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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1892
Page
2
Fragmentary text references Southern Democrats in Congress, a World’s Fair sum, and a franchise for an electric light plant. Mayor’s authority cited, with expectation of full execution of the contract.
The Republican states its goal to raise subscribers to 1600 before January 1893. It reports a gain of 100 from October 1801 to May 1892 and pledges to add 300 more by year’s end with special inducements for new subscribers.
A southern state observer commends Newt Pearson as an ideal official who treats citizens with courtesy and interest. The writer, a Democrat, says Pearson would win votes and favors, noting he would vote for Pearson if he lived to election day and believes many others would do the same.
The piece argues for approving a $5,000,000 World’s Fair appropriation, contending defeat would humiliate the nation and damage the country’s standing. It cites broad support, Democratic opposition in the South, and ongoing excursions organized by St Mary’s Sodality in Peoria with plans for events at Columbia Park.
The notice promotes a limited time deal for new subscribers to the Henry Republican and the Moline Plowman at a single price of 150 dollars. It claims the Plowman was popular last fall and aims to reach 1600 subscribers before snow flies, urging readers to submit names now for the combined subscription.
The writer tours local fields noting oats as the strongest crop with promising yields, rye fair, and corn poor due to lateness and uneven growth. Tiling appears ineffective in low spots, while rolling ground shows better prospects. The journey ends with reflections on faith and a late return home amid a political night watch.
A child visiting his grandmother died after a swollen foot turned out to be a poisonous infection. Adolph Zimmerman faced community distress as the boy died on Friday and the case drew sympathy from neighbors.
The annual meeting of the ninth district convention for Kankakee Ford Livingston Woodford and nearby counties will be held in this city on September and Friday. Helén M. Barker, a talented speaker, is among the attendees and will speak on the final evening of the convention. County papers are asked to copy.
The Democratic County Central Committee met last Saturday and chose Friday August 26 at Lacon as the date and place for the convention to nominate county officers including clerk surveyor county attorney and coroner. Republicans follow on the same day with the canvass planned.
The minutes show bills approved for payment and a committee on streets and walks detailing repairs on Front street for drainage and safety. They seek council approval for the work and outline the purchase of about 20 feet of sewer mold across RR Arenas. The report was adopted with votes recorded and the meeting adjourned to Thursday night.
A long worn lithograph of William Henry Harrison, a 9th U S president, owned by Mrs Silasko, depicts the general in a swallow tail coat with a cane and a silk scarf. It recalls a Knox county historical campus scene and a grand mass meeting from 1840. The piece is preserved by Mrs Locke in Victoria.
The August Century issue features a Midsummer Holiday Number cover with a frontispiece portrait of Shelley and an essay by George L. Woodberry, praising Shelley's role in modern civilization and social justice. John Malone contributes “Open Letters” on Shelley's American citations.
In August St Nicholas the artist W A Rogers describes A Quiet Beach within an hour of New York City. The scene is quaint and idyllic, preserved from identification by deliberate suppression of locating details. Illustrations and text together create a tantalizing, enigmatic Eden.
A Mayfield Kentucky resident, Mr Reynolds, endorses St Patrick's Pills as superior to all others. He notes their gentle action, cleansing effect, and suitability as a cathartic for liver disorders. Sold by J. W. Nicce.
Cannah Jones Julius Adkinson and R L Lee visit Wyoming Castleton and Bradford to survey corn crops and talk trade. They estimate 7 of 36 fields poor 12 fair 17 good near Wyoming and 25 of 33 good near Bradford. They tour shops, exchange quips with a French clotier and dine amid light mishaps before continuing on.
A fragmented travel scene recounts visits to Mr Soule of a Towee entity, movement between Wyoming and Bradford, and observations of dim scenery at night. It mentions Cannah Jones singing with Julius and reminiscences of Mr Lee, ending with regret at limited time and sister cities.
Sakn I Stapp born January 13 1890 in Friesland Holland immigrated to America with family in 1862 settling at Henry Marshall County Illinois. He served as cemetery sexton for decades and was widely respected. He died August 1 after a period of illness with funeral services held at his residence followed by burial at the Henry cemetery.
The firm prints a new cook book titled Table and Kitchen with over one hundred recipes and home cookery tips. It guides setting a table entering the dining room and offers economical and refined guidance. Postpaid upon request with name and address to Price Bak Co Chicago IL. Also notes a new periodical Womankind edited by Josephina Hill at Springfield Ohio priced 60 cents yearly.
Claiming to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days, the ad touts a "Mystic Cure" with rapid, remarkable action. It promises immediate disappearance of the pain after the first dose and lists a 75 cent price, sold by J E Powell, local druggist.
The Benny team rode to the lake on Sunday noon and back aiming for a record. Bromley won in 21 minutes with perfect cadence, Monee second in 22 minutes, and Sohicky, a new rider, finished in 25 minutes. Lorey and Bromley followed as they felt well.
A damaged ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best in cures for bruises ulcers fever sores and skin eruptions. It claims piles are cured or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and lists Dr Powell's drug store as the seller.
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