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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
12
A new road law takes effect July 1 to produce durable roads and curb hedge obstructions while tax payments switch to cash. A severe wind and rain storm strikes Thursday night causing widespread tree damage, broken limbs, and crop losses across the city and surrounding countryside.
The 1882-83 Putnam County records describe the subdivision of school lands into lots for a new town to be named Henry in memory of Gen James D Henry. The map shows streets Front Second and Third, with lot numbers 30 to 201, in a town formed in township 13 range 10 east, east of the fourth principal meridian.
Obituaries note the passing of Mrs Cynthia Vernay after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the M E church. Other notices include Mrs J L Dodge and Mrs Holmes funerals, Grace and Ollie Bower visiting, and local travel to a lecture by Rev Beachler. Community items cover travel, land purchases, a steam threshers, a near-miss story of Uncle Charley Gapen, and school term plans. The Brasfield tile works and road cart by Duka Bros are highlighted, with updates from J F Searles and Captain Fisher.
The Light Guard band performed in the public square on Tuesday evening drawing a large crowd. They entertained for about an hour on the green, from 7.80 to 8.80, with an 18 piece ensemble delivering a pleasing program.
Local notes report Jesse Saggers with a back tumor deemed unsafe to remove, Lou Gillette bedridden by congestive fever, and Jimmy Brasfield injuring a toe. Several residents travel or visit kin, including Martland family members and John Martin’s trip to Ireland, with society events and delayed hay crops noted.
Whitefield notes praise for the Henry Lyceum securing a renowned speaker at heavy expense. The Beecher lecture drew strong community support and gratitude for local pluck. Also mentions John Harney building a house and a well attended dance at Dan Hickey's. Bradford visit cited with satisfaction.
The Hopewell column reports on harvests amid showers, calls for more workers, and neighbors cleaning morning grocers from corn. It notes Uncle Sam Freeman's death, bees stolen and recovered, renters taking land next year, and Freeman Sperry planning a western move. A rash of pest activity and a few household misfires with a revolver are mentioned.
Farmers lament the heavy rains during harvest causing delays. A storm on the 4th caused minor damages like fallen lances and downed trees. The Misses Raymers of Magnulia visited Mrs Allen Hiltebrand. A large crowd attended church Sunday school and gathered at the store.
Saturday night entertainment at the school house drew a full crowd with a rain postponement. J E Battler closed his school with a well received performance. Henry Shleids is librarian and Phena ohnéon organist assisted at Sunday school. Charley Ward suffered a cut from a pocket knife but returned to work. A bridge incident near Henry nearly swept hat and belongings into the river.
Bureau county supervisors in session this week. Mrs Burr of Coffee county Kansas visits Milo and Scott Austin of Milo after 26 years. Local gossip covers bees counts, buggy accidents, and a minor house strike by a bee swarm.
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