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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
11
The item lists multiple Henry Illinois notices from January 1885 including new lamps at Dr Powell's, upcoming operas and balls at New Opera Hall, performances by Henry Light Guard Band, a masquerade at Bickerman's Opera Hall, and various social engagements at the skating rink. It mentions trains, lectures by Dr Thomas, and an ad for gasometer apparatus by A C Christiern with hours for treatment.
J B Mack arrived Tuesday as a coon brigade plans a grand hunt beginning today. Chas E Bunn of Peoria visited Friday in town. Henry Light Guard band has had little activity since July 4. About six inches of snow fell last night with outlook for good sleighing.
Miss May McNeal visits friends in Peoria while Herbiet Rollins of Nebraska stops by. Public sale notice for Henry Powell near Henry next Tuesday. Rev Geo B Black to lead Presbyterian services next Sabbath. Miss Helen Dwight of Peoria guests Miss Ida Potter. Ayer’s Hair Vigor advertised. Miss Flora Worley joins Masonic installation in Magnolia. Presiding Elder White preaches in Henry. Lewis Robinson travels to Lenox Iowa to aid sick sister for about 10 days. J A Titus absent, improving. Benny Temple reportedly marries in McPherson County Kansas with farm inheritance. Presbyterian Sunday school growing. next Sabbath expected special exercises. Anecdote about Ludwig sliding in and out of a chicken coop. Dr Durfee’s Bible class grows to ~70. Miss Nellie Hoyt leads large music class. Miss Ella Gregory to Princeton for treatment. Uncle Tom’s Cabin troupe performs. lead scene illness ends play early. Miss Hattie E Ball returns to Champaign County for winter. post office Rantoul. Mr Fiedler of Chicago visiting, praised as capable at Sweet Demputer & Co. A B Henkins of Putnam sells two hogs 600 lb each and four at 500 lb. price 4.20. Porkers rare in this market.
Deputy Shaw subpoenaed witnesses in the Kulp trial on Tuesday. Among those named are J. C. Townsend, J. H. Jones, A. L. Gilpin, Mrs Hen nicke, and other residents. A large turnout of citizens attended court this term.
Alderman J D Culton from Geneseo attended the Henry lodge No 110 A F and A M annual installation of officers on Tuesday evening. Afterward the brethren enjoyed an oyster supper at Stubbles following the ceremony.
A well attended dance at Bickerman's Hall awarded the best waltzers prize to Mr and Mrs C. A. Camp, the Camp House hosts, with the silver salt and pepper box butter plate and napkin ring won by public vote.
Four jack rabbits arrived from Nebraska by express. T F McCoy shipped one each to A M Pool and Henry Yeger, and Henry Lowden sent one each to Fosean and J C Hall. The hares were huge specimens about four times as large as the Illinois rabbit.
The article lists officers chosen for the coming year at the Congregational church including B C Vail J Kilgore G M Locke J A Williams P F Phillips Kerley Ward and notes Dad Seymour leaving Henry for Texas and the St Joseph’s church fair at Bickerman’s Hall for February 16 with music and a supper. It also mentions injuries from a timber incident and obituaries of Linnie L Keith and Mary Verney along with a fire at Strather Institute and the rescue of Harry Gale.
Miss Annie Powell, Marshall county’s bright scholar and elocutionist, will give a reading at the Congregational church on Saturday evening, postponed from Wednesday due to the storm. Her performances are praised for clarity and satisfaction, and Henry residents are urged to attend this entertaining program worthy of strong patronage.
The board of education, noting overcrowded rooms, divided two classrooms into three and added a new teacher. Miss Albertson and her students moved to the lower room, Miss Helper and the new teacher Miss Nina Goodrich conducted separate classes, with desks rearranged on Saturday. If unsuccessful, further partitioning or using a vacant town building may follow.
New Zealand soprano Marie Carandini of Wellington reports to the Christchurch Telegraph that she has used St Jacob's Oil and found relief for rheumatism and neuralgic pains. Her letter underscores the oil's noted soothing effects for muscular and nerve discomfort.
The annual meeting elected officers including President J F Gates and Vice President J S Burt. Directors named J B Anthony A L Gilpin J Atkinson O Tinker I W Cannery and Miss Millie Atkinson. Summary figures show 16 members, 64 shares, year receipts 411.90, disbursements 488.35, cash in hand 111.69 as of Jan 9 1885.
A busy weekend at the skating rink featured a Friday prize for the best lady skater a gold awarded by ballot to Miss Dillie Ganser and two one mile races won by Lawrence Petersen of this city and Mr Goodrich of Kewanee with a cash prize a gold chain. A large audience enjoyed the event and the Coronet Band drew crowds. Also noted is the death of Mrs Bevinger in Saratoga Marshall county and a separate insanity case in Lacon involving Joseph Weis and a planned sacrifice then attack on a niece with a hammer. the brothers arranged care and transfer to hospital.
Monday session saw motions in fore noon and grand jury charge with A H Stateler of Vernon chosen foreman. Cases heard include Dickey v Town of Evans continued to Feb 8 and Moore v Hamilton with demurrer sustained. Frisbey v Martin & OLeary demurrer overruled, jury empaneled. Kulp case postponed to Monday. Grand jury returned five indictments including house of ill fame and stabbing affray. John Martin and Wm OLeary indicted for selling to minors. 15,000 envelopes received by Republican for printing at trade rates.
December attendance lists name pupils not tardy or absent in 2d grammar department under Miss M L Boice led by Ernest Ponsor a top class rival aged 12. Also lists in 8d primary under Miss Whitney and 2d primary under Miss Hamaker with numerous students meeting perfect attendance.
An early 20th century ad targets men women and girls in work settings urging better health. It claims Parker's Tonic cures numerous ailments including poor digestion headaches and liver and kidney issues, describing it as pure and pleasant.
Teacher's Institute at Varna includes Elday proning lecture on January 16 by J W G Cook of State Normal. Saturday features devotional music, Writing-Prof Morgan, Miss Lucy Gaston with Prof Bangs at New Orleans Exposition. Public schools addressed by Miss Morse, Metamora principal, with various queries and dinner. Judge Ong of Lacon, Prof Edwards of Lacon, Miss Annie Hendroo of Washburn, and Prof Hartwel of Washburn present for arithmetic and queries.
M A Coman & Co from Chicago announce that Compound Oxygen has proven a complete cure for all diseases and ailments. After establishing a gasometer and apparatus in central Illinois and training C Christern, they claim long experience confirms its revitalizing effects and urge the afflicted to try the treatment with assurance of benefit and possible cures. January 18, 1885.
W M Matthews editor of a leading weekly praises the Henry Republican sixteen page Christmas number. He notes the issue reflects strong demand in Marshall county and highlights the newspaper’s prominence and quality.
Edward Boyce of Minneapolis is in town visiting friends and relatives for a period of leisure away from his demanding business.
John H Lloyd of Motonoe wed Mary M Youngei of Magnolia at the bride's parents home on January seventh in a simple ceremony.
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