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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1887
Page
7
Twenty one years since the Brother Jonathan sank off Oregon with 2 million in specie prompts renewed recovery attempts. World markets see wealth crossing oceans as Europe buys American securities, with potential stock rushes if war looms. Other notes cover a Vienna peace view, a German paper piano, and a Harvard graduate doctor.
Twe Logan Memorial Services at Lookout Mountain Post featured Commander J C Townsend presiding and remarks by Fred S Potter Esq and John E Hoagland. Resolutions mourned John A Logan, urged 60 days mourning, and called GA R history near end as postal clippings published in Henry Republican and Henry Times.
Stockholders in the Henry City Bridge Company met Saturday and elected directors B Yaeger Lewis Snyder G F Paskell W W Heath J N Krenz J C Townsend F Potter E H Hutchings J H Jones. The old board reported 1886 treasurer totals and the new board elected Fred S Potter president J D Townsend vice president and J H Jones secretary treasurer. A $2.50 dividend per share and $1000 in city bonds were approved with payment set for Feb 15 1887.
Samuel A. Miller a 2 Minonk hardware merchant was nominated at Eureka on Tuesday to run for the legislature to be voted on the 18th. His opponent is Fon G. W. Milier, noted for public life experience and broad respect across parties in the district.
Local high school closed before Christmas with full attendance. Miss Boice and Miss Worley reported strong term work with recitations, readings, and singing. Blanche Brown achieved top averages in Miss Worley’s room. December attendance honors listed for both buildings along with promoted students. The editorial endorses L E Payson for U S Senate, praising his record on land grants and public service.
The Chicago Journal is presented as a veteran Chicago paper offering full public reports and a readable weekly digest. It invites more subscribers for 1887 and promotes itself as a first class daily or weekly newspaper with quality content and broad information.
Sixty quent attended the Christmas dinner at the Fairchild House with the Chautauqua club and 18 Magnolia Relief Corps members. The event was a genuine pend for sociability and good victuals as Beodore showcased hotel hospitality on Christmas.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers and all eruptions including pile cures. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
Ira W. Ong Esq county superintendent of schools has moved to Lacon where his office and residence will be in the future. His office will be in the court house upstairs.
Republicans gathered in Paxton Tuesday night and approved Congressman Payson as candidate for United States Senator. J. W. Bailey of the Princeton Republican was chosen first assistant secretary of the state senate yesterday, a role he will fill acceptably.
The January 9 1887 city council met with Mayor and eight aldermen present. Finance committee bills were approved for payment. treasurer’s report showed balances and city orders. motion to borrow 620 75 for 60 days with 8 percent interest and place funds in the streets and walks fund. Adjourned after accepting Henry City Bridge Company bonds as dividends.
A Children’s Union notice mourns Nellie J Barrett a long time member and resident, offering prayers and sympathy to her mother. Also mentions a Griggs Glycerine Salve ad and local notices about new train signaling tests, a county superintendent position, congratulations to a Marshall county official, and endorsements for It d Star Cough Cure.
In this city a son weighing 14 pounds was born to Henry Yaeger on January 5. A daughter was born December 30 to Charles B. Sobermherhorn, captain of the propeller Peerless, in the city. A son was born to Geo. W. Bay on December 37.
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