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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
2
A New Year reflection ponders the nineteenth century’s unresolved questions and America’s path through the coming century. It urges wiser leadership and civic virtue as Marshall county prepares for local educational and reformatory appointments. The Poultry Show in Usinow Valley opens with strong entries and esteemed judge scores.
The political scene for the upcoming Illinois Legislature session shifts from Chicago to Springfield midweek. The opening is set for January 9 with weeks of gathering ahead, and the senatorial contest is expected to dominate coverage until its conclusion. The first ballot is planned for January 22 and a joint assembly will declare results if no majority emerges.
Peoria rivals push to bar river Seine fishing by seeking new laws while Peoria fishermen defend legal, profitable river harvests. They note ships shipping fish to eastern markets and support for local workers, urging lawmakers to grant justice rather than curb the industry.
Fragment from a 19th century paper cites Mother Shipton's prophecy foretelling world events and ends with an advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup to cure coughs and colds. It notes deaths from neglect and lists Dr Powell as a seller.
Advertisements announce a 528 day clearance offering half price on most stock. Capes fur garments at cost and bundles like suits and dress goods priced aggressively though explicit prices are sparse. Also notes a New Century Ball in New Opera Hall with prize drawings, distribution of gifts, and a lively crowd, plus local notices on a deer sighting, misdirected mail, and a Henry City Bridge financial report.
Andrew Vogeleang sells out his interest in the Chenoa dry goods business to his brother partner Hummel and plans to return to Chillicothe to rejoin the dry goods trade with W T Matthews. Hummel continues the Chenoa operation with strong backing, while Vogeleang moves February 1 and will occupy a Chillicothe home. A separate notice touts Herbine as a blood purifier.
The Chicago Tribune quotes a Mark Twain remark about a New Year greeting. The satirical line mocks a matron from various regions and accuses her of meanness, boodle, and deceit, ending with a warning to give soap and towel but hide the looking glass.
The day opened with a record cold as the thermometer hovered near the zero mark, dipping to 5 below in the morning and reaching around 6 above by afternoon. Skaters improve time on the lake as Mr Powers plans a full north-side grocery layout with a special fruit sale next Saturday.
The Alumni event at New Opera Hall received high praise for its well presented program led by Charles Doherty. Proceeds benefit Henry High School while a separate report notes a hold up at Squire Poultry House and subsequent money dispute involving John and Oliver Johns. James P. Locke of St James visits Henry relatives. Jail escape rumors emerge as Johns brothers disappear on an evening train. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised ending with cough relief.
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