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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
3
A reader’s shipboard letters recount brutal sea conditions aboard the Excelsior during a voyage from Seattle to Port Valdes. Passengers suffer seasickness and harsh weather as the crew endures violent swells near Orca and St. Elias, with stark critique of stewards and praise for officers.
The Woman's Club met at the German Catholic Rectory with Miss Bettie Lohmiller. Mrs. Mary Hildebrandt presided as discussions on national airs and women’s role in art highlighted the session. Speakers cited Rosa Bonheur, Rockwood pottery, posters and book covers, and a church project funded by a woman's contract. The gathering adjourned to meet April 18 on Philanthropy and Reform.
Murry Simpson has joined the Electric Light Co and will be missed at the high school. The visitor list grows with 17 in the primary grade this month. Past week includes Mrs Swemn and several named ladies. Teachers labored late. janitor locked doors, prompting a minor security mishap and witty adaptation by the staff.
Northwest of Putnam notes report Magnuson moving into a new house and Oscar Maguson starting at Nye School. Socials include a Thimble social at Mrs Frank Wood’s and a large ladies gathering for Christain Church treasury. Duchess fishing boat sank after striking a stump. Jacob Noll’s alleged explosive experiment sparks rumor. J B Getzinger joins the navy aboard the Texas. Subscriptions to newspapers offered at the office.
Joseph A Heider aged 76 died April 1898 after months of illness. Born in Klingenburg Bavaria January 6 1823 he emigrated to Ohio then married Mary Boltz at Cleveland April 10 1858. After settling in Henry he raised five children and was a long time resident and respected German citizen. Funeral was Tuesday at St Marys Catholic Church with Requiem Mass. burial Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs Sarah Griswold aged 37 died March 20 1898 at her Grand Island Nebraska home after bearing three children and leaving five brothers and two sisters Doctors efforts could not stay death and her lasting wish was to educate her children Her friend prays they follow her virtues and endure future sorrow without rancor or slander Byond life's toils and cares the afterlife is hoped for in eternity signed Mrs George Grisworp Whitefield Ill April 4 1898
William M. Hattan longtime Marshall County settler and Republican figure died at his Bennington township residence on March 29 1898 aged 66 after a week of illness including an apoplectic stroke He was born October 14 1832 in Brown County Ohio and helped his father in blacksmithing and farming He built his home in 1858 and a grand residence in 1890 He married Nancy J Benton in 1858 and had four children two died in infancy His public service included township offices and Circuit Clerk elected in 1892 He was active in Republican conventions and Masonry and church circles His death marks the passing of a prominent local leader Amos Leigh and William M Hattan are noted as related figures
Telegram reports Alderman A Frommel learned Monday of the death of his stepfather P A Schipper 1st Macomb a former cigar manufacturer and partner of the late Nicholas Abel. Funeral and burial occurred at Canton with Frommel traveling Tuesday to join the friends. Hobbed the Grave recounts John Ohiver of Pungee Pnes describing recovery after using Electric Bitters, praised as life saving. available 60 cents at Powell's Drug Store.
Advertisement asserts bilious symptoms indicate liver disorder and that Herbine will cure liver stomach or bowels. Claims quick blood purification and perfect liver action with no equal among liver medicines. Priced at 75 cents with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
Gertrude Mills was in the neighborhood last week. Florence Given hosted friends Wednesday evening. Maesare Hunt and Hawthorne won the Granville debate Saturday night. Lou Smith and Mae Wierman returned to Venona Sunday after a week away. David Wilson and two grandchildren visited Wenona on Sunday. Joe Bumgarner stayed over Friday to Sunday, then with George Wilson returned to Normal Monday. Sabbath school began April first with Elizabeth Mille as superintendent and a large turnout. Charles Harford of Kansas visited our meeting with Henry Gunn of Mt Pala.
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