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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1885
Page
2
The sidewalk project is near completion with praised planning and rapid work by Mr Goltra. Some residents express dissatisfaction for those not served this year, but the council is expected to contract for more walks next year to ensure ample supply and fair treatment of taxpayers.
Superintendent Kister completed the Marshall County Teachers Institute tasks last week and mailed certificates and reports to teachers. Delays came from delinquency of instructors who held the exam and late report submissions. Special examinations are planned for Venona Lacon and Henry on the last weekend of August.
The soldiers and sailors reunion will be held August 26 to 28 in this city park. Generals, officers, and union soldiers are invited with the G A R leaders present. Two bands, glee clubs, receptions, parades, and Sham battles are planned with rail and steamer excursions.
In Baratoga township a broken bridge caused a wagon to overturn injuring Mrs Ann Hickey who died within ninety minutes. Daniel Hickey and their daughter survived. inquest attributed death to the bridge condition. Funeral for Mrs Hickey was held with a large procession. coroner’s verdict cited a broken bridge as cause. The report notes ongoing concerns about the bridge and nearby horse incidents.
City council minutes record bills examined by finance committee and ordered paid including street cleaning sidewalk work lumber and hardware. Several items laid on the table, July treasurer report and delinquent taxes noted. meeting adjourned to August 5 with Mayor Jones presiding.
The Lookout Mountain Post mourns Comrade Louis Weber a loyal defender of the nation and a devoted husband and father. The post room will be draped for 30 days in memory and notices sent to Henry and Lacon papers. Henry city records reflect a bereaved community and education board notes staffing vacancies at the Belleflower McLean county high school.
In Saratoga township on August 2 an accident claimed the life of Ann Hickey 45 wife of Daniel Hickey near Wenonna. On July 25 William N. Lee 22 years 6 months 11 days died at Michael Gorman’s residence. Burial at Hoopeston and South Park. In Cook County August 1 William Henry Hoyt 72 brother of Mrs John Locke of this city.
A fragmented price sheet lists commodities and animals with prices such as corn 40, rye 450, barley 65c, butter 124156, eggs 84100, timothy 8 per ton, hogs 23.50, turkeys 6, chickens 5, geese 38c, wood 3.50 per cord, and various other entries, reflecting a historic market record.
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