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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1895
Page
2
The article argues for establishing water works in Henry city citing artesian wells electric light and fire protection as benefits. It urges residents to vote yes next Tuesday and favors general taxation with long term bonds and self supporting operation to fund the system.
John Heim is described as an independent candidate for Alderman in the First Ward not nominated by any party. The piece praises his citizenship and judgement and notes his ballot appearance as a petition candidate independent of parties. Wenona faces a three ticket city election with James Steele for Mayor and Harry Van Horn and Edwin Gants also running on the Citizens ticket.
A fragment notes Tha Venons Index presenting a new dress and fine showy appearance. The 484 lady in Easter praises the Index as an excellent paper, prosperous and happy in tone.
The piece outlines Republican candidates for mayor city clerk treasurer aldermen and attorney. It praises C A Camp for mayor and Frank Osbon E S Q for clerk and E T Disolway for treasurer while urging J W Niece and J H Adkinson as aldermen and F Potter as city attorney, stressing public spirit and local ties.
Regular Henry Illinois council session April 1 1895 appoints election judges and clerks for April 16 1893. Treasurer reports balances and expenditures. adjourns to April 17 1895. Obituary notes for Phoebe Dutro born 1837 Brown County Ohio died April 6 1895 with funeral in Henry.
The Marshall County Teachers Association met in Wenona on April 6 and 7 with about 60 visiting teachers touring Venona schools. Papers on geography and stimulus in school were read, lectures by Pres Cook and Mr Hyatt inspired teachers, and evening programs featured a church service and a John W. Cook lecture. Local town election results follow later in the report.
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