11 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1881
Page
1
Legal notice indicates attorney at Edwards Street Henry Perley of Edwards Street is named. details of role and public filing not fully legible.
Henry Republican reports visits of Miss Sadie Basget and Miss Anna Lowe with Mrs Petitt, church and social news, garden and farm updates, property changes, and upcoming events including a temperance picnic. It notes a murder bill against Porter Ransom, local illnesses, and various town improvements.
The Lawn Ridge area reports funeral attendance for Mia Duncan at ICP church, and Carrie Van Itten plans missionary work in Japan under ME church care. Notes mention a cream festival at Lane Ridge, Rev. Ransom chosen at Waverly, and community reflections on local writings and conduct.
James P Taylor and family moved to New Bedford to work with his stepfather Frank Sanderlin. Remains of a Putnam mill were bought and machinery moved to Hennepin. Farmers threshing oats and shelling peas report a light rush. Four year old Harry Willis fell from a hay fork, breaking an arm near the wrist. The party will visit Florid relatives and then return to St Louis. his father works on the Louisville Nashville line. Mrs Plummer McLain is ill under Dr Stanton and Dr Ellington care. An excursion of young couples rode the Nonantum last night and danced late. Watering place fame noted, avoiding profits from visitors.
The letter notes hot dry weather after a wet spell past spring. Cisterns are dry and pastures burnt, corn markets shift as farmers buy back at higher prices. Local updates mention a court decision, Morgan Williams acquiring an engine, and Ford Ballaway purchasing a haunted house. J Frank Moxler bids farewell to Henry Republican readers.
Dr T Thomas attends a family crisis at Robt Fugill residence after arsenic poisoned bread found. Mrs Fugill and a young girl in critical condition with recovery hoped for the girl. Dismissals and quarrels noted over the D B book. Milas Retta Carter wed James McFarland with 50 guests. City hall contract let to Wood Oakford for 388 dollars starting Sept 1.
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