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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
2
An authorized notice announces F A Fackingham as a candidate for dicherif of Marehai county subject to the County Republican Convention decision.
The county Democrats plan a nominating convention with numerous candidates. Governor Tanner defends Senator Fort amid speculation, praising the governor. R O McWilliams and family return from HavYana Chautauqua, praising its yearly city gathering and finances. Hav an e shows strong support, rail enterprise aids growth, Chautauqua events attract large crowds and benefit the town financially. The community seeks a capable leader to advance a musical literary and educational festival with broad support and economic prosperity.
Congressman Graff visited Peoria with a group of borrowed boys to attend Ringling's circus. He also rode into Washington with relatives and noted a farm rest period and a Pekin home move. He did not comment on politics though rumors hint at possible unanimous renomination despite a recent defense of stepping down.
I Forbes returned from travel through England Ireland and Scotland on a Saturday eve He presented Geo A Bart with a necktie and other gifts in Aberdeen Scotland He gave many friends items bought abroad including a trip from Dublin for James Colligan at the Camp House to entertain John Ford and William Duke with music during the winter evenings
A reader urges the editor to back a Henry Chautauqua as a major community venture. The plan centers on a riverport with steamship and rail access, drawing visitors and boosting hotels, merchants, and local pride. A public meeting and organizer committees are proposed for an August 1899 event.
Elmer A. Melick of this city married Edyth M. Miller at the bride's parents home 409 West High Street Defiance Ohio. The groom is with J A Melick & Son grocers and will begin housekeeping after a wedding trip. Friends extend congratulations.
Observers note that American troops retain Civil War era characteristics and discipline, outmatching the Spanish army's latest recruits. The piece argues that the United States could rapidly mobilize 100000 soldiers with equipment within sixty days, using broader industrial capacity to produce clothing, gear, and ammunition if needed.
An offer bundles The Henry Republican The Inter Ocean The Farm Journal Agriculture Epitomist and others for a total price of $2.00. Individual prices listed include The Henry Republican at $1.50 and Farmer Year Book and Almanac at $1.00. The promotion targets new subscribers or advance payments.
Messrs Faith Bacock and Ringling, Bradford merchants, were in Henry Tuesday attempting to fish.
Henry city residents Henry, Spencer, Moulton and Frank Green argued on the sidewalk near the bridge, were separated by an official, adjourned to Putnam County, and after a brief scuffle they calmed, shared a kiss, and made up.
The manager of the Peoria long distance division Mr Bauch announced temporary wires are being installed at Gregory's store Henry station as old lines are replaced. The new outfit will ship soon making Henry the main link between Peoria and La Salle. Local residents expect improved service.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot Base relieves sore feet and bunions for hot or tired feet. It promotes a sample offer and lists Alen 8. Olmsted of LeRoy New York as the contact for free samples. The copy presents a boastful testimonial from a Miss Auntie Okley and references Buffalo Bill's group.
Charles Motter buys the Camp lot opposite Maid Street and gains the building vacated last week by Hutchins and Lincoln. Frank Hayden of Chillicothe takes the contract to move the building from Motter’s new lot. Removal prep began Saturday with plans to fit the building as Motter’s livery stable improving his trade setup.
A letter from Dr P B Jacobs to grocer C E Smith reports he is much improved and expected to recover fully. He sends his photograph and notes he will return to Henry to resume dental practice when physicians deem it safest.
Dr Powell, an enterprising local pharmacist, has secured the agency for Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy is advertised to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung infections. A trial bottle is offered free with a regular bottle priced at 60 cents or 1. 00, with a guarantee to cure or a price refund.
The Cavite Chronicle on June 29 notes nine small Spanish gunboats dispersed in the Pacific theater near Manila and the Caroline Islands. El Cano is the largest, with Dewey considering action against the fleet while preserving his own defenses. It suggests two sunken vessels may be raised for service.
London reports George N. Curzon parliamentary secretary for the foreign office has accepted the post of viceroy of India following the Earl of Elgin. He married Mary Leiter of Chicago and is noted author of essays on Russia Central Asia Persia and the Persian Question. He is the eldest son of Scarsdale and Medalist of the Royal Geographical Society.
Chief Is pathepher defies the Dawes commission by withholding Creek citizenship rolls. Judge Clayton of the Central district court issues a rule requiring delivery of the rolls and related papers by August 6 or show cause why he should not be compelled.
The EBL in Central Park plans a Sunday evening service at 6 45 led by Rev John Rogers and Rev P K Hammond visits St Pauls and St Andrews in Peoria. Rev Lockney is named first rector of a new St Josephs parish with property on Moline Avenue, moving from Chebanne to Rock Island.
A Stockbridge Georgia resident reports cholera morbus struck while duties near Ellenwood. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with immediate relief and life saving effect. Sold by Dr Powell.
Justice Stever issued a state warrant on Monday after a complaint by Mrs Slavin over minor Blaine Slavin being served beer at local saloons. The report notes bait shop purchases, a 20 cent beer, a second 20 cent drink, and a ensuing distress. The case was continued to Friday with deputy states attorney L R Kinnear prosecuting.
Practical method to prevent jar breakage during canning from Demotist Magazine. Dip towel in cold water wrap jars, fill hot fruit to overflowing, seal tightly, wash in warm water, and invert to test airtightness. Note warns some jars need two rubber rings for air tight seal.
A powder named Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen Olmstead of Le Roy New York is advertised as the best seller for swollen tender or aching feet. Dealers claim it eases tight shoes and new footwear and relieves sweating burning and smarting feet. A quarter buys a bottle and a free sample can be mailed.
A schoolhouse examination is announced for Saturday August 27 at 1 PM to assist students who missed back work during summer vacation. No exams will be held after high school begins. Readers are urged to contact the speaker for details. The Cosmopolitan magazine for August offers treasury department sketches and a biography of Francis Joseph, priced at 8l per year.
A notice calls a special meeting of the Henry Camp M W of A for Saturday night August 6 at 7 30 to decide action regarding the Modern Woodman piano at Chillicothe. Also a warning against trespassing on Yesger's Grove with legal penalties. Packingham of Evans visits Republicans as sheriff candidate and is described as solid weight potential for the office.
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