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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1894
Page
6
Hot Weather sale offers imported Indian Dimities at 286 and a new Shoulder Arm Shield that fastens over the shoulder and fits any dress. The shield is impervious and 60c, mailed on payment. Dress Stays slip from pockets for laundering. Pockets sew to the waist like Ever Ready. 15c per dozen. Also a large line of Ladies Shirt Waists on sale.
The Boy Preacher occupied Rey Morse's pulpit Sunday evening delivering a thoughtful sermon on preparation for eternity. Heat lingers after rain, hampering writing but stirring interest in stylish pleasure riding and recreation on main streets. New home additions of Thompson Feazel Shaw show rising taste, inviting skilled work by painters and architects.
Sparland community reports include Mrs J W McClanahan illness, Birdie Wilson returning from Clarence to schooling, Frank Bates leaving law practice for coal shaft work, and Mrs A J Baughman in poor health. Court nominee Mountjoy discussed for county superintendent. July 4 celebration planned with George M. Bane as orator. Dr Haigh treated Watford Bonham for dropsy improving after 30-pound gain.
The Epworth League plans a Sunday meeting led by Flora Runnells. Visitors include Mr Batty and niece from Tiskilwa, Mr Briggs and wife from La Prairie, and families from the area attending sermons at Boyd's Grove led by Elder McCulloch. Rav Fulkorse returns as a missionary, preaching at the Grove and Whitehard Corner with local families in attendance.
Accompanied by their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Baker they spent last Saturday at the lake where they enjoyed themselves hugely.
Mrs Maxwell stays with her mother Mrs Joseph Ray. Clyde Darby of Henry visits grandmother Mrs Ray. A party on tapis prompts girls to be ready as boys pursue. John Degan buys a pony from Samuel Clift of Henry. Nebraska rain breaks drought. visitors Nelson Mark and sister visit Coulter school. Mrs Adam Staab hosts relatives from Liwn Ridge. Quarterly meeting set for June 23 24 with Bilder Mee ts preacher. An accident in Saratoga and a bell search during hay plowing reported. Copious showers end drought, crops look saved locally. Children's Day services draw a large crowd but rain postponed program to June 24.
Hopewell notes events from last week including a burial of an infant by Mr and Mrs A Benedict. Jacob Stoner’s is eyed for a foot bridge site while Dot Martin is described as a painter. Local chatter mentions trading horses, health worries, frequent visitors, potential upcoming events, a cart ride incident, and a fishing outing with railroad workers spotted at the island.
Classified advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin ailments. It claims a total satisfaction guarantee with money back and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by Ir Powell the Druggist.
Ida Whitmer attends scout at Valparaiso and Florence Holler receives a fine new piano. Grandpa Jacobs’s barn gains a fresh coat of paint enhancing the neat structure. John Schrepfer loses one of his horses to an unexplained death, a heavy loss. A.J. Dick trades land for Kansas property and hauls wood to Henry as Stewart Irwin accompanies him. Captain Baker and daughter L. Hogan return to Chicago. Bonham Sunday school was canceled by rain, with plans to resume next Sunday at 9 AM. Mrs Huffman and children visit, then travel to Saratoga for more recreation. Mrs Huffman calls on neighbors, a former teacher.
A. I Leigh and wife return from Galva visit. Local youths take to bicycles with many owning them and others adopting the trend. Roy Bradford preached at the Presbyterian church.
A local ad lists apparel items to stay cool in hot weather. Alpaca coats, linen vests, straw hats, soft laundry shirts, and tight weight pants are promoted as practical wear.
The text lists a series of small town happenings including church service notes, engagements and weddings in Lawn Ridge and Blue Ridge, schoolhouse improvements at district No 6, a wedding for Lewis Armstrong and Allie Brimmer, an upcoming July 4 celebration at Root's Grove, and two short testimonials praising Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and consumption with offers for free trial bottles at Powell's drug store.
Lizzie Werner of Chicago spent Sunday at J. H. Williams's. Peter Kline and wife of Saratoga visited last Thursday at G. B. Sparling's. Mr Rarah of Tiskilwa will teach Putnam school next year. Thomas McCormick of Chicago visited Sunday with his brother Patrick. Mr Swindler and Prof George of Magnolia were on our streets last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H M Duncan visit with Mrs Duncan's parents, Mr and Mrs John Anderson. Mrs Wm Anderson, Miss Conkoy and Mrs Wm Longman and daughter visited Ed Hunter last week. Due to rain last Saturday, the M. E. church sociable will be held Wednesday evening, June 27.
Cora Dent visited Bloomington last week to see friends. James Grant of Tonica was in town as caller for one day. Blanche Hannum returned from a Peoria visit after a short stay. Alice Barber spent Wednesday and Thursday with relatives in Lostant.
William G. Bowman of Pontiac Livingston county Illinois died at his residence on Friday June 8 after a long paralysis illness. He served in the 77th Illinois infantry and leaves seven daughters and one son with a widowed mother and sister in Pontiac.
The Magnolia Massie funeral was conducted Monday at 5 pm at the Christian church with Revs Peters and Hussey presiding. Attendees included Massie and two brothers, Wesley of Pontiac and Joseph of Quincy, except Joseph Boman of Quincy. Interment followed at Pontiac cemetery amid floral tributes from friends and citizens.
A collection of stray comic exchanges from late 19th century newspapers. Jokes pivot on love and silence, hypnosis and confession, torture show quips, and parental remarks about Johnny writing excuses. Snappy one liners reflect social foibles in short, ironic vignettes.
A fragmentary exchange hints at a private mental bond between two lovers. One speaker recalls earlier endearments while the other replies with a wistful wish, and a quiet, knowing smile cues an unspoken life together.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch recounts Capt. Sherman facing a mutiny aboard a Pacific coast voyage in 1846. After a petition from nearly all his sailors demanded his resignation, Sherman asked if every man signed and, learning five did not, thanked those five and declared he would remain with them.
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