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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1895
Page
3
Detectives in Chicago report a half inch rope, twenty feet long with a running knot and blood stains on both sides, suggesting possible hanging. Gas in the basement halts work, and a plumber with a crew is authorized to excavate to locate the suspected leak and resume search for crime evidence.
Detective Geyer from Philadelphia aided by Detroit police reexamines the scene to locate the expressman Holmes hired to move trunks from the Park Street boarding house. Officials doubt Pietzel was killed in Detroit and consider theories a boy’s body was moved to Canada or destroyed locally.
Toronto July 22 no new developments in the Holmes murder case locally. The Philadelphia lawyer for Holmes will seek to establish an alibi for his client. If the coroner’s jury finds Holmes guilty of killing the Pietzel children, papers will be issued demanding immediate extradition.
Dispatches report severe storms across Ohio and Kentucky with multiple fatalities. Mrs. Clem Wilson and George Deselm died near a camp meeting near Zanesville after a cone shaped burst, while Green Garrett and his horse were killed near Howard's Mill Mount Sterling Kentucky. Heat gripped the Ohio Valley as storms swept through dry regions.
New York July 22 J Sterling Morton secretary of agriculture was at the Imperial Hotel last night. He said outlook for crops this year was unusually heavy from reports received. The most favorable signals came from the south and West and he did not expect many districts where prosperity and plenty would not reign.
Philadelphia report describes a horse attached to a carriage escaping near the Poplar street entrance to Fairmount Park. A six year old boy, Edward Collins, and his ten year old sister Nellie Collins were struck as they walked with their parents. Edward died in his father’s arms, Nellie is seriously injured and hospitalised. The mother’s grief may threaten her mental health.
Fort Worth July 22 Mrs Maria J Black held with Frank Ware for murder of her husband has confessed They were lovers and poisoned Black to obtain 7000 life insurance and gain her freedom from debts and scandal
Utica Mine in Angele Cal suffered a night fire that burned interior workings. The mine is being flooded to contain it and officials fear losses may reach 100000 dollars.
Five hundred men employed in the Glenwood Manufacturing Company plant struck for a wage increase and a regular May Day. The action centers on Lenwood Wisconsin with workers halting operations as negotiations begin.
A historical note traces the word conservative to 1824 remarks by George Canning at a London dinner, with later attestations by Greville in 1829 and notes in The Standard 1832. It argues the term entered political vocabulary earlier than The Quarterly Review claim.
Saturday Review argues that a lack of impersonal feeling among women creates hostility within the sex, hindering emancipation. It credits a brave minority for social change while noting widespread opposition from the large feminine majority.
Mrs Elizabeth E Hatter widow of Rev Dr E W Hatter once editor of the Lancaster Intelligencer and later secretary to President Buchanan entered public service during the Civil War. She led labor and revenue efforts at the 1861 Philadelphia sanitary fair and reportedly raised 250000 dollars. She was the first woman to cross the Gettysburg battlefield line after the three days fighting.
An entomologist extols beetle feats noting a black water beetle of 4.2 nim weighs and can lift 858 times its bag weight, implying a man of 150 could lift a 45 ton locomotive. The piece also quips on marriage, national weather reports, and the origin of Arabia.
A Boston Post feature profiles a craftsman who transforms human hair into wigs, jewelry, and elaborate art pieces. It describes the origins of hair harvests in Europe, prices by ounce, and a famed 8 by 2 foot hair basket. includes anecdotes of seafaring tastes and a dramatic serpent design tied to a jilted lover.
A Westminster canon, interrupted by his congregation’s relentless coughing, paused his sermon to flash a boast about dining with the Prince of Wales. He soon clarified the quip, saying he dined with his own family and thanked the audience for finally giving him their attention.
A range of fatal and serious incidents are reported: Bernhard Daugherty of Dubuque was run over near Sterling NL, a 12 year old near Dubuque asphyxiated in a well, Isaac Holmes near Bruceville drowned in the Wabash, Albert Ellis of Baraboo kicked by a colt, Captain John Saunders of Kingston drowned crossing the St Lawrence, John Tenney Ellis injured fatally at the Boston hotel, Rev Charles Huntarl near Ironwood concussed likely fatally, and a great fire threatens Vacaville. Also noted were a wreck near Carey with freight cars downed, a bull goring death in Reedsville, a mistaken homicide in Ardmore, a Duluth shooting, a mill accident in Sevier County, a fatal bronco incident in Rockford, six deaths from a Mexican cloudburst, a CariBos fire fatality, a drowning near Milwaukee, a New York New Jersey cyclone death toll, and a Morrison Illinois shooting accident.
