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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
2
The piece defends Robert B. Fort against Republican attacks. It condemns unnamed editors for insinuations about Mr Fort and Mr Wallace, urges direct charges, and argues Marshall county should back Fort in November for State Senator.
The Peoria German Demokrat editorial backs Bernard Cremer and urges old line Democrats to back sound money nominees. It argues for McKinley if no sound money ticket is nominated and predicts German voters favor sound money, preferring a Republican administration over populist rule.
The administration will not align with Mr Bryan as the gap between a Democrat and a Populist widens. Differences span silver, greenbacks, national banks, interstate commerce, and federal prerogatives in governance.
Tom Fitch, a noted free silver advocate, defends stay in the Republican party at Arizona convention. He recalls early support for Lincoln and Blaine, rejects leaving the party over coinage, and pledges loyalty despite questions about silver policy.
John Arthur Woodward born September 10 1870 in Henry Illinois died at his parents home 206 Grant Avenue Joliet shortly after 1 pm Friday after bicycle injury and lockjaw he had worked at The Republican office and later the post office for years funeral services conducted at the Woodward home with large attendance. interment at Oakwood.
Mrs Raymond celebrated her 80th birthday with Olive Leaf Rebekah Lodge members and many guests at her daughter Jakid White’s home. Kay Peverly, Howard Peverly and others provided violin and piano music while Carrie White and Lalu Beall performed solos. Despite rheumatism, she enjoys visits and fondly recalls past joys as family aids her in comfort.
An appeals to readers announces a chance to attend the American Business College in Nebraska without tuition costs. The notice invites eligible applicants to seize the opportunity for a business education at no charge in this issue.
Magnolia Grange Fair officials announce broad prize offerings across departments. Sweepstakes in horse and cattle classes lead with $620 and $20 respectively. premiums include best horse or mare, beef or dairy cattle, and various preserves, cakes, bread, butter, needlework, and corn judging. Special silver spoons prize and expert judges expected. organizers urge strong departmental management.
The M B church Sunday school picnic last Friday drew about 200 to 300 children and friends. Trips by steamer Wty of Peoria Rex transported pleasure seekers to Columbia Park at Chillicothe for 250 children under 15 and 12 free. Weather was favorable, grounds offered facilities, and visitors used the bowling alley swings and gymnastics. Captain Brown and adjutants were in demand. After rides to Ohilli rom th station and a city street tour, attendees enjoyed subs, cake, tea, lemonade, and sociability. Sail home around 5 pm with all arrivals happy. A land sale: attorney H Par y closed a deal transferring 1100 acres of H J Holdridge land on Vermilion river from Momence, Kankakee county, to J E B pataes of Tepeclss at $10 per acre, total $31,900.
The Omaha Nebraska college touts its Thoreas business instruction by correspondence. It claims success for students who study via mail, asserting modern business education can be earned remotely.
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In Magnolia township on July 16 a son was born to Chase Griffin, grandson of M. Yn Henry. On July 19 a daughter arrived to William Pew, the first girl among seven children in the family.
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