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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
2
A fragmented OCR street goods list mentions hardware items including clocks jewelry lamps and cutlery along with tobacco and cigars. The scattered items hint at a general store or market display listing various household and hobby goods.
Last Friday in J and Clover's office Hartley led a move to name Townsend as chair and Fiedler as clerk. A three member committee to select delegates sparked a heated dispute with Hartley Frommel and others clashing over representation, ending with disputed delegate listings and further friction at a Monday meeting.
A correspondent recounts travel by accommodation to Kansas City Wichita Wellington and Caldwell. Observations include Kansas City’s hills and busy streets, Wichita’s booming yet uneven development, and generous public buildings. The piece notes strong farm activity in The Strip and reports on homes and farms of Thomas Clift and others, with praise for Kansas hospitality and a hopeful view of its future.
The article argues about land policy favoring occupiers and questions whether an early settler will keep his home. It contrasts staying in Illinois with moving to Kansas, urging youth courage and persistence as keys to success while warning of failure's visible symbol on a wagon.
A long soldier letter from Camp Thomas, Lytle Station, Georgia, dated July 28 1808, recounts typhoid in camp, loot and discipline issues with Fifth Illinois and cavalry, poor conditions, moving quarters, rain, and a plan to return home. It describes interactions with Black Natives, guard duties, and humor amid hardship, signed Bowin J. Parmeter of Troop L First Illinois Cavalry.
A volunteer soldier writes from Camp Thomas Georgia dated July 29 1898 describing planned move to Porto Rico detours due to weather and rough mud back to camp after a failed transport shift. He notes Peoria boys desire to face Spaniards and the crowd’s disappointment. The letter mentions Colonel Wade and General files protest and a ride for the colonel as the convoy rolled toward Chattanooga.
A quiet home wedding in Defiance Ohio joined Miss Edyth Miller and Elmer A Melick in matrimony with Rev A Edwin Smith performing the ring ceremony. The couple’s reception featured an elaborate supper and guests included relatives from Henry Illinois and Beary Nebraska.
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain. After three doctors gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters. One bottle brought marked relief and three weeks later he regained health, claiming the medicine saved his life. At Powell's Drug Store priced 60 cents per bottle.
A R Mills Esq republican candidate for congress in the Spring field Decatur district is introduced as a brother of Henry Mills of Magnolia. He is re elected orator and a good debater and has accepted a challenge to meet his opponent B F Galdwell democrat on the slump to debate campaign issues. If Galdwell stays bold the Springfield campaign will be lively this fall.
Hon J W Graff stated in his Chillicothe talk at the Woodman splemo that he opposed any alliance with foreign nations and warned against keeping the country in a perpetual state of war. He argued the nation should remain peaceful and teach others how to be free.
Chicago's largest music house Lyon and Healy offers the entire piano stock of C Potter and Co as they retire. Hundreds of Steinway pianos and other fine instruments available at nominal prices. Write Lyon and Healy Chicago for details today.
The Peoria Stark and Bureau County Association of Modern Woodmen of America held its third annual picnic at Columbia Park near Chillicothe on Wednesday. A two mile parade featured Henry and Lacon camps led by the Henry City Cornet band with numerous camps, floats, and five cornet bands. J G Johnson spoke for the Woodmen, Spencer's Band performed, and Congressman J W Graff delivered an address amid cheering crowds. Report cites at least 10 000 attendees and calls it the greatest event seen in Chillicothe or the park, showcasing Woodmen strength and patriotism.
The City Exchange installs about 200 phones across stores and offices including Putnam and Clear Creek lines. Each phone will bear a number and name for direct service at the Republican office. The system aims for rapid news and printing notices with convenient business communication.
Drs Powell and Jones and wives return from a Mississippi river excursion aboard a crowded steamboat. Ladder broken at Dubuque caused 36 hours’ delay for repairs costing 250 dollars. They paused at Keokuk and joined another upgoing boat toward St Paul and Minneapolis, noting Jenks and Son on rocks near Savannah.
The Boston Clothing store building is now in the street and will likely start for its new Main street location this afternoon. The relocation is slow but underway as the lot is vacated and basement excavation proceeds with several men and teams. John Saggara of Sparland, contracted for stone and brick work, is on site to begin foundation walls early next week.
The superintendent Wat Catzoon announces an examination for high school students at the schoolhouse on Saturday August 27 at 1 p m. It aids vacation study to makeup back work failed last year and urges summer students to attend. No exams after high school begins.
Public examination for teachers certificates to be held in the County Superintendent's office at Lacon on Thursday August 18 1898 starting 8 oclock a m No further examination until November 1898 Teachers who have renewed but not received certificates should be present unless advised M M Matrary County Superintendent Also notes Abbott Studio completed with strong lighting and offers latest lighting services Henry Illinois observers Tre Albert Stopio Johe Schradzki and Judge Worthington of Peoria visited Henry for fishing plans but changed minds due to Peoria fish stories. May and Zoe Young returned from Washington visit last Saturday
A fragment notes a clearance event closing out lawns dimities calicoes and summer wash goods for $1. It mentions the best line of fine shoes and slippers. The text is incomplete but indicates a sale and final clearance.
Advert appears for No-to-bac a tobacco-habit remedy claiming to refresh nerves remove nicotine poisons and improve strength with a money-back guarantee. Addressed by The Sterling Remedy Co Chicago and New York mail offers. George Johnson of Putnam displays a six legged pig on city streets weighing 125 pounds and six months old. He rents a tent and plans to exhibit at fairs and races this fall.
R O McWilliams ex postmaster travels from Henry county to visit sister Mrs W G Hayes and Mrs Henry Hayes in Shenango and North Shenango. He notes recent rains improved the corn crop in his state where maize is widely grown.
In Wyoming, Illinois, on August 5, Captain William Bent Armstrong aged 88 years 2 months 16 days died. He was father of Mrs. Wh. Worley of the city.
Fragmented OCR text shows markets with various grain categories and provisions listed. Mentions corn oats rye wheat and fresh eggs, packed hogs with prices and notes inconsistent formatting. Likely an old inventory page with mixed commodities and numeric values.
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