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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
6
The piece reflects on New Year's origins across cultures from Rome to Judaism and Christianity and forecasts optimism for 1808. It notes the Henryville post office relocation, praising Postmaster Camp, deputy Lee Guilier, and Cecil Doyle, with new fixtures and better facilities planned for efficient service.
Mr Chas A Camp has begun duties as postmaster of Henry County on January 1 1908 after bond of 12 000 was filed. The new brick building on Granbury Street will house the office, which moves from the river bank to a central business district location, with work today to prepare mail boxes and fixtures for service Friday morning.
The Woman's Club gathered Monday afternoon December 20 at Misa Clara Wangbop's home. President Mrs Josephine Townsend opened with greetings and a program featured readings on Bible Women and related papers by Mrs Edna Powers Motiher Mrs Susan Grift and others. Members discussed library work praised the club’s 127 members and 876 books. A library donation was made and a duet was performed before adjournment for two weeks.
The article notes a policy question on USPS express-like service for sending bulk old papers under second class. It cites Edwin C. Madden proposing a four cent per pound rate for most second class publications except certain newspapers, aiming to relieve postal system strain and deficit.
The phrase appears garbled with mixed brand-like terms and unclear entities. The readable portion suggests a generic ad style claim about a product line or brand messaging without coherent details or identifiable organizations, dates, or people.
George H Dally of Putnam and Miss Daisy Smith of Henry married at the Christian church in Henry on December 25 officiated by BL Wray. The ceremony featured a wedding march and ring exchange with a decoratively arranged pulpit and a modest reception at the bride’s home. The couple will farm near Putnam and plan a two week honeymoon in Kellogg and Wapello, Iowa.
A mother from Inwood, Iowa reports that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her son's life. She bought it from A E Breeze in Goodwin and gave it every ten minutes until the child began to vomit, then pulled phlegm from his mouth. she credits the medicine with saving him from choking to death. Forsale by Dr Powell.
The Chicago Armour child received hip surgery by Dr Lorenz of Vienna for 376 000, prompting the family to pledge 8 000 000 to fund a hospital for poor children. Osteopathists say Lorenz operation mirrors their approach, sparking debate over recognition and quackery.
Lyman E. Cooley touts drainage canal as a waterway and power source. He cites 150000 horsepower potential at a cost of 15000000, promising state wealth growth and population gains, while noting fish values and limited pollution risk. A Congress commission already assesses Chicago to Mississippi waterway feasibility.
Henry D. Baldwin Supt City Water Works Shulleburg Wisny writes that after trying many liniments he found Ballard's Snow Liniment best for rheumatism and pains. Available in 60c and $1.00 bottles sold by J L E A Powell.
June Dodd born in Newmarket Ireland Feb 12 1834 came to the United States with mother and brother in 1852 settling in Hopewell township. She married Wm A Hanna Oct 6 1856 and had three children two surviving Samuel Hanna of Penn and Miss Boma Hoover living with her father in Henry. Her brother Win Dodd remains in Ireland. She suffered health decline after 1884 and died Dec 24 of catarrhal pneumonia. Funeral private with ancient burial service in church. Pallbearers were Odd Fellows members including Wm Hanna the oldest in continuous membership.
William Harney born June 15 1834 in Aterlow County Tipperary emigrated to America in 1851. He died Christmas Day 1902 at 68 after long life in Henry and Pontiac areas. Survived by wife Mary Madden and children William Johanna Thomas Edward Emmett and others. Funeral held at St Josephs church with large attendance and pallbearers named. Burial at St Patricks cemetery as hymns praised peaceful rest.
A brief funeral-card note from Mrs Mary Harney and Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who traveled great distances to attend the mourning. The family asks God to spare them further trouble in days ahead.
William Oliver Balderston born May 6 1850 in Belmont county Quo came to Magnolia Illinois as a child. He died December 29 after illness and his funeral was held December 30 at the church with Rev Johnson officiating. Interment Magnolia cemetery. Funeral home Keller. He leaves a wife Mary Jane Rolley and two daughters Mary Margaret and Jernette Rolley Balderston.
Ora Elizabeth Watt daughter of Mr and Mrs AC H Watt 302 East Diet Street Chicago died December 24 of capillary bronchitis at seven months and twenty days. She was healthy until one week before death and was laid to rest at Saratoga cemetery after brief services at home and church. Her remains were taken to Camp Grove by C N W R BR for burial, with parents and siblings in attendance.
The Savanna Illinois Journal published a creditable Christmas anniversary issue with portraits of leading men and images of public buildings stores and residences. It features Savanna scenes and thrifty citizens. Prof W S Wallace is shown as superintendent of Savanna Township High School and a likeness of Mr Wallace appears inside.
Unconscious from a croup attack, a Chester Michigan girl rests after repeated doses of One Minute Cough Cure. The ad claims the remedy reduces swelling and mucus, easing breathing and coughing, with Dr Powell endorsing its throat and lung benefits. Also mentions A T Bloomer of York Nebraska sending out calendars for 1903.
A Virginia man from Ambergt reports over a year of lumbago relief after trying Cham berlain's Patch Balm. He says it gave total relief where other remedies failed. Sold by Dr Powell.
A promotional notice touts a limited time offer bundling The Homestead The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions with the local paper for a total price of two dollars. It claims superior reading matter for farmers and urges visiting the office to inspect copies.
Local office markets legal and financial record books including judgment notes and receipt books to customers. The sale promotes standard accounting tools used in courts and business transactions.
A cluster of marriage notices from various towns lists couples joined in late December and early January. Entries name the brides and grooms, their residences or parents, and the officiants or churches involved, with locations including Putnam county Cameron and Pana among others.
In this city on December 24 William Harney died of catarrhial porudo nin. At Magnolia on December 27 William Oliver Balderston died of cancer aged 52.
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