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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1885
Page
2
The fragment notes a subscription offer for HenryRepublican content with terms for one year and advance payment. It mentions Marshall Race coverage and postage adjustment totaling 105 cents.
The July 16 1885 report notes the Lacon railroad debt consolidated at 38000 funded by the First National Bank of Lacon which also holds 88000 in Roberts township bonds and 28000 for Hopewell. Marshall county supervisors met in Lacon with Alex Wright of Roberts as chair in a harmonious session. The court room was refitted with a 500 county appropriation. Assessments remained unchanged and county bills were audited.
A letter endorses G M Bane for the revenue revision commission to be selected by the governor. The writer praises Bane as an eminent lawyer and leading Republican, citing his education business habits and integrity. Marshall county supporters urge his appointment and note many signatures on the petition.
A year has passed since Rev L O Thompson his son Sidney and Freddie Bishop drowned in a local accident. The community recalls the sorrow and prays for the bereaved widow and mother. This morning John Whitney, a close friend of Mr Thompson, died, adding to the day’s somber reflections.
Citizens press for sinking an artesian well with petitions and a $1000 appropriation. new council cites hard times and high taxes and urges postponement. Meantime Mayor Chapman vetoes a Sunday barber shop closure, sparking debate over Sabbath law and city policy.
Local merchants Mahin Bros promote a guessing contest in their window drawing to draw customers. A glass bean jar and prizes, including a silver castor and Roger Bros teaspoons, drew 244 tickets with 456 beans counted. David Phillips correct with 244 and won the castor, H T Fairchild won the spoons and case.
Rufus Renaud was taken to Joliet last Saturday to serve one year for attempted outrage on girls aged 11 to 14 on Ottawa streets. The crime sparked mob fury as he stalked students after school, but a rescue halted one assault and police eventual capture followed.
The legislature has passed the citizens election bill and urges adoption by the people at the next general election. Petitions are required to request that the question be submitted to a popular vote, with the outcome determining its future operation in elections.
The August issue offers an excellent Eleanor Kirk story and other admirable tales. A profusely illustrated Heraldry article provides entertaining retrenchment. Continued papers include From Pencil to Broad and Woman's Indebtedness to the Animal Creation. Departments remain well filled.
George Meridian writes from Washington Territory that crops look well and the hay crop is in good condition. He notes a large fruit crop with raisins drying in fruit dryers and shipped in the shade. The heat of July 6 was the hottest since his arrival in the territory.
Fragmented OCR text appears to mix names and places such as Whitefield township and references to individuals like Peter Meridian and George Jepson. Content is garbled and its civic context is unclear.
A fragmented market summary lists corn shelled white and mixed bids, winter wheat, rye, barley and oats with varied quotes. It notes lard butter wool hay and livestock values, plus poultry and eggs quotes, reflecting a general commodities trading page from a mid century city market.
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