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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
1
Large crowds from Bureau county and nearby towns flock to Undercliff for camping, boating, and social gatherings. Peorians, Princeton editors, and several families attend. the Lotus tent hosts a big group with varied beds and furnishings. Managers report strong patronage, meals, and lodging as boats, a steam launch, and new attractions draw daily crowds.
Harry Blackburns horse bolted while driving a Young horse to town after meeting a young lady with a red parasol. The colt shied at the parasol, dodged a signboard, and the buggy nearly overturned. Harry pursued and found the horse injured near Sarles lodge en route to town for repairs.
The ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the premier salve for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles. It warns that many counterfeit products bearing the DeWitt name have appeared, noting E C DeWitt and Dr Powell in Chicago as related entities.
A large 1X78 tent housing ten Peoria travelers led by P. W. Nowland and wife along with Mr. Cole and wife Ellsworth Potter and family forms the Lotus Camp Co. Their sprawling camp overlooks the lake with a 16 by 85 sitting area, 14 by 15 sleeping sections for 16, a 16 by 22 dining room and a 15 by 18 kitchen staffed by two cooks. The Potters and daughters Gertrude Olsie and son Fred camp in comfortable style with camping gear, while Ottawa residents Crook and Pitkins families arrive on the Lorein steamer nearby.
The fishing season on the finals has been unprofitable for many fishermen as high water reduces sailing advantage. Despite meager profits, work continues from end to end of the river providing employment for many men. Carps fetch good New York prices but light catches hinder full carloads. some boats head to New York while others switch to clam shelling for higher returns.
Wm J Bryan attacks John D Rockefeller accusing him of deriving wealth from Standard Oil and using funds for rivaling business practices while funding churches and colleges. He argues philanthropy masks sins of anti competitive conduct amid broader criticism. A separate local note reports a Hopewell oats record and a Tiskilwa five day baseball tournament with cash prizes.
The casket bearing Jata Tizrn Cualef arrived in Henry from Vermont on Monday at 6 45 PM, accompanied by two of his children. Other sons reached Henry from Minneapolis and St Cloud, with funeral services held at aunt L A Jones's home at 2 PM officiated by Rev Arthur Gorter. music by the Runnells family choir.
Testimony in Peoria details health effects of Chicago drainage on Illinois river waters. James Todd of the Chicago Sanitary District predicts St Louis may soon switch its intake from the Mississippi to Illinois river water, arguing Missouri and Mississippi rivers cause impurity.
Pension Commissioner Ware reviews a civil war veteran's earnest claim. The veteran explains a bizarre accident from a hog related incident, believing his honesty merits unusual consideration despite factual oddities.
A brief promotional notice extols Bucklen’s Arnica Balm as a best salve for burns sores ulcers and piles and claims it can prevent fatalities. Sold for 25 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store.
John True, lying in Whitefield township, suffered a partial stroke of paralysis a week ago Saturday. It affected his right side and speech. The family reported he was improving the morning it was announced and they expect a recovery soon.
Ezra Paine Calef, born May 7 1694 in Washington Vermont, died August 9 1908 in Washington Wisconsin in his 80th year. A Henry area resident since 1852 he traveled widely and supported five children, with four deceased. Funeral services were held at Luther A Jones home conducted by Rev A Gorter with interment at Sugar Grove cemetery.
Mrs Emily Ann Jones sister in law of J H Jones died at home in Canton on August 5 aged 78. Her husband Revierd Potreau died August 5, 1899. Early Fulton county settlers, funeral well attended. She leaves eight children, 80 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, total 70 descendants.
In Lexington Unit notes a wise man explains white clover overruns blue grass pastures during moist seasons. The clover enriches soil with nitrogen and then yields to blue grass come fall, allowing blue grass to rest and renew.
The Calef family assembles at Theodore Clark's Milo home for a rare reunion after long separations. Siblings live in Lilipoli Nebraska and Minnesota while the brothers stay connected through family ties.
Rev Edgar L. Williams preached in Peoria at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Next Sunday morning and evening Rev Green will lead at the Christian church and Rev W H Mason of the Presbyterian church will occupy his pulpit both services. A lawn social for St Marys church is planned at Melater platform grove on Saturday, August 15 with amusements and dancing. The Methodist church hopes to paint the M B church this fall with $500 pledged for exterior and interior work. Rev D S McCown is spending part of this week at Momence. Weather reports say LaRose evenings are cool with a pleasant time for Rev L G Landenberger preaching in Osage City, Lincoln, and near Edmonson. The ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the church parlors for important business. St Josephs church in Henry plans a grand picnic at Pavilion Park on Tuesday, August 18 with dinner and supper served by church members. Rev S G. of St Louis will preach for the New Church society of Henry at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. He is a notable clergyman and former pastor, invited to attend. Rev Wm Woolley and his son Walter visited Henry parishioners of the M I church. Walter Woolley attends Harvard University medical school and will graduate next year. they were guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Snyder.
Harry Bively died on a steamer yesterday morning before a doctor could reach him. A commission in Peoria investigates river water health amid a Chicago sewer plan and reports no major harm. James Cunningham, born at the Peoria county poor farm and long an inmate, is described as pitiable and incurable, treated as a doglike figure in jail with odd movements and behavior.
An allegorical image contrasts a girl fearing a grasshopper with a man spending wealth on a cyclone cellar while neglecting family needs such as a bottle of Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad touts this remedy as prompt and reliable, sold by Dr Powell.
A repetitive call to urban improvement urges daily weed cutting to curb disease and improve air quality. The speaker insists on aggressive eradication, claiming overgrowth makes trees seem small and threatens public health.
Gentle rain fell overnight and continued into forenoon with indications that the end is not yet. Weather notes reflect ongoing damp conditions affecting activities as the paper goes to press.
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