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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
3
Additional locals mention Wm Monier and son trading in Henry yesterday and various residents visiting relatives, selling goods, or finishing building projects. Main street gains a new cement walk while the Henry Republican promotes subscriptions and local happenings across Burt Davenport and surrounding areas.
Mrs Miriam W Hurd Kittredge died July 1 1895 near Lawn Ridge Illinois in her 83rd year. She was born February 2 1813 in Newport New Hampshire and lived in Nashua Bedford and Trivoli before moving to the Lawn Ridge area in 1849. Surviving are her husband Leonard Kittredge and daughter Samantha Locke with three brothers and several relatives. Funeral services were held July 3 at Lawn Ridge Congregational Church conducted by Rev C E Marsh. She had long been active in church work and Christian life.
Tecumseh mourns the death of Mrs J W Hoste who passed away in Triadelphia West Virginia from heart trouble aggravated by dropsy. The family had been advised of the hopeless condition by telegram after her husband Mr Hosic attended the Presbyterian general assembly in Pittsburg. The couple had left Tecumseh five weeks earlier for an eastern trip and planned to reunite there.
Maria Hamnee Torrey born October 2 1816 in Saratoga County New York died June 28 1895 at 78 years 8 months 26 days at her home in Prescott Linn County Kansas She was wife of Henry Ham and mother of seven children moving from Illinois to Marshall County then to Prescott She joined the M I church at age 12 and remained a devout Christian She endured a paralytic stroke three weeks before death and was laid to rest after a large funeral service at the Prescott M K church Her widowed husband and several children survive this long faithful life
George Gregory born 1822 in Astabula County Ohio died June 19 1895 at Nevinsville Iowa. Survived by wife and eight of thirteen children plus Ellen Clawson and other relatives. He lived in Kickapoo Township Peoria County Illinois Whitefield Creston Iowa and Heil in old age. His sickness was heart failure linked to a grip two years earlier. His nephew Dr R H Gregory cared for him. He was described as a good noble man and patient husband and father.
Abigail Berry Ford, born January 10 1820 near Augusta Maine, died May 14 1895 in Princeton Kansas after a life of devoted religious service. She married A H Ford in Lewiston Illinois, moved to Kansas in 1860, joined the M E church, and left four children two sons and two daughters. Her illness was long but she remained faithful, with her daughter Mrs Frank Stevens nursing faithfully.
Carey Diehl son of A J Diehl of this city living near Ottawa Kansas describes a near fatal accident on the 4th. A ramrod fired from a hotel front cannon passed through two men in a window and struck him in the cheek, breaking glass in the dining room and injuring the proprietor’s daughter. He received stitches and is recovering.
A. P. Childs contest over a road between his 160 acre property and adjoining 10 acres ends with the three supervisors affirming the jury award of 8500 damages. The total proposed sale value would be 1309, but Childs declines to sell and the case concludes under statute.
Early morning entry on the Becker farm three miles north of Henry rouses Mrs Smith who sees open cellar and dining room doors plus kitchen door. Although watch and purse remained, burglars fled after being discovered, leaving home undisturbed and belongings intact. Mrs Smith’s alertness prevented loss.
Mrs Rhodie Noah improved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per neighbor Mary Sibley of Sidney Michigan. Two neighbors were likewise cured after four doses. The report credits the remedy with quick relief and recovery. Heavy rain and dust followed a gale, benefiting crops and reducing damage in the region.
Silk remnants with 50 percent off at prices such as 69c a yard for 176 grade Plisse and 77c for heavy Gros Grain Faille and Latin Duchesse silks. Washable Kai Ki silks dropped to 35c and 17c yard, dress goods up to 50 off, with doublefold suitings and fancy novelty fabrics reduced to 48c per yard.
A New York court defines the legal duties of a wife in a marriage, stating she must prepare her husband's dinner though failure to do so is not grounds for abuse. A workingman punished his wife after she returned from a temperance meeting, then faced arrest and bonds while the judge admonished to keep dinner ready. The report notes the evolving status of the so called new woman and duties within marriage. Another item reports the identified corpse of Charles Gorman shot by police in Chicago after his wife’s telegram about their dead baby prompted him to seek money.
Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Mich reports his wife suffered severe pneumonia after grippe with hours of coughing. He endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as quick and highly satisfactory. Trial bottles offered at Powers drug store with regular size 50c and up.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy claims rapid relief of pain in kidneys back urinary passages for men and women and may stop water retention. Sold by Dr. Powell and agents in Monmouth with local business activity noted.
Oakendale Washington July 10 farmers express indignation at mortgage companies appointing receivers for lands with unpaid interest. They organize to resist demands and take all cases to the Supreme Court, forming a fund raised by interested farmers.
Rose Finn aged 19 of 614 West Twenty seventh street was shot in the head at the corner of Tenth avenue and Twenty ninth street at 7 20 this morning and killed instantly by Michael Gowan 26 who escaped.
On Lake Keuka in New York Perry Tuffts his wife and three children were killed when their sailboat capsized. The craft was found adrift with a string and a toy boat attached. the line entangled around the three children. The parents died soon afterward with the mother holding a child. All five victims were under twelve.
The Navy Department hopes to have every available ship of the North Atlantic squadron ready for sea by August 1 to participate in maneuvers commanded by Rear Admiral Bunce. The scene and plan of operations are still to be decided, with at least ten modern warships expected to take part.
Syracuse reports Tom Hal said John Johnson the white flyer will accept the English champion Borden's challenge for a race to win the largest purse. A $260 forfeit to be posted to bind the match, with Johnson appointing the stakeholder, winner takes all purse and stake money.
Bedford Ind July 10 W B Colvin a lawyer killed Josiah Stevens a preacher at Indian Springs Station yesterday Stevens confronted Colvin with a revolver Colvin drew a knife retreated to his home returned with a revolver and shot Stevens five times in the breast before escaping
La Crosse Wisconsin July 10 featured a fast track and good turnout as John R. Gentry sped to a high speed mile. Split times showed :32 first quarter and a mile in 2:06 with 1:04% half, and 1:26% three quarters marking the swift performance.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is cited as winning the world's pair highest award in a brief notice highlighting the recognition and its branding.
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