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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1882
Page
7
A jumble of names, places, and word games appears with charades, diamonds, and riddles. Readers discuss hidden words and puzzle prizes while mentioning Cyrus, Crickett, and Minnie among other imagined personas.
Capt Baker and Capt Daker of Magnolia G A R unit represented at the State Encampment held at Lockford Instwedk. Magnolia and Chicago posts contended for the James A Garfield Post name, which was awarded amid cheers. Baker thanked comrades and urged creating a relief fund for aging veterans, widows, and orphans, stressing loyalty to the Constitution and universal liberty. The note adds a Washington, D C judge will hear a new trial motion regarding a G A R matter tomorrow, with little chance of success.
The death of Rev Frederick William Schamont, pastor of St Mary's in Henry, occurred Wednesday evening after a heart neuralgia attack. He had returned from a visit in Hennepin and died at home. his funeral rites were held with Bishop Spalding presiding and a large church turnout.
After Bishop remarks a last look at the dead priest provides a benignant smile as mourners recall his church service. A procession of over 50 carriages escorted the casket to Calgary Cemetery where the grave lies near a marble cross. Requiescat in Pace is carved on the cross in tribute from St Mary’s parish.
Board president Townsend presided with full attendance. Finance committee corrected December bills and drew orders as instructed. Bills presented include Gould hardware 61.90 Powell supplies 33.91 Quiver hardware 850 Krenz coal 62.14. Gould Powell Culver bills referred. Krenz bill paid in full. Tuition disbursements totaling 23. H Kirchman reports on Peoria school plan. committee to provide written report and estimate. Miss Bolce salary granted for past month. February visiting committee Wikoff and Krenz. Meeting adjourned.
D R Brearley mourns the loss of his daughter Emilie H aged 21 years 7 months after a long illness. She sought treatment in New Jersey, returned to Chicago to pass her last weeks with friends, and died peacefully as bells rang. Funeral held at 255 Warren Avenue with Rev J M Worrell of Blighth Presbyterian officiating. Burial at Rose Hill cemetery amid floral tributes.
A Streator Free Press letter argues teachers should quit smoking to serve as clean role models for students. It claims the public expects educators to exhibit no bad habits and warns that teachers’ behavior influences boys’ conduct, urging officials to monitor and prevent smoking among staff.
A reader defends Magnolia church and Sabbath School against a prior newspaper item. The note mentions a farmora Institute annual meeting at Clear Crook on February 7 and 8 with talks by local speakers on topics including climate, tariffs, farming, and sugar samples.
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