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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
4
A heated exchange over court house coverage continues as the Lacan Democrat and The Republican clash over reliability and accuracy. The Pontiac Reformatory postpones trustees' decision on charges against Dr Marshall until March 4.
In Barato Township Camp Grove faces a saloon showdown as a petition with about 75 signatures favors a saloon. Supervisor Murphy opposes it and a remonstrance is circulating among voters who want to keep the saloon out. The Board meets next in March to decide.
The post office shows rising fiscal prospects for the year ending April 1 as stamp sales and money orders increase. Postmaster Kliné earns praise for his diligent leadership and the dramatic year by year improvements in efficiency and revenue.
Local letters from Saratoga dated February 25 1002 condemn a Camp Grove saloon plan and warn voters against signing petitions. Notices mention Henry Republican circulation 1825 copies, Rock Island trains, and upcoming Prince Henry souvenir in The Inter Ocean.
Mesdames Deck and Wood hosted a birthday gathering at Court Street, with 12 attendees in person and two ill. The parlor boasted a Washington motif, flowers, a cherry tree centerpiece, and engraved hatchets on each plate. Courses featured chicken salad sandwiches and cherry ice cream, followed by fruit.
A rapid-fire record of residents moving homes, visits, and daily life in Magnolia area. Families such as Moffitia, Hauger, McAllister, McKirgan, and Lamourne are noted with moving or visiting neighbors. Health updates include measles and a fever, and a local ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for cough relief.
McNabb residents meet at Mrs Given's home Wednesday night to honor Mrs Lydia Boyle. A box supper is set nine miles southeast at Miss Ethel McNabb's schoolhouse Friday evening. Abel Mills and wife J L Mille Sarah Swaney and Oliver Wilson return from Chicago after an extended stay.
Ir Sorenson opened a clothing and shoes store on the 22nd, moving from Dwight. Mrs I W Lee visits relatives at Tiskilwa and Mendota for a couple of weeks. Andy Anderson of Streator secured orders from local businessmen last week. Gordelia Wilson, a schoolmate on British Lane, was here over the weekend. The Telephone Co distributed subscriber cards with names and rules. Arl Sibley of Chicago visited his aunt Mrs Mulls. Morris A Wilson and wife are visiting in Chicago and Sterling. Mary Price of Normal will spend the spring in the community. George Ziegler and wife moved into a new house. Harry Brown’s new six room house is enclosed.
Last week saw Keluo and Murphy dissolve their partnership with Kelso preparing the Omrige House building for a post office and William Ball expected to take Kelso’s place. Notables include O P Carroll attending lodge events in Lacon and Peoria, a sick horse improving with care, and social happenings like a surprise party for Mrs Reta Henkins and a town hall dance.
LS Hay plans a gold hill residence transfer to Swithen Pettegrew and will move to Hureka to be with their son Lloyd in school there. Mrs DE Pettegrew and Mrs H O visit Geneseo with relatives this week. JAW Adersen and family visit with SHlo relatives last Saturday. Lon Dally and wife of High Prairie visit A W Bhriver’s Tuesday last week. Leslie Driver, sick with measles, shows slight improvement. Frank Vaill’s prepare to move to Iowa this week. RG Reese travels to Texas on business. Ada Brown visits Chicago relatives.
An advertisement for Schaefer's News Room offering to supply any published material from any language or country including periodicals and books. The notice invites customers to place their requests by calling Telephone 120.
Charley Williams began renting a farm for the year at Mount Palatine. His sister Nannie will move next week to manage the house. Eddie Laughlin led a C. I. meeting on Obedience. Minnie Gunn led the next Sunday lesson. Mystic Workers hosted a Thursday supper. Romuel Sipe, recently ill, traveled to Tontem for medical care with Dr McGee. Several attendees reported a good Grange Hall program. Wercherding Bossenberger and Laughlin returned from an Iowa trip. Mrs T E Gallaher left Friday for wishes from Chicago relatives.
A quiet wedding occurred Sunday at N Nelson’s home as Edna Nelson wed John Purdue with Rev Wray officiating. The couple left Tuesday for a new home near Sparland. A Ladies Aid social Saturday raised 39.80. Local news notes a Texas oil well interest visit, delayed bridge work over Dry Hollow, and birthday celebrations for A Sticker and J H Williams.
Anniversaries on the 26th and eight year home stay of Isaac Pyle and wife. Mrs C A Will visits son GW Finley and family and grandson Lon Dally on High Prairie. Chas Prutman of Princeton visits relatives. Mr Lizzle Vail growing weaker. Mr and Mrs Stickel in Princeton. Mrs Wm Murphy ill with grip. AL Kildon and family visit Bureau. Alvin Murphy with Wm Murphy. Hog cholera reported in vicinity. Household accidents common. Ballard's Show Liniment recommended. available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Thousands of dead fish line the Des Plaines River along Riverside and Lyons. Carp cunfish bass and bullheads fill the ice strewn water, some two feet long and weighing two pounds. Residents blame tannery refuse or Lafrange sewage and hope spring floods carry the corpses away. Children show worm symptoms. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised at 25 cents.
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