Henry City Election Shifts To Democratic Victory
In Henry the city election ended in a Democratic sweep with a lone Republican honor going to Thomas Duke as alderman. The Democratic ticket won by solid majorities while John Morgan received 80 write-in votes for Police Magistrate and is expected to qualify for the role. Elected officials include Mayor John R. Paskell Clerk Albert G. Humphrey Treasurer Frank Krenz Attorney T Frank Clover Aldermen Frank Baer Edwin G. Forrest Second Ward Thomas Duke Third Ward John Hartley. Ward-by-ward vote details follow.
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Henry
Thomas Duke
Democrata
B’boys
John Morgan
Morgan
John R. Paskell
Albert G. Humphrey
Frank
O. White
Ty Olek
A. Omphrey
Pee ‘Auk Osbon
Frank Krenz
Charles A. Cam
Frank Clover
Potter
Alder
Frank Baer
Orres Charles
Slyghil P. Mag
Oscar.o. White
A. G. Humphrey Bdon
Krenzaries
Tsarrank Clover
Geo Helperoman’ Duke
John R- Paani
Amphrey
Frank Osbon
Aly
B. OP
Tohn Morgan
Ro Otiber
Eratissy Maxwell
Dusabine
Heed Orer
Ble
Leater
Jenkins
Wenona
Judd Py
Beechar
Eresaurer
Elected Officials Split as Chicago Auctioned Monopolies Loom
Voters note a long standing street railway monopoly in Chicago nears expiry under Humphrey bills. The proposal would extend monopolistic control 50 years, prompting mass meetings and calls for Chicago to govern its own streets without state overreach. Senate critic R B Fort voted No, signaling local resistance to external control.
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Catoago
State Senate
Humphrey
Chicago
Charles T. Yerkes
R. B. Fort
Urgent appeal to help starving millions in India
A nationwide plea urges Americans to donate corn or money to India as famine threatens 80 million people. The Christian Herald reports government and railroad support for transport, calling for carloads of corn and funds promptly sent to The Christian Herald in New York City to save a million lives before harvest.
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United States
India
Christian Herald
Christian
Herald
Bible
Housa
New York City
New Life Pills Offer Incurable Diseases Cure Claim
Advertisement claims New Life Pills cure numerous ailments without side effects. It cites Dr Powell as the selling druggist and urges readers to sample via H. H. Buckler 0. The copy promises “trial will convince you” and promotes health benefits and vigor.
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H. H. Buckler
Chicago
Powell
Fragmentary OCR Teases ATL Area Event
Readable bits indicate an Atlanta region event with limited details. No clear date name or organization is confirmed in the surviving text.
Letter From Elder Rowe On Future Plans At Henry
Elder G Hatixror Rowe writes to The Republican from Bacon Iil April 25. He confirms his second year as pastor of the Church of Christ at Henry ends that Lord's Day and states he will remain in Henry if the people allow. He explains he has joined Breeder's Family Medicine Co of Peoria and will preach when possible while continuing pastoral duties.
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the Republican
Church of Christ
Henry
Peoria
V . G. Hatixror Rowe
Letter from State Capital on County Officials Eligibility
A Springfield letter writer praises the state constitutional amendment tying to river County Treasurers and Sheriffs. It notes the 1880 ratification and credits Geo Haunts for proposing the change to prevent reelection for consecutive terms. The letter reflects on the amendment’s impact and gratitude to public service figures.
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Henry Republican
Springfield
Pontiac Sentinel
Hon-Geo
Edar
Senate
State Court
Sea 8
Wertaan
Death Notice of William Darby at Age 34 in Henry
William Darby of Marshall County born January 14 1863 married to Bell Thompson had two children. He died after a long illness of consumption at home near Henry and was buried at the Churchyard Cemetery after services at Saratoga MBE church. Survived by wife and daughter. son Burt Liey preceded him in death.
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Solomon
Darby
Bourne
William Darby
Marshall County
Bell Thompson
Homer
Champ
Whitefield
Burti Liey
Othec
U.B
Nebraska
Christian Church
Henry
Darby-has
Jésus
Ean
Revy D.M Leish
Therids
Saratoga M. BE
G. H. Rowe
Church Yard
Wm Starl
Per
Thomas Clark
Charles Dille
Charles Motter
Harry Niece
Samuel Clift
Mrs. W. J. Smith is Laid to Rest in Castleton
Elizabeth Dwight Cole born August 20 1846 near Dover Bureau County Illinois departed Castleton April 16 1897 after a several weeks illness aged 50 years 7 months 26 days married June 1 1865 to W J Smith in Dover they had seven children and moved to Castleton about 28 years ago she was a faithful member of the M P church and mourned by husband children and community funeral conducted by Rev Jackson with sermon from Revelation 21 23 and interment in Castleton cemetery
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W. J. Smith
Elizabeth Dwight Cole
Dover
Bureau County
Castleton
Will
Edith M
Lillian A
Rosemont
Kathryn
Lawrence
Earle M
Scott
M. P. Church
Jackson
Castleton Cemetery
Death of Lewis Burson a Western settler mourned
Telegram reports the death of Lewis Burson late of Whitefield township Colorado. The body will arrive on the 6:15 a m train to be taken to North Edward street for a brief service and burial at Hen cemetery beside his wife. Burson is remembered as an early Whitefield settler whose frugality built a property and who spent his final years with his children in the west.
