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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1888
Page
4
Fragmented notes include plans for a Madrid exposition marking the four hundredth discovery of America with the United States not invited. In same clippings a man sues a young woman for $30,000 for breach of promise after courting thirteen years, with other scattered items on land purchases and odd anecdotes.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors meets July 1888 to discuss installing a water works system with two hydrants at the courthouse at $60 yearly rent each. Reports from committees on poor farm, pauper claims, regular claims, and equitable assessments are presented and adopted.
A dated letter criticizes political parties and tariff policy. The writer asserts Republicans excel in finance, condemns corruption, and claims to favor a principled third party over both major parties. He references elections, honest votes, and tariff reform, signing as Ix a Horn in Illinois.
Aunt Jane Hoyt writes a history of the first Methodist church in Henry County. She recalls the 1848 November organization in Col Snider's log house, with Ephraim Hoyt as class leader and Rev Devore visiting. The piece recounts revivals, conversions, early ministers, and a community memory of the founding families.
A fragmentary note recalls a long held friendship with a church benefactor dating back to 1848 and invites discussion with the minister about a $2000 gift for a new church. The text invokes farm hospitality and old time goodwill toward ministers.
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