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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
4
Local officials say a revised game law protects quail at all times, clarifying ownership of wild game remains with the state and that killing is restricted unless the state consents. The debate centers on whether quail are exempt from year round hunting.
A correspondent argues there is no single missing link in evolution. He claims scientists fail to show a continuous ascent from lower life to higher species and question the leap from ape to man. He calls for connecting links across all life forms before declaring a sole missing link.
The piece notes multiple potential candidates including Senator Mason for renomination and Charles G. Dadyes for controller of the currency, with Judge Grosscup and Mr Madden also in the mix. The canvass is distant but interest rises. It adds that over 40,000 names were added to U.S. pension rolls in 11 months, lauding the generosity to veterans.
Putnam county Republicans convene next Saturday in Hennepin to nominate a candidate for circuit clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jefferson Durley.
Republicans of the Tenth Judicial District met in Peoria to nominate a candidate for the upcoming August 10 election to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Shaw's death. Delegates from Marshall and other counties, including J.J. Velde and W. S. Fuller, competed for the nomination with speeches and votes guiding the process. The body also added county chairmen to the judicial committee and adjourned after the nominations.
The Democratic convention in Peoria nominated T N Green of Tazewell county for circuit judge with unanimous support. Henry Clover presided as chair and F Meek served as secretary. A county slate for the judicial committee was announced, including Marshall Frank A Barr and Peoria Thomas J Cooney, among others.
A state law allows honorably discharged ex soldiers and sailors to peddle goods and merchandise without a license. They must present their discharge certificates to the city clerk to exercise this right.
A 500 crowd watched Henry vs Tiskilwa at Tiskibwa on July 4. The game ran seven innings with Henry scoring first, then an error and wild throws sparked a 1-1 tie. Hunter secured Henry’s second run in the 10th to win the lowe game.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful smarting feet and corns, relieves tight shoes, and reduces sweating and callouses. Promoted as the greatest comfort discovery of the age, it sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders and a free trial package offered by Allen's.
The Third Church of Christ Scientist of Chicago will dedicate its new pew building at Washington boulevard and Leavitt street on Sunday July 1. Four services will be held with readers from First through Fourth Churches conducting. The church seats 1600, features white enamel brick and terra cotta, a granite base, a three manual Hook & Hastings organ, steam heat, electricity, and marble mosaic foyer tiles.
Promotional text extols Dr King s New Discovery for consumption claiming dramatic healing across diseases such as coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. It notes price 40c to 1 00 with trial bottles free and praises a local dealer style of advertising as a model for fair pricing and staying local.
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David McBeth born April 4 1857 in Whitefield Marshall county Illinois died July 6 1901 at his home in Saratoga township Illinois aged 4 years 3 months and 2 days. He married Alma Rickey in 1683 and survives. funeral held July 7 at Garages M W A church with Woodman burial rites and community honors.
Africa H Turner a longtime Hennepin pioneer born January 9 1810 in Hebron Maine died June 24 1901 at his Hennepin home aged 91 years 6 months and 15 days Survived by widow ten children thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren He moved to Hennepin in 1815 and served in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 48 years He joined the M E church six years ago and faced death with faith saying I am ready to go at any time
The Hennepin Record reports a deadly brawl at a McCormick slough fish fry near Peru. Kenke died from injuries after Igunatz Ervat struck him with an ax. Brunt used an ax on another victim. the four Ernats were jailed by Monday morning.
Postmaster Mathis's Ancona office was robbed Monday morning with the safe blown open. Stamps valued at 200 dollars, money order blanks, and other valuables were stolen after burglars entered through the rear door. A widow across the street saw the men but did not warn neighbors. five robbers fled. Three colored men were later seen in the area but any trace was lost. Mrs J H Perry and children are visiting in Piper City and Onarga and expect to be away a month.
Miss Thoempegon, a nurse who spent last winter here and is visiting Canada, returns to spend a couple of weeks with Dr. Pershing. Fireworks light up homes for the children and locals enjoy the cool spell while Harvest begins and travel trends shift westward with lower tourist rates.
Mollie Shoupe wife of William A Shoupe died in Payton Ohio on July 7 after stomach cancer. She was sister to Col B F Shoupe of this city.
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