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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
Distressing stomach disease advertised as permanently cured by South American Nervine. Claiming to cure stomach weakness and indigestion with a single dose leading to lasting relief. Promoted by J. H. and F. A. oe MIEO through Royal Grange notices and local sensational language.
Transfers list numerous parcels across Steuben, Whitefield, Henry, Magnolia, and adjacent areas. Names include Sarah A O Connor, Nettie H Broad dus, James B Harris, James Mitchell, Hattie Barnes, Benjamin Myers, Mary McCasson, Geo Sparling, Clara Tarbill, Fred H Gehr, Mary Shores, Pred Schroeder, and W S Coleman. Transactions cover lots, out lots, fractions, sw ar sections, and bank transfers in multiple townships.
Final naturalization papers issued to Thomas J. Fine, Paul Laurischk, John W. Newburg, Gust Swanson, Fred Arndt, Aug W. Johnson, Emil Gers tenmeyer. Wm M. Hattan, deceased, letters of administration issued to J. E. Hattan, Bond in sum of $13,000 filed and approved.
The text recounts a divorce and marriage mix up as two women discuss impossible kinship links. A man becoming his own father in law is mentioned, followed by a hypothetical chain of remarriages and children that leaves all relationships tangled and ultimately unsolvable.
The City Council met in the council chamber at 8 p m April 9 1898 with Mayor Paskell and Aldermen Baer Frommel Duke Hartley Forrest present. Bills were read and approved. An ordinance granting a 20 year Henry Telephone franchise was read and adopted with Duke Hartley Forrest voting yes and Frommel no. An ordinance granting Central Telephone an pole and line right for 20 years was read and adopted with Duke Baer Hartley Forrest voting yes and Frommel no. The meeting adjourned to April 20 1898.
The Henry City Council grants a twenty year franchise to the Henry Telephone Company to erect poles and string wires on streets and public grounds for telephone service. The company may operate a local exchange and set rates not exceeding those in comparable cities. The ordinance takes effect upon passage, with the mayor and clerk attesting on April 9 1898 and publication on April 12 1898.
Ordinance No. 158 grants Central Union Telephone Company the right to erect and maintain poles and lines in Henry Illinois. The city reserves powers to regulate location and extend rights to others, with fire and police wires allowed on pole arms under city supervision. The franchise lasts twenty years from passage, dated April 9, 1898.
The Botany class harvested the bean crop this week and will share bean culture pointers. Visitors include Mrs Ellaworth Jennie Hutchins Bruce Williams and Messrs Frank Perrin and Louis Peck of Wyanet. Mid term exams start today and tomorrow with 60 pupils excused for scholarship while nine of seventy one meet deportment standards. Morning exercises focus on current topics and a study of the Cuban question with weekly summaries from Wash ington Madrid and Havana led by Supt Calhoun.
Mrs Mary Van Horne of Zanesville died at 42 on March 26 after a long illness. She leaves ten children, five sons and five daughters, with a large circle of friends. The funeral at her home was led by Rev Bliss and Rev Fawcett, with comforting remarks from a biblical text.
Pallbearers Adam Peterman H Watercott S8157 J Na Krenz Anton Hank Aug Slechter and John Mall attend a burial at Cavalry Cemetery. The brief notice lists the pallbearers by name.
Last week's letter lists residents and visitors in Palatine. The home of Geo Paffer is noted with Hattie Ethel Montabb Baye and Princeton. John Bush returns from a visit to his brother in Iroquois bounty. Nannie Williams and Josie Koenler attend a dance. Mr Hartford returns to Kansas. Geo Davis improves after a winter illness and trips to LaSalle. Mr Harkins of Tonioa now clerks for Geo Davis and plans to move here with his family once a house is rented.
A spring gathering at Mre OH. Ransom’s home on Monday evening April 4th celebrated Miss Ina’s 16th birthday with games singing and a long lunch. Attendees included Maggie Morse Clara Craimer Edna Ransom Lizzie Morse Lida Munnis Sopha Morse Mariel Ransom Jennie McAleer Clem Ransom George Risemelr Roy Ransom and others, all expressing happiness at the event.
Otto Hanson recovers from rheumatism. a young lady resembles her father in Charley Brown’s home. T A Hatrick plans a store addition to handle rising trade. Below freezing cords fruit losses reported. Sowed oats hindered by wet ground and showers. County Superintendent W B Hawthorne visited church. Florid school closed for two weeks due to Mrs Whitaker’s illness, now resumed. Rev J W Findley of Chicago preached at Blooid. Mrs Windley’s father once lived in Putnam county. YP 306 host ice cream social April 16 at Florid church with autograph quilt auction. War clouds darken. Mr and Mrs B Albert attended church in Hennepin. David Moore back from the East. Presbyterian church to preach next Sunday April 10. Oscar Brenneman back from Texas. Many teams travel to Henry Tuesday for lumber for Walk Leech farm new house.
Mary Gallaher Quaker Lane came home from Bloomington last week Theodora Wilson returned Saturday to her school in Bureau county from vacation Some farmers received trees from Augustine Normal this week varieties include apple cherry and pear Several friends of John Wilson gave him a pleasant surprise Thursday evening Those present report a good social time Theodore and Laura Smith received from Kansas four Partridge Wyandotte chickens at five dollars each rare beauties in this area
Magnolia band announces a minstrel show at Masonic Hall on Thursday April 21. General admission 25 cents, reserved 8 cents. The program features three parts including sentimental songs jokes comic songs and a negro sketch. Proceeds aid the band and a lively Easter entertainment drew a large crowd. Stella Gregory Gertrude Ramsey Dr Fred Taylor and family were visitors. a baby girl born April 7 to Mr and Mrs Joe Hawas. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Taylor April 2.8. an Easter entertainment was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Local items include Mr Jennie Reid Smith reported improvements and Milton Fountain healing. Mrs Lincolp sewing for Hmma Swift. church activities outline a midweek meeting and an upcoming Longfellow event. Milo resident Mr Lamb dies after long illness. Mary Shartz hosts a rag sewing day resulting in 25 lb carpet rag output and a social dinner. A league sociable at T A Runnells home features Anna grammatism with refreshments and no admission fee.
An 19th century ad style excerpt explains two paths to bladder trouble from kidneys or local disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure with sample offers, then adds a salve for bruises and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and Dr Powell as seller.
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