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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
2
Community bulletin from Henry Republican with year end accounts request by George Burt proprietor, notes on Hobson Merrimac reference, Stetson’s Senate chamber speech, Marshall County Farmers Institute dates, improvements to local telephone board, and Carroll Putnam potato shipment highlighting telephone use to summon nearby wagons.
The state issued a tabulated statement listing 102 counties officers but errors appear in Marshall County with the coroner Geenen printed as Greemen and surveyor Wightman as Writmen. The writer condemns the error as carelessness from the Secretary of State's office.
A cordial message thanks correspondents for weekly letters to The Republican. It notes readers value the letters by the numerous yeonders and communities served. The note wishes prosperity and continued appreciated labor in the coming year.
The Henry Republican notes a push to simplify spelling with forms such as thru for through and there for thorough. A National Educational Board committee recommends the change and two local editors endorse adopting the simplified spellings.
A reflective passage marks the transition from old to new year, noting grief from war and loss, but hopeful visions of lasting peace and renewed national strength. It urges letting go of animosities and embracing hopeful resolutions despite potential failures. Merry Christmas fades as we greet a Happy New Year with renewed faith.
Jesse Sawyer delivers a lecture to the Sanday Lyceum on Christmas Day in Pearis. He argues boys join gangs from ages 11 to 16, corrupted by bad influence and lax parenting, while girls form rival clubs. He cites Peoria data and warns of ruin among youth across classes.
The speaker condemns lifelong marriage to a single partner and praises flexible licenses to remarry. He laments marriage ethics, extols loyalty to the community, and critiques symbolic war and political leadership. He analyzes moods, melancholy, and efforts to cure despair, ending with a call to remember his unconventional paper.
Epworth League society of the M Bobarch presents a musical and literary program at New Operas Hall on Friday night December 30. Notable acts include recitations, vocal solos, a violin piece, pantomime, and a male quartet. Reserved seats are free, with a light luncheon and social following the program.
Telegram dated December 28 reports Clyde Emerick feeling fairly good and resting well. Morning note to Mr Potter adds Clyde is doing as well as could be expected after a night of sleep and partial rest.
A large crowd gathered at the Bonham School house for a Christmas program organized by Miss May Young and pupils. Effie Waughop led on the organ as students recited, sang, and acted in a lively tableaux. The evening closed with a gift distribution amid seasonal cheer and well wishes for the New Year.
Laconta students attend a winter lecture and entertainment series under high school auspices. The Patriccio Concert Company of Chicago opened with music, followed by Elias Day a versatile impersonator, and next John Temple Graves of Atlanta Ga with a lecture on the Reign of the Domar ogas. Graves is praised as a leading Southern orator with strong delivery.
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain-o as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-o is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs roughly the same, with brokers selling it at 150 and 260.
An advertisement touts a "Static Cure" for rheumatism that claims quick and mysterious action. It alleges rapid removal of symptoms and immediate benefits with a price of 7 shillings 6 pence, sold by J E Powell, druggists in Henry.
The Henry Republican presents 1899 calendar samples and can supply beautiful artistic designs for advertising. They invite parties to request calendars and promise ready service.
A new grain firm posts a contract request for Krain to be delivered after January 1. The notice lists agent Huwpnery and associates A and G as contact points for negotiations and delivery terms.
Announcement of a large clearance sale by H Huteins offering hats and bonnets originally priced at 3 4 5 and 6 dollars for customers to choose from. The ad promises rapid clearing of stock with all items reduced and available at 2131 90.
All Wool Beaver jackets trimmed for 350 dollars. Satin lined Bonce jackets for 5 dollars. Capes 3 dollars 25 cents. Children’s all wool jackets six to twelve years priced around 2 dollars per dozen scarves waists wrappers petticoats and corsets also hosiery undergarments shoes and slippers for men women and children.
A daughter was born in the Oxbow on December 25 to Lippert, granddaughter of Martio King. The family celebrates the new arrival with joy.
Marriage notices show Walter and Cora de Alennepin tied by Roy Campbell at Lone Tree cheese factory. Mack Gallaher of Florida wed Alice Conningham of Chilligette in Hennepin with Rev. L. F. Zinse officiating. Morris and Dedie Sprin’t ee, both from Florida, list Morris as grocer.
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