Local notices and upcoming events in Henry Republican pages
Subscribers urged to pay long overdue balances for The Henry Republican with reminders of the September State Fair in Peoria and planned street railway between Lacan and Sparland. Notices cover Oklahoma provisional government tensions, old settlers meeting in Lacom, Benachwine lake development, Wyoming Stark County Fair September 17 to 20, and Parachute drops with trotting events.
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Lacan
Sparland
Wyoming
Stark County
Cow parade greets church in Henry city
G M Locke's roadcart carried a cow reputedly bought from Mrs O'Leary of Chicago. The animal was escorted by three Henry prominent ladies and released inside the Congregational church. The cow's market value did not exceed $15, though locals valued her highly and cared for her tenderly.
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G. M. Locke
O'Leary
Chicago
Henry
Congregational Church
Apology Published Over Sabbath Discussion Fracas
The Republican apologizes for a recent Sabbath debate that devolved into personal jabs. It recalls Mr Yaeger and Mr Scott exchanges, notes editorial missteps, and vows to avoid personal varications and bitter insinuations in the future.
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Yaeger
Rev Reid
Colorado
Jill
Roy J. H. Scott
Yaoger
Mr Scott
Scott
Mr Yaeger
Republican
Beck
Yeaders
Chattanooga Growth and Land Boom Prompts Real Estate Rush
A. Williams argues Chattanooga will be the southern manufacturing hub as land near Summit City booms. He notes 25 miles of electric streetcar, 40 miles steam lines, rising real estate values, and northern and foreign investors buying up 14 000 acres plus large farm tracts. He warns patience is key, but predicts city dominance and offers land at cost with payment plans.
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Henry Repub Moon
Onarranooga
Tenn
AugsBl
Burt
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Henry, II
Electric Street Railroad Company
Steam Street Railroad Company
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
America
Hille
Hno
Toon
Guy Alger
Michigan
Boston
Myself
Baat Tonn
Ga. R. R
E.T.V
Summit City
Bummit City
Boston Syndicate
Putnam County
Marshall County
Chattanooga Daily Times
Russell House
A. Williams
Local Doctor Recasts Isle County Epidemic Cause
Dr F. D. Larke of Rogera City, Michigan, says last year’s outbreak in Preeque Isle county was cholera dysentery, not cholera as first reported. He cites success with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting no losses where used. The remedy, priced 25 and 50 cents, is sold by J. W Niece.
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F. D. Larke
Rogera City
Michigan
Preeque Isle County
J. W Niece
Mra Hattle Schermerhorn
Galesburg
Ill
D. D. Itoas
Adams
Peoria
City Council Proceedings September 2 1889
Regular meeting of the city council on Monday September 2 1889 with Mayor G F Paskell and Aldermen present. Bills approved and paid. treasurer's August 1889 report filed. insurance for City Hall fire equipment renewed. George F Worley fee license approved upon payment. council adjourned to Sept 9.
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Cuty
G. F .Paskell
J R Paskell
H. H Kirchman
C. A. Camp
Wm Duke
E.T Diselway
Hutchins
Leavitt
Chevelty
Bahinee
Jos. N Krenz
Treas
Rockford Company
George F Worley
Gro F Passens
Remarkable Nerve and Enduring Health Claims
The piece argues modern America grows nervier with insanity headaches neuralgia sleeplessness and dyspepsia warning of decline. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure free of opium or morphine and notes free sample bottles at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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America
Miles
Powell
Milkmaids Convention and Odd Fellows Election Report
At 7 30 p m delegates gathered at the Congregational church under W C T U direction with 24 precincts represented. Lacon and St Louis delegates drew attention noting a cow theme including a miniature cow from Mrs O Leary Chicago. Ice cream served by Mr Stubbles. Receipts 28 80 expenses 7 80. Odd Fellows held semi annual officer elections with N G Jesse Harrison V G James A Harrison secretary H H Kirchman. Installation set for Sept 11 with plans for a new building to be erected.
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Congregational Church
W.C.T. U
Lacon
St. Louis
O'Leary
Chicago
Stubbles
Bourne
Odd Fellows
N.G. Jesse Harrison
V.G
James A. Harrison
H. H. Kirchman
Illinois regimental reunion and unrelated local incidents
The 86th Illinois mostly from Marshall county held a regimental reunion in Peoria with many survivors present. Osot Kingman hosted an elegant reception. dozens of locals attended. Also reported: Rev John Solomon Smith linked to a scandalous incident in Astoria, fined for disorderly conduct, and Nimand Edwards dies at 80 in Springfield, a Lincoln relation and former state official. Old Settlers Day in Lacon set for Sept 11 with speakers A E Stevenson and G M Bane, plus talks, boat races and balloon events.
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A P Webber
Archibald Bracken
A J Diehl
Eba Snider
T F Kingsley
W H Mutton
Newton Ray
R H Erwin
J F Smith
W J Buber
L L Lehman
J L Dawson
Charlea Erwin
Cyrus Root
D H Anderson
Adison Tanquary
Abram Shorts
Stephen Grady
Orrin Frisbey
John Solomon’ Smith
United Brethren Church
Astoria
Darius Woolsey
Galesburg
Woolsey
Smith
Calabooss
How Niniand Edwards
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Lacon
A E Stevenson
G M. Bane
J H Jones
Henry
Commonwealth
Give Him and Let Him Guess Satire on Game Doctors
A humorous remark mocks medical guesswork after a man’s complaint about ill health. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets are advertised as a cure for indigestion headaches and fatigue, small sugar coated pills sold by druggists. The notice also recalls Rev Mr Seaman’s sea voyage as a child, saved from a wreck, and the origin of his surname Seaman.
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Pierce
Seaman
Minoak
Kemp's Balsam Offered Free Samples Despite Cough Claims
A promotional note touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs promising cures not guaranteed for coughs. It claims druggists may give free sample bottles, with large bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar.
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