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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1895
Page
2
Patrons urged to pay subscriptions and ads as accounts due rise. News items discuss a possible new railroad through Bureau to Peoria, Speaker C. W. Ayling and Gen Drake, and a Three I railroad governor bid. Also reports Charley Hull elected Dickinson County Clerk and a Mobile excursion for teachers possible.
Joseph Mercian denounces the halt of Edward Street sidewalk construction at James Street claiming a full block will lack safe crossing and grass wade for residents. He urges extending the walk to Edmund Street to connect W S Law’s residence and spur future growth and city revenue.
Mortimer Whitehead of the National Grange will deliver an address at Magnolia Grange Fair on Thursday afternoon September 26. The event highlights the fair's focus on genuine agricultural displays and features cash premiums for hogs and crafts, plus a public base and raffish contests.
In a published letter Ed Gaston discusses a telegraphic order for 2200 in gold he reported receiving from a San Francisco paper. He details converting 2200 in gold to 400 in Mexican currency and questions Mexico’s willingness to exchange 8200 of American gold for silver based on a silver standard. He warns that free silver coinage could trigger a rapid devaluation and a financial crash.
Rainfall varied by region but state average nearly double normal. Crops advance with corn in silk and many ears forming. Oats delaying in north due to rains. rye wheat and oats threshing affected. Late potatoes gardens and pastures improve. fruit plentiful and trees heavy with fruit. Plowing active in south and central. water supplies improving with refill of wells and streams.
The supreme judges of this state are close to completing changes to their tenure and pay. They now serve nine year terms with a 25000 dollar annual salary. Years ago appellate courts were created to ease their workload and the legislature later granted each justice a clerk or stenographer with a 1000 dollar salary per year.
Congressman Graff of Illinois Fourteenth District argues the Wilson tariff test shows tariff protection remains crucial. He states the 1896 campaign will center on tariff and money questions, insisting Republicans rely on Congress's wisdom in tariff policy and currency matters. June 13, 1895 Pekin Illinois.
A brief note previews the August Big 4 racing meet at Henry I venue. Details are sparse in the fragmented OCR text, but the item signals upcoming events and warm up activities leading into race day.
The Chautauqua at Havana draws large crowds amid a strong crop outlook. Gorman wins Maryland state convention with his gubernatorial slate nominated. James Martland dies at Elgin asylum. Ottawa Western Piano and Organ factory burned with 900 organs and 200 pianos. two residences destroyed. House votes to repeal a recently passed libre law amid boodle exposure. Mrs U S Grant dines in Manchester with Pierpont Isham hosting. Robert J Lincoln among guests. Iowa yields report 2080 bushels from 20 acres. nationwide corn crop prospects loom large with Iowa Nebraska and Kansas expected to top a billion bushels.
The City of Peoria and the steamer Elk carried 800 to 900 passengers on Saturday and Sunday excursions from Peoria, drawing riders from many rail lines. A correction denied reports that Electa Chapter members were left at Henry, stating the trip proceeded on time and was satisfactory. The week closed with a Teacher's Summer Institute session at Us hall, featuring discussions on crime causes and a piano recital, with many local teachers in attendance.
Mrs Linn Hinton of Grahamsville Florida credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her two year old son's life. She used part of a bottle after reading directions and the child recovered from bloody flux. Sold by Dr Powell.
Returns from 16 Democratic conventions in Iowa show the silver issue defeated at every turn. Only one convention adopted a silver resolution while the rest ignored the issue or rejected a white metal revolution, signaling a death blow to the movement, according to leading state politicians.
Dr Henry Shimer of Mt Carroll attempted suicide by hanging on July 28 and died by shooting himself after. He formerly served as State Entomologist and helped name grass and cereals at the World's Columbian Exposition. He worked for the Smithsonian Institution and left an estimated million value including 3500 acres. The Gospel Boat near Peru undergoes repairs and will open at Hennepin soon with new floor and raised seating.
A Georgia editor laments overdue subscriptions in a mock archaic voice. He pleads readers to settle dues, warning of financial strain and inviting prompt payment to support the paper.
Mr OC D Yonker of Bowing Green Ohio endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying he sells more of it than all other kinds combined. For sale by Dr Powell.
Tsung Li Yamen leader Prince Kuna urges intervention as China concedes sovereignty over Korea and agrees to pay a war indemnity to resist Japanese aggression.
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