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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
6
In August 15 notes from Wasune rom a Washington scene the tariff bill hung between signing and becoming law without President Cleveland's signature. Officials foresee a ten day window for action, with pressure from Democrats to sign while some advise delaying for revenue and adjournment reasons. The piece also relays a joke and a misdated financial quip about piano sales and wealth.
Rain and social chatter mark this Lacon area update. Reports mention visits by Dr Bodl in Peoria and Prof Mountjoy returning from Atlanta, along with races in town and a burglary on Monday night. The Summer School of Music recital closes the instruction year as residents note weather and local activity.
Mrs M Parson remains quite ill as Mrs George Kay visits Washington for a week. Birth records note a son born to Harry and wife on July 1st weighing nine pounds. Rain Saturday morning may not help corn. Scott Osborn attends his mother in law Mrs Simpson’s funeral from Delavan. Mark Bonham travels from Red Oak Iowa to settle his father’s affairs. Rev Francis away two weeks. Mrs S Stevens fills pulpit. Sister of Mrs Sturpson Mrs Chilton dies at Spring Valley and is buried here. Mrs mpsoh dies and is buried Friday. Uncle Jimmy Tanquary arrives with Mrs Keys and daughter. horse incident injures Tanquary.
The advertisement touts Perfecto Shoes and Two Shoes of Merit as promising strong sales. It emphasizes thorough shoemaking and suggests high demand from customers seeking quality footwear.
Arrival of blankets Canton flannels and wool flannels today. The balance of our ladies waists at price to close.
Kerley Ward died yesterday morning. Edith Case visits relatives on high prairie. John Haily and son from Bradford visited Crow Meadow the first of the week. Nellie Harney hosted Monior and White from Henry a few days ago. Mr Studley and son from Minera visited his daughter Mrs Baringer last week. Grangers held a lively meeting Saturday with many present. Rain started plowing, corn is dried. Shows in neighboring towns, a local race night, and a Chillicothe moonlight excursion are planned, creating excitement.
Mra Worx Huffingie visits sister Miss Cupp from Gen 0880. Miss Cloe and Charlie Worthington visit brother J. T. Ed Olmsted faces poor health and contemplates a climate change. Republicans held a Pattita Corners caucus selecting delegates for the county convention. Albert Anderson remains confined to bed. Epworth League meeting planned for next Sunday evening. Emily Bonham and sister Mrs Carrie Duncan’s children from Des Moines and Deane Swift of Chicago visited Clark Swift and T. A Runnells last Thursday and Friday.
A 134 year old gentleman owned by William Brown of Independence attended the Wilson Raunton event as a notable participant.
J S Worthington came home Friday from Kansas. Grandpa Runnells is quite feeble. Alen Runnells returned from the music school. Mrs Willis spent last week visiting Spavia's doctor mother and Mr Gridley. Nina Biliot of Peoria was a guest at Dr Willis this week. Mrs Hezard's sister and niece started for their home near New York City Saturday.
An advertisement urges mothers to try Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and potent remedy for children with stomach troubles. It claims regulation of vowels and relief, offering a 10 dose bottle for ten cents and a 20 dose option for twenty cents at Dr Powell's.
Local items report Rev Burr lectures on Quaker Lane and social visits from Wm Hoyle and family. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend reunions, with notices of a temperance contest and upcoming tennis tournament. Fire smoke or dry spell unsettles area as forest fire reports drift in.
Mrs Henry Detro writes well while Lavina Noll of Henry visits Edna Perdew. Edna plans to attend Henry school next year. Misses Allie Feazel and Sadie Barnea return from Ed Chance’s to Lacon. Emma Masterson Lizzie Glass and Anna of Chicago visit M L Perdew then go home. A Times correspondent was wrong about a dance at M L Perdew’s. Obas Dorff’s eldest child died and the second is very ill from a probable cholera infantum. community extends sympathy.
