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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
3
Lacon reports a string of community notes from June including accidents and injuries, court actions, licenses, and social events. Henry Germann expected home after a Texas trip. James West injured by a rusty nail. civil proceedings include estate distribution and liquor charges. Local schools, mill operations, and a dance reflect town life with Buffalo Bill visit and Wenona Maroons baseball.
Valedictory speakers Annie Marguerite Riel and Nellie Finnegan presented essays The Aim of Life and The Value of Accuracy. The GAR parade, W R O float, and a large crowd attended the cemetery rites with music, prayers, and the decoration of graves. Mayor Fort presided as Lacon community honored the living and remembered the dead.
A digest of court entries shows various assumpsit and garnish cases with dismissals and costs, including Martin Daly v James Hayden settled shared costs, and Fred A Lenz v German Insurance Co verdict for plaintiff $400. New cases include Jane Lyon v Sam B Lyon divorce with child custody and several attachments and continuances.
The W C T U plans a meeting with Mrs F Stevens tomorrow afternoon. The Woman's Club reception marks its fourth anniversary held tonight at Mrs F S Potter's residence. Local residents describe visits by Dr Knapp and family from Brimfield and memorial observances for Mrs Turner. Madge Camnery grave dec oration Receipts from Melick's market and carpentry by W A Spencer are noted. Preparations for a grand Fourth of July at Lake Senachwine are announced with speakers, entertainment, and meals planned.
A list of marriage licenses shows Joseph Anderson and Margaret Brast of Toluca. Winfield Scott Taylor and Mary Peterson age 17 of Wenona. AyS Robinson-Co-yr and Mary Wilcox 83 of Wenona. Peter Schappers and Belle Stroup of Hopewell.
John D Kane transfers lot 10 block 11 Wenona to Chas Kane. Sarah A Bullman transfers lot 3 block 23 and part lot 5 block 75 Lacon northwest 4 of northwest 4 8e0 34 town 12 range. Stephen J Merdian transfers lots 118 and 119 in Holmes and Heacock addition to Henry.
Rev J R Zeller of Hennepin preached at the local MoLsiss and at Putnam last Sabbath to broad attention. Morning service drew a fine audience, while the evening M E auditorium overflowed as he lectured on Ye have not chosen me but ye have chosen you. He spoke without notes, held listeners from start to finish, and showed promise for a bright future. Zeller, brother of Dr Zeller of Peoria, stayed at Mr and Mrs John Kline’s home. The Republican congratulates him on a hopeful sacred career.
On Decoration Day the Peoria girls teased John Ford with crude remarks as they toured town. Telegraph Grange held a May meeting with Will Carlton program and hints of a June 6 Children’s Evening. A youth prize story earned a Chicago prize. Harry Murry suffered neck and throat injuries from barbed wire during a construction site incident amid continued rain.
Advertisement promises refunds if Ballard's Horehound Syrup fails to relieve coughs colds throat and lung troubles after fair trial. Claims prompt bronchitis relief and satisfaction. Sold by Dr Powell.
Frosty week notes a light frost and overcoats. Phebe Vail expected home. Rev Fawcett preached last Sunday. May basket hangers out Thursday. Howard Williams family visited Frank Bell’s. Mrs Vail and Donnie visited W.’s relatives. Visiting Mrs Ball and Mrs Haines families. Children’s day planned at Cottage next Sunday at two. Miss Johnson visiting McKoon then Tiskilwa. A. McKoon hosting party for Miss Johnson with ice cream and cake. Graduates 17 in Tiskilwa com mencement. eight boys and nine girls. Nice event despite showers.
A vintage parental refrain recalls Castoria as a remedy from infancy to motherhood. The jingle traces a child’s illness to bedtime comfort and castor oil style remedies across generations.
Frost near miss reported Sunday night as Will Forrest farms on C A Norris’s land. James and Hay Ransom visited Geo Reismeir’s home with Mrs Ransom. Mrs John Riggs called on Mrs Ransom Friday afternoon. C H Ransom and family visited Ben Ransom of Hopewell to see the baby. Mattie Phillips has two weeks of school left and expected recitations and singing. The Business Guide is urged for every patron and a sample is available at the office.
Dr. Arthur L. Payne of Peoria announces successful treatments for deafness and catarrh. He lists numerous patients from Lincoln and Peoria counties who were cured or stabilized, with cases ranging from deafness to cataracts and related eye conditions. He will visit Henry Paskell House on Saturday, June 13 to discuss further cases.
A list of individuals from Lincoln Peoria and Peoria area with notes cross eyes straightened. The OCR shows multiple names and partial addresses including Annie Quinlan Ida Herold Lydia Thielbar and others in Peoria. The item appears as a medical notice or directory fragment with patient names and treatment notes.
The senate defeated a 75 cent beer tax hike and debated the cheese bill and bond bill. A storm’s wrecks hit Drake and Campbell, Illinois and California. hundreds killed or missing, tens of thousands displaced. The National Junior Prohibition League held its Pittsburgh convention with G. W. Hopkins elected president.
A tornado struck Rush Hill Missouri and nearby towns, causing widespread destruction. The little town of 600 was severely damaged with many deaths and injuries. surrounding cities St Louis and East St Louis were also hit by a deadly cyclone. Estimated dead run from 500 to 1,000 with hundreds injured and extensive property loss.
A list of individuals claimed cured after seeking treatment, including Edna Hobol of Lincoln Avenue in Peoria and J O Howa of Gift Street Peoria. Others cited include Grace Partridge Lincoln and Phillip Sloat Clinton, with notes on prior deafness and lack of relief or years of illness.
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