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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
The notice recommends seven townships hold their etucus on Wednesday evening at their usual meeting places. Secretary of Taxes Division is referenced as part of the arrangement.
The article argues the Republican party is a living force guiding freedom and national growth. It contrasts it with the Bryan democracy, contending the GOP advances liberty, equal rights, and world leadership, and warns growth decline signals decline for both party and nation.
Stat dealers and manufacturers plan a year campaign for the presidential race. Republicans favor light felt Rough Rider hats with broad brim and cowboy crown. Democrats likely choose a black hat patterned after U S regulation. Cap designs feature red white and blue hues with candidate names and pictures.
The narrator profiles McNabb on the railroad line noting the agent’s readiness to locate lots and transact railroad business. A blacksmith plans a shop with an “anvil chorus” variation. Visits include K Smith with a flourishing garden and a farm harmed by the railroad, Lou preparing for Bradley Institute, and John Swaney with a butter business. The drive ends after a pleasant day returning home at seven.
A traveling party including J H Jones W W Heath and Dr Powell journeys through southeastern Marshall County visiting Varna Toluca Magnolia and McNabb. They note abundant oats crops strong corn yields thriving farms such as J M Forbes Short Horn cattle breeder Reuben Broadus and Dr F A Powell stock operations. Toluca and Magnolia show growing business districts, schools, churches, and mining interests with new railroad prospects and grain shipments at McNabb Station.
The Henry Postoffice fiscal year ending July 1 1600 shows total receipts of 22227 71 with a 1322 72 rise. Postmaster Kline receives praise for sound management as the statement details the Moneyer Postal and Box Rent departments. National party tickets listed include Republican Meliiley Roosevelt and Democratic Stevenson with various affiliations such as Fusion Populist Bryan Towne Prohibition Woolley Metcalf among others.
The writer laments how women attract and rebuff men in turn. He notes men face blame whether they glance or refrain, while praising women as angelic yet paradoxical in behavior. The piece closes with a wry remark on society’s dependence on such women.
Convention to nominate a county ticket will be held at Lacon on August 11. Current incumbents are expected to be renominated as they have served well. Republican slate likely includes Circuit Clerk John Herm of Henry, State's Attorney J H Franklin of Lacon, Coroner Dr Geenen of Toluca, and Surveyor Geo F Wightman of Lacon.
A party including J R Paskell Frank A Fiedler Frank Vogelwang and Cieo A Burt toured the farming region west of Henry toward Bradford. They observed promising crops, local improvements electricity water works and new housing. The visit featured open hospitality cordial treatment and a dinner at the hotel before returning home after a three hour ride.
Died after a long illness in this city Jul 17 at 73 years. Also listed are Willing Sleater 76, consumption. Richard Hunt 53, nephew of Timothy Hunt. Funeral at Center M E Church Whitefield July 2? at 2 pm with Elder George Weaver. Burial rites by Henry Lodge No 14 F and A M. Friends invited.
Fragmented OCR market note lists shelled ear corn, old stock 32 bushels oats, mixed 32 bushels, various wheat prices, and provisions including flour patent barrels potatoes and eggs. Includes live stock terms Kish Crey and fresh butter.
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