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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
2
The excerpt lists editors and publishers George Burt and Son with subscription rates and contact details. It notes a Thursday February 16 1900 date and references Osceola County US. The fragmentary text conveys publication logistics and price notes for the Republican paper.
A Republican judicial committee from nine counties in the Fifth Supreme Election District meeting in Peoria voted to hold a convention on April 25 to nominate a candidate for the supreme bench, with Knox County initially opposed but voting in favor. Delegates were allocated 400 votes per Melkin Fey in 1896, as chairmen called the meeting to order. The report also notes county representation gaps and local press debates over county jail repairs versus a new building.
The Marshall county Republican convention in Lacon selected six delegates to the State convention, 12 to the 14th Congress, and 12 to the 20th Senatorial district conventions. One hundred thirteen township delegates attended amid unanimous votes and strong backing for Walter Reeves and the party ticket.
The piece defends Gov Taylor as duly elected with a clear mandate, cites legislative limits on removal, and notes calls for legal defense. It quotes a Globe Democrat praise and mentions other political shifts in Kentucky and Illinois, including Ballard Hound Syrup advertisement for bronchitis and coughs.
The last regular Woman's Club meeting was held Monday afternoon at Miss Clara Waughop's home with 32 members and three guests present. Miss Henrietta Helper led philanthropy and reform, Phoebe Vail spoke on occupations and character, and Prof Calhoun addressed the gathering. Mrs Ida Jones performed a vocal solo as the program concluded.
J B Burt senior editor of the Thief is reported missing after boarding a 9 45 Chicago train last Tuesday. Friends fear no stigma on Burt, while Chicago police may be notified if he does not return by July 9. Also reported are updates from Elmwood and a robbery attempt on Adams Street car where John Niece thwarted the thief.
Advertised letters include T Brumfield NK EDC Jane 48 Greenswond Eli Hodges Bill Valeris L H Paterson Draker Smith Charles Harston. They will be sent to the Dead Letter Office February 24, 1900. John Kline P M.
For sale a fine five room house with two good lots and barn and abundant fruit. Price $325 with easy terms. Also an invitation to Friday events by the Woman's Club featuring lectures, music, and a picture viewing benefiting library funds. River side District Grange meets Feb 22 at Roberts Grange Hall Varna with officers listed.
The Presbyterian and St. Joseph's churches schedule Sunday services with morning and evening worship. New Church circle meets with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bidwell. Christian church topics Sunday morning The Temptation of Jesus and evening The Rich Man and Lazarus. Juvenile social at Fred Becker’s home Friday February 16 with parsonage conveyances at 7 30 and 8 00. Epworth League hosts event. Rev H W Thiele promotes Children’s Home Society. Rev Tulle leads revival, urges avoidance of card playing dancing and worldly amusements.
Report notes freight losses from Roth Island Co with draymen charged with theft while Campbell, a former station agent, is linked to earlier incidents. Packages were found later in Peoria freight house, suggesting losses never reached town. Community urged to aid investigation and restore confidence. Reeves gains support in county conventions for governor as district manager Massidun begins new insurance office presence in Putnam, Marshall, and Stark counties.
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