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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
2
The undersigned declares as a Republican caucus candidate for Henry Township collector. Thomas J. Clark, a laboring man, is praised as honest and capable with prior trust positions. The April 2 election date is set with nominating papers due March 18, and caucuses soon to name candidates for clerk assessor collector and other offices.
A rural route 1 recipient in Henry Illinois may call for mail at the post office in addition to delivery by carrier without renting a box. A February 19 1901 letter from A W Machen Superintendent Free Delivery to Mr James Burt confirms the policy and instructs the Tronry Postmaster accordingly.
A 19th century notice explains tax liability rules. Personal property may be taxed on real property and vice versa after taxes are due. Collectors may distrain and sell if payments are not voluntary. Bond expiry limits collection and banks must not be kept after March 10.
Mrs Carrie Nation, the Kansas anti saloon advocate, spoke in Peoria touring hotels and theatres. She criticized local liquor venues and visited distilleries and prisons, claiming divine guidance and vowing to continue her campaign until vice is ended.
Penalties attach to all unpaid personal property tax after March 10 with taxes high. Citizens are urged to settle with the collector at once to avoid further charges. Mrs Samuel Horner of this city has been in Lacon for several days and sold her place there to her son in law Alonzo Burnalde.
The Olhio case Tribune reports Fred Law a college graduate and heir to a $500,000 estate was robbed by two masked men in his Chicago apartment. He lost clothes and possessions but kept his trunk and pajamas. A mistaken trunk mix up led to humorous confusion aboard a train. Also noted are a wedding trip couple Mr and Mrs Galvin Starliper and a poultry seller from Saratoga township. The county tax totals about $150,000 across 12 townships.
The Hixon House robbery is the third in six weeks. Detectives Howe and O’Connell pursue leads as Capt Colleran coordinates the case. A university graduate, David Law, faced a violent burglary that night, losing clothing and personal items while two assailants fled.
The Henry Shooting Club held a two day tournament at Big 4 Race Track with large attendance from Tiskilwa Princeton Bureau Putnam Whitefield Sparland Lacon Hennepin and others. Opening events featured 10 targets with 12 entries led by Brown, Jansen, and Martin. various 16 and 18 entry events followed with Brown Conn and Rediger among top shooters. Wednesday finals included multiple 15 and 10 target rounds. Conn led in several events, with cash prizes noted. Weather sunny and favorable. visitors praised city hospitality and indicated plans to return. A. L. Paes and wife from Peoria attended.
Advertisement touts muslin underwear made by bright New England girls in a non sweatshop setting. Claims quality, large line, and lowest prices to attract customers.
In a quiet ceremony at Mrs Minnie Bartley’s Richard street home, Dr William James Thornley of Chicago wed Miss Leona Elizabeth Hartley with Rev R L Campbell officiating. A lap supper followed as the couple plan to reside in Henry after March 15. The couple earns warm civic praise and best wishes for happiness and success.
Avery Powers and Miss Lillian Runnells were wed Tuesday morning at the Runnells home near Whitefield Corners with Rev Robert L Camp officiating. The couple will reside at 6 Carroll street and undertake a wedding journey to southern cities including St Augustine before settling back in Henry. Powers, a leading local businessman, has faced recent fire losses and will now enjoy a honeymoon era with family approval and public regard.
Frank L. Fairchild advertises prompt home repair from his residence at Carroll and Second streets Gat motto Prompt service. He has hired C. H. Perdew to work for him and promises satisfaction with no rent to pay, offering storage of some kind.
Health ad touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders used by a nurse in a New York Children's Home. Claims break up colds in 24 hours and cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles teeth issues and worms. Sample mailed free to Allen Olmstead Geroy.
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