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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1894
Page
6
Residents and visitors frequent Lacon this week with race reports, theater talk, and social notes. Ozie Wood is in Chicago. Peoria figures and families in town. balloon ascent amazes crowds. local industry notes praise for the Lacon woolen mill and water mains expansion.
BPARLAND reports William Riddell tilting his upper warehouse with oats as Mrs Zimmerman returns from Eureka. Old Mrs Simpson is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Mamie Tarbill of Chicago visits relatives. Dr ES Everett ill and relies on Dr Roseberry of Lacon. Baughman’s mind failing. she grows weaker.
Grandwothe Cumming 85 of James P Cumming’s residence died after a Wednesday night burial journey to Gardner Illinois. An elderly man was swindled Tuesday by two strangers who used three card monte to win 850 then followed him toward Lacon and robbed him after knocking him from a buggy near the railroad.
Whitefield residents recount visits by Albert McKeon and family to J Clawson and J T Worthington in Kansas. Plans include trips to Niagara and Hooston, a Griffs humbug show next Tuesday, and a chatty update on crops, picnics, and a letter from Mrs Schleef. Opinions favor Louisiana’s climate over local weather.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and economical bowel regulator for children. It promotes a 100 bottle 10 doses and 20 doses for children, available at Dr Powell's.
Robbie Welsh grows sicker as Mrs Hennessey and others visit across town. Cousins and relatives from Wisconin and Chillicothe stop by Newton Bay and Poulea-ald-Brinfield as thrashing presses on. A wind and rain storm hits the north town. Richard Kelly loses a beifer to lightning and is shocked. Epworth League plans a temperance address at the church next Sunday. An ad touts a universal salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee from Dr Powell.
Robert Miller shows a cheerful smile over a girl as a lighthearted note. The item also lists names Winner Balenseifer and Harry Happ on the sick list, and ends with an invitation to ask Peter about fun.
A brief note highlights the breadth of shoemaking, naming firms and craftsmen involved. The article surveys methods from stitching to lasting and finishes, noting traditional techniques and modern adaptations across workshops.
Arrival of blankets and Canton flannels 4 inch wool flannels today brings new textile offerings. Stores promote neat stylish serviceable fabrics for winter wear.
Residents including Henry Holmig and family visited Hopewell with the Schultz sisters. Mrs HI Happ attended a mother's funeral in Hennepin. Wimer Schlosser and W Tailor were injured while building a fence. Commissioners urged to inspect the brush road atop Wonder's Hill amid complaints. I. M Forbes’s well and threshing disruptions caused machinery issues. Local water and threshing problems persisted with elevator adjustments. An advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Popsin in 100 bottle sizes at Dr Powell's.
Arthur Wihnot has a new bicycle. Newell Nurss of Lane Ridge born Sunday theath a son. Edith Kimball from Timlesburg visits Cora and Mary Scott. J N Croen attends funeral of Mr Proctor of Paris. Mrs E B Root leaves for Iowa. bride and groom Mr and Mrs Jerial Root seen at church. Grant Davidson and sister visit Kimtra relatives. Mrs John Spoon of Forest Grove remains on the sick list. Lawn social planned at J W Green’s residence on Tuesday night August 14. Mrs S T Wood of Lacon visiting her parents A P Webber family.
Mrs Ida Hoskins entertained a sister from Pontian last week. Henry Luft has begun hauling stone for a new well on his farm. Mrs Henry Sargent is slowly improving after a sickness. David Blackwell now visits Peoria once a week for errands. Mrs William Frisbey and baby visited Mr Frisbey's parents last week. Mr Rathburn is drilling a well on his farm now occupied by Gus Garrett. Bertha Callenbeck of lower Steuben visited Mary Adel last Sabbath.
Eva Robb of Abingdon visits sister Mrs Nellie Gallup during vacation. Rev Francis absent. Bvo Stevens of Sparland filled his pulpit last Sabbath. Farmers threshing. four Val in sight. Oats yield well. Ernest Duncan to celebrate birthday with party Wednesday evening. Steuben Baptist Sunday school invited to Chilliothe picnic on Wednesday Aug 8. large attendance expected. Mrs Ide Kever and daughter from Chicago visiting James Tanquary. to Peoria later. Mrs Clara Ham visiting her mother. Dr Bradborn of Chicago a visitor to Henry last week. Mr and Mrs Morse visiting at her sister’s Sunday. Davy family guests of W. C. Forrest Sunday. Neighbors viewed Senachwine lake Sunday. Dr Woods and wife visiting Chas Ransom’s. Grandma Erchhorn visiting. One farmer intends to travel youth in wagon soon. C. C. nine to play Hennepin nine next Friday. Report of Rafting and many dance numbers sold for the Otto event. Misses Allie and Ladie Barnes of Lacon visit Ed Chance, then returned home.
John Sutherland hauls stone for a barn while Chas Gallacher of Clinton spends days at home. May Wierman returns from Kansas with cousin Dilman Merritt. Mills and Griffth attend a prohibition convention at Princeton. Mrs Lutlie Mills and others at the Rock River assembly in Dixon. U S officers elected include Supt I P Wierman as superintendent and Lillian Mills as assistant, Corda Wilson treasurer, Jesse Smith librarian, Alice Tomlinson secretary.
Crow Meadow Grange held a Saturday meeting with a good turnout. Members discussed Ceres day celebrations for mid September featuring an open program and product exhibition. Mrs Burt led a Grange Melodies song and a questions discussion. Maury Quinn to lead next gathering. Visitors welcome.
Telegraph Grange 1267 at Whitefield Corners Illinois met with W M J O Hill in the chair. The group discussed farming topics and welcomed new candidates. Members discussed profitability of hogs horses and cattle and a comic recitation was performed by Sister Shorts.
A Lincoln Herald editorial advocates broad minded liberalism and humanity. It rejects prejudice in politics and champions speaking honestly, improving society, and finding happiness through doing right before death. The piece expresses belief in human goodness and universal brotherhood and calls for independence of thought.
Early returns from Alabama indicate William Cates likely won the governorship by about 20 000 votes. Kolb supporters dispute the results claiming 45 of 60 counties for Kolb and about 18 000 in favor. Official counts begin Saturday with Democrats prevailing statewide and a solid majority in the legislature.
Mt Palatine reports no changes in the sick list as of the latest update. Local officials note steady numbers and no new illnesses affecting community activities.
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