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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
2
The undersigned announces himself as a candidate for Collector of Weary Township subject to the Republican caucus yet to be called. Thomas L. Clark.
The piece rebuts a Journal column arguing Marshall county needs a new jail within a year or two. It condemns lavish public-building talk, urges health and ventilation improvements at modest cost, and opposes county funding for a costly new jail to suit the editor.
Mrs J O Barlow of Streator described the Associated Charities as a city wide union of government churches and societies to curb imposture and relieve poverty. She noted Streator organized in 1896 with a paid agent and central office and cited relief figures while stressing employment aimed aid.
A charming evening at the M. E. church featured Harry D. Runnells of Chicago, a young violinist, with Mrs L Jones as accompanist. Miss Kellogg, Miss Ebaugh, and Mrs Zller also performed, drawing a large audience and enthusiastic applause.
The Geography class reviews U S study while Rhetoric pupils compose. Eighth year readers tackle Sir Roger De Coverly as the Physiology class discusses lovers. The second year was hosted by Clyde Vail. May Barton and others visited. illness sidelined Emily Fawcett and Beulah Kneip. The Teachers Association plans a March institute. Physicians expect electricity experiments next week. Harry Stannells provided violin music to students. Fifty four high schoolers earned 100 percent in recent exams, underscoring the school's strong reputation. German Editor H Schalbley praised Henry’s hospitality and local papers while touring city sites and fire ruins, noting the snow limited visibility.
Cure claimed for stomach weakness and indigestion using a masterly remedy from South American Nerv Conic. The ad promises immediate relief and permanent cure with first use, stating no failure or disappointment and safe for long sufferers. It is presented as a world spanning health elixir sold by J E and F A Pow.
The entry notes Carrie Nation will visit Peoria on Tuesday February 26 and take full control of the Peoria Journal to publish a National edition. It warns local leaders to secure copies this week to follow the nationwide protest, calling Peoria the whiskey capital and linking Nation’s pen and hatchet to the effort.
The latest apportionment plan combines Bureau Stark Marshall Putnam Peoria and Tazewell in section B as a Republican 4447. A Senatorial plan creates the 6th district from Bureau Henry Putnam and Marshall. The state would have 19 Republican and 6 Democratic districts. Cook County Republicans reportedly plan to submit the scheme to the Republican caucus for approval.
An advertisement touts muslin underwear made by bright intelligent New England girls and claims every garment is non sweatshop. It invites readers to call and visit, promising a large line at the lowest prices.
The store presents a season line described as the best ever for Henry with 15 000 rolls to choose from and 100 dozen window shades priced from 10c to 25c.
A large audience witnessed a grand winter ball with globe of color and variety. Harry Weber won best Topsy for disguising as a dusky dame while Harry Horner and Wilmer Stemle earned top clown prizes. The night featured an 80 minute woodsawyers contest, a $10 laugh, and a $6 gold piece for a stunt. The event closed with a Home Sweet Home waltz as 8 a.m. arrived and guests departed content. Poultry interests and local fire aftermath anecdotes fill later notes.
Mr and Mrs R E Autrims of Hopewell hosted the fifth anniversary of their marriage on Wednesday evening February 18. About 76 friends and relatives attended enjoying social games a barroom and a lap supper. Guests received many handsome gifts and wished the couple many more anniversaries.
An advertisement appeals to mothers for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claiming to cure feverishness teething disorders colds and bowel issues while destroying worms. It cites 10 000 testimonials and notes pricing at 95 cents with free samples mailed to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Public notices list February sales across multiple farms. Names include C M Saagnon at Genry 3 miles west, L Case as auctioneer for Downey near Putnam village, Allen on McNabb farm, Childs Son auctioneers, Wm Stout in Whitefield, and Kenon Wilson on a Mt Palatine area farm.
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The Lostant department of the Tonica News reports Paul Helgoth and Lizzie Droll wed on Tuesday February 12 in a Catholic ceremony. Bridesmaid Clara Leitachuh and best man Helgoth, brother of the groom, attended. The couple will establish housekeeping in Cedar Point area, with wellwishers sending congratulations.
Christopher Sawyer Kincaid of Hopewell and Anna Kincaid of Henry were married at the bride’s brother Charles Kincaid’s Hopewell home Tuesday evening last week. Rev E F Roe of Lacon officiated as friends witnessed a pleasant ceremony. The couple, described as industrious and capable, begin a life of mutual well being and happiness.
Josiah Richardson, a prominent Bloomington citizen, says he has relied on Dr C Wakefield Co Cough Syrup for asthma and lung troubles for forty years. He credits the product with giving relief during illness when doctors gave up and he was bedfast, near death.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Base powder to shake into shoes, claiming to soothe feet, cure corns bunions ingrown nails and sweating. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free samples, addressed to Allen 8 Olmstead Le Roy NY.
A local ad promises prompt, high quality repairs with no rent and satisfaction guaranteed. The contractor, Frankel, claims to work from his Carroll Street residence and has hired Ji H. Perdew as repairman, offering all repairs and same rentage to customers.
Advertised letters unclaimed at the post office include Mrs John Childe Mrs Eurena Donney A Fisher F M Goodman Dani Warland Miss Alpha Larger Charley H Mayer Mrs F B Reid Mrs A G Turner Will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Mari 1001 John Kiino Pe
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