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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
3
The family of Charles Hamil returns home after a two week absence. Local updates include baseball scores, visits, medical remedies, mine fire at Toluca, a baby teething tale, prowler scare on Main Street, and obituaries and society notes from Magnolia and Henry areas.
A sermon argues for Christian influence to aid China. It notes China’s ancient civilization, population, and modern reforms, then calls for an international advisory cabinet and missionary work to uplift Chinese law, education, and morality, ending with the claim that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers the necessary deliverance.
The text cites biblical prophecy claiming nations including China will come from the far regions to God through Jesus Christ. It discusses a fulfilled future gathering of peoples, stating China as the Yrand of Sinim and asking what will be done with the Chinese once they seek salvation.
Margaret Beyer Christman, born October 9, 1821 in Prussia, died August 27, 1900 at her daughter Mrs Alex Daniels home in this city. She came to America in 1844, married George Christman in 1849, and left six children, four living including Mrs Daniels and George H. in Steuben, Edward W. in Chillicothe, and Mrs Mary Igepburg in Kansas. An early Marshall County settler, she moved to Streator Illinois after her husband’s 1862 death, was active in church and Sabbath schools, and was affectionately known as Grandma Christman. Funeral held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. L. Campbell officiating, burial at Bonhan cemetery beside her husband.
The ad urges securing reliable insurance from Humphrey, agent for Continental, with fire, lightning, tornado, accident, health, marine and farm policies. It touts 60 years in business, ten million in assets, and Safety Fund policies, promising low costs compared with weak firms.
Tuesday September 11 1900 marks Ladies' Day with prize money listed as 300 dollars in two amounts and a 15 dollar entry or award, details read in the notice.
Modern Woodmen Drill teams compete for a $100 gold prize on Wednesday September 12 1900 in Woodmen's Day events. The program highlights drills and awards for the best performances by local groups.
Thursday, Sept 18, 1900 marks Derby Day with horse racing events including No 9 2 25 Trot No 10 Free for All Pace No 11 Run 4 mile dash and No 12 Run Derby 14 mile. Spectators urged not to miss the fast pacers and Derby excitement.
Friday racing program announces a hearty welcome on September 14 1900 featuring pace events with a $300 prize in No 183 2 19 and a $300 free for all trot No 14 plus 1 mile runs and novelty races with winner prizes of $15 each and other details on posters and bills.
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