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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented cry contrasts royal and revolutionary calls to halt conflict with a critique of Slate Burial Vaults. The speaker condemns using Slate Vaults for encasing loved ones and questions the value of fleeting floral tributes, naming G. M. Locke as agent and Henry Lil.
Rainy forenoon and drizzly afternoon marked April 2 election day across Henry and nearby townships. Polls show Democratic dominance in most races with few Republicans winning key posts. Toluca names M Breen as supervisor. Chicago reelects Harrison for a third term by 28,267 plurality amid claims of a large nonvoter bloc.
A Democratic caucus at city hall selected nominees for city offices with D. J. Emory presiding and Chan Doherty as secretary. J. R. Paskell was chosen for serv but declined, so B08 G. aap ballot named AGumphrey as candidate. Other nominations include City Clerk Fred Schaefer, City Treasurer El Wright, City Attorney T. Flower, Aldermen J L Broaddun, R K Warner, George Helper, and Anton Gaab.
Gov Yates proclaims April 26 as Arbor Day urging Illinois residents to show a stronger interest in tree planting than ever before. He appeals for cheaper and more active public involvement on the day.
A preliminary meeting shows strong local support for rebuilding the Woollen Mill in Watts with Lacon residents hopeful Lixton will benefit from renewed business. The text notes school trustee elections must come from separate districts and questions Mr Thomas Higgins eligibility due to residency. Bernard Merdilan may need to hold over to meet legal requirements.
Mrs Nellie Kedzie of Branley Peants Institute lectured at the M E church on the value of a trained hand. She argued that expression comes through speech or the trained hand, citing art and daily work as products of skilled craft. She urged education for girls to fit them for homemaking and nation building, outlining Bradley Institute methods and drawing an attentive audience.
Hutchins Lincoln unveils Easter Millinery with an arch of Renaissance themed headwear and color rich displays across departments. The store buzzes with shoppers as Ording Gros orchestra and rich harmonies accompany the viewing, lasting today and tomorrow.
George Zimmerman of Sparland claims success with magnetic healing, offering simple manipulations over affected parts. He reports many townspeople cured or substantially improved after a single session and believes seven to ten treatments would complete cures, with no charges yet collected as he continues his practice.
The annual township election occurred on Tuesday at city hall with Judges J B Townsend and L R Kinnear and Supervisor Gregory at the ballot box. Merritt was chosen moderator and the ER propHeticy of 460 funded next year’s expenses. no poundmaster was appointed. T W Stoner & Son promote purebred Durham Jersey swine with sales to Indiana and Ohio and new stock from William Roberts of Palon Iowa.
Our display features Dress Goods Made Skirts Jackets Men s Hats Ladies Underwear Wall Paper Carpets and Shoes The souvenir we will give you on Easter morning will make a fine decoration for your mantel.
The Wo man s Club held its last regular meeting at Miss Beulah Nicholson s home with Miss Nicholson in charge of the art department program The president Mrs Evelyn E Jones opened the session and minutes were read The club planned to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs Mary P Fyffe and discussed attending the 14th District Federation in Peoria in May The afternoon featured essays recitations and remarks on education and the program closed with refreshments and social time.
A preliminary meeting at the Masonic temple led to organizing a Sparland chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. William Calhoun presided, George Burt acted as scribe, and officers were chosen including Worthy Matron Mary Hildebrandt and Worthy Patron William Walhoun.
Tax data from county treasurer notes reported by Lacon Journal shows delinquent and collected amounts for several townships. Totals include Beacons 18,823.00 and Whitefield 7,378.47 with detailed per township figures and balances.
The San Orig Highway resident, an elderly watchman for the ammunition, had a painful cancer on his lower lip removed last February. Doctors advised removing it by knife, but Dr D D Ross treated with a chemical solvent and cured it. Dr Peters, a respected Peona resident for 35 years, serves as a watchman for the ammunition facility.
A new dessert named Jell-u offers lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors. Sold at grocers for 10 cents, it invites families to try it today.
The reader notes advertisers and local firms in the 1868 Henry Courier such as J A Warren postmaster Janney Powell J N Purple Henry City Bank JB Jones & Co A M Pool H J Granbury Morse Barnes Barnard Dikes I G Barnard Dickinson Everett Perley Fulford McCoy lawyers Hynshaw jewelers doctors pastors and congregations New Jerusalem St Marys Catholic and two churches mentioned The piece also covers Will Starliper barn plans Rollie Travis Rollin Doyle and local moves and travel costs with a Peoria trip fare of 1 55 and a local railroad note
The Oklahoma Opportunity describes Kiowa Comanche and Apache Reservations opened for settlement in summer with 2 000 000 acres available. It includes soil climate maps entry rules and the opening act. The Great Rock Island Route is highlighted as the only line serving the reservation. Free prospectus offered by John Sebastian G P A Chicago. Also a medicine ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E W Grove signature.
Fine grain and stock farm comprising 315 acres located 2.4 miles northwest of Putcom Illinois. Priced reasonably with easy terms. Inquiries should be directed to Sugn Hartley, Real Estate Agent.
The document presents an annual statement from the Township Treasurer detailing funds on hand at period end, distributable balances, and expenditures. It lists receipts and expenditures including teachers salaries, repairs, furnishings, and incidental costs, with notes on district taxes and property sales.
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