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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1880
Page
7
Local paper itemizes community happenings in Henry Illinois with mentions of political events, upcoming speeches by Ray C. L. Bacler, Rev. C. David, and watercraft excursions. sales at Watercott & Co. and John Kline establishments. a grand hall opening. a railway fare reduction. local church services. and assorted local commerce, agriculture, and social events.
Mrs. M E Spencer returns from Peoria while Judge Burns holds court at Peoria and Judge Laws plans a Colorado trip. Postmaster Perley gains salary to 1700 with rising business at the office as Ruggles leaves Mendota Bulletin. Mrs Emanuel Emerick heads to Colorado Springs to join her husband as he weakens.
Census enumerator P W Wikoff reports Henry township population 2229 in 1860 2614 in 1870 with 53 under one year and 81 over 60. Whitefield reports 1035 population with 559 males and 476 females. oldest man 95 and oldest woman 80. Marshall county figures list Henry Baratogs Steuben Whitefield Richland Hopewell totals and declines from 1860 to 1870.
A Henry Republican letter laments rifle shooting near Main Street last Tuesday morning. The writer says a lower shot could have killed them and a higher shot would have missed the life threat, joking about the “entertainment” and public safety.
Commencement for the Henry High School class of 1880 will be held July 9 at 8 PM featuring graduates Miss H Emma Gurnea Miss Jenni Monier and Mr Wo B Lyon. Guest musician Miss Zo Swishelm of Chicago will perform with strong reputation as a performer. The party visited Henry with a lively excursion described by the Peoria National Democrat noting their graceful reception and a playful stop at the Henry Republican office.
Mrs Minnie Moritz aged about ten years died at her parents home in Lucan from consumption. She was married last September to Gustave Moritz of Sparland and had many friends who mourn her loss. The obituary laments mortality and the fleeting springtime of happiness.
The Eclectic Progressive Medical Society met at Dr Kalb's office with Drs Hattan Ottawa O Neal Florid Gale Lacon Mt Palatine and Streator members present. They discussed breast tumor and knee cartilage cases plus a tongue tumor healing after Kalb's Ottawa treatment. The session approved new members and noted strong interest and school district progress.
F S Patter Esq filed claims before the commission totaling about 70 000 for damages from the Copperas Creek dam incident. The suits involve Babene Beate, in the supreme court, with judges Goodspeed and Phillipa, aiming for an equitable adjustment. reductions may occur, but on substantive merits, not mere arbitration.
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