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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
2
One dollar and fifty cents a year paid in advance. When sent outside the county the date changes to show the time paid. If not changed within two weeks after payment, notify the office. Include the post office name, and provide old and new addresses for changes. Remit by express money order draft post office order or registered letter to Gevres Burt.
Secretary of State LN Pearson of McDonough County Auditor of Public Accounts C W Pavey of Jefferson County State over Charles Beck of Clark County Attorney General George Hunt of Edgar County
Proceedings cover leading figures at the convention with portraits. The body is intelligent and able and may produce satisfactory nominations for November. No nominations yet, but indications favor a win for the Grand Old Party and the republic.
The Chicago event is described as a strikingly different affair from the St Louis meeting. Democrats held a ratification style gathering with ready made candidates and platform leaving delegates no room for independent action. The Republican convention is portrayed as a deliberative process with over 800 representatives and no dictator or prearranged plan.
A speaker warns against overcharging and double dealing that can harm the town’s business. The call urges liberal moderate pricing on public days and in all commerce to attract out of town visitors and farmers, stressing that such practices sustain the town’s economic supremacy.
The Republican marks its thirty seventh year with editor and proprietor guiding its course for twenty three years since 1852. It moved to home publication in 1870 and remains a home paper focused on local news and vicinity interests. The paper remains republican in politics but aims impartial reporting of major parties’ actions. It thanks patrons and pledges continued support.
The twelfth Henry High School commencement in Bickerman's Hall featured six graduates Effie Edna Libbie Stella and Beulah with valedictorian Edna Albertson. The event opened with the Light Guard Orchestra, after which speeches on themes like Humane and Definite Ends were delivered, diploma presentations followed, and a benediction ended the ceremony.
Last Saturday about 25 Garfield Post No 88 Magnolia Ill and Relief Corps No 2 visited Lookout Mountain Post and Relief Corps Henry. Welcomed by officers, the gathering featured hospitality from Capt Townsend and ladies, an evening program, ice cream and cake, and mutual thanks in letters from commanders Van Horne and Wiles expressing appreciation and a pledge to reciprocate in future visits.
The ad promotes 25 percent reductions on fine millinery and announces a sale of 100 pairs of Lace Curtains and Shades. It emphasizes unusually low prices and urges customers to buy today.
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