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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
Hundreds of women in this city have found relief from foot troubles with Jenness Miller shoes described as soft, easy, and graceful. The ad promises stylish comfort and invites payments to purchase.
The Henry Republican details a 25 year history in its Edwards street site and plans a rear annex 23 by 40 feet for steam engine, machinery, and stock rooms to ease cramped conditions. The project includes 12 inch walls, metal roof, and a larger editorial and composing space as the paper expands beyond previous years.
The paper reports steady readership and strong advertising support with a large job department. It notes a planned Annex costing several hundred dollars and urges subscribers and patrons to remit payments now to keep accounts paid before occupancy. Public invites to visit and knit follow the completion.
Major RW McClaughry resigns as warden of Joliet penitentiary due to ill health. He is succeeded by HJ Murphy, ex warden of Chester penitentiary, who also resigns from the board of pardons. Maurice Emmerson, editor of the Mt Vernon Register, takes his place.
The Rockford Insurance company has been absorbed by the American Fire Insurance company of Newark. For 81 years the Rockford has been a prominent factor in underwriting circles in Illinois.
Editorial notes politicians struggle to choose a governor candidate as trust papers grapple with internal divisions and the trotted contenders.
A list of prizes for Marshall County Interscholastic contests to be awarded in Lacon today and tomorrow June 15 and 16 includes cash, goods, and gifts from local firms. The top award is a banner for the school with the greatest points, while numerous individuals win shoes, clothes, photos, and household items from sponsors like Hutchins Co, Lacon Woolen, Owen Mokatco, and D Fulks.
The Woodmen pionia called a county pionia opens to all Woodmen and friends. Henry camp plans the August last day with extensive preparations and five committees coordinating speakers, music, advertising, finance, sports, parade, transportation, decoration, water, teen activities, reception and ball.
The Ill nole Valley and River Racing Circuit outlines a growing circuit with Aurora Ottawa LaSalle and Henry luring top half mile horses. The River circuit offers free water transportation to attract entrants while the Big 4 Association plans a three day meeting in Henry to ensure a record turnout and success.
A report on tuberculosis in dairy cattle discussed at the State Farmers Institute in Princeton and a subsequent field test in Chicago area slaughterhouses. Officials including Dr C P Lovejoy and Gov. Tanner witnessed tuberculin injections, post mortems, and the slaughter of cows from McHenry and nearby farms to assess disease spread.
The Board of Bridge Directors met at Potter's office on June 8. The committee favored considering bids for wood and steel trestles from G G McManus of Princeton Illinois. Potter moved to accept the wood trestle bid. the steel trestle bid was rejected after debate. The motion carried with five ayes and three nays. Potter to prepare the contract and the meeting adjourned.
The Henry City Cornet band will accompany a party of three Henry contestants to the Oratorical contest at Lacon tonight. Organizers urge full civic turnout with a 250 round trip fare, aiming for a strong, enthusiastic crowd to support the participants.
The County Treasurer selects Lacan Democrat and Henry Times to publish town assessments in future issues. The price paid is three cents per line. Republican papers are not included in this county.
At Mrs Paskell’s residence in Henry, Edward G Cromwell M D and Miss Grace Virginia Paskell were married in a private ceremony officiated by Rev John Rogers. The groom recently moved from Wilmington and opened a homoeopathy practice. the bride is the hotel proprietor’s daughter. Guests included family, friends, and several local residents. The couple planned a Chicago honeymoon but delayed departure due to a medical call, with gifts from admirers noted.
Smith and Davidson families celebrate the marriage of Charles P Smith and Nellie K Davidson at the Davidson home in La Prairie on January 1 1899. Rev J P Nesbit officiated with Rev Thomas Martin assisting. Attendants Mr James Smith Jr. and others attended a lavish reception with cake, flowers, and gifts from relatives including Marquardt Chillicothe Fosbender Weona Bryden Peoria.
The will was read Tuesday in the presence of Maria Ossian and Lawrence Davis E li Hutchinas and George Bart by J H Adkinson. Maria Davis and her two brothers receive 8500 each while 3200 goes to the Henry Society of the New Church. Four nephews and nieces in New York state receive equal remembrances. J H Adkinson appointed executor. Minnie Adkinson and J H Adkinson witnessed the instrument. Personal estate about 1000 invested in notes and mortgages.
Advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sugar coated health booster. Pills claim to turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy at 250 per box sold by Dr Powell.
On Tuesday morning a load carried by J M Davis's rig descended a river hill when the back supports failed. The horse bolted, Mel t was thrown free, and the harness suffered heavy damage while the occupants escaped injury.
Polly Ayresworth Davis born May 24 1819 in Chenango County New York died June 9 1899 in Henry Illinois at age 80. She married Dr Charles Davis November 11 1857 and lived in Henry over forty years. She cared for his household after becoming his second wife and raised his children. Her feeble health worsenedabout twenty years ago and she died after a period of exhaustion following several falls. A member of the Henry Society of the New Jerusalem she supported church work and charity. Funeral held at New Jerusalem church with Rev L G Landenberger officiating and interment beside her husband in Henry cemetery. Pallbearers named Moses Hartley J R Townsend Henry Vogelsang Ken McNeil W W Heath John A Spencer.
Henry High School students performed school yells at the Marshall County School Contest in Lacon this evening. The chants featured phrases such as Boom sela kea and Chick le ka while another cheer "Ching ching chung chung" honored Nicholson, Wykoff, and Young.
The board passed an order to publish the names of all who receive aid from the county including paupers and indigent soldiers. The forthcoming report will show who is needy and who benefits from county assistance, addressing complaints about aid recipients.
A Civil War era tale from Newark Michigan recounts a ball injury to G B Steadman and a sensational remedy claim. The advertisement promotes Backlen's Arioa Salve as a cure for ulcers boils burns felons corns and piles with a stated cure guarantee and a sold by Dr Powall outlet.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Ora Turney next Wednesday. A moonlight hayrack ride to Mr B O Vail's home is hosted by the Young People of the Presbyterian church, with refreshments. Sunday services feature sermons on The Shadow and the Substance and The Two Ways. Rev Wm Krancis Mayo of Peoria preaches again here in July. Sabbath school plans and music at Presbyterian services are noted. An Episcopal service and priest Fr Kmmes are reported with regular masses and vesper services. A Presbyterian excursion to Glen Oak Park drew 500–600 aboard the City of Peoria, enriching the Sunday school treasury by 875.
Local lumber yard ad lists cash terms for future purchases. Oak bridge stock 220, oak piece stock 15 to 825, oak stock boards and fencing 315, elm harp flooring 15, cottonwood stock boards 1214. Cabinet platino photographs 83 per dozen, glossy finish 2260 per dozen. Other sizes in proportion at Kegebein's Studio Brad ord.
Died in this city on June 9 from infirmity. The deceased was the wife of the late Dr. Charies Davis.
A fragmented section shows market terms and new ads including milling provisions flour potatoes eggs, live poultry, and other commodities. It also notes land for sale near Putnam County and listings for Samuel Hartley and James Bell with Front Street mentions.
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