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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
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The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt as the man of the hour guiding the nation through troubled waters. It praises his calm, prudent leadership and calls for his unanimous renomination, noting his military and civic service and his steady policy approach.
Town readers urge construction of a sidewalk connecting three adjacent cemeteries and the town boundary to ease access for pedestrians and reduce dust and mud. They argue taxpayers would fund the project through the township, benefiting women visiting the cane toraven and all residents alike, with public support expected to grow.
The Henry Republican reflects on nearly fifty years with Volume 48 closing and Volume 49 planned. It celebrates steady growth, improved facilities, and a larger circulation, thanking readers and correspondents for support while pledging continued local coverage and progress. The Thirty first Senatorial district nominating Alfred N Abbott and Abe Miller, with endorsements for Yates and the national administration, are noted.
The Springfield convention named nominees for governor Samuel Alechuler Aurora and Alfred Arendorff Springfield for lieutenant governor. James F Todd Dennis for attorney general. George Parsons Shawneetown for auditor with Joel Haws Varna as elector and John J Thompson Jackson as alternate.
Prohibitionists in Chicago announced state nominations for governor John Henderson Sparta secretary of state B J Radford Eureka treasurer H C Tunison Jacksonville auditor James X Stone Bradford general Frank S Regan Rock Island Joliet Univers ity of Illinois nominees Mrs Rivira Stewart Chicago Mrs Clara Harford Verona and J E Bittenger Fulton also named Q W Warner Mackinaw listed as a candidate for congress in the district.
Mina Cora R Woodward of Joliet reports the death of her grandmother Mra John Green of Joliet after a stroke left her speechless and helpless last week. Green leaves two daughters Mrs Jenss D Woodward of Joliet and another daughter in San Francisco Cal. The funeral is this afternoon.
A Sunday killing in Spring Valley ends with Ruff charged after a gunshot wounds killer Chance. The coroner’s inquest names Ruff as the shooter, notes Chance’s age forty eight and family, and recalls Ruff’s background on C R I P & P lines.
Miss Kellogg led a three part recital with 21 numbers at the New Opera Hall. Assistants included Miss Hear the reader and Mrs Mollie Monier as vocalist with Joe Heath and William Meier on violin. Pupils played piano with skill eliciting enthusiastic applause. The event featured readings by Miss Wikoff and a vocal encore by Mrs Monier, ending with a pantomime titled Springs Cheating and praised as a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Charles Read living west of Putnam village suffered severe injuries when his horses bolted from the yard ran onto the road and into a field striking a telephone pole. He was found unconscious and remained so for hours with multiple facial injuries while medical aid from Dr Sippoamt Proones of Terry arrived.
List of teachers attending a summer institute in Lacon and surrounding areas including Lacon George W Buechler Florence P Green Katharine Riley Lulu C Felgey Teura E Free Roerie Mae Scott Pauline Miller Erna Thiede Miller etc. Names span Rutland Camp Grove Gralury Wenona Sparland and other locales with numerous participants.
A detailed program for the Marshall County Woodmen Picnic in Lacon features a morning parade, prayers, speeches by Mayor J I Thompson and State Lecturer W I Kline, and contests with cash prizes. Afternoon events include drill competitions, races, and a wedding at the Grand Stand with a grand ball at Rose's Opera House. Tickets and meals priced for spectators.
George A Buft attended the Republican editors meeting at the Great Northern hotel in Chisago. Richard Yates nominee for governor Lieutney Northcott and Senator Cullom spoke. The event aimed to unite editors, state nominees, and the central committee for the 1900 campaign. the Hamilton club hosted a reception honoring Yates in the evening.
John Kline shelled corn Wednesday and Ora Bonham of Henry visited relatives here last week. Grace Updegraff of Sparland visits her sister Mrs Clyde Darby. Our School closed last Friday with a lawn picnic at Cini Fat home. Ice cream and cake were served and a program by the school children was enjoyed. Ladies Aid elected officers: President Mrs Lott Monier, Vice President Mrs Carrie Wabel, Secretary Mrs Hattie Aukland, Treasurer Mrs Flora Hill. Next meeting with Mrs Carrie Wabel the second Wednesday in July.
Locals report visits from Mrs Emerick in Warsaw and Mrs Wilson in Lostant. Henry hosts a July 4 dance, and a prize fight is planned in Spring Valley with Eddie Morris and Walter Nolan. Obituary notes include Mrs Bartels's passing, while Dr Seeley plans updates for Abilene Opera House.
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