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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
2
A long column discusses economic woes and political issues from Alaska to Cowley County Kansas. It cites low wages for women driving teams, mining hardships near Spring Valley, and sentiment about John Sherman and Debs. It notes proposed Joliet power plant financing and mining debates on gold and silver parity.
The Senate debates tariff and free trade with lengthy speeches, defending a policy to restore prosperity. Democrats insist the talk won’t sway votes or opinions, yet the delay costs the public over a hundred thousand dollars daily and they will be held responsible.
The region faces a surge in demand for empty freight cars that will soon return loaded. Critics warn that demagogues profit from misfortune while harvest season gratitude follows, with farmers urged to stay resilient as markets respond.
The Logan monument unveiling and dedication at Lake Park today is billed as comparable to the Grant mausoleum ceremony in April. Attendance is expected to be large with a grand parade. General Logan is praised as the greatest volunteer soldier, and veterans who followed him will march.
The piece criticizes Mr Fromme for self praise and mudslinging in the Times, noting the absence of a law requiring farmers to weed highways. It explains road commissioners are responsible for weed control while farmers may cut weeds as a matter of pride, citing a roadside comparison of weeded versus unkept sections.
A reader parrots a political spoof arguing a "common sort" of candidate can win the alderman race. The piece mocks self styled ambition, pledges to fix sidewalks and water flowers, and jokes about campaigning while lampooning a rival. The author vents impatience for spring elections and playful bravado.
Bosra of Public Improvement reports the city council created a three member board under the new law effective July 1. L. T. Wood and B. L. Buchanan named. mayor serves as presiding officer. salary fixed at 85 per year. Board decisions final. aldermen ineligible. may affect sidewalk ordinance. concern over board power and political harmony.
A Magnolis township tribute to Dr O O Mills who declined a Decatur veterinary offer to stay in Magnolis. The letter lauds his social and civic work including the telephone system and grange efforts and thanks him for remaining with local friends and duties.
Mr Samuel Maxwell traveled from Peoria to Parsons Kansas last November to visit kin and spend winter. He then went to Nebraska in May and learned of Newtons youngest son illness. Mrs Maxwell rushed to him July 3 4 arriving July 4 9 30 pm. Glenn Maxwell died July 7. Maxwell began journey back to Illinois July 16 arriving July 17 worn and weak.
On July 16 the Motter hack carried 17 Relief Corps No 2 members three miles west of Henry to the home of O. M. Dawson to honor venerable Lyteth Reverend on her 81st birthday. The group shared kind words, a supper with ice cream and cake, and departed with best wishes. Mrs Quick from Pearlay also marked a birthday, aged 88, and sewing work occupied others after the gathering.
River anglers report steady bass and unusual fish activity while Bridge crew advances tressel work for the Henry bridge. Henry Lock boats Enola and other craft visit Starved Rock area with tourists noting dramatic canyon trails and dramatic near misses as big shovel fish and heavy catches spark tales.
Fred B Sadler son of Joliet undertaker T J Sadler married Miss Gail H Bane of Joliet in a quiet Chicago ceremony at Bane home on Jackson Boulevard. Rey O A Van Anda presided as vows were exchanged. The couple will reside in Joliet after August.
The Big Bend Reunion at Lacon on August 16 to 19 aims to be the largest ever. Noted speakers will attend, Gehrig's band to play, Illinois river fish fried for thousands, a trades procession, a 200-voice chorus, a naval display, a fireworks show, and a Fort Lacon bombardment. Admission to grounds and games is free.
Dr H J Bell announces disposal of his medical practice to Guy H Dennis D D 8 who will assume the office in August. Dennis is a University of Michigan graduate and son of Dr G W Dennis of La Salle, endorsed as capable and reliable. The state fish commissioner aboard the Lotus toured Henry lock dispatching copies of fish laws and warning merchants there is no tolerance for violations.
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