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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1891

Page

2

Local notes from the Champaign Republican era and Iowa links

The Champaign News debuts as a Republican paper edited by James Steele with political notices, lecture ads, and a court license discussion. Des Moines Iowa Upton Bignat launches to promote W C T Iowa work. letters from Kansas reflect on The Republican paper. cultural events include Magoola Lecture and Celeography Grange entertainment plans.

Champaign News Champaign James Steele Misa Clara A Stephens Tas Iowa Upton Bignat Des Moines W.C.T Mias

Buokien Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

An advertisement touts Buokien Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and more claiming cures for piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold at Dr Powell's drug store.

Buokien

The Big Master at Boyd's Grove

A recollection from Bacone dated February 26 recalls Putnam County in 1834 and the early settlement around Crow Meadow and Senachwine. It traces emigration, a 1886 militia drill at Boyd's Grove, and the illusion of martial pomp as Private George Drake arrives with epaulets and belts to sell, sparking humor among officers.

Boyd's Grove Bacone Alte Sparland Henry Elias Thompson Hatfield Crow Meadow Creek Reddick Jobo Reeves Reeves Gang William Rowe Russell H. Mallory Bensjuh Mallory Crow Meadow Prairie Lorena Reeves Prairies Bonney Gol Henry Boyder David Manuel Jobo James Bees Vermontere Culvers Blossom John William H. Williams Reeds Thomas Morgan George Sparling Senachwice Jobo Strawn J RR. Taliaferro Boo Brewer Ann C Mounts Ponce Ita Putnam County Father Bonham Brewer Milo Township Bureau County Whitefield Saratoga Townships Marshall County Strawn Thomas Wyoming Searls Arispe George D. Drake Sergeanot Drake Ohio George Taliaferro

Old militia muster ends with candidacy chatter and memories

A letter recalls a Putnam County militia parade led by Cat Strawn with three officers and a private in uniform. Absentees were threatened with penalties while attendees drank and campaigned for local offices. Many candidates listed for representative sheriff senator and congress, with Atwater and Simpson winning key posts. The piece ends with reminisces on early pioneers and preserving old ties.

Cat Strawn Putnam Thomas Atwater Hennepin Guy W. Poole Clear Creek Augustus Langworthy Tiskilwa Gen .Thomas Wyoming John Hamlin Charles Ballance Sr Peoria Senate James 8. Simpson Throo Putnam County William L May Springfield Congress May Boyd's Grove Cu! Strawn Atwater smaJority Simpson Hamlin Maay Lojuos Drake Texas Indian Territory Fort Scott Kansas Benj Beever Bureau County Asa C Mounts Senachwine Irving J R Taliaferro Nebraska Moon Meéola Burt Marshall County Tris

Public School Location Debates and Budget Tangles

A correspondent praises the New School choice and critiques the school board’s behind closed doors handling. He lists obstacles: location, building style, size, heating plans, and rising costs. The piece notes bids from $108,? to $91,950 and recalls the long history of school facilities.

Colwell bid saves funds for school building

The text notes T H Colwell’s bid of 18170 accepted against 19740, saving 1570, plus 850 plus plant cost difference to total 1920, aiding other uses after contractor turnover, while criticizing board members and praising upcoming smooth final actions and less friction.

T. & H. Colwell Craoks Floest Taqquirer

Bullard's Snow Liniment and City Proceedings

A mixed item notes Bullard's Snow Liniment praised nationwide for curing rheumatism and wounds with price and seller J E and F A Powell. It also covers a Henry city council meeting March 2 1891 with minutes of bills approved and a license petition for a saloon by Robert F Harney and related adjournments.

Robert N Harvey Punkell Paskell Bullard Atlantic Pacific Gulf J E F A Powell Caty Kircbman E H Hutchins R Paskeil H Musas Gaerk Leavitt Busu Stevens City Hall Krenz Treas Temperance Workera Next City Electroo Deam-Shepd Edmunod Harovey W H German Robert F Harney Aid Kirchoman Counert F. Paske City of Henry Robert F. Harney F Leavitt Cor H H Kirchman Council Ald Kirchman Gousell al G F Pasket Assest E T Dissolway

Local notes illuminate business moves and church talk

A series of short items covers A L Hupp�s illness and travel to the east, local relocations including Mrs Swigar purchasing Edwards Street property, John Otto moving from his house, and J H Adkinson taking the Swiger homestead. Rev J R Holst preaches on bell and punishment with progressive views. A. L. Bell and Muttle Bonham marry, with congratulations offered. Jacob Worth is praised for public spirit, and Chillicothe plans for Illinois river club houses along with a charger for future improvements.

Swigar Edwards Street Thomas and William Streets John Otto Front Street J H Adkinson Swiger E Diebl Whitefield Mr. Hust Merket Street Adkinson Jacob Worth Chillicot Dakela The Commonwealth Chicago Illinois Henry Peoria Swan Lake Hlinois

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