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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
2
The notice notes that township and city elections are held this year and caucus nominations and petitions must be filed 15 days prior. City nominations must be filed on or before April 5 under the current ballot law.
The paper notes Potter Esquire may be allowed to use his name as a candidate for Circuit Judge. It praises his long service and training, urging support from Marshall County friends and district lawyers. It expresses hope he could be persuaded to run and be among the Republican nominees at the Abell convention.
The near town election features incumbent Howard Young as town clerk with Wil Acceps seeking reelection. For assessor L V Smith and Freda Raymond run, and Theodore Disoaway is named for collector. Incumbents John Morgan and BH T Disoaway seek renomination for justices. Je R Newman also considers. Ten a Bush and James McCune are constables, with McCune also Highway Commissioner. Hutchine is likely Republican trustee nominee. nomination papers soon.
Farmers and buyers gathered for the first Sale Day in a town of this size. About 47 horses sold with prices up to 250 dollars. demand exceeded offers, and buyers planned to return for the last Saturday in March. Cash transactions totaled just over 600 dollars as sales were enthusiastically received by both sellers and horse buyers.
City council meeting records list roll call with Mayor Camp and Aldermen Paskell Heim Niece Frommel Adkinson Bickerman Present. Bills read for city marshal nightwatch lights attorney salary and repairs. Treasurer's report covers February to March 1807 with cash balance and expenditures.
The city council received the treasurer's report and ordered it filed while vouchers were destroyed. Aldermen Adkinson and Paskell moved to survey Fremont Avenue and open a street from Richard Street to Third Street. A bill for hauling 4.06 was approved. Frank Aston certified as City Clerk. L R Kinnear was appointed collector at Locke after Canal Commissioners’ selection.
Alfred Burnham writes to Mrs J W Niece detailing brutal treatment at Kankakee and Jacksonville asylums in the late 19th century. He cites inmate neglect, poor food, harsh attendants, and shifts in management under Dr Dewey, Dr Carmer, and King McFarland, recalling his own time there.
A young man praised for good habits and education accepts the new post and will start duties once his commission arrives, succeeding Joseph N. Krens as collector. A $5000 bond is filed with bondsmen Hiram Hunter, Dr F A Powell, B H L Hutchins, John Kline and O O White. About 15 applications were received for the lock tender role. Kinnear has not selected yet pending commission.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a universal liver remedy curing biliousness constipation jaundice sick headache foul breath indigestion and fevers. It claims the liver blood is poisoned when misbehaving and promises cures for liver stomach or bowels with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
The Times notes Adam Giats left yesterday to seek a position with his brother under contract with the Peoria club. Prospects for the summer season appear uncertain as Giats heads to Pittaburg to pursue base play.
The Circuit Clerk Helm moved his family and effects to Lacon at week’s start. One load Monday and several teams Tuesday carried belongings. The community expresses regret at his departure to a higher post, praising his service at the county seat.
The letter recalls confinement in a harsh dormitory at the asylum under Dr Dewey and the shift to “God's broad acres” of freedom under Altgeld. The writer laments the need for single rooms, imagines fighting guards, and contrasts ward air with the clean air outside, mentioning 1875 experiences at Kankakee hospital. He signs as ALYRED BuanHaM.
A reader recounts harsh treatment at the Eastern hospital, critiques Superintendent McFarland and McKenzie, and discusses conditions and staff in the Central and Eastern institutions. She mentions Dr Dewey and several attendants, recalling events from the winter of 1806 with mixed sentiment.
James B. Snare of Wyoming held a sale of Poland China hogs last week. The herd, sired by top United States animals, drew a large gathering with buyers from Nebraska Missouri and Texas. Black Queen sold for 9600 and fifty eight sows brought 4047.50 an average 969.78. Four males sold at low prices after the breeding season. Marshall count bought several, J M Forbes bought two for 867, Charles Monier three for 184, M Perkins one for 40, and M T Ryan one for 25.
Mrs Hamilton of Cambridge reports rheumatism relief after using Bal lard's Snow Liniment and urges neighbors to try it. Chas Handley of Lay & Lyman in Kewanee Ills also claims cure for rheumatism. The ad notes it cures inflammation wounds sores and sprains and is sold by Dr Powell.
The Henry Olty Bridge Co held a special meeting in the council chamber. Vice president Gamp presided in Potter’s absence. Sealed bids for constructing a new span and repairing the draw were opened and reviewed. McManus & Son of Princeton bid $2860, accepted after conference.
Harriet M Wiley a former North Peoria public school teacher died Monday night in Peoria from heart trouble at age 26. She planned to teach this year but left due to ill health. Daughter of Mrs H Wiley, she was born in Elmwood and will be buried there. She was a friend of Clara Steator of the city.
A tobacco cure pamphlet from the No-to-bac company advertises nicotine quit aids mailed free from Chicago. Mr Kinlock will not open Columbia Park as a summer resort next season due to business commitments, disappointing river outing enthusiasts. The Chillicothe Bulletin Committee notes Columbia Park’s reputation as the finest river resort in the state.
A reader praises Dr Caldwell's Gypsy Pepsin sold by Armstrong and Swank noting it gave quick relief for severe stomach constipation. The user claims it improved health and spirits after usage.
An 19th century ad touts Buckien Arnica Salve as remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists Dr Powell as seller with price listed in cents per box. The Henry Republican News Agency hawks club rates on magazines and solicits unsolicited subscribers.
New supply of the Crop Fea Lease is printed and on sale at this office. It is offered in lots to suit purchasers and is claimed superior to any lease previously available.
Partial OCR fragments show notices from Whitefield dated March 3 referencing JAN MEDEABIS and from Hopewell township dated February 27 with H. FRANCIS appearing in the text.
The notice records a death in Wenona on March 3 marking the passing of a mother tied to the editor Razza of the newspaper. It also notes a death near Buda on February 24 and identifies a niece of O. W. Barnes of the city.
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