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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
4
A Leelee’s Weekly writer notes President McKinley receives between 300 and 1609 letters daily. The piece suggests many men would welcome easing his heavy correspondence load.
The table lists official vote tallies for Putnam County across positions for circuit judge and circuit clerk. Velde leads Greenden as circuit judge by 45 votes, Downey defeats Simpron by 99 for circuit clerk. County totals appear as Simpron and Downey with mixed regional counts.
James Simpson a Democrat and former sheriff won the Putnam County circuit clerk race by a good majority. His opponent E L Downey the Republican was described as a young and not well known candidate. Magnolia's influence, already holding two county offices, shaped voter sentiment to balance honors. The election filled a two year vacancy.
Theodore N. Green won the circuit judge race by a large margin with about 900 votes, praised as a popular, companionable candidate. Franklin L. Velde faced factional Republican opposition in Peoria and surrounding counties, while Green carried Peoria, Tazewell, and Stark with notable majorities. Marshall and Putnam counties split mainly for Green and Velde respectively.
Con Holocker of the east side traveled to Peoria to view Buffalo Bill’s show. While boarding an Adams street car he lost his footing, was dragged and rolled beneath the moving vehicle, suffering bruises to the hips knees and neck. He was taken to a physician for treatment and expected to take some time to recover.
The Swain uses 195 bushels per round trip and costs 5.50 daily for coal while the Rex runs on 5.25. Towage for the Swain is three times the Rex, with identical crew numbers and only a five cent daily difference in operating costs.
Infant Leonora daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wallace of Whitefield died Sunday August 18 of cholera infantum and was buried Tuesday at 9 80 from St Josephs church with Rev Fr Knnery officiating. She was a grandchild of Mrs Wm Wallace Sr and Mr and Mrs Michael Barry. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Mrs Amasa Garratt died at her Steuben township home after a long illness. She suffered partial paralysis about ten years ago and used a wheeled chair for the last year. Survived by sons James O Garratt of Peoria Augustis supervisor of Steuben and Alli gon, with granddaughter Miss McFarland. Funeral held at the house with Rev James of Garland. interment Sparland cemetery. born June 1 1823 in Cecil County Maryland married Asa Garratt in 1849. moved to Steuben then Sparland farm. nine children born, four died in infancy and two daughters died young. The Orr family, well known on the west side, noted.
Catherine Kleinhenz born February 8 1810 in Baxony died Tuesday evening at 6 o clock in St Francis hospital Peoria after a brief illness due to old age. She lived in Henry Illinois for years and with her son Frank Kleinhenz in Peoria for two years. She immigrated to the United States in 1840 first settling in Baltimore then Chicago before moving to Henry and later to Peoria. She was married to Michael Kleinhenz who died October 29 1881. She was a respected neighbor and devoted mother and passed away in hospital care.
Grandmother Soleinhenz, respected by all, cherished by old ladies. Remains moved to her son's home for funeral preparations. Service held at St Marys Catholic Church in this city at 10 o clock officiated by Rev Zumbuehl. Burial at Calvary Cemetery beside husband and many relatives.
Mrs Samuel Maxwell of 916 Moss Ave Peoria died August 12 1901 after five months of illness aged 61. She was married June 2 1859 to Samuel Maxwell and had three children and several grandchildren. Services were held at the family home with Rev Pflug officiating. burial at Henry cemetery.
Henry K of P Judge announces a grand moonlight excursion from Henry to Chillicothe and return on Tuesday evening. Prof Harrington's orchestra will provide music on board the steamship Fred Swain and at Kelly's hall for hours of dancing. Tickets with boat and hall dancing priced at 60 cents. An auction by Dennis McKeel is advertised for Saturday.
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