Henry Republican notices and artesian power discussion
The Henry Republican urges subscribers to settle arrears and notes a war history feature on the 47th Illinois regiment with copies available. It also discusses artesian wells near Henry Illinois, highlighting 820 gallons per minute flow and potential electric lighting uses for the town.
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Henry Republican
Henry, Ill
Henry
Friends of Improvement
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Michigan
Hanna Wagon Company Incorporation Filed In Peoria
In Peoria the Hanna Wagon Company filed incorporation papers to manufacture wagons wheeled vehicles and agricultural implements with a capital stock of 60000 shares of 100 each split among 24 holders. Directors named include W A Hanna E B Rhea M O Wheeler C M Avory and C R Wheeler located at Averyville. A five member committee was appointed to seek 4000 worth of brick from the city kilns as a free donation. The company expects about 160 workers with dependents. Separately Auditor advisories note damages claims against the state for Copperas Creek dam lands with several awards and rejections and plans for a rehearing to contest late filings.
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Peoria Daily Herald
Hanna Wagon Company
Recover
W. A. Manna
M. C. W. Wheeler
E. B. Rhea
W. A. Hanna
M. O. W. Wheeler
C.M. Avory
C. R. Wheeler
Averyville
Messrs Baldwin
Gift Binger
Ben Warren, Jr
Max Newman
Henry Fisher
W. R. Fairbanks
C. Baker
J. J. Mer- Glan
Wm Newhalven
Henrietta Schults
Potter Aaya
Potter
Watercott and Debo Tie for Life in Peru Wedding
Henry D Watercott junior and Miss Therea Debo of Peru wed at St Josephs church in a prominent ceremony. Postmaster John Hartley served as best man and Anna Watercott as bridesmaid. The couple planned a cross country honeymoon before returning to settle.
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Henry D. Watercott
J. Watercott & Co
Debo
Peru
John Hartley
Anna Watercott
Father Geharty
J. Dabo
Watercolt
Mississippi
New York
Watercott
Henry
Jata J. Debo
Old Bettler's Day Celebration Draws Nationwide Representatives
Henry's representatives arrived by water rail buggy and foot for Old Bettler's Day. The Mazelon steamer ran round trips while crowds filled Lacon. Memorial speeches by Hon A E Stephenson and Hon G M Bano preceded a baseball game Wenona beat Lacon 7 to 0 and a balloon ascent ended in a near fatal parachute mishap.
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Hoory
Kesler
A. E. Atephenson
Court House
G. M. Bano
Lacon
Ploncora
Wenona
Lacon Jenma
Wepona
Electric Bitters Praise and Guarantee Highlighted
A boosted notice claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases headaches digestive issues and skin ailments caused by impure blood. It promises malaria relief and fever prevention with a money back guarantee and prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Powell's Drug
Camp Buys Hanna Property in Camp House Block
O A Camp purchases the Camp House block from W A Hanna for 2000 dollars. The deal includes the corner lot with Shurta Smith shop and the Samuel Hanna tenement, giving Camp ownership of half the block and the Camp House prize property.
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O. A. Camp
W. A. Hanna
Shurta
Samuel Hanna
Mr Camp
Henry City Council Adopts Ordinance for 5500 Tax Levy
Adjourned Sept 9 1889 meeting lists mayor G F Paskell and aldermen. Ordinance No 82 imposes a 5500 personal property tax for the current fiscal year and directs filing with Marshall County Clerk. Bills approved include park dirt work 42 dollars and nuisance burial costs 6 dollars.
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G. F. Paskell
J. R. Paskell
H. H. Kirchman
E. H. Hutchins
Wm Dake
J. F. Leavitt
E. T
Camp
Hutchins
Finance Committee
Henry
City of
Marshall County
Ilinois
Kirchman
Duke
Leavitt
F A Raymond, Jr
Q Schuman
Bush
Theo Noll
Geo F. Paskgeuu
Consumption Incurable No More Says Dr King’s Discovery
Testimonies from Mr C N Morris Newark Ark and Jesse Middlewart Decatur Ohio praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Free sample bottles offered by Powell’s drug store. Marshall County Horticultural Society notes honorary memberships for editors and clergymen, exhibition at State Fair, and call for county fruit entries.
