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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
2
In June 1896 discussions surface on McKinley versus Altgeld for congress and state offices, with local clubs planned in Henry and surrounding towns. Debates touch on currency policy, sound money, tariffs, and forthcoming Democratic State Convention results.
Republicans in Henry held a park rally featuring cannon, brass band, and vocal quartets to ratify the National Republican ticket of William McKinley for President and Garrett Hobart for Vice President. Speakers praised the party, Lincoln grant and other leaders, and urged unity with strong campaign sentiment. A later pledge drive for a McKinley Hobart Club collected over 80 signatures.
The Henry Township Sabbath School Convention met at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Presbyterian church with a large audience. President Worley chaired. Zella Kellogg led a pipe organ selection. Talks covered improving attendance, Bible reading, and better instructional quality with varied exercises and practical applications.
A local Sunday school meeting discussed improving teacher attention and student interest. Leaders urged older members to engage with children, praised Mrs Griffin and others for aid, and urged stronger lesson preparation to draw families to the church.
At a Saturday eve gathering in Lacon Hon Robert B. Fort candidate for State Senator Major H. J. DePage one arm soldier G. F. Blackstone B. W. Wright W-B. Powell Pam Aitchison and William Hornerey praised the demonstration. The group visited the club room and returned home determined to push the campaign in their city.
Advertisement touts Dr Powell’s Syrup Pepsin as a milder remedy for colds. It claims faster relief than quinine and other medicines and promotes trial size of 100 doses at ten cents and larger sizes up to a dollar.
Advertisement offers a thorough course in double and single entry bookkeeping and commercial arithmetic free of charge to a limited number of people. The program comprises forty lessons and is offered by the American Business College in Omaha Nebraska.
The marriage of John W. Parker and Elizabeth Nichols took place at 8:30 p.m. in Chicago with Rev Willard Scott officiating. Guests included mayors, senators, and numerous relatives. a three week Northwest trip and later housekeeping on the South Side are planned.
River traffic remains lively with propeller passes and daily excursions by Capt. York’s boats. The City of Peoria and Elk excursion boats operate between Chillicothe, Columbia Park, and Peoria, drawing crowds to Central Park and Saw Mill Creek. A Swedish Sweek Pleasure Club boat trip drew about 350 passengers, while pond lilies bloom and river boating continues despite inclement weather.
A local ad urges families to buy Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard against bowel complaints in summer. Priced at 25 cents, it claims reliability even in severe cases and notes it mixes well with water. Sold by Dr Powell.
The O R I P will offer special rates from July 3 to July 5 to any point in the state, with a minimum fare of 50 cents. The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago July 6. A round trip special rate at one fare will apply, with return by July 12.
Patron praise for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin reports rapid relief from constipation indigestion and sick headache. Early users become walking advertisements after fair trials. Available in 10c trial sizes and larger 60c and 1 dollar bottles from Dr Owens or a local dealer.
Uncalled letters include Geo A Brown J L Hume Dr HA McClellan Mrs Rachel Worther Thomas O Neel Lane W Patterson Mrs Lizzie Schmitz H H Winn and others. They’ll be sent to the Dead Letter Office on November 11 1896 unless claimed. Postmaster notice also lists test and sale items for mail at this office.
At Granville Puttnam county on June 18 a marriage occurred at the bride’s residence with Rev D Mc Lejah officiating and a stated sum of seven pounds. Also at Peoria on June 17 a marriage was conducted at the bride’s mother’s home by Rev Eowin Williams with RiP GARVER and Lulu W both of Peoria. At Sheldon Iowa on June 17 a family residence ceremony linked Hermon G and a daughter with details spelled unclearly in the source.
An obituary notes a death at Otto Creek Jackson County Michigan on June 1 after a lingering illness. The notice mentions quiet family details and a long illness prior to death.
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