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Richard Waughop
Lewis Burson
Whitefield Township
Colorado
Henry
Vaughan
North Edward Street
Hen Cemetery
Burson
Souvens
Tye
Marshalltown
Ions
West
Death of a Child in Abingdon
Death of infant Beye Milton, two and a half months old, son of Mr and Mrs O L Boott, noted as sickly from birth. Funeral conducted by Rev F G Smith at the house with a quartet performance. Attendees included Mrs J L Torney and Grace of Henry Illinois and Theo Trapp of Lacon, related to Mr Scott.
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Beye Milton
O. L. Boott
F. G. Smith
Mesara Smith
Gladhill
Prindle
Harshbarger
Sania
E Syme
J. L. Torney
Grace
Henry, Ill
Theo Trapp
Lacon
Mra Turney
Scott
Mr Trapp
Mr. Scott
Abingdon Enterprise Herald
Death of Nathan Bromsey Pioneer of Hopewell Township
Nathan Bromsey, longtime Hopewell township pioneer and estate manager, died after years of farm oversight and road work. Described as a constant worker and one of the area’s early settlers, his passing marks the end of a era in the township.
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Nathan Bromsey
Henry
Hopewell Township
River notes and steamers on the Illinois reports
The river scene includes heavy shooting in town, low water and cold temperatures hurting fishing, tugboats hauling grain to Chicago, and the Polar Wave with ice barges delayed by a machinery failure. The new steamer Wildewild of the Hagle Packet Co. will run Peoria to St Louis starting mid May.
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Peoria
Hagle Packet C Co
St Louis
Depot activity slows with mixed shipments this week
George Nicholson & Co sent three cars of grain to Chicago yesterday. Smith & Townsend shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago market. Forrest Bros delivered 4000 pounds of fish on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday to eastern markets. Henry Elevator Co shipped one car of grain yesterday and will continue shipments all week. Nat Goodwin the Star Comedian and his troupe passed through Henry in a special car bound for pean. Most fish shipments from Wood Bros as rivers run low and fishermen lay off this week.
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Skermerhorn
Hennepin
Chicago
Henry Elevator Co
Illinois
George Nicholson & Co
Smith & Townsend
Forrest Bros
Henry Eevator Co
Nat Goodwin
Henry Monday
Pean
Nat
Forreat Bros
Wood Bros
No to Bac quit tobacco cure advertised in 1900s pages
An advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure with a money back promise. It claims to calm nicotine nerves, remove poisons, and restore strength, with book distribution through druggists or mail order from The Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago and New York. Senator Fort visits the city, praised in the State Senate. A band serenade attempt after election night is noted but hindered by a Democratic hitch.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce &T. Ly
Liver Ailment Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims a “Well Man” relief for biliousness constipation and stomach trouble. It asserts liver disorders poison the blood and promotes Herbine as a cure with no equal among liver medicines. Price 75 cents. Sold by Dr Powell's.
Fainting Spell, Illness News From D Hollow Resident
Timothy Wood Sr of D Hollow three miles north of bis city suffered a fainting spell Tuesday while about to drive on high prairie. His wife found him faint at the door and he, an elderly man with a paralytic stroke last year, recovered and improves slowly.
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Timothy Wood
D Hollow
Bis City
High Prairie
Salve for Ailments Sold by Dr Powell
An advertised salve claims to heal bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter cracked hands chilblains corns and related eruptions and promises piles cured or money refunded. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or refunds and lists price at 95 cents per box.
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Powell
Schlitz delivers showy blue red wagon with new harness
Ab Green runs Schlitz Brewing Co delivery wagon from its depot to downtown customers. The blue and red truck with gold harness and fine horses attracts attention as it passes, showcasing an eye catching outfit all competitors envy.
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Schlitz Brewing Co
Ab Green
Abingdon Family Mourns Loss Of Infant Son
The article notes the death of infant Oda Scott and the mourning of the Scott family including four other children. Mrs Turney of Henry attended the function at Abingdon. A death notice and bereavement details appear in the Abingdon paper elsewhere.
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Oda Scott
Turney
Henry
Fancrar
Abingdon
Scott
Sheumatism Cured In A Day Mystic Cure Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Sheumatism Cured In A Day as a radical remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cure in 1 to 3 days. It claims rapid system action and immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and lists a 75 cent price at F. A. Powe druggist in Henry.
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F. A. Powe
Henry
Married Pair Separated by In City Settlement
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a marriage event involving two individuals, with unclear details about location and outcomes. The text mentions a couple in a city setting and a named surname likely indicating a court or family matter, but essential facts remain obscured.
Local Obituary Notes From City and Surrounding Areas
Died in this city April 21 at 1 80 p m Edwin J Disosway 71. Rachel Clark 75 wife of the late John N Clark died April 22 at the home of her son in law J A Melick after a severe illness. Nathan Brumby 86 died April 21 in Hopewell township. William Darby 84 years 3 months 3 days died April 17 in Saratoga town near Castleton Ill. Elizabeth D died April 16 aged 60. Floyd Milton infant son of Oda L Scott and grandchild of Walter Scott died April 12 in Abingdon Ill. Burial details noted for Saratoga cemetery and local connections listed.
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Edwin J. Disosway
J. A. Melick
Rachel Clark
John N. Clark
Hopewell Township
Nathan Brumbby
Liam W. Darby
Saratoga
cAt Castleton
Ill
Elizabeth Dd
Ava
Feof
WJ. Brothe
Mra
Walter Enaghaton
Abingdon
Floyd Milton
Oda L. Scott
Walter Scott
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G. W. Bethard
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Mills
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Guy
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