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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
2
The Hen ay Republican notes its 47th year and urges patrons to settle debts for advertising job work and subscriptions. It asks arrears be paid now and promises receipts. The piece also comments on county proceedings, chautauqua assemblies, the war loan and local war coverage with a mix of local observations.
The report discusses the withdrawal of fast trains by Chicago Denver lines, political moves by Gov. Tanner opposing recruitment, and a Republican Senatorial Convention planned for Dwight on Monday to nominate two legislators. It also covers farming conditions with favorable harvest progress and corn yields in the 35 to 40 bushel range amid dryness.
Prominent Depue businessman George Beyer loses his grain elevator and plans to rebuild after a blaze last Monday morning. Nearly 10 000 bushels stored, with most farmers insured for about 3200, and Beyer facing losses near 3000 beyond building and machinery coverage. Local residents aided with bucket brigades and saved adjoining equipment as the fire spread to the cupola.
The Illinois Board of Canal Commissioners leased Copperas Creek dam to George Woodruff for ten years. The Peoria Journal notes the site could become a summer resort and popular boating hub between Peoria and LaSalle with a grove, fishing harbor, bridge, and possible Chautauqua or religious camp meetings, urging Henry residents to pursue the venture.
From Tuesday's Chicago Chronicle the Streator Zouaves a company of 90 athletic young soldiers wowed the opera house crowd with precise maneuvers. They formed two human pyramids 16 feet high and then a four tier pyramid as the top man soared. The grand finale featured an 18 foot wall with the entire company ascending in 47 seconds. The group will perform in Henry later in August at the Big 4 fairs from August 23 to 26.
An ad touts White's Cream Ver mitage as a safe worm remedy and tonic. It promises to cure worms in children and guarantees health improvements with every bottle. Sold at De Powall's drag atara, urging readers to try and see results.
Putnam County teachers are invited to the annual Institute at Hennepin from August 22 to 26 with instructors Prot Carter of Champaign and Mrs Abbie Hunter of Peoria. Mrs Hunter focuses on Primary Work and Reading. Prof Carter on the Art of Teaching and Literature. Examinations pause until September. certified teachers may renew certificates. W. E. Hawthorne, Co Supt.
The town boasting a mass of wire and a fine 10 room school edifice lists churches parsonages engine houses city hall and a public square. It notes splendid residences and civic comforts that make it a delightful place to live.
A rural editor lampoons a politician from birth to death. He mocks vanity, shifting fortunes, and a career shaped by conventions, jail, and public scrutiny, ending with a grim, allegorical fate after a fall from power.
An advertisement promises a harmless tobacco habit cure by a “Posi va cure” with slogan about removing nerves weakness. It claims money refunds and lists addresses for Ster Remedy Co in Chicago and New York locations at 45 Randolph St and 10 Sprace St.
The Illinois river runs very low this year with water dropping about half an inch daily. Pleasure craft pass through the lock toward Chicago while anglers along the Henry to Peoria stretch report abundant bass and carp less favored this season. Campers and excursionists travel from above Hennepin to Peoria for fishing amid a breezy, sunny riverfront scene.
Barnard Yaeger Jr travels by City of Peoria to visit Joseph and Mrs Schaefer in Peoria. French’s Sensation show boat rumored to be approaching Peoria. Post office and bank deposits exempt from revenue stamps on checks. Schuyler County Agricultural Fair starts August 8 at Rushville for four days with agricultural displays and a speed ring. Fred Schafer sustains hand injuries from a guy wire while aiding line work. Ballards Horehound Syrup advertised as a remedy for consumption and coughs, sold at Dr Powell’s. Locals camping at Walnut Grove include the Frascars Heinmans Zilly Masco family Fraser and daughter Anna, with Princeton crowds nearby. Elf Pyle sells a horse, rides one home then leads both to town. John T. Judd of Wenona seeks Democratic county clerk nomination. The Student by Prof Bangs outlines next year’s studies and Cnautangus Assembly plan at Pontiac. Thos Ong of Hotel Undercliff buys a sample room at North Washington and Eston for fall management transition.
A young girl with red hair and a blue tie stands among six children under fourteen or fifteen, displaying national colors to fashionably celebrate patriotism. In Marshall county hay crops this year are reported large with thick timothy and clover, swaths rivaling standing grain under fine harvest weather. Judge Steyer prints marriage certificates with revenue stamps, a change from kissing the bride to stamping the document. Princeton loses to Henry 31 to 1 in a cross bat game, Glatz and McManus star for Henry and Addison Tadquary visits Henry. The Republican office hosts a visit from a World War veteran.
A vintage ad promises Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for bruises sores rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and corns with piles cure guaranteed or money refunded priced at 2 cents per box and sold by Dr Powell
A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Jaked Jones in Wayne Nebraska or nearby, with burial planned at Henry Cemetery. The text is garbled but indicates an old age and a funeral arrangement.
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