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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
3
The article notes charity baskets totaling 11 25 raised by the Royal Neighbors, jurors drawn for a Federal court in Peoria including Henry Mattison and Julin Davidson, and a stranger’s brief visit. It covers Marshall lodge’s 50th anniversary, local printing office moves, river ice issues, and a Dry Hollow train incident with track undermining repairs.
The Peoria Star reports plans to run five steamboats from Illinois ports this summer with four daily trips. Captains Swain York and the Rex and City of Peoria will add new vessels. Francis Regnault proposes the American Electric Caravel and Godola Company to run electric passenger lines along the Chicago river and Illinois river with speeds of 10 to 15 miles per hour, seeking right of way in Chicago.
Charley Caywood spent Sunday with his sister in Milo F Boyle’s. J H Williams of Putnam drove through for Whitefield. Joe Hayward has been poorly this winter but better now. Mrs Dave Wright has been unwell but is improving. 31 R Clawson was in Wheatland and Milo taking orders for crayon portraits last week. Town caucus next Saturday to nominate officers. Lindsey Anderson and Norton Moffitt sold hogs in Putnam Monday. Theodore Fungan starts for his own home Wednesday, visiting his brother Henry in Keota. Discussions of starting a Grange in Hunter and reviving Whitfield Grange. David Hunter moved to Hi Man Wright place, Fred Grubb to Harris farm. Neighbors chopped wood for Mrs Taylor. Joe Finnegan had an accident Saturday when a horse kicked him near the eye. he is recovering.
Monday reports from Hennepin include Dr Thomas of Henry visiting town and ice moving from the river. Families of Weeks and Tuers guests noted, and Mrs Newburn recovered from a fall. Obituary for John sill, longtime Putnam County resident, followed by funeral at MIF church. Democratic and Republican township conventions set for March 17 at the Court House. Taere and Tuers deaths noted, with funeral details. Mason Wilson comments on wagon bridges, contrasting toll and free bridges, as residents discuss local infrastructure.
A 1892 photo shows John I Thomson and