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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
The piece details upcoming Republican conventions in Venonna IL for senator and in Onaton for Congress with delegate totals and officers named. It notes probable McKinney and Bryan candidacies and praises Gov. candidate Walter Reeves of Streator as leading aspirant. mentions Vanila Tinton.
School election selects officers for Holu cotta District No2 in Houry township with polls at City Hall on April 21 from 2 to 6 pm. The 14th Congressional nominating convention meets next Thursday at Canton for a candidate, with Joseph V. Graff expected to seek renomination.
The notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful feet ingrown nails and corns. It claims instant relief and easier wearing of shoes, selling at 25 cents or by mail. The piece mentions a mailing address in La Roy New York and a sample offer.
Voters favored Democrats in a three ward contest with City Attorney Lee R. Kinnear winning by small margins. Ward results show Kinnear and Gilpin leading in attorney and police magistrate races as Aldermen Yeager Doelzer and Horrom secured reelects in 1st 2nd and 3rd wards respectively amid close totals.
La Prairie township records reveal its origin as Fairfield in 1850 with first officers including moderator Jacob Booth and clerk Levi Holmes. In 1868 the name changed to La Prairie to avoid duplication, and the 1850 voters and officers are listed. a 1900 reunion recalling early settlers marked the town’s fiftieth anniversary with speeches by R Davidson, J Smith, A Porter Webber and J Bolander.
A string of land transfers in Marshall County includes Chas Spangler to Will Morrow for lot 12 in block 4 of Lia Rose, and Margaret Rogers to Chas Hamilton for lot 10 in block 18 of Cotton's add to Sparland. Other deeds name Julius Pufahi to Albert Pufahi in Toluca area and James H Harris to Lucy A Harris in Whitefield Township, among multiple transfers across Wenona Toluca Sparland and nearby additions.
Grata-O Grain-o is promoted as a coffee substitute made from pure grains and suitable for children and adults alike. It emphasizes rich mocha like flavor and gentle digestion, suggesting it costs a certain price and can be requested from grocers.
The column lists absences at Glen Hupp due to illness and notes high school visitors Rey Landenberger and Dorton Catherys. It announces senior class officers Ben McBride and Harry Keller, upcoming mid term exams, and a Teachers Association event at Sparland. It previews the drama Imogene, or the Witch's Secret, with ticket details and expected prices. It also includes a long poem about the Transvaal War, praising or critiquing figures like Oom Paul and England with period poetic lines.
The Wo man s Club held its last regular meeting at Mrs Mary Paskell s home. The program featured papers on art by committee members with violin and piano solos. Special guest Mrs Underwood of Chicago spoke on art and the group adjourned with readings. Twenty eight members attended with two guests, Butter Burt of Whitefield.
The Putnam County Probate Court records show guardianships and estates with inventories approved for Merle Barr and Lela Rose Allen. Mary M Danley claims allowed. WS Coleman will filed. final settlement order for Edward Hunter and discharge order entered. Conservator and administrator actions include Fréd Haszler letters issued, May 7 claim day, and J A Kays appointed as executor. April term settlements and private sale activities noted.
Local churches report Easter decorations and sermons at the Presbyterian and M E churches. Church groups plan Bible study, Ladies Aid, and evangelist events with Rev Landenberger and Rev Campbell.
Dr Miles offers 2 50 worth of his New Individual Treatment free to afflicted readers. The plan, backed by doctors and testimonials, claims to cure heart, stomach and nervous diseases after 24 years of study. Free samples promised. address The Dr Miles Medical Association, Chicago.
The program for the Marshal County Teachers Association in Sparland details a morning session with papers and discussions on nature study and rural schools plus music. An afternoon session includes promotions and pupil interest topics with multiple duets and solos. The highways board of Henry township reorganized Tuesday electing J A Williams as president and William Heinrich as treasurer with Charles Motter re elected.
Postmaster General notice explains stamps must be affixed to the upper right-hand corner of the address side to assure proper cancellation and handling. Officials warn delays or misprocessing may occur if stamps are placed elsewhere. Also cites a disclaimer of postal responsibility for delays resulting from improper placement.LICENSED TO WED and other notices follow with marriage licenses and local names, plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Warrington, England.
Arve OAs OH Perpry states no sale of his boat yard to Wim Bush. He lists 27 boats undergoing repair and new builds, with ample stock of boats of all sizes. He invites friends and customers to visit after May 1st at the boat house above the bridge to purchase or commission boats for fishing or pleasure.
James Gladsb ers thanks voters for support in city election. He notes his opponent Mr Wilpin earned sincere congratulations and wishes him success in official duties.
The City of Peoria remains laid up for an indefinite period awaiting public decision. If residents resume patronage, service will continue. if not, other arrangements will be made immediately, says Manager G. M. Silvey.
R B Fort declares candidacy for re nomination as senator in the Se natorial District to the will of the Republican council. He signs respectfully on June sixth nineteen hundred.
On short notice at Camp's Liver Barn horses are urged to have teeth examined promptly if they are not performing well. The note, signed by Dr. W. J. Thomas of Henry, Illinois, cautions not to delay.
On Saturday George Schuster, a reliable merchant tailor, will close out the balance of stock. John Kline and Thomas Monier are delegates to the Republican congressional convention to be held at Canton next week Thursday. The case of the city of Henry v s G Wild, with Wild arrested for abusive language, is likely to settle out of court.
A church service at St Mary’s reported the marriage and death of several parishioners. Frankie Apel of Minonk, aged 3, son of the late George Holder, was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Henry.
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