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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
2
The text urges voters to support Republican judicial candidates, explaining a straight ticket option and how to mark ballots. It notes past Democratic nonpartisan practices and calls for turning the district Republican by voting for Republican judges, describing ballot mechanics and the political aim.
The State Senate passed the Senatorial Apportionment bill 20 to 16 after Fort voiced opposition. He accused lawmakers of drafting for self-interest while Marshall Woodford and Tazewell aligned with Democrats. Fort argued the measure benefits the Republican party less and opposed it.
The Fairbury Blade argues administration of nonpartisan circuit judge and clerical offices rests with partisan dynamics. It warns Democrats would celebrate victories for partisan judges, while Republicans should avoid scratching their ticket to back violent Democratic partisans.
Judge Thomas M. Shaw of Lecon with Henry County voters Saturday. The speaker praises candidates for office including Mr Potter and Mr Hohnsen, noting their qualifications and desire to keep Marshall County represented on the bench.
Memorial Day exercises were held in Central Park with the Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps marching from Edward Street. The program featured an invocation by Rev L G Landenberger, readings by Henry Foster and Rev Geo Lloyd, a Lincoln address, and a tribute to fallen soldiers. The procession moved to the cemetery for flowers, crosses, and the Unknown Soldier memorial.
The list enumerates graves at multiple cemeteries including Henry Cemetery Calvary Cemetery and Saratoga M E Cemetery with names like Henry Perry Green Chas Bell John Black and Ananias Snethen. The article reports the Woman's Club meeting held May 31, 1897 at Mrs Ida L Jones with 42 attendees and a program on kindergarten education led by Mrs Harriet Hunter.
The True Remedy praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption. It claims it outperforms many others and guarantees satisfaction with free bottles at Dr Powell's drug store.
Grain-O described as a pure grain beverage suitable for delicate stomachs. The ad touts it as a coffee substitute priced at 4 cents per cup or 16 shillings and 256 per package, sold by all druggists.
A discussion urges parental guidance in child character development alongside school education. References to early first day schools, teacher influence, and home training. A special meeting is announced for next Monday at Mrs Laura Hemrick’s home with speakers and recitations listed. A separate note promotes a July Christian Endeavor trip to San Francisco via the Scenic Route through Colorado with promotional details.
An advertisement touts Buckien Arnica Salve claiming cures for a wide range of skin ailments and piles with a money back guarantee. The note lists Dr Powell as the seller and price at 25 cents per box. Separately, a GAR and WRC entertainment night drew a full house with a strong program and proceeds totaling about 21 dollars for the Memorial day fund.
A birth notice in a large city on May 27 records a son born to Mr. Irwin Stringer and a grandson of Judge Kirchmans at 305 Saratogs. A second line mentions a daughter born on May 80 in the township to the same family.
John Morgan Harney died at 26 years 10 months and 2 days at the family residence near Henry Mayee in Magnolia township from a complication of diseases. A H Evans died at 73 years old.
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