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C N. Morris
Newark
Ark
King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Dy Powell
Cholera Reported Misidentified in Michigan Epidemic
Dr D Larke of Rogers City Michigan states last year’s outbreak in Presque Isle county resembled cholera morbus and entered as cholera where it was diarrheal. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving all cases treated. Also notes Robin’s Farewell caprice for piano by Fisher, Toledo Ohio, priced 50c.
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Michigan
D Larke
Rogers City
Resque Jale County
J. W. Niece
Robin
Fisher
Toledo
Ohio
Webb's Ticket Office at Peoria Rail Routes
Webb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams streets Peoria offers agents for all railroads and choice of routes See us before purchasing Money saved with our service and route options for travel decisions.
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Webb
Main
Adams Streets
Peoria
Sports and disasters fill week across leagues and towns
Baseball standings for the week end include National League leaders Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Indianapolis Pittsburgh Washington American Association leaders Brooklyn St Louis Baltimore Athletic Cincinnati Kansas City Columbus Louisville Western Association leaders Omaha Mt Paul Sioux City Minneapolis Milwaukee Denver and Des Moines. A Wyoming fire toll reaches 500000. Rail crashes, suicides, and farm explosions occur. A monster tidal wave impacts Far Rockaway with multiple drownings. Major fires burn sugar works in Williamsburg and other losses. Averages and incidents across U S towns mark a chaotic week.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Washington
American Association
Brooklyn
St Louis
Baltimore
Athletic
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Columbus
Louisville
Western Association
Omaha
Mt. Paul
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Denver
Joseph
Des Moines
Wyoming Territory
Big Horn Mountains
Jeffersonville
Ind
Ee Moundaville
W. Va
Christopher Galte
Charleston
B.C
W. B. Boyd
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
N.J
Josefh Stuutz
Carrie Ashby
United States
Grancee Bush
Columbia
Steve" Bropie
Niagara
Cramp Yards
D. Meren & Co
Williamsburg
N. Y
New York, Providence
Thames River
New London
Conn
Atlanta
Guilford
Madison
Millersburg
Lake Shore Road
Burleigh County
D. T
FisuHen
Horne
Hiawatha
Kaw
John W Snyder
Carbondale
Ill
Snyder
Joan McGurrit
Los Angeles
Cal
Lansing
Aurora
Tarton
Bridgeport
Marton
Bira Aseneth Street
Amiga
Montana
Maine
McArdles
Albany
Manasse
Father Broohy
Worcester
Maas
Florence
Wis
van Nortwick-Kuzera
Johnnatown
Burroughs Con
Cautrornia
Warr
White Ash
Golden, Co
Harrison
Millinery Dept Opens With Fall Paris and Berlin Novelties
Next Monday the Millinery Department launches with new Fall Paris and Berlin novelties. One third of the stock is saved in this line.
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Paris
Berlin
Winn Family Notes Health and Travel
Nellie Winn stays with grandfather Rev John Winn at Madison for the winter. In infancy she lived a year at Henry and was cared for by Dr. Charles Baker and Egbert Geo H Winn. Geo H Winn died in Kansas City. Suptest spent time in England with Geo Blagrove, rode a bicycle to tour rural districts for health. He hurried home due to business needs.
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Nellie Winn
John Winn
Madison
Henry
Charles Baker
Egbert
Geo H. Winn
Kansas City
England
Geo Blagrove
Evils of Idleness and Moral Force of Occupation
The piece argues occupation has moral value beyond material gain and helps keep the mind from mischief during idle hours. It notes that some rest is needed but advocates harmless pastimes such as reading, clubs, lectures, concerts, and theater to provide constructive use of time. Source cites Baltimore Sun.
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Baltimore Sun
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Peoria Herald
G. M. Locke
47Th
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Electric Bitters
Marshall County Horticultural Soceiety
Isrools
C. Rowley
E.R. McKinnes
W. E. Cook
A. H Gaston
G C. Reddan
James Dever
Marshall County Horticultural Society
Myers’ Hall
E R. McKinney
Rowtey
Congress
California
EK. H. Hutchins
Pitcher’s Castoria
Daby
Castoria
Castor
Po Os Cert
Joseph's Church
Sinc Peste
Lee
Henry, IL
Norman
Greaser
B. C
Paper Chase Brothers Company
Boptitw-novin
Rochester
Whitefield Corners
E. W. Fountain
P.O. Henry
R D. Campbell
Board of Education
Lawrence Lipper
Cottage Hill
Putnam Co
Poland
George Vail
Miles
OHN Stapp
Samuel Choft
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