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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1886
Page
2
Topics of the Day notes the twentieth defeat of a Massachusetts bill granting municipal women suffrage, with a three month delay before it takes effect. The column highlights other items from politics, industry, labor, and social trends of the era.
Galesburg lawyer Lacon Asel Pichereau visits. Mayor Wescott and Edith of Chillicothe arrive. Dr Mason of Chicago stays in former M E parsonage. The Grey Eagle shows Gilmore's band bill. Company G departs for St Louis. war signals fired from McManigie's hill. City projects, rail labor ads, street clean up, trees and lamps noted. Easter sermons, land holdings, and local gossip close the week.
The Odd Fellows celebrated their order anniversary on Monday night with a large gathering. J J Sands recited Asleep at the Switch and Mrs L Pincher read an essay on benefits of the order. Dr Bol ton of Chillicothe gave an address. The event featured songs and music and a pleasant time for all attendees. A newly married Pennsylvania couple visited his cousins William and George Ridda King and Eplez dissolved partnerships. King Webster leased John Martin's saloon while Eplez remains at W Leary's place. John Martin moves to Spring Valley Bureau county to operate a saloon building. Monday was a notably cold day, nearly snowing.
Neighbors note corn planting rush and sunlit morning scenes. In the district school election Mrs Dunlap was elected director, with readers urged to review local correspondence for truthfulness. Wier and wife from Lacon dined with the correspondent. Mrs Homer Thompson remains ill but improving.
The article notes an unparalleled week of plant growth in Saratoga along with an assuring fruit crop outlook. It mentions a Sunday school organized under New York supervision, Wesley Divilbiss's health and a second farm assistant, bonfires burning corn stalks, insect fears, updates on Wm Starlipper removing decayed trees, and household recovery of Mrs Wm Brings while Bourbon Bodkins contemplates moving in with Homer Swift.
Community snippets describe dogs as nuisances and lawns at issue while H Stipp improves his premises and Henry shows a new buggy. Chas Grubbs and wife visit from Hennepin. a schoolhouse election fizzles due to low attendance and the next vote is planned. Simon helps with ditching for J H Williams. Putnam Grangers plan a California trip then a lake visit. Pierre Condit markets a horse-free corn stalk cutter and Winship touts corn farming practices and deep rooting.
A playful portrait labels Dorsis Melvin Higgins as frugal industrious and to fortune on the way. The piece extols his manliness warm heart and surviving life’s realities while noting a sister’s duties of sewing buttons and darning socks and a May basket tease.
Many residents report sickness this week including Mrs Antrum and Mrs Lizzie Ramsey while Mary Martian shows improvement. Farmers plow for corn as farming resumes in Mopewell. Sam Freeman's horse was injured on a barb wire fence and Charles Jason's health is deteriorating. Dave Hewitt returns from the west and plans a trip to Vermont. Frank Ramsey heads to Kansas to buy land.
John Darland asserts Iowa trouble stemmed from misfortune and claims we cited his arrest due to poverty. John W Ul Kelso sold his roadster to a Putnamite. Will may ride shanks horses while Clint Smith praises Kansas. Mr and Mrs Mendenhall of Baldwin Michigan visit their son.
Malone advises rolling clods and smoothing ground after planting. Mrs J O Winship elected secretary due to W E L Williams absence. Matt Cook of Detroit summoned to ill father. John Darland and Emerson Moore plan to leave Putnam soon. Some farmers report corn planted early and oats from before snows doing well. Mendenhall ill this Tuesday. Weather favorable for work. Next Friday is deadline to keep horses cattle or hoes off the public highway to avoid a $3 fine. Rector reports cool, raw conditions Monday night.
The item records local happenings in Hennepin including saloon moves for Henry County, visits by Mrs Camp and Jennie Hall, and funeral services for Mrs John Le Garside of Peoria in Hennepin Congregational church. It notes Martha Bowman born in Hennepin, death from a tumor, and multiple family deaths of cancer within a year. Church services were held with mournful Easter preparations.
Little Chester Monroe son of Mr and Mrs Frank Monroe of this place died Monday night April 26 he was 2 years 7 months 26 days Jefferson Durley is in Chicago this week May.
Died in Fairfield Clay county Nebraska Bell daughter of Jacob Prince and wife of Henry Massie. Henry raised in Magnolia. family moved west from Lostant recently. Bell exposed to measles after arrival, ending her life. Reverend James led last Sunday’s service.
Community diary reports Clara Bobbitt celebrating her 17th birthday amid bad weather. I H Farr repairs for a sprained ankle. Turney notes seed corn success. William Champ visits Corning, Iowa. Rheumatic illness limits Mr. Heathen. Fence and linen up, Ramsey Clark painting. Poor week for farming, but general hustle hoped. Mrs Walter returns from Henry visit. Glenn elected Union school director. Sidney Hailey tops Bobbitt district. Residents stay busy and orderly.
Palatine community updates show Gee Davis selling no goods on Sunday while Mr Rolley of Magnolia visited last week. Schmid & Co improve operations. Sunday school elected Geof Davis as superintendent and Clara Gunn as secretary. Various locals attend, including Anna Bauman visiting Rev RG Batman and Bernard Mattern promoting barn door devices.
Ed Gates of Henry dug painting for Abram Anderson and Alice Lackey from Peoria who visited here for weeks and returned home last week. Chas McCurdy of Putnam did halfemining for the Vai sisters and touched up Parkers summer kitchen. Wolves were trapped: Henry Swanzy and John Dawson captured old and young wolves on James Quinn’s farm. bounty favors Bureau county. Prof Henkins of Putnam and Walter Cook were here on professional business with the professor observing.
The column records farm visits and moves in James Wherry's vicinity with residents such as Joshua Ammons and Tom Reynolds, plus school openings, local illnesses, and plans to erect a new house. It mentions Artesian Bath suggestions and regional attitudes toward the Fourth of July.
The partners claim reliable service and agency for popular health goods. They announce De King's New Discovery for consumption with a positive guarantee and offer trial bottles free to prove its effectiveness.
Dalton, an inspector of ties for the CRITE & P RR Co., assigned at Pen ria, has been transferred to Keokuk Iowa where a contract to deliver 150,000 ties awaits the railroad company.
A Streator reader recounts dramatic relief from chronic rheumatism after using Athlophoros, claiming rapid improvement and eventual relief from pain. Multiple testimonials allege life-changing benefits including restored mobility and sleep, with purchase and delivery details offered for ordering.
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