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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
2
Fragmentary ad lists rings chains bracelets and jewelry in a warehouse style sale. Mentions solid gold rings bands and engraved pieces with warranties and a five year period. Improvised wording suggests discounts or invoices to move inventory.
Supreme Court of Illinois holds mandamus may compel Marshall County Clerk to place Republican nominees on official ballot for November 3 1896 after certificate filing lapse and vacancy filled by party committee. Writ awarded to require ballot inclusion.
Miss Doty Smith visits former pupil as Push Harris returns to high school. Seniors study zoology and prepare for chemistry next week under the superintendent. Miss Locke absent with illness. Mable Dennis placed temporarily in charge. Preparatory class starts book keeping with evident enthusiasm. Two boys advance to the next grade. Grade 2 marks Washington’s Birthday with songs and writing. A class reads new third readers and finishes ld grade work early. Supt’s office windows gain sash curtains as Gallers are praised. Rev Geo Lloyd leads devotional at high school with audience from grammar room. Mrs. Clitt, Mrs Seely, and Mrs Stadgvin visit. mothers urged to support school. Mother Goose stories promised with Silver Crown and fairies, as two grades prepare for the event.
The decision centers on whether the Republican county ticket of Marshall county could be printed on the official ballot after Secretary Powell failed to file nominating papers timely with County Clerk Hartley. The Court ordered Hartley to print the Republican names, ensuring voters could cast ballots for them.
Seekers after gold are disappointed. Those seeking health take Hood's Sarsaparilla and find it more than meets expectations.
The Masons and families held their annual social in the Masonic hall on February 22, centering on George Washington’s birthday. Rev John Rogers gave an address on Masonry’s history, with remarks by O P Carroll and music by a male quartet. The speaker traced Masonry from medieval guilds to American beginnings, highlighting Washington’s Masonic service and legacy.
An Illinois gathering featured a patriotic address praising Washington and the revolutionary era, urging readiness to defend the republic. Readings, a vocal duet, and a Masonry satire followed, with Miss Myrtle Williams, Enid Carroll, Edith Quinn, and Mrs L. R. Thomas delivering notable performances. The event closed with a social hour of coffee, sandwiches, and fruit.
DIED. In this city, eb. 23 of dropsy. Michael Wildlladm MM aged in the 69th year of his.
In this city Feb 22 by Rev John Rogers William Howe wed Sarah A daughter of William Baughall of Whitefield. In his city Feb 22 Rev John Rogers Hans P Christensen of Henry township to Christine Clausen of Germany. At Lacon Feb 17 Ernest N Mortel to Malra Belluk daughter of Joseph Caley of Whiteford. At Wenona Feb 18 W Taggart to Flora A daughter of Mr and Mrs Monger of Wonona.
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