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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1876

Page

7

Lacon County Convention Debates Greenbacks and Unity

A Republican county convention at the engine house in Lacon faced delegation issues and heated debate on financial policy. Speakers John Miers E B Neville and Gaston were noted for their influence while others urged unity to beat the Republican party. Court sessions reported several cases including Connister bout false pretenses and Bryant v Venona sidewalk damages. The European circus and July 4 plans were announced for Lacon residents.

John Miers E. B. Neville Bro. Gaston Neville Varna W. E. Cook Democratic Party Republican Party Joseph Connister Defendent Spanky W Talbott Nney Myers James Bowards Samuel Voris Wm. Underwood Zachry Toyvlor J. G. Brereton Garatt Wikof John Wikoff James B. Mertin George Hay Lacon R. E. Porren

Centennial Fourth plans spark community effort and stories

Trustees seek a grand celebration with a 10 foot well to prevent fires and fundraises, including a $50 offer, while Kansas excursionists return home and plans for another trip arise. Local school event and social notes follow, plus Mrs Hurlbut and family set for California with best wishes.

Local notes on farming and small trades in town

Corn plowing has begun and crops look favorable. Weeds have appeared with recent rains. A lightning strike last week killed a hog for Mr Kemnitz and damaged cattle sheds. Kimbo and Wesner sell groceries and produce in exchange. A new shoemaker opens shop and vows to stay. H Miller produces tailoring with neat fittings and promises satisfaction.

Hgins Kemnitz Kimbo & Wesner H.miller

Payson house sale in low bid as cash shortage noted

The Payson house sale attracted few bidders with cash shortfall, selling for $205 to Valvin Wheeler. Nearby visitors included Brainard and White, with Winship and Stouffer locals present. News of a stroke affecting Harry Soper and a Durham cow death tied to a bull head thorn are reported.

Snachwine Cora Winship Princeton Payson Brainard Wyanet Henry Winship Frank White Will. Ponora Streator John Stouffer Hennepin Don Smith Harry Soper Babe Dwight Morgan Durham Dwight

Farmers Question Rain Amounts On Bottom Lands

A local note from Hennepin discusses farmers wanting rain but fearing current heavy rainfall on bottom land influencing crops. A strawberry and ice cream festival at the M church raised 103 with 72 net profit. The Belle of Ottawa steamship may run to Pearls if profitable. Local visits include Wesley Grable and family.

Hennepin Belle Ottawa Pearls Wesley Grable John F. Grable Wenona

Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

Mr D P Fyffe remains unable to see after eye surgery in Chicago. Hannum visits Henry every alternate day. W F Trone suffers a fractured limb but progresses well. A grand celebration is planned for the fourth with many attending. Mrs Z Fyffe to move into a new home next week. Dr Edward Gaylord to attend the centennial in days. John Hawa house under rapid construction by Spencer brothers. to be a beauty when finished.

Vabna Belle Plain Township Bodley Wasmer Evane John Bennington Jo Wetzel Sunderfin Frank Helm John Brotherhood Misa Dan Myers Charley Whitney Charley Magnolia D. P. Fyffe Chicago Henry W.F Trone Gbe Myrs. Z. Fyffe Edward Gaylord John Hawa Spencer Brothers

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