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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
The notice appears to be an index digit or heading from a 1899 newspaper referencing the Republican office and a phone number. The readable content is minimal and lacks further details.
Publisher urges Friends of The Henry Republican to ensure executor administrator and other legal notices are printed in the newspaper. It warns mispublication goes against the wishes of interested parties and asks the responsible party to provide timely notices for publication.
Gov Arner names Hon Oliver Wilson of Magnolia as the Illinois representative to the Farmers Congress meeting in Boston in September 58.
The Republican will be issued on Wednesday of next week to grant a holiday for the Woodman's Picnic. Correspondents and patrons are asked to send in their favors one day earlier.
The Inter Ocean features a three column write up of Lake Benaob wine and Hotel Undercliff with vivid illustrations including the hotel pond lilies and bass fishing. It notes a graphic place description and mentions a forthcoming piece titled Froaking the Snake to appear in next week’s columns.
The writer urges Henry merchants to adopt a street fair as a popular display of local business and enterprise. Citing towns like Minoak Canton Ottawa and many others, the piece argues for prompt action as summer gives way to fall and seeks approval from the business community.
The Henry Republican argues the attack on Judge McNabb over his links to the Three I railroad is unwarranted and awaits his forthcoming statement detailing all facts. It notes suspicions in Hennepin about bias but says an honorable conduct could dispel them and mentions that the road was located before the judge knew of it.
The Marshall counts M W A Picnic Association sponsors a grand picnic and log rolling at Henry Illinois on Thursday August 31 with 500 in cash prizes for Woodman and Royal Neigh or prize drills camp band and parade displays. The event features multiple bands choirs colored glee club cake walk plantation songs and various contests with boat racing swimming and other sports. Arrangements aim to feed 10000 visitors and rail excursion rates are offered by Rock Island and Chicago and Alton lines including special trains from Streator to Lacon and on to Henry with a round trip fare of 31 plus boat ride. Other river points receive reduced fares and many lines participate in the grand outing.
The article chronicles the death of David McDonough born February 2, 1835 in Washington County. It notes his illness after a Eureka Springs trip, his prior health, and the mourning of his family and a wide circle of friends and relatives. A tribute from J J describes his integrity, teaching career, and devotion to justice, charity, and brotherhood.
A long obituary details the death of David McDonough after a relapse and decline, with his life spent as town clerk and supervisor in Saratoga and Henry townships. The piece recalls his travels, education, integrity, and respect, and honors his devoted wife, family, and community. Funeral services were held at home with Rev John Rogers and a quartet performing. The narrative laments the loss and offers condolences to the bereaved.
Peter Bell of Magnolia township Putnam County Illinois died August 18 1899 at his home. Born March 17 1825 in Palmview Ohio he was married twice first to Margaret Barrett then to Sarah J Rosergrant and had six and two children respectively. A 40 year member of Henry lodge No 119A F and A M he was active in the Presbyterian church and respected as a Christian farmer and neighbor. Funeral services by Rev John Rogers with Masonic burial rites at Henry cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mrs Sarah J Bell and family.
Thomas Barnes born November 1 1828 in County Tipperary Ireland died after a long illness at his daughter Mrs John Dauber home on Saturday evening. He came to America in 1848 lived in New York state then Illinois settled in Marshall county Saratoga township later moved to Henry. Survived by four children Thomas John Patrick and Catherine Mrs Dauber. Funeral held at St Josephs church with mass by Rev Fr Kuiery and interment in St Patricks Cemetery. He was known for his bargaining and charm and lived to a good old age.
Mrs Hiram Stickel died at her home in Princeton on August 9 1899 after a brief illness following a severe stroke the day before. Survived by husband six children and one brother Wm Bracken the funeral at Vernon avenue with Rev Oase featured a long tribute to her devout Christian life. Burial at Oakland cemetery. Born May 27 1832 in Columbian county Ohio she joined the Christian church over 50 years ago and was admired as a devoted wife and mother whose life reflected New Testament faith and charity.
Eudella Miller Runnells born November 1852 at Lacon Illinois married O R Runnells November 20 1877 in Henry Indiana. The couple moved to Chicago where they lived. she endured ill health with quiet strength and devotion keeping a model home. Her memory and virtue are praised by all who knew her, with son Harry Runnells carrying on her memory.
A widow and mother, living in Longwood Chicago, died August 17 1899 at age 46. Her funeral at Hennepin with Rev L F Zloser and a quartet performing When the roll is called up yonder. Interment beside her father in spirit land. She left behind husband and son and devoted mother.
Married at Chabingdon on August 10 with Philip Past witnessing. Lizz daughter of Bret and Mrs H Koob of Milo.
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