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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
2
The Venona gathering noted David Wilson's return despite injuries and his enduring interest. About 130 of Amos Wilson Sr's descendants attended, with 255 known living, while 255 are listed as not present. The reports highlight family ties and the ongoing reunion tradition.
Elon David Lubin of California will speak at the Grange Picnic at Lake Senaohwine Undercliff next Friday week. His lecture titled Protection for Warmers aims to draw farmers within 30 miles to a literary and social outing on Thursday and Friday.
Mr and Mrs Amos T Purviance marked their golden wedding on August 7 and received several articles of esteem. The county clerk for nearly four decades, Mr Purviance is praised for honesty, intelligence and service. Our Hennepin letter carries anniversary particulars.
Chauncey M. Depew’s oration recounts Lincoln wandering into a slave market in New Orleans and witnessing the brutal sale of a young girl. The scene sparks Lincoln’s resolve, awakening moral power that leads him toward liberty and sacrifice.
George William Curtis once hailed the Republican Party as embodying American nationality patriotism and devotion to liberty. He called its story one of splendid service to liberty and mankind, a view he maintained as still true in his day.
The Elargoy Citizen lists Lucy Page Gaston as editor of its column. Emma B. Aldrich becomes president of the Woman's Relief Corps in Kansas. A Joliet female prison project receives $75,000. New York Mayor Strong seeks 1896 gubernatorial nomination per plan with Ohio Governor McKinley. Lockport rebuilds after Saturday fire. many property owners vow to restore. A Wichita wedding tied to the first known instance of a Woman NAS performing a war image ceremony in the state. Mrs Richard M. Spalding dies at 79 in Lebanon Kentucky with Rt Rev John Lancaster Spalding by her side.
The Big Four presents a grand half mile racing tournament with a perfect track, premium offerings, and strong turnout. Highlights include fast times in the 2.27 trot and 2.11 pace, the balloon ascent, and a spirited pace by Miss Williams lowering the track record to 2.11.
The Henry Driving Park Association meet opened with a bicycle race and several horse events. Bert Repino won the bicycle race. Van Buren Wilkes reportedly placed second in the 2.38 pace, a claim denied. Bertha D was misranked in the 2:20 trot, prompting protests from Peoria owners.
The Wilson family reunion at Venona honored the elder generation with Amos B Wilson as president and Gertrude Shinn as secretary. Attendees shared a noon meal, heard a program of poems and speeches, and imagined a future in Wilson Dale Arizona as Lou Smith predicted in a family prophecy.
From afar Mr and Mrs L Pomeroy and numerous families joined the meeting. Regrets came from seven eastern and western members. Officers elected include President Oliver Wilson, Vice-president Wm Wilson, Secretary Lou M. Smith, Treasurer Martin V Wilson, with May Wierman, Mrs 9 B Merritt, and A Thierry on the committee.
The second annual Wilson family reunion was held on Aug 9 at the Gantz residence in Wenona. About 125 relatives gathered from across the region for a noon dinner on the lawn followed by a program with President Amos B. Wilson, poems by Mae Wierman, and an impromptu prophecy envisioning 1912 in Wilsontown Arizona. Oliver Wilson of Magnolia was elected president and Lou M. Smith of Clear Creek secretary for next year’s gathering.
The text recalls a Wilson family reunion with songs of faith and loyalty, honoring absent members and a deceased relative. It laments losses, praises heritage, and prays for enduring unity and divine guidance as the family cherishes memories and hopeful future gatherings.
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