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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
2
Citizens are asked to remit dues for two or more years and advise when able. A call is made for a Henry city business men association to boost policy, development, and local welfare, with emphasis on home attorney work and civic collaboration.
A board of supervisors will hold a meeting next Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Absentees are asked to present any necessary documents at that time.
An annual Republican visit to Sparland notes a town thriving on repaired stores and occupied buildings. Prominent local merchants, postmaster changes, a thriving meat and lumber trade, and family-style hospitality mark a period of steady progress, with owners owning their buildings and competing on prices.
The Henry city council met on Sept. with Mayor Forrest and Aldermen Brown Frommel Harrington Camp Frommel Helper. Minutes approved. Treasurer’s August report read. Insurance policy on city hall and engines renewed. Electric Light Co final acceptance presented and approved. Old brick buildings update and Peoria Chicago and Southwestern railroad ordinance discussed and accepted.
The council passed Ordinance No. 116 requiring owners to remove wooden awnings attached to businesses on Edwards Kent Parkrow and nearby streets. Violators face fines from five to ten dollars and removal costs added to penalties or pursued separately. the ordinance takes effect after publication. Drowned: John P Bracken, 25, son of Capt. Bracken, drowned near Joliet on a bicycle trip to Chicago. body recovered and funeral plans pending as community mourns.
A reader urges park commissioners to halt cow walks in the public park and enforce laws with fines to protect permanent paths. The letter condemns vandalism and praises ongoing improvements, urging mayor and council to retain the funded walks. It also reprints a July 1890s note on California cold processing for fruit canning using salyx extract and balox for flavor and color retention.
A reminiscence recalls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing a child of croup, with the mother later giving it to her own youngster and reporting best results. Sold by J. W. Niece.
Congressmen Wheeler joins committees on elections and revision of laws, reflecting a new and young member ready for both roles. Constituents praise his election as a correct choice. Pain Balm advertisement boasts quick relief for pains and rheumatism at 50 cent bottles. Sovereigns first issued July 1, 1817, with gold guineas previously in circulation tied to the African country name origin.
The article notes renewed energy efficiency as the post office is lit by electricity, improving evening patron experience. Clarke's Rock Candy is advertised as a remedy for coughs and colds. The piece mentions Hood’s Bateepes highlighting rising popularity.
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