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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary lines describe a trade or exchange involving Pine and Ling Lan with Annie Campela. The text references rings and obhs, suggesting a performance or prop swap amid unclear context. Further readable details are unavailable.
A Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs D R Kinnear’s home featured Progressive whist with friends, light refreshments, and praise for the Kinnears as hosts. Other items include Henry lodge of P K of P officers elected and the Schubert Circle meeting with a program of songs recitations and solos. Also advertised is Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment with testimonials and a note on Dr Powell's sale of the remedy.
A humorous piece on Witty Jounsos, veteran passenger conductor on the Peoria Branch, reputed as a mind reader and fortune teller, and his quip about turning a century on December 32. The column mixes local anecdote with a note on long service and city lore.
J G McGillvary, State High School Examiner for the University of Illinois, visited Henry's school to audit facilities, curriculum, and discipline. He praised the superintendent, teachers, and students, recommending renewal on the accredited roll for two years and noting growing interest in the University.
A 25 cent Bucklen Arnica salve ad proclaims it cures bruises sores and skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. The Mac About Town column in the Peoria Sunday Herald notes a heroic deed by Bert T Griffith and James Steele who helped extinguish a restaurant fire at Mayer's on Main and Adams, preventing major damage.
Barriet Hatchins Kidney was born August 1825 in Kentucks and died Saturday morning after living much of life in Ohio country. She married Frederick Reinbeck in 1845 and had nine children, six of whom survive. Funeral services were conducted by Rev John Rogers at Whitefield Center church with interment in the churchyard. Pallbearers included Edward Kermeen and Mortimer Smith among others.
Hon J H Jones attended his sister Mrs Eleanor Buckner s funeral in Flats Fulton county Illinois last week. Mrs Buckner widow of William Buckner and sister of Revi R Jones and Joseph Jones. The Canton Register notes her death at 78 after paralysis. Also mentions John Wier uncle of Mr Stevens dying December 2 1898 after gangrene and amputation. Miss Anna Hindmarsh mourns brother Theodore s wife Jennie Gray. County officials elected November 8 took office.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the supreme remedy for la grippe also known as influenza. It quotes testimonials from Rev John K Chash of New Hampshire and Parmin Paulette praising the product for curing widespread influenza and restoring health in families after prolonged debility.
Advert reads steep discounts across dress goods patterns and silks with dozens of items priced per pattern yard or piece. It highlights glass lamps curtains linens silk waists fur jackets and garments plus books rugs portiers and China department novelties with many prices sharply cut.
Jimmie Bunsell spent a Cowdugo in Chicago last week while Mrs Buff and daughter Stella visited Peoria. Harry Monroe and wife of Whitefield spent the weekend at O Tanquary's. Farmers are husking crop gradually. Bethel schoolhouse entertainment drew a good crowd Monday night. Minnie Tanquary sews for Mrs Obas McCaollough near Lacon and expects to return home soon. Squiros the poultry buyer from Chilhoothe visited, purchasing chickens from neighbors at favorable prices.
The December 5 1898 city council meeting in Illinois includes roll call with Mayor Paskell and Aldermen present, bills approved, and treasurer’s report accepted. A separate note presents a Harper’s Bazaar book review plan and club bulletin content from the same issue.
Yerdinand Schoepke transfers lots 17 18 19 block 26 Varna to Wm HU Moa Wil. James Eldon transfers property to Tillie Foster in Taylor's addition Wenona. GN Hamilton transfers to Rebecca Hamilton. Maude B Wloope et al transfer to Mary C Plartinge and Mars Hastings to D MsDonough, excluding 2 acres in northeast corner Henry township.
Transfers of real estate in Putnam County during November include W H Osssop, master in chancery, to Nicholas Kline for School Lot 8. Verlina H Wheeler to Geof Wheeler for South 105 acres. and other entries. The article notes Fosdick, superintendent for the Bi doseph branch, is nearing completion of a residence and expects to occupy it. The Board of Supervisors met in December, disbursing about 5200 for expenses, largely pauper claims.
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