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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1876
Page
2
A. W. Kellogg of Pontiac withdraws his name from the Sun district race for the general assembly. The Pontiac editor notes the shift, praising Kellogg as capable and urging voters to support other candidates. The piece also mentions upcoming local events and a general caucus to determine tickets amid electoral rumors.
Readable fragments show town election slates with supervisors clerks assessors collectors and highway commissioners. Names include Andrew Hancock Samuel Glenn Conrad Held Nathan Brumeey Silas Evans Judson Roberta John Nortom Clerk Charles A Whitney William Myers Jacob Lauty Martin King Hiram Crossland James N Anderson Daniel McNabb A H W Evang and others across Hennepin and Tremble districts with listed officers and positions.
Captain Samuel Rider urges Henry City Bridge Company to adopt night signal rules on bridges over the Illinois River. He praises Beardstown Rockford Rock Island line for a lit draw with red lights at ends, improving draw position visibility and reducing risk to steamers. The letter also notes dangers on dark windy nights without precautions and calls for broader adoption to protect life and property. A street-found remark praises a reform Republican candidate and notes transport plans enabling day trips for Sperland residents, hinting at market opportunities.
A local meeting held to organize a proper observance of the centennial Fourth of July. Henry Hutchins presided, committees formed to canvass funds, secure speakers, and promote a large public celebration in Henry on July 4th.
The May Moray Magazine offers varied articles and practical value at $1.50 yearly, with illustrations and guidance for dress cutting and home crafts. A Practical Instry Potions in the Art of Wood Engraving promises tools and technique, 67 illustrations, and home learning by beginners, priced around 60 cents. Granite Mills promotes domestic flour at low prices, urging trust in home-made goods over foreign articles.
At the solicitation of many citizens the undersigned consents to be a candidate for Crie 3tan KHAL and ATREET BurEnvison in the ensuing City Election ABIJAH B. HALL.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lawton on April 4 in Whitefield Chauncey C.. event noted as a birth in local records.
Deaths reported in Wenona, Roberts township, Milo and Santa Cruz include Mrs A Bagley at 88, Mrs Dhusilla Myers at 82, Mrs Hulda Hesney at 99, John Peterson 93, Mrs Susan S 40, and baby Percy A Bayder 1 year 4 months. Funeral poem laments a infant’s passing with religious imagery.
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