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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
2
The Henry Republican urges all who owe for subscriptions advertising or job work to settle promptly. The proprietor George Burt asks early payment as accounts will be settled at year end with every one owed. He requests patrons to respond quickly to this appeal and to settle debts.
The report cites Governor Roosevelts inaugural remarks, noting a faulty line about republic endurance. It also traces local paper trades as the Peoria Transcript sells to the Peoria Daily Herald after 44 years, with several other papers sold and absorbed.
The piece notes divisions in the Chicago trust press influence on state legislators with Judge Sher ath and Allen Dill in election talk and questions Allen bill legitimacy. It also carries a column on a cerebro spinal meningitis like disease affecting horses and cattle, urging farmers to monitor herds and seek veterinary guidance.
The Putnam County Farmers Institute plans a three day gathering starting Wednesday January 11 in Magnolia. It promises one of the best institutes yet, with meals provided and an intellectual program aimed at helping every farmer and family. A general rally of enterprising farmers is urged to attend and support the event.
The Leabon Journal reprints a local article backing a balanced approach to pauper claims. It argues Lacon should not pay higher sums than other townships with comparable populations.
The grain market shows corn prices rising over 30 days with quotes near 39 cents in Chicago and dealers paying 61 cents locally. Strong export demand, feed use, and bank lending encourage farmers to hold, while many intend to wait for higher targets like 50 or 60 cents, delaying sales and shaping a prolonged price pattern.
The Institute will convene at Lacon on Friday Jan 20 and continue through Saturday. Teachers visit Lacon school Friday forenoon and the Institute meets at the High school at 1 30. Program lists names in divisions and topics from spelling to arithmetic with staff and grades.
Twenty six home seekers from Illinois and Iowa arrived in Fort Worth via Rock Island. Led by John Linderholm they travel to Ahbeaterville Texas to view land and farms as potential homes, citing cheap land, mild climate, and low taxes compared with Iowa and Illinois.
Advert says Systic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia cures in 1 to 3 days with quick relief. It claims rapid action on the system and immediate disappearance of the disease after addressing the cause. First dose benefits promoted at 76 cents. Bold by TJH&F A Powell druggists Henry.
Mrand Mra LM Lincoln will take part in the main alley whist competition as organizers prepare for the evening program.
The coroner's jury attributes the death of Shields a Peoria resident aged 52 to excessive drinking after a period of exposure. He died in jail after prior arrests and releases, leaving a wife Mary and two children, with a farm, life insurance, and M W A membership noted. He was buried at Sugar Grove beside a daughter's grave.
Peter Toemmes, a former resident near Odell, Livingston County, died from injuries after a horse kicked him in the abdomen while in a yard with horses. The accident occurred last Wednesday, and death followed Sunday morning after days of suffering. The funeral moved from Odell to Calvary Cemetery, with the procession forming at several points along the route.
The narrative recalls Mr Shields once thriving, later afflicted by a hip knee condition from childhood that hindered growth. Despite the Keeley cure years ago he relapsed into old habits. Survived by his children, parents, and sister Mrs G W Hilabrand. Funeral held at his parents residence on North Edward street with burial at Caledonia cemetery.
Nels A Nilsson of Whitefield Corners faced a sick daughter whose condition triggered a house quarantine. Mc Nilson aided the family and later fell ill, dying about Thursday night, a loss that shocked the local community.
Lacon road man of Marshall county roots dies after long residency as a milk man. He leaves a wife and six children and was a Catholic, respected by many. Attendance from distant towns named. second obituary notes Mrs Williams’s death after a brief illness and transfer plans.
A brief note promotes a new grain based drink called Graino as a healthy alternative to tea or coffee for children. It claims Graino blends grains, tastes like chocolate coffee grades when prepared, and is sold in shops for about 4 cents, 25 cents at some sellers.
Rev M P Hayden to preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. Junior League members urged to attend Sunday at 3, new officers to be elected. Epworth League soloist Mrs De Lavo unable to sing due to a cold. Week of prayer events held at M B H and Congregational churches. Quarterly meetings announced at M Hev church with talks on the Sacrament and Legion from the fire of teat Hobson. Ladies Aid societies meet and elect officers. Parochial school program honors Rev Gerbardy. New Year greetings in English German and Latin. Upworth League concert at New Opers Hall features songs, solos, pantomime. Odd Fellows address on the unseen good and the value of church membership and life insurance.
An OCR fragment advertises Herbine as strengthening the liver to react against influenza after effects and mentions withdrawal from a 503 sale. The text is fragmentary with missing context and supplier details.
JR Gitzinger the tuner was here yesterday but called away. He will be here again on Saturday or Monday to respond to calls for Republican office or Mrs T L Jones.
Fragmentary item notes an exchange involving Marshall County and Peoria with mentions of property and location. The readable portion hints at two cottages and a fine location but lacks full details, dates, or names to confirm exact terms.
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