Saratoga reports Tom Hubbel is very ill at Robert Kelley’s. Mrs Salisbury buys a new buggy. Willie Hennessey’s colt died from lightning last Thursday. The No 9 schoolhouse has a fresh white and green repaint. Home rentals: Mike Hayline to Fonse Seelye, Robert Bell for Marshall place, French for McDonough. Heavy rain last Thursday flooded fields and creeks, washed fences and oat shacks. more rain than in two years. Threshing resumes. ladies plan a picnic dinner to simplify serving during harvest.
Winnie Dille of Yates City visits here as Mr and Mrs Clyde Dille stay at the Corners. Rev Garrettson to preach at Boyd's Grove and Corners, with O Fosdick and family returning from Peoria. Oat crop suffers but corn promises strong. Ethel Willis hosts July 17 gathering with contests, prizes, and refreshments. Merton Swift and Harry Snell win top prizes.
A Frederickstown Missouri family credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapid relief from severe bowel troubles in a grandchild. They call it the best medicine for dysentery summer complaint colic and cholera infantum in children and note it works when directions are followed. For sale by Dr Powell.
Varna colors noted. Rev Francis of Magnolia and Dr O D Thomas visited for patient care. John Ladington and Wenona lady in town. Brown of Lacon selling cigars. Tom J Ong sold his dwelling to Frank Jenkens. Cisterns full and water plentiful. Kate Lyons visited with Mrs Wesner and Mrs Byman. Steve away on trips. Biggest rush at Fulks store Saturday. Toluca men drove through town toward the north. Sandy bridge between Varna and Magnolia washed out. James Wesner in Streator for his brother H K Wesner. Medicine fakir entertained townsfolk with bold gags. OC A Whitney and Max visited from Lostant to see N B Whitney. Ed Norton and wife back from the mountains. Lighting struck a house owned by Jerome Johnson, chimney and stove damaged. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded gold medal at Midwinter Fair.
Mrs W W Bobbitt hosted a birthday party for granddaughter Bessie Mae Roberts. Guests included Inez Lundy Bessie Lucille Gail Hannum and many others. Ice cream cake and games followed by departure greetings showed the cheerful gathering and gifts received.
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims a scientific discovery making it the most penetrating liniment on the market and warns against white imitations for higher profits. It alleges cures for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds cuts sofatic and inflammatory rheumatism burns scalds sore feet contracted muscles stiff joints old sores back pain barb wire cuts sore chest or throat and paralysis. Sold at Dr Powell's.
In Sugar Grove on July 22, farmers report heavy rains have overflowed valleys, washed bridges, and damaged wheat and oats. Straw shocks are misarranged, fences blown down, and corn crib and cow shed damaged. Local residents note scarce water and ongoing repairs as lawns, fences, and fields recover. Josie Mutton visits relatives while school begins Sept 1.
Magnolia brief notes report visits callers and social events among residents such as Mrs Taylor, J O Kolley, Jose Hauger, Hal Rolley, Sada Dean, Dr F A Turner, Frank Fyffe, Ina Lundy, James Barnhart, Frank and Cliff Roberts, Ellen McGinnis, Mrs Clara Bishop, Ethel, Rev J T Bliss, Laura and Myrtie Francis, Georgia Rolley, Charlotte Boman, Bert Mitchell, plus a lightning strike on John McKirgan’s home and a large church ice cream social attendance.
River levels rise after heavy rains with a freshet blamed for dead fish. McManus & Co from Princeton are repairing the central span of the bridge, ten men at work assembling a frame that will be moved into place. Travel expected to be little affected. Peoria hosts several excursions soon, including a St Mary’s church Ladies Sodality outing next Tuesday.
In Dogtan Springs Jackson County editor G P Kerr extols the Sunny South climate and offers encouragement for M and O railroad settlers. He cites potential arrivals from Illinois and discounts to draw western energy and money to cultivate idle lands. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for female complaints and general ailments with Dr Powell's Drug Store promotion.
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