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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
4
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Andrew B. Gurner of Magnolia Illinois recounts witnessing the first U S railroad trip from Albany to Schenectady in 1832 and the Erie Canal inauguration, recalling his birth in 1815, Civil War service reluctance, and a life spanning gloves making Detroit to Magnolia Illinois. He praises republican progress and his long tenure as justice and notary with family ties in Chicago.
An advertisement offers combined newspaper subscriptions including The Henry Republican The Weekly Inter Ocean Farm News and The Womankind with bundled prices. It promotes a Rocky Mountain travel pamphlet and a Colorado special train route. It also argues against sugar imports stating the sugar trust should be eliminated and notes substantial payments to foreigners for beet sugar last year.
State Attorney Franklin visited Toluca on routine business. He states miners walked out Saturday. many wished to keep working but feared trouble. Democrat notes upcoming events including Ladies Day at the races with free admission for under 12 on August 3.
For sickly and delicate children and those with lung conditions a summer month dosage guidance is given. Smaller doses are recommended for summer and children. Keep the medicine cool after opening. Available at druggists for 50 cents and a small additional label.
Albert B. Milliken, a Mexico mine operator, and John Thompson, who bought a controlling interest, plan to develop the Jesus Maria lode in Durango. Reports describe a rich ore body, a proposed open air mining method, and a mill capable of processing tens of thousands in ore monthly.
A county notice announces the Big-Bend Reunion at Lacon from August 16 to 19 with events and speeches planned. Mayor Lenz orders a July 15 start. Geo Page buys tax-sale property at Assumption and profits from it. Coroner Geenen reports a sunstroke death in Toluca.
The article notes Harris Crist second son of Mr Mary Fowler and Crist being offered a Spanish mission by General Woodford but declining to pursue journalism. County Superintendent M M Mallary praises Marshall County public schools and urges continued investment in teachers schools and apparatus for 1897-8, stressing the value of education for children.
Circuit court proceedings show foreclosure cases continued including Patrick Cain vs Wm Lawless. divorce and cross bill outcomes in several matters. Walton etc. Other entries note jury verdicts in assumpsit cases, appeals, partition actions, and labor wage awards.
Real estate transfers listed: Peter Peters to August Aihbleim in Toluca for lots 6 and 6 and lot 2. John Thompson to Robert Thompson for NW 4 1/4 of section 4 and 60 acres at end of NE 4 32, town lane 2a. Also Catharine Kieimuenz to George Wachlenhof in Wyoming for Lot 256 Henry. Licensed to Wed Walter Miles and Clara Whitmer of Whitefield. John Morgan and Ida E Smalls of Henry. Chas A Barnhart Senachwine and Clara O Mills Tiskilwa. Abern Crank Lacon and Nettie Owen Woodford. AD Miller and Ide I Hazel of Richwood township Peoria county.
Catherine Overmire deceased final report approved and recorded. Wm Swartz estate proof of notice of adjustment recorded and inventory approved. Mary Clifford vs estate of Wm Swartz claim allowed at 104.67. Guardian matter for John William Edward Denny L Joseph and Frank Hartley final report approved and recorded. John Hartley discharged as guardian.
Geof Page of Assumption pur chased all property offered at the Tuesday tax sale for 1012 dollars. Dick Harding of Springfield came to buy delinquent property but found Page had ahead. Harding has purchased sales in nine counties this year. County Superintendent Mallory completed grading teachers exam papers. the pass average meets the standard.
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