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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1894
Page
2
The item notes a candidate for nomination in Leary for the Republican ticket and discusses Foster's March forecast predicting heavy rain and floods across the United States. It comments on political rhetoric and the Henry Republican editor, ending with a sharp aside about future blank verse.
The Democratic State Central Committee chose Springfield as the site and June 27 as the date for the next state convention. It also adopted a resolution urging county conventions to consider nominating a United States senator by the state convention and to trust their delegates accordingly.
Lingos reports Illinois Republican Editorial Association members favor limited party aid to nominations. Journalists urged noncommitment and private persuasion, while readings on Poultry and current editorial duties highlight a broad program for spring.
Ezra B. Calef presents original minutes of a February 26 1850 Whitefield township meeting held at S Coleman residence to organize into a township. Delegates chosen to attend Lacon on the 28th. proposed names include Whitefield or Perry. J B White opposed using his name. field added to honor him, yielding the name Whitefield.
BE P Gaston of Marshall County is chosen by the Y M C A board to be general secretary and director of association work for the entire republic. He accepted and plans to extend Y M C A in available Mexican cities, with a hopeful outlook for the southern work beginning March.
The passage contrasts petty theft with large scale crimes and insults, noting a thief, embezzler, defaulter, financier, and magnate as examples, and ends with a jaded quote about the times being out of joint. It surveys how actions from stealing a chicken to waging war or dictating indemnities define social judgments.
A misspelled printer’s line is blamed on the intelligent compositor and a sub proofreader while the editor was in Chicago. The note invites Bro Schaeffer to visit again at a seasonable hour for a warm greeting and reconciliation.
A Quincy Journal note argues tenants should use screws rather than nails for improvements on rented property. Screws allow removal of boards or lumber when moving, while nails make improvements landowners property, due to a legal quibble about temporary use versus ownership.
Note urges delicate individuals to use Br-Buil's Cough Syrup as a quick cough remedy to prevent illness. Also mentions a cash lease by F.S. Potter Msq. now available for vote at The Republican office, described as the best cash lease.
The Henry Ik city council met March 5 1894 with Mayor B I Forrest and eight aldermen present. Bills were approved including Duke Bros and lights for February. treasurer reported February balances. committees and election arrangements were approved. water works vote allowed. Alderman Dauber resigned with thanks offered. next meeting set for April 2 1894.
Judson Starr of Po r i s censures Robert G Ingersoll for omitting Lincoln s Bible faith in a Springfield address. He cites Lincoln s depot farewell to neighbors urging trust in the Divine Being and prayers for guidance as he embarked for Washington.
The latest songs include The Dog Went Mad sung by Eddie Foy in Sinbad priced 4c and Back to the Old Old Home with a waltz refrain priced 40a. Both may be obtained from Thompson Music Co. at 367 Wabash Ave Chicago for half the printed price.
A reader's Letter to the Republican disputes Times editorials with biblical allusions and humor. It accompanies a funeral notice for Walter H. Clements, 41, Massachusetts born, who died in Henry after illness and pneumonia, interred at Henry Cemetery with local and neighboring relatives in attendance.
The March St Nicholas issue is praised for rich content and novel topics in The Century. An article by Anus L. Bicknell profiles life at the Tuileries under the Second Empire. Dr J W Powell leaves for Louisville to attend medical college commencement with son Vince M Powell, who will graduate and join his father in Peoria later. Elderly readers are urged to use Ayer s Sarsaparilla for spring health.
1000 yards Dress Ginghams at sca yard New Notions at 12140 per yard New Pongees and figured fabrics at 12 cents per yard New Figured Ducking for suits Striped Tennis Flannels 95 dozen Curtain Shades mounted on rollers 250 market price 12 6 Our price while they last 7 dozen Dodo Shades 25c Embroidered Swisses for Sash Curtains 17 25 and 45 a yard Nottingham Lace Curtain 1.19 Novelty Dress Goods 92c per yard 20 pieces Printed China Silks 490 Kid Gloves Blete 76 0 glove 8 button sizes 1.50 8 button in stock Muslin Underwear Night Gowns 25c and 50c Also Embroideries New Braids Dress Trimmings Muslins Sheetings Mail Order Department accepts orders samples quotations with prompt attention
In Whitefield on February 28 a son was born to William Baugh at Magnola on February 27 a daughter was born to Oliver Balderon and granddaughter to John Rolley. At Wyoming on February 28 a daughter was born to W Snyder, the marketman. La
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