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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1888
Page
6
Townspeople report relatives visiting in Jacon while Mrs Kane and Mr Garrett project weeks at a sanitarium in Hamilton. Excursions and social events unfold as Methodist and Congregational groups host gatherings, temperance talks, and outdoor outings amid hot weather.
Last Tuesday Spurinud welcomed inspector Mr MdéMtt and Mr Russell of Chillico. Mrs Robert Waugh improved from illness. Charney-Gapon helped at a Lacon lending store from Ottaw a week ago. William Bonham and wife left for Minneapolis to visit children until October 1. C Robinson, Sparland coal shaft superintendent, moved from Pontiac. Underwood to speak at M. E. church next Sunday evening at 8. Prof Daugherty of Bloomington visited town with Prof Watt and praised the town school.
Whitefield residents report Joan Hofer cut his knee while cutting hedge last Monday. John Fink and wife visit from Iowa, guests of Al Shafer. Lyon's Grove platform dance drew a large crowd with twenty numbers sold. Mrs Geo Wall hosted two Kansas cousins by carriage. A temperance society debate raged over postponing after the presidential election with church politics in question.
Readings from the M E church and a Sunday school excursion to Peoria are announced for August 15 aboard the steamer Rescue. The Henry area hosts Rev Underwood of Dakotah and a prohibition discussion featuring W H Bartram. Pierre Condit promotes his new meat market and early-morning deliveries.
Hennepin Jeanie health is visiting friends in Seneca Watts Batterly of Chicago visiting at cemetery of Chlamore Mrs Jap Wood and daughter Annie McLean are on the sick list. A babe of August Hopper of Bureau was buried in Hiday. Dr W J Thomas, our veterinarian, has 10 patients under his care. Miss Jennie Redman of Peoria is visiting friends in H. for a few days. J H Dunlavey and W D Ham taking part in races at Streator this week. Many Putnam neighbors attended county court Monday. New oats and wheat into market. many shelling corn. Mumps among street urchins. Leila F Gorham, milliner, left for Chicago. Grand excursion from Bureau to La Salle, Peru and Spring Valley last Friday. Rev H M Burr returned from Toronto, Canada. Willa Wieterscheid died Monday morning. funeral Wednesday. Steam whistle and separator heard at crossroads. farmers threshing. Sammie Spencer bruised after horse tumble Sunday. recovering. Fireworks display Saturday night drew large crowds. festivities enjoyed.
Last Saturday night at Magnolia in 1888, 145 names joined the republican club for the protection of American interests. Ed Monser of Wenona and Wm Hamilton of Upper Bandy spoke as the decision arenas. the open air meeting drew a large crowd of gentlemen and ladies. Weather was pleasant and ice cream and cake were served, with Mr Livingston Roberts and his party noted among the attendees.
The report recalls remarks by Mr Lovejoy of Princeton and a Democrat rejection of past scandals. It notes a Republican Club gathering two weeks after last Saturday, with John W. Thornton expected to speak. Baskerville to host an elocution contest on August 16 with proceeds for Magnolis church.
Clear Creek reports hot weather with farmers cutting oats and threshers at work. A rain arrived Monday morning. Elder Thompson preached at Caledonia and locals visited nearby. Politically, Magnolia heard Ed Monsor and Wm Hamilton speak for Republicans to a mostly Democratic audience. Mrs Rebecca Clark, born Durjam, died last week leaving a daughter and granddaughter. Religious verse ends the item.
Cottage Hill notes Miss Georgia Wilson convalescent John Travis drives steam thresher activity resumes after harvest Grundy Wilson negotiates use of his Duke of Snow down draft horse Frank Dennis and Pete Clemmens run thresher youth attend commemoration fireworks in Hennepin rain Monday morning refreshed parched grain promising corn yield thanks given by locals Lester Studgvin to install windmills pumps on Wilson property farmers applaud life giving rainfall after dry spell.
A letter lauds Dr Kinen Discovery for Consumption and Dr King's New Discovery for coughs, claiming instant relief and cure of bronchitis and catarrh. It notes trial bottles at Powell's drug store and compares other remedies. A separate tobacco ad spoof warns of premiums for heavy cigarette use, followed by a critique of health harms and a minister's endorsement of kidney cures.
A reader argues a common cow can equal Holstein Friesian milkers and produce self-reproducing calves. The Rural and Stockman notes such cases are exceptionally rare and not reproducible. it finds no general advantage to thorobred stock and urges sticking with the cow.
The Baptist Weekly notes Hood's Sarsaparilla gains merit through real value and friend recommendations. It states advertising helps but the best proof is the many users who were led by trusted friends to try the product.
The Henry post office reports uncalled letters including Thomas Dewey Mrs Caroline Green Miss Grace Hankinsom Peter Lewis Henry C Lewis O Moore Miss Sophia Ulm Mrs A Wright W E Wheeler with no further details.
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