Nettie Coo and others visited Magnolia as Bessie Otto returned from Minoak. Ethel Statler of Wenona stayed with Mrs John Bronn. Fannie Willey spent Sunday with Delia Allen. John and James Wable of Toluca were seen on the streets. Mrs Mattie Hanger under doctor care. Maggie McAllister of Lostant called in town. A newborn was born to Mr and Mrs Norris Alien on MN ABECAT Augud. Myrtle Autrum and Charles Varna visited. Hubvard Blanche and Mabel Hannum returned from Peoria. John Ramsey attended camp meeting in Eureka. Robert Cowen of Bloomington visited Mrs Zella Fyffe. Mrs Clars Bishop and Ethel visited Whitefield. Mary McKirgan returned from Venona area. Prof Jesse R Bouton of Sparland was in town. Frank Georges and Fred Taylor and companions spent Friday at the Lake. Ella Bobbitt returned home after visiting Enona and Lacon friends.
Ray J T Bliss and daughter Vinnie stayed in Luroka last Friday to observe the Sabbath. Rev Bliss will return home to fulfill his regular Sunday appointment. John Walker spoke to the congregation in Rev Bliss absence. James Thoroton and son John traveled to Pontiac on Saturday August 4 to attend the deathbed of Arnold Thor Thornton and remained for the funeral Monday. The community offers heartfelt sympathy. Ladies of the Aid Society hosted a baskets and work visit at Maggie Hannum's home one mile west of town and plan to meet this week at Amy Panshawed's home.
Last week s tests F J George returned from Normal Saturday Hal Rolley and Bob Allen went to Streator Sunday Elise Helper of Henry is the guest of Mrs Riley Roberts Bessie Roberts spent last week with friends near Tonica Ke Maude Kidd spent last week with Mrs Frank Fyffe of Henry Belle Quaintance of Sandy was the guest of Sadie Dean last Friday Mrs Chestnut of String Valley was one guest of Mrs J H McKirgan Saturday John and Eliza Steele of Henry were guests of Eliza McKirgan on Saturday The Ladies Aid society meet at the home of Mrs Charles Hannum west of town Jessie Hartley of Peoria has been a guest at the home of Mrs Henrietta Kidd the past week Bessie Otto accompanied Minnie Sloan to Minoak on Monday for a week or so of visiting Mr and Mrs Henry McAllister Miss Lizzie and little Stanford all of Chicago, are the guests of Mrs A B Gurnea Mrs Florence Ramage and Mrs Minnie Balderson were the guests of Mrs Alice Davidson of Clear Creek on last Thursday Rev J T Bliss expects to go to Eureka this week to attend the camp meeting He will ram s in away over the Sabbath Mrs George Ramsey expects to start Tuesday for Pennsylvania for an extended visit among her many old friends and relatives.
Delayed items report a W C T U ice cream party in the park and a lightning tooth extractor at Commercial hotel. County court meets with Judge Cassell. various residents attend events in Joliet, Ottawa, Henry, and Princeton. Excursions, baseball results, and visits to Chicago are noted among a long list of local social happenings.
Win Durley of California visits his sister Mrs CU Carrier after 130 years away from Hennepin. The U S convention at Cong church was well attended and appreciated. Ed Carter, wanted for larceny in Rot Island, was arrested by constable Patterson Monday. Church ladies plan an ice cream and cake social on Thursday evening. Rev Harris preached a farewell sermon at the Cong church and leaves for South Chicago Wednesday. Rent Elliott of LaSalle is visiting W Darley family, with Calla Darley accompanying.
Philadelphia reports strong activity in the internal revenue office after final passage of the tariff bill. Distillers rush whisky from bond at 90 cent rate, with 87 917 barrels totaling 1 617 641 gallons moved. The largest district holder has withdrawn all whisky, while others delay to benefit from future rate cuts.
The sugar trust treasurer Searles disputes a report claiming $12,000,000 worth of sugar is involved and questions figures cited by chairman Wilson as the American Sugar Refining value. The exchange touches import levels and tonnage forecasts amid market estimates.
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