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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
3
Gen John M Palmer, former Illinois governor, urges constitutional revision every 30 years and opposes abolishing the cumulative voting system for the two houses. The article notes support and opposition among state leaders and a call for reform.
Gen John M Palmer aged 82 once 1896 presidential candidate and former senator has lost the sight in his right eye and has severe hearing loss. Friends report financial strain and back a movement to hire Senator ullum to push a bill in Congress granting about $100 monthly lifelong pension.
At the annual Galesburg convention of the Illinois State Dairymen's Association resolutions asked lawmakers to appropriate 150000 dollars for the state university and provide a state dairy commissioner with a 50000 dollar salary and office expenses. Officers elected: President G H Gurier of DeKalb and Vice President S G Loverhill of Tiskilwa. directors include G H Gurier DeKalb John Stewart Elburn Joseph Newman Elgin RR Murphy Garden Plain BG Boverhill Tiskilwa J G Spicer Edelstein J Coolidge Galesburg.
A Peoria grand jury returned 16 indictments charging Frank Gadd with embezzlement and forgery. An expert report cites about $6,000 taken since August 1897, tied to a banked sum found in a business firm in which Gadd was involved. Governors Roosevelt and Wheeler headline a Chicago Appomattox Day event with readings on Grant and Our Country. Examinations for teachers certificates set for August at multiple cities.
Across New York Minnesota Michigan Maine Connecticut and Missouri state legislatures elected or reelected U S senators. Depew Towne Davis Burrows Hawley Lodge Cockrell Hale and others were chosen in separate sessions with varied majorities and pending formal joint confirmations.
The piece reports on Mo reelected to a fifth senate term beginning March 4. It notes Albert Beveridge elected by Indiana's General Assembly. It mentions Rev A D Hendrickson's death after prolonged fasting in Janesville Wisconsin and John Black's alleged survival in Peoria. It also covers Grant Gillette planning to return to face creditors in Kansas City by February 1.
The Woman's Club met January 9 with Mrs Belle Potter presiding. Mary Hildebrandt led, 23 members answered roll call, guest Ruth Bult from Dowagiac and Miss van Duson from Kenosha attended. Clara Hutchins organized, Mamie Locke and Bettie Lohmiller sang, a letter on Oregon City and Dr John McLaughlin was shown. A discussion on American versus Spanish advancement followed, with van Dosen presenting a Spanish fan from Seville and several figures crafted. Meeting adjourned to January 23 with Mrs Hildebrandt in charge.
Duluth report January 17 notes rheumatism widespread in Minnesota due to kidney issues. Dodd's Kidney Pills claimed to purify blood by acting on the kidneys and to cure rheumatism. A testimonial from Patrick Webb of Lake Avenue describes severe suffering eased after using the pills. Boxes priced at 2.50 with mail orders available.
The article records the death of Carrie Elizabeth Blackburn at eight weeks with surgery for appendicitis, detailing the funeral at home, burial at Sugar Grove, and contributions from family and friends. A card of thanks from J A Beaceburn and family expresses gratitude for community condolence and aid during the bereavement.
Milo township Bureau county Illinois records the death of Emerson Merritt aged 68 years 11 months and 28 days on Tuesday December 27 1808 He was born January 30 1830 in Penogon Yates county New York and moved with his parents to Wheatland Bureau county in 1818 He lived with his nephew William Chesney near Tiskilwa for 15 years and his funeral was held Thursday at 10 30 at the Chesney home due to the illness of the local minister
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Julia Hartwig Hermansen on January 17, 1900, age 80 years 1 month 16 days, in America since 1887 with daughter Mrs L Graner. Born in Germany December 1 1818, she married Hartwig Hermansen in 1840 and had five children, four living in the old country. Funeral at the house with Rev John Rogers officiating. she was a Lutheran.
Rev L G Landenberger conducts the funeral at the family residence in Peoria this afternoon for Mrs Sue Clegg King wife of the late O B King. She was a longtime secretary of the Guyer Memorial Home and active in local philanthropy. She leaves two married daughters and four sons.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder disorders with New Great South American Kidney Care. Claims prompt relief of bladder and back pain for men and women, including rapid relief from water retention. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
George W Pratt former marshal, aged 61, died Tuesday night after weeks of illness. A paralytic stroke followed by gradual decline ended his life. Pratt had held various offices during public service in Wisconsin. In a separate incident in Galesburg C CaroLan died Tuesday night from a revolver wound inflicted by William Rippetoe following a dispute over an insult to Rippetoe’s mother.
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