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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
3
A group of Peoria and up river merchants protest cheap river excursions harming trade. They urge boats to abandon the practice, argue such trips bring no Peoria trade, and call for a reasonable adjustment balancing interests of river towns, Peoria merchants, and boat operators.
Clara Morgan of Putnam, age over 100, rode to town for the first time since last fall. She recalls pioneer hardship, the nation’s growth from 70 million to today, and the vast changes in technology while remaining lucid and connected to her long family history. A Times note records a Henry city dram shop case ending in a not guilty verdict for Yaeger.
Marshall H Taggart & Son buy 057 acres near Wenona south of Cantey J.T. Bignus of Livingston County seeks fences. H. Van Horn buys south of Fosbenner’s, plans two story brick building. La Prairie township marks 60th anniversary. Labor Day in Toluca observed. Rev Nesbit absent. miners’ union parade led by John Hunter.
Benjamin Hickman Tronmonger a long time Mason City resident died at Henry Illinois March 81 1900 from paralysis. Born October 1 1832 in Staffordshire England he immigrated 1850 later moving through St Louis Jacksonville Pekin Detroit Mason City and Henry. He helped build several mills and was a devout Presbyterian and active church member. He married Elizabeth Stubbs in 1855 and had nine children. three sons Benjamin Arthur Joseph and others survived with his wife and daughters. Funeral held April 7 at 2 30 pm at the Mason City Presbyterian church conducted by Revs Kaye Rhodes and Sider with Masonic Lodge involvement.
Thomas Steer aged over 80 died April 6 1900 at Wyoming Stark County after a long life that began in Devonshire England. He married Grace Mitchell and came to the United States before the war, living in Peoria County before settling near Wyoming. He and Grace celebrated their golden wedding in November seven years ago on a farm four miles east of Wyoming. They had nine children, all living but one James who died recently, and one sister Miss Rachael Steer. He was a respected Republican with a lively disposition. Duryea a son in law.
The Wo man s Club met at Mrs T J Jones home on Monday April 2 with 33 members present. Guests included Mrs Geo A Zeller Mrs Kinnear and Mrs Ward from Henry Woman's Club and Mrs Key and Miss Adler of Chicago. The event featured a piano solo a discussion on Pads and other activities led by Mrs Mary E Spencer. The next meeting is planned for Mrs Mary Paskell's home on April 16. George Travis and wife attended the funeral of his uncle Arthur Simpson in Varna after driving to La won.
A reader reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for bronchitis. William Savory of Warrington credits it with saving his wife from a six year battle with bronchitis. Sold by J F Powell. Ed Sterrett met Harvey McKnight in Peoria and learned of health issues and recovery. Canoah Jones returns home after days away in Chwes Preapestan fiibaonite and Peoria.
The piece extols Dr Dowie and the Zion movement near Chicago, describing faith healing, voluntary giving, and a planned Zion city of 8000 acres where morality rules and saloons are barred. It also includes anecdotes about Prof Calhoun, horse trading, and local social notes.
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