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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1871
Page
3
Fragmentary items show merchants toutting Clarke’s Tar Syrup, vegetable tonics, and local druggists. Mentions oyster suppers, fundraisers, travel on foot, and a brass founder’s migration. Socials hint at parties, debts, and a forthcoming court case on bonds and taxes.
A crowded column reports on annual treasurer figures for 1871, property transfers, and plans for a saloon at Mel Corbett’s site. It recalls Hiram Chapman’s 1833 trek to Illinois, discusses campaign vibes favoring Oglesby and Gary, notes Mrs. G Walkins’ death, and updates on health cases including Mr Edmiston. It ends with a church service report by Rev Magill and upcoming sermons focused on hearing the word and choosing models for initiation.
Obituary notes memorialize a local woman and recount in detail a Laconi public school incident. The piece references J N Fuller and disciplinary actions, public sentiment supporting the teacher, and remarks on statutory school regulations. It wraps with a tale of David Griffin and a prank gone wrong involving a widowed woman.
A new automaticnrish boiler patent ed by Mr. Yost is shown by a visiting agent who has spent a month in town. He visits homes, demonstrates how it reduces rubbing and speeds laundry, and earns praise from Mrs Arnold, Mrs Thornton, Mrs John Winn, Mrs Jobo, and others. C Gould makers invite further call and claim reliability.
A Magnolia correspondent reports a disturbing event with a discovered trove of gold and silver and a torn shelter scene. The piece notes a shooting threat, a cellar discovery, and local goods trade while praising the town store and a graded railroad project between Hennepin and Bureau Junction.
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