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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
2
The piece reports Broader state moves with July 1 barber law, election of W G Cochran as Speaker by 46 to 43, and board of supervisors chair A Turner with changes. It notes bunco attempts on farmers near Lacon and calls for subscriptions to The Republican.
Henry Olty led a group of boys winning prizes on the glorious fourth. Herman Beagleston won a half mile frat race in Wyoming worth 330. Albert Bacon excelled at shooting at Hennes taking first prize. Patrick McManus sprinted in LaSalle winning 16 dollars. Robert Law took second at Hleyele races with a hoe rake and shovel as George Stubbles earned a week of flour.
The 4th of July brought a quiet town to life as Henry performed well with fireworks. Rockets Roman candles wheels crackers and torpedoes lit the night from the 3rd into the 4th in spectacular displays across the town.
The Modern Woodmen of Whitefield organized a large July Fourth celebration at Kline's Grove drawing about 1000 attendees. An all day program featured a bugle call, welcome address, songs, an Independence reading, an oration by Prof W S Wallace, and a basket dinner followed by literary talks, music, and races. Awards were given for various contests amid a festive, well organized event with no incidents.
Advertisement asserts drunkenness morphine and tobacco habits are easily cured using Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets. Patients may use stimulants until they quit voluntarily and cures are guaranteed with secret dosing in tea or coffee. Sold by first class druggists at $1.00 per package. Ohio Chemical Works Lima Ohio offers full particulars and testimonials.
Commencement at Greer College Hoopeston Illinois highlights the class of 95 with 14 from Marshall and Putnam counties earning honors. Wm I Wright of Whitefield delivered an oration on American Charities, Mrs S W Dixon sang, and Herbert A Mitchell of Magnolia spoke on Bi metals. Diplomas were awarded by President Morgan, with praise for the school and its prospects.
Hon J.8. Thompson oversees his Gold Hill property in Cripple Creek Colorado amid booming prospects. The Cripple Creek Journal notes a six foot ore vein on J FE Andrews Temoms ground yielding about 56 dollars per ton, while 1894 to today shows rising gold shipments and potential for one million dollars per month.
The Marshall County convention at Toluca passes thanks to the chairman State Worker Pearce and county officers for their work. It mourns George Hall’s death and extends sympathy to his family. The group also thanks Toluca citizens for hospitality and entertainment. Mrs Martha Rowe will tour Kansas and Oklahoma visiting Mrs Mathew Tremain and Mrs Joseph Lyon.
Henry city council met in the council chamber on Monday July 1 1895. Mayor A Camp and Aldermen Hutchins Hunter Adkinson Niece Heim Paskell attended. The minutes were read and approved. Bills for the month were approved and paid. The treasurer reported a June balance of 2659 53. The streets committee was granted time to open hamas street. Nightwatch pay raised to 25 but changed to 25 per month. Engineer Wightman spoke on street grades and a city plat was opened for inspection. Niece to supervise cement walks and excavations. Bond of T J Wasson approved. Mayor Camp and Clerk empowered to issue orders on the treasurer as due. An amendment to Richard street sidewalks was approved by mayor vote due to tie. Ordinance amendments on sidewalks passed. Adjourned. Funeral of Katherina Krenz noted in Peoria.
The Marshall County Teachers Annual Institute meets at Lacon from July 29 to August 8 with sessions and a final closing. Examinations follow August 5 and 6. no certificate granted without exam. Teachers at summer schools may take Aug 16–17 exam for credit. Directors and patrons urged to attend and inspect the institute work.
An advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup is unsurpassed for coughs and lung diseases, with testimonials from users and druggists. A separate local item reports a frenzied horse on Main Street, colliding with a team, injuring itself under a chain, and being captured near Godrys Ball's building. the horse reportedly belonged to Quinn Brothers.
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