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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
2
Notices urge voters in Henry Whitefield Whitfield and Saratoga townships to attend caucuses in mid March 1900 to nominate township officers for the upcoming election. Meetings cover supervisor clerk assessor and other posts with orders from local party committees.
New Opera Hall is leased by W H Stever for one year to manage and present first class entertainments. Stever vows no fakery and promises traveling shows, starting with Yaw's Opera Concert Co tomorrow night at 50 cents. The community is urged to support reputable performances and enjoy regular amusements.
Farm products like shelled ear corn at 88 cents a bushel, with a two cent drop from last week. Horses, cattle and hogs also fetch good prices. The Illinois Press Association is praised for uniform laws, as the Freeport Journal notes the need for consistency in state statutes affecting publishers.
The piece argues Senator Cullom's proposed changes to the inter state commerce law would curb railroad discrimination and hurt large firms. It notes big corporations oppose the bill and mentions planned mass meetings to influence lawmakers. It also covers census plans for the 7th district and discusses President McKinley's Porto Rico and Philippines policies with calls for careful study.
The High School hosted a ceremony Monday afternoon as the Woman's Club presented many pictures to the school. Eighteen ladies and Mr T E Clover attended. speeches praised the club and urged students to excel with the club’s support.
For sale a fine five room house with two good lots and barn. The cheapest bargain in Henry for the money. Price 325 dollars on easy terms. John Martie invites you to come and see the property.
An advertisement notes a tonic named Wii's team vernituge acts as a general and permanent remedy for feeble digestion. It is offered for sale by Dr Powell at a price of 33 vents.
Adam Henkins of Putnam and Miss Alice L Putcamp of Princeton wed last week Wednesday evening at the parents home with many friends as witnesses. A reception followed at Brown Henkins near Putnam with a large gathering, fine supper, and gifts. The couple left for a wedding tour and will reside at the Brown Henkins homestead about April 1.
A large city audience attended the Epworth League concert at the Opera Hall. Bessie Keller portrayed the Goddess of the Moon while Miss Tullis chanted Evening Song. Miss Pearl Heath read Jane Jones and Kitty of Kilrath, drawing applause. Mrs Monier, Miss Zoe Young, and others delivered praised performances, with a final tableau yielding over $40 for the parsonage lights as some debt remains.
The Women's Club Library Association met at president Mrs Potter's home on Tuesday March 6. Treasurer Mrs Minnie Kime reported a strong year with about $100 spent on books and over $50 in the treasury plus a $100 donation from Mr Hiram Hunter enabling another year of work. Officers for next year named: Mrs Potter president, Mrs Pankell vice president, Mrs Evelyn Jones secretary, Mrs Adams treasurer. In four years the group has purchased over 600 books and three book cases and aims to build a library worthy of any small city.
A vintage notice promotes Ballards Horehound Syrup as a remedy for inflamed throat laryngeal trouble bronchitis coughs and colds sold by Dr Powell with prices 25 and 650 cents.
The Henry Gun Club announces a two day shooting tournament on Wednesday and Thursday March 21 and 22 with events at Oucm. Purses will be divided 40 80 20 and 10 percent. Lunch and loaded shells on grounds. Circulars available from James Keenan Charles Heinliger or Pete with full particulars.
Philadelphia fails to guarantee 100000 for the Republican National Convention while Kansas City hikes hotel rates to 809 per day for small rooms. The Chicago Tribune deems the national convention a nuisance to city finances and suggests only depleting delegates and visitors could recover funds, a view shared by many.
A reader praises Dr Seolgea s Wasi lum for stomach cramps noting it as one of the best medicines and saying she could not keep house without it. Sold by Dr Powell and T Gapen.
W H Steven pledges one year of control at the New Opera Hall promising wholesome entertainment, clean bright premises, good heating and lighting, a fine piano, fair refunds, and courteous treatment of the public, seeking liberal patronage.
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Churchgoers heard Sylvester Spurling lead singing at MBE school in Handy morning services. Rev Tullis returned from vacation to preach and bring music books from Wisconsin. The Christian and Presbyterian churches announced next Sundays services and topics Elements of Strength and Following Christ. The 80th anniversary of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will feature a bank offering service. A new Directory of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Henry lists 276 members and church officers, printed in Wisconsin.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bradley of Chillicothe celebrated their garden wedding anniversary on March 10 with W. W. Heath and Ed H. Heath families in attendance. The couple wed March 10 1860 in Hull England and moved to the United States in 1861. They settled in Chillicothe three years later and have since run a wagon and carriage business and farming before retirement.
On a Saturday M R Breiter’s wagon tongue came loose south of town causing the team to run away. He rode in the wagon as it sank into water but secured the tongue and was pulled from the mud by railroad workers. The team stayed in Weis’s cornfield and Breiter continued his journey. The Goldenrod Club hosted a music class at Mirandar s B V Tertest with Franks entertainment and a bountiful supper.
Unclear and fragmentary ad notes a tor ture from piles and mentions Tahler's Buckeye Ointmonte as a painless cure sold by Dr Powell. Prices listed as 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube.
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