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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
9
Bloomington suit over railroad injury. Alton train crash aftermath. State board forms bank in Douglas County. cereal crop disease alerts and health updates. Gov Altgeld pardons and citizenship restorations amid local politics in Marengo and Sangamon County. Illusions of temperance, executions, suicides, and farm disputes across the state with multiple named towns and individuals.
The 1894 State Department correspondence released yesterday shows two letters to Ambassador Bayard from London dated July 13 and December 1. One argues arbitration or a new boundary aligned with expediency, while the other notes Britain's condition that sovereignty must be settled before arbitration and hopes Bayard can secure an honorable settlement.
The note book records dances at the club venue, social visits by Mrs Andrew Vogelsang and Andrew, and a well attended Anter Ball. It notes John Schafer moving to Granville, a failed sale of Judge Cassell place, and the Judge remaining at the homestead. It mentions improvements to Main street sewer plans and garish sprinkler colors. The piece covers Easter services at the New Church and M E B church, with sermons by Rev Landenberger and an Easter school program featuring flowers, cross garlands, and songs by a young choir.
George Scholes a long time Illinois resident known for his strength and charity died after a stroke at 69. Born in 1826 in Bolton England he lived 45 years near Saratoga Township and 18 months in Henry. He aided fugitive enslaved people and helped neighbors with his teams. A justice of the peace for 20 years he joined Henry Lodge No 119 A F and A M in 1867 and was mourned by Mason and Eastern Star members. Funeral services were held April 11 with Masonry rites and a procession to the Saratoga church.
New York on April 17 Senator West urged a unified western and southern stance for 1896 advocating tariff for revenue only and free coinage of silver. He faulted northeastern democrats for equivocation and called for a platform declaring loyalty to these views and a president pledged to them.
A Winnipeg rumor claimed the Vatican backed Manitoba bishops in the separate schools dispute. Archbishop Langevin denied receiving an encyclical from Rome praising the Canadian bishops, and said Catholics might support public schools without excommunication. The Manitoba stance mirrored prior papal guidance.
A large six story National Saw company building at Baymiller and Sixth streets in Cincinnati burned around midnight. The Cameron estate owned the building worth over 50000 dollars. stock and machinery for National Law company valued at 260000. Insurance on the warehouse reported at 126000. The warehouse is a total loss though adjacent Cameron estate portions were saved. The company saved its books and accounts but lost the rest as walls collapsed.
Washington officials reject claims that ex Senator Ransom's nomination as minister to Mexico was illegal. They argue he was not appointed until receiving his commission on March 6 after his Senate term ended.
President Cleveland’s appeal for sound money drew strong support from the American Bankers Association committee on program. The panel unanimously approved emphasizing this issue at the twenty-fifth annual convention in Atlanta October 15 to 17, aiming to shape the meeting’s agenda and influence.
Secretary Smith decides against the Northern Pacific railroad claim to lands in Idaho within its grant later withdrawn as part of the Coeur d'Alene Indian reservation. The Indians later ceded the lands back to the United States and Congress confirmed the cession.
A fierce windstorm battered Garden City area on April 17 with extensive property damage. In Pierceville George Wight was blown under a locomotive and killed. Hail fell four inches between here and Cherokee, with some stones walnut sized.
The National Association of Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers adjourned in Indianapolis on April 17. The next convention will be in Detroit. Officers were elected with T J Ritter of Chicago named president.
Washington April 17 The Chinese government requests the United States to take under protection Chinese residents in Guatemala. The appeal emphasizes safeguarding nationals and urging action from Washington.
Friends and family filled the edifice for the funeral as Mr Hammond led a sermon founded on Hebrews 11 16 praising the deceased life. The service included a open casket, church quartet, Masonic rites, and a grave-side address by T Van Antwerp. The grave adjacent to his son George received a sprig of cassin and a new superscription.
Mrs M M Reid born August 22 1822 in Washington County Indiana died April 14 1895 in Milo Bureau County Illinois aged 72 years 7 months 22 days. She married M M Reid December 24 1840 and moved to Bureau County in 1851. Nine children survived and attended her funeral at Boyd's Grove M E church Milo conducted by Rev Vincent Aten with a large bereaved family and 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial followed at the cemetery beside her husband.
Theodore Adrian Hahn of Freeport died at 3 30 PM after a four day pneumonia illness. Born in Emden Germany November 1866 he came to America in 1890 and had lived in Freeport since. He leaves parents two brothers two sisters in Germany and Mrs J W Meiers of Florence. He was a trusted clerk with the German Insurance Company and a member of the Germania society Torn section. His funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev J D McCaughtry.
Catarrh begins in the passages affecting eyes ears and throat and follows neglected head colds. It causes excessive mucus, bad breath, facial pain, roaring in the ears, and offensive discharge. Bly's Cream Balm is advertised as the cure for these troubles.
A pleasant Telegraph Grange No 1257 meeting drew a good crowd on a fine evening. After routine business a short program featured music and farm focus discussions. Brother and Sister McKoon joined from Putnam Grange. Bro Vail from Crow Meadow spoke. meeting adjourned to two weeks with all members urged to attend.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation noting pleasant taste and excellent results. Available in 50, 500, and 21.00 sizes at Dr Powell's.
Uncalled for letters listed for Alexander Clark Miss Mollie Mahoney William Martin and Omer Wilson will be sent to postmaster as of April 20 1895. RO McWilliams P.M.
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