Apprentice Wanted at Republican Office Printing Shop
An apprentice is sought at the Republican Office to learn the printing trade. A boy with a good trade is equipped for life. Apply at once. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
2
An apprentice is sought at the Republican Office to learn the printing trade. A boy with a good trade is equipped for life. Apply at once. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900.
Republican voters of Henry township area meet at City Hall Henry at seven on Saturday evening March 17 1900 to nominate a township ticket for the spring election and to transact other business from the committee.
Republican county conventions have been held in 48 of 102 counties with 16 instructing and four contesting. Winslow of Peoria spoke in LaCon meeting with the County Central Committee to select delegates for the Judicial convention. Evans seeks the Republican nomination for Illinois Supreme Court and won support from Marshall County Republicans.
In Lacon on Saturday the Republican committee selected six delegates and alternates for the Judicial Convention to be held in Peoria on April 26. Names include W T Hamilton Wenona JH Franklin Lacon LR Itinear Henry I Potter Henry BW Wright Lacon HT Irolinrd Washburn ALTERNATES J H Jackson Wendn Jay F H Magoon Lacon OC White Henry H Marshall Sparland RB Fort Lacon. The committee pledged support to Winslow Evans for Supreme Court, and George Marsh was chosen treasurer nominee. An auditing panel was appointed and both Judge Evans and Dr Robert Boal spoke briefly before adjournment.
The reading circle meets at Chester Bidwell’s home with Rev L G Landenberger in charge. Henry church offers Sunday services with Landenberger presenting and Joliet and Elmwood related events noted. A Lullaby concert in New Opera Hall offers cradle songs by young ladies to fund parish electric lights. Rev B Y George declined Henry’s call.
Jonn Hartwey advertises a five room house with two good lots and a barn plus fruit trees for $825 in Henry. It promises easy terms and highlights the value of owning a home instead of paying rent.
Advertisement for Dr Seelye's Happy Life Pills claiming to relieve headache biliousness dizziness and constipation by regulating stomach and bowels. Sold by Dr Powell and T E Gapen touts wide newspaper reach for a small price.
The Reed family mourns the death of their three month old daughter in Whitefield after a cold. Funeral held Friday with Rev Moles and Oscar Hill in charge. James Adam Prutzman, aged 12, died at his grandfather James M. Winship's home near Putnam after a health decline. He was active in the Christian Sunday School and Endeavor Society. Funeral at Winship home Tuesday with Elder Waggoner officiating. large attendance and deep community sympathy.
The infant Claudie A Potter, born September 7, dies March 24 from pneumonia. His funeral was held at the M E church, with Denning delivering comfort from St Mark 10:14. Parents Mr and Mrs Will Potter thank those who helped during sickness and burial.
The Magnolia community records the death of Mrs Jemima Smith born January 28 1828 in Kentucky. She lived in Magnolia most of her life following marriages to James A Kays and Ephraim Smith and is survived by multiple children and grandchildren. A funeral was held with Rev J W Denning offering comfort from Psalm 90.12.
The March 1 wedding at Edsward Pettegrew home Milo linked Florence Pettegrew to Wm from Harding Indiana. Rev Shaw officiated as organist Annie Koch played the wedding march, with Maeter Gifford Stevens and young attendants. A formal reception and gifts followed, and future home plans were announced.
Deacon Beil and Mr Adams visited the high school while Mabel Dennis and others attended class. The third year Literature class finished Macbeth and will review it. Virgil and Parad further study noted. Exams are set for Thursday and Friday with several named students listed as exempt.
A daughter was born to Da Ry Maebe Okburn in Aehivefield on March 40. In Hopewell, Lovenalilge Marcel welcomed a child on June 9 at 609 Wilbur Street. The notices confirm newborn events and locations.
Brief obituary notes the death of a three month old daughter of Walara and Emm in Whitefield. The record records the infant's demise from pneumonia type illness, indicating a short illness likely three months old.
A fragmented OCR entry shows assorted goods including potatoes, flour, eggs, and live hens. It mentions shelled corn and mixed items with prices or codes obscured, reflecting an old local market or store inventory fragment.
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