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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
2
The article notes Santiago surrendered to the Ameri and cites Mr J M Powers saying all dues are paid with a sinking fund balance. It includes a Humane Journal editorial urging sober deliberation about war and expressing hope for victory and national honor if war serves humanity and justice.
The Fifty fifth Congress adjourned and will reconvene in December. It praised President McKinley for unified wartime support and prompt action on war appropriations while noting party divisions over revenue and Hawaiian Revolutions.
The Republican responds to a June 23 item copied from gD x change that suggested Rutland operator E Emerson Hakes faces questions about his business. It states the editor does not know Hakes and regrets the misprint, affirming his honesty and promising respectful treatment in future references.
Four boys led to the judge after churchyard vandalism on school property were released after a compromise. The youths Harris Haun Chance and Lloyd agreed to pay $10 each as full settlement, covering damage estimates. Prosecutors warned that all other vandals will face full legal action.
The Times notes Mesrs Humphrey and Clover on the Board of Education shaping the next year’s tax levy to create a 2000 sinking fund and reduce the school tax for 1898, while outlining revenue sources and cash flow challenges from 1896 to 1901. Citizens warn of potential bankruptcy if levy policy changes fail.
Wm Starliper and crew built a 24 by 48 hay shed and two sided stock sheds totaling 182 feet at Cottage Hill for Owen Allen, using 197000 shingles for the main structure. A similar 24 by 36 project with 168 feet of cattle shed was erected for Ed Morse near Pain Point on the same plan.
Advertises Sonic Nervine as a world curing remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. Claims immediate relief from the first dose and lists J. B. Powell and F. B. A. Powell as sellers.
A brief appeal asks delinquent subscribers to remit dues promptly. The notice emphasizes appreciation for payments and requests cooperation to settle balances.
William Bedine known as Billy Bedine died Saturday noon from cholera morbus and heart failure after a period of illness. He fished the river, delivered fish to customers, and lived alone near Sherman. A native of Delaware County New York, 67, he left a widow, two children, and a Kansas-based daughter. Funeral held at M E church with Rev Rogers and Rev Hammond officiating. limited relatives attended.
An old medical advertisement touts iSound Liver as a universal liver remedy. It claims biliousness constipation jaundice sick headache and other symptoms signal liver trouble and promises Herbine cures for liver stomach or bowels with a price of 75 cents and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
W. D. Adams and wife along with Miss Hazel Skinner of Chicago are stopping at the Paskell House to endure the heat. They have spent summers in Henry for years and enjoy fishing, rising early to visit the rock wall. Hazel previously set a local eel catching record and aims to surpass all former records this year if needed through snowy Ales.
The Maratian County Teachers Institute held its annual session in Lacon beginning Monday June 27 for a week. Supt Mallary earned praise for planning, with Burt Campbell of Chicago Supt Ong of Peru Supt Wallace of SaYanoa and Miss Helen Strong of Galesburg as key organizers. The program featured geography history algebra pedagogy and sciences with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Evening moonlight excursion and a William Hawley Smith lecture drew large crowds and were highly regarded.
An open air Thanksgiving service in Central Park drew a large crowd in line with President McKinley’s proclamation. Clergy from Protestant churches led prayers and hymns, with Rev Hammond and Rev Lloyd addressing patriotism, Christianity, and America’s role in world affairs. A collection raised over $8 for relief efforts.
A narrator recounts a Sunday trip with family to the farm of Mr and Mrs Ed Pettegrew. They praise crops including grass oats corn and livestock, meet an elderly grandmother Croft nearing her 91st birthday, and describe a return journey via the southern route with a busy household at the end as the toddler calls for bread.
A list of recently added titles includes Carlysle Heroes and Hero Worship Elizabethan Literature Saintsbury Light that Failed Kipling Captains Courageous Romance of Z on Chapel Le Gallienne Spain in the 19th Century Latimer True to His Home Butterworth Man's Value to Society Hillis Mrs Rowney Carey On the Bright Shore Sienkiewicz Penelope's Progress Wiggin Story of a Play Howells Adventures of a Phaeton Black Education and the Higher Life Bishop Spalding Ideal Life Drummond Girl at Cobhurst ee Sister to the Wilderness In War Time Mitchell Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Pielde Gondola Daye Hopkinson Smith Walford Etlen Kirk.
Mrs James McEntee and Mrs Sam Thomas were severely bitten when Paddy Martin's bull dog broke free. The pug belonging to Mrs McEntee was mauled, Mrs Thomas intervened with a broken pole and the dog finally killed by Mr Martin with an ax. A surgeon treated the women’s serious wounds.
The Board of Education fights ongoing vandalism after the school closed last month. Windows broken, weather boarding torn, and a cistern cover removed creating danger. The mayor has stepped in with warnings to deter further depredations.
Large daily sales with a wide assortment including bedroom sets springs and mattresses extension and parlor tables bookcases writing desks side boards washstands easels reclining chairs rockers and children's chairs plus carpets and wallpaper. Buy now at own prices before prices rise. John Kline.
Free Filia. Send your address to H. BE. Bucklen & Co. and receive a free sample box of D gs New Life Pills. A trial will show their merits for constipation, sick headache, malaria and liver troubles. They are guaranteed harmless and made from vegetable ingredients. Sold by Dr Powell, Druggist.
Readable note indicates Andy McAfes is tanning at the Purni ture store of John Kline during a closing out sale. The brief mentions a sale event and the store involved with a specific person and proprietor.
An ad promotes combined subscriptions for The Henry Republican and several papers including The Weekly Inter Ocean Farm Journal and others. It lists various prices such as 50c and 1.00 to 1.50, all offered as an overall $2.00 package for new or advance paying subscribers.
Amos Mendenhall, vice-president of the State Journal at Lincoln Nebraska, fell into a cistern last Sunday and drowned. He learned the printing trade at Peoria and was an apprentice with Howard Young at the Transcript office before the war. His death is to be deeply mourned by many friends.
Corsets lead the season's shaping line with stylish models. The best 49c Summer Nor get ever shown for the money. Muslin underwear in pique crash and duck skirts featured in the display.
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