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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
3
A roundup of 1896 era incidents includes the Quigley Mellen wholesale grocers of Wilmington facing a $100,000 jail term, Jamestown California’s near destruction by fire, fraud and court notes on Cuba independence, and multiple fires, lynchings, and legal cases across the United States with a focus on notable deaths and political shifts.
The Snances of Mexico report revenue of 50 531 470 and disbursement of 45 070 123 for the last fiscal year. Weyler fortifies Havana amid insurgent fears. Berne’s assembly names Dr Adolph Daucher Swiss president for 1897. Patrick Donnelly and Joseph Robert fail in Montreal debts. An English earthquake disrupts the country with no major damage. Canada sees 21 341 immigrants arrival, similar to prior years. A Bill in South Australia seeks to restrict colored immigration. Joseph Atkinson fatally shoots his wife and then himself in Illinois. An Italian confectionery explosion in Casino kills seven. Weyler departs Havana for Pinor de Rio to resume campaigns. Italian deputies express Cuban insurgent sympathy. In Aschaffenburg fifteen women and girls die in a match factory blast. Barcelona martyrs court convicts 28 anarchists to death and 59 to penal servitude.
The Senate approved a dozen private pension bills including one for a Revolutionary soldier’s 100-year-old daughter. It also passed the urgent deficiency bill worth $884,886 and adopted a resolution seeking state department data on Charles Gavin’s killing by Spanish forces in Cuba. Fire destroyed two state buildings in Ohio causing $100,000 in losses.
Washington Dec 21 Secretary Olney warns the Cameron Cuban resolution would provoke conflict between Congress and the President. He says recognition is executive, and any congressional action remains advice, not law, risking war or paralysis and could testen the Supreme Court. Madrid reacts with Spain denying immediate recognition, while Madrid papers fear war and oppose Cuban independence.
An old advertisement touts Buckien Arnies Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises piles cure and sells for two cents a box by Dr Howell. A restaurant sign proclaims No Cigarette Smoking Here in John Lytle's blue room.
An 1895 notice from Tecumseh Michigan reports an order placed in November 1895 for Syrup Pepsin in eight dozen units and bulk, praising it as a top seller with strong customer satisfaction. It lists 10c 50c and 1.00 dollar sizes from Dr Powell.
In Palatine Grandpa Strawn is very low and a visit by Mrs W A Barr and daughter Maria of Lostant is noted. Cora Gregory visited her cousin Mr Strawn in Lowell. A trip to La Salle to see Santa Claus involved Will Johnson, Mamie Williams and Josie Koehler. Music by Clever Hannell Hamlin Bishop and Geo Puffer. A serious accident injured Joe Frederico last Friday when his hand was caught in a machine. Dr McGee treated the wound and he is improving.
Last week reports from Curar Creek mention Albert Forrest visiting Lostant Sun ny and John Riggs moving near Lostant. Roundy Watrous knits socks for five cents a pair. Mrs Lislie Derfinger is ill. Lizzie Kline stays with Mrs Joe Mobach. Richard Reed photographed Brash College school on Tuesday. John Mannis and wife welcome a baby boy. Minnie Murphy is improving after illness. C A Norris hosted a party last Saturday night. George Worth, Henry county dealer in medicines, stops at O H Ransom’s. Fred Perdew moved from Henry to the area occupying John Kaya’s tenement. Mrs Willard Studgvin is sick. Nellie Shields will come home for holidays from St Louis. Freddy Murphy is ill but hoped to recover and return to school.
Christmas greetings, health notes, and local events fill the Lone Tree column. Norton Moffitt suffers illness, horse injuries headline wire fence concerns, Miss Morgan closes school for Battle Creek trip, and Edwin Schurtz marries Imma Johnson in Tiskilwa. Will L Griffith and Jessie Merritt wed in Streator. Washington and Baltimore trips planned. A Christmas Eve tree event at Lone Tree schoolhouse invites all, with Santa Claus visiting. The Business Guide is praised as a useful household resource.
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