for cuts bruises scalds burns and sores with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. The note mentions Dr Durfee's Drug Store as seller and cites a 25 cent price. Also records visitors John Beazely and Jason Pauley of Tiskilwa and a local birth notice for A C Weis.
In Lacon on August 19 the marriage of Srob Et E Hoover of Lacon to Sivvala Anderson of Geneseo was performed by Justice of the Peace Ira Norris. In Hennepin on September 2 Rev Mr Colaro united Richard D Coulter and Ella Mathiasen, both of Lacon.
DIED In thin city Sept. lat. of cholera Infantam ISAAC 8 months son of Wr Bash In Whitefield Sept 1 fullamimation of the vowela NANNIE 7 years daughter of DeWitt and Addie Woodrum grandchild of Mr and Mrs T P Coui ug OLIVER 8 P Brown 72 years 11 days brother in law of A H Value of this city
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