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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
4
The article surveys New Year customs among Romans Jews and Christians, noting gifts, feasting, and scriptural readings. It traces the holiday's evolving date and its prophetic rather than historical focus, ending with hopeful 1808 greetings from The Republican.
Mr Chas A Camp begins a four year term as postmaster of Henry on Jan 1, 1908 succeeding John Kline whose term expired months ago. Camp leased a new brick building on Granbury corner and will move operations this afternoon with holiday closures and preparations to serve patrons Friday morning.
The move to a two story brick building for the post office faced initial local opposition but government support led to approval. Postmaster Camp will be aided by Lee Gilmer and Cecil Davis, while patrons keep their boxes and service continues with dispatch and reliability. The community expects improved facilities and public benefit.
The Woman's Club met Monday December 20 at Miss Clara B Waughop s home with 27 members and 4 guests present. The program covered Bible themes and literary essays from Emily Sparling Ruth the Gleaner and Queen Esther with music and readings. The club donated 10 to the library fund and planned New Year greetings to members while adjournment set for two weeks.
The piece discusses postal laws allowing second class mail to carry old junk at one cent per pound and questions government as an express carrier. Edwin Madden urges changes including a new class of postal matter and a four cent per pound rate for all newspapers to relieve the department’s burden.
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George H Dally of Putnam and Miss Daisy M Smith of Henry wed at the Christian church in Henry on December 25 with minister B L Wray performing the ring ceremony. Guests witnessed the procession led by bridesmaids and ushers as the couple exchanged vows and left for a wedding reception at the bride’s home.
A votive testimonial describes a mother saving her child with Chamberlains Croup remedy bought from Breeze of Goodwin, detailing the boy’s struggle to breathe and the relief after dosing at ten minute intervals, with the account ending as an endorsement from Inwood Iowa.
The Lorenz hip operation on Armour child in Chicago draws $75,000 fee and sparks a claim that osteopathy underpins the method. Parents plan an $8 million hospital endowment for poor children amid broader defend and critique by medical figures.
Lyman E Cooley outlines the drainage canal as a potential water power and traffic route. He cites Illinois river crop value at 750000 and claims 160700 horsepower output at a $15000000 cost, with state wealth rise and many new residents expected. A congressional commission is already appointed to study a Chicago to Mississippi waterway.
Henry D. Baldwin, Supt City Water Works in Shullsburg Wisconsin, endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains claiming it is the best liniment on earth. The ad offers 7c 500 and 1.00 dollar bottle sold by J B Powell.
June Dodd born February 12 1884 in Newmarket Ireland came to the United States with her mother and brother in 1852. She married William A Hanna in Henry in October 1858 and had three children two of whom survived Samuel A Hanna of Peoria and Emma Hanna who lived with her father in Henry. Her brother Wray Dodd remains in Ireland. She faced years of bronchial heart trouble and died December 2 after acute catarrhal pneumonia. The Henry Lodge Odd Fellows pallbearers led a simple private funeral with hymns Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me.
William Harney born June 15 1834 in Aherton Tipperary Ireland emigrated to America in 1851 landed New Orleans 1852 moved to Henry where he lived until death Christmas day age 68. Survived by wife Go Larye Madden and six children five living Johanna Edward Emmett William at Pontiac and others. Funeral held at St Josephs church with large attendance and interment at St Patrick’s cemetery.
Friends and neighbors from long distances gathered in tribute to Mrs Mary Harney and family as they mark the end of mourning. The speaker thanks all who offered support and prayers during the difficult time.
W C Balderston born May 6 1850 in Belmont County Ohio moved to Magnolia with parents as a child He married Mary Jane Rolley on Oct 46 1892 by Rev J T Bliss They had two daughters Mary Margaret Balderston and Jernette Rolley Balderston operated a grocery here and was well regarded He died Monday morning Dec 29 at 2 oclock Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon Dec 30 at 2 30 oclock Rev Johnson officiating Interment at a local cemetery Undertaker Keller directed the arrangements The Balderston family received wide community sympathy with pallbearers Arnold Joe Ramage Sam Potter Chas Baker Ab Phillips and Wm Potter.
Ora Elizabeth Watt died December 24 from capillary bronchitis at 7 months 20 days. She was healthy until a week before death. Funeral services were held at home and church, with burial in Saratoga cemetery after carriage to Camprov e for interment with parents and siblings.
The Savanna Illinois Journal Christmas anniversary edition is described as creditable and interesting for the city. Mr B Greenleaf is cited as a pioneer journalist and popular figure. The issue features portraits of leading men public buildings stores residences and Savanna sketches. A cover image shows Savanna Township High School with Superintendent Prof Wallace and a likeness of Mr Wallace.
A Chester Michigan postmaster reports his little girl revived from a croup attack after repeated doses of One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy is praised for easing swelling and mucus and claimed to cure coughs colds grippe and throat and lung troubles. Dr Powell and lumberman A T Bloomer are referenced in relation to calendars and year 1903 promotions.
Amherst Virginia resident W C Williamson reports long suffering from lumbago and credits Charmberlsmn's Pata Balm with complete relief after other remedies failed. Sold by Dr Povretl.
A farming newspaper promotion invites readers to subscribe to four papers The Homestead Special Farmers Institute Editions and The Poultry Farmer along with their own publication for one year at $2.00. It touts the Homestead as a leading west agricultural paper and urges quick action with sample copies available at the office.
The Republican office offers Tuste ment Notes Promissory Notes and receipt books for sale. The listing highlights available financial instruments and related stationery for buyers seeking formal debt or record-keeping tools.
Married notices include JOHN LEONARD MORSE and TEA KELLOGG in Putnam County and at a city church a George Dali and Daisy, plus Charles Golden and Nigs Onarlotte Jackson at the Oxbow home of Sherman Glenn V Johnson. Other weddings: Elmer Higgins and Ella Bourdettre in Whitefield, Harmon M Young and Min Mie J. Gamed in Caratorun Texas, and Ben Bennett Br Fitzerr with Edva Lee of Pana.
In this city, December 21, William Harney died of catarrhal pneumonia. At Magnolia, December 27, William Oliver Balderston, aged 5, died of cancer.
Fragmentary OCR lists produce items including corn ear old and shelled, new shelled ears, potatoes, mixed produce, and a price note of about 4 dollars per? bag. Indicates a basic groceries market update with unclear details and quantities.
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