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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
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The Republican County Convention will decide whether Jon Arts remains in the Circuit Clerk race. The announcement confirms his candidacy and renomination effort pending party action.
At the Twentieth Senatorial Republican Convention in Wenona on Tuesday Kerrick and Elgans were renominated by acclamation for State Senator and two seats in the House of Representatives. The delegates moved to place in nomination a candidate for State Senator and two for the House.
Marshall county delegates met by special train to Wenona for the Republican convention. C. R. Truitt presided as temporary chair with F. G. White as secretary. Resolutions praised McKinley and Cullom, endorsed Governor Tanner and Judge Yates, and nominated Fr. B. Wort for State Senate and Josiah Kertlek and M. C. Kignus for the House. all candidates approved by acclamation.
Men vote for stated best interests of the state. The 6th Senatorial district Republicans call for the tried and true to be returned to Springfield. Delegates visited Wenona and three oclock trains departed for Lacey. speakers praised sound party money and sense. The next county convention date is not set.
The Peoria paper reports Otto Schuster shot his wife Laura Schuster and then attempted suicide after a jealous dispute at a saloon. Laura was wounded, with a bullet in the shoulder and chest. Otto was captured and jailed. The piece notes elections and Judge Hand’s victory in the county.
The regular meeting of the Tenry Fire Co. elected officers for the coming year. Chas Heininger foreman Chaos Ballewex asalet ant foreman J J Gresser foreman of Hose Co L Gilpin assistant foreman of Hose Co Wm Kuss foreman Water Engine N J Jackson assistant foreman of Water Engine Theo Disosway foreman of Hook and Ladder Co id Sehurr assistant foreman of Hook and Ladder Co Guss Bell secretary Otto Siedler treasurer There will be a wash night Thursday evening June 21 1900 at 7 20 sharp. Perorodet of foreman Chas Heininger.
Try Grata Of is advertised as a new grain based drink replacing coffee. It claims to be safe for children and adults with no stomach upset and to imitate rich mocha flavor. Per package price and grocers selling the product are listed in the ad from The Republican.
Toluca will host the Marshall Co Interscholastic contests on June 18 and 19 featuring oration, declamation, field sports, and baseball. Entries list names from Toluca Washburn Sparland Lacon Wenona and other towns with prizes including cash, books, and a tennis racket.
Mary Abigail 5 K Tullis wed Arthur Stetson Turner in a June morning ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. The reception followed with a four course breakfast for 25. The couple will establish a new home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Turner is in business.
The Marshall county M W A societies plan the annual July 4 picnic at Lacon with prizes for best teams in and open to all divisions. Awards include Camp prizes for largest participation, Royal Neighbor drills, and various contests plus excursions and speakers to ensure a grand day.jm
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that purports to heal in 1 to 8 days. It describes rapid system action and noticeable relief after the first dose, offering treatment at 5 cents. Sold by Powell druggists in Henry.
Many women fail to digest their food and grow pale and weak as skin loses brightness. Remedy this by taking Her bine sftét after each meal to digest what you have eaten. Price 50 cents for sale by Dr Powell.
The program lists chorus, invocations, recitations by Barbara Sretche Ida Barry Addie Durflinger and others, essays by Walter Dennis Horace Heath and Pauline, class history by Jennie Skeater Guy Adkinson and Sadie Fawcette, diplomas presented, and a motto Rowing, not Drifting with colors Purple, Gold and White. The 7000 class roll includes names like Fred Noll Vera Cim Horace Heath Glenn Klupp George Iaight Jonnie Senter and Addie Durlinger.
A Chicago specialist Franklin Miles pledges a new personalized treatment for heart disease promising cure after years of research. He offers free trial material for 2.50 and cites cures of patients once deemed incurable, listing multiple named locations and institutions as references.
Eureka preacher B L Wray to lead Sunday services. Christian Endeavor Union plans annual convention in Henry with events Friday and Saturday. Robt Hunter fell ill at M I church. Rev Campbell to speak on God's Care and A Blameless Life at Presbyterian. Trinity Sunday two Masses at St Joseph. Marshall County Sunday School convention praised. Rev Way and wife attended Turner-Luthe wedding. Fr Zumbuehl hosted. McDonald to address Endeavor on Friday. others to participate Saturday. Children’s Day at Christian church praised. Rev Tullis led morning service. memorial sermon at Saratoga church. Rev Campbell welcomed with praise for voice and delivery.
The Peoria convention sparks a flood of support with over 6000 letters reaching Judge Yates at Chicago headquarters and nearly 2000 more in Jacksonville. Invitations pour in for speeches over the next two months, threatening sixteen talks per day if accepted. Freight and passenger rail traffic looks strong due to conventions and summer travel. Projections note a banner year for U S railways and new excursion plans link Peoria and Henry to Chillicothe via the Rex and City of Peoria boats.
Druggist J Goldsmith of Van Etten New York extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as his family choice for five years noting full satisfaction for ordinary coughs colds and post influenza coughs. For sale by Dr Powell.
The June Cosmopolitan features two engaging contents for literature lovers. It is highlighted as one of the best One Dollar Monthly Magazines and a must read issue, with strong claims of attractiveness and usefulness for well informed households.
Promises a permanent cure for stomach and digestive woes across South America. Claims quick relief from the first dose and lists miraculous, unfailing results. Marketed as pleasant and powerful, sold locally by F A Pow 8.
Twin boys born June 4 in this city at the Presbster Lounge to Rov RJ, with details partial due to OCR.
A wedding was performed in his city on June 5 by Rev Ann. Tullis assisted by Rev Way of Wilmington. Arthur Turner of Oil City, Pa., married Miss Mary Abigail, daughter of Rev Tullis.
The fragmentary obituary records list multiple individuals including a 31 year old woman and a 43 year old man named William Gain at Saratoga. another entry notes an incident on June 1 involving a heart condition.
Fragmented OCR text mentions provisions and patents with unclear references to ROTTER and ARD. No coherent events, places, or people emerge to form a clear news item.
Fragmented text references bread and flour, mentions Minnesota flour and milling, with unclear context or dates. Reads like a damaged print item possibly advertising grain products or a trade note. No clear event or identifiable persons or organizations beyond generic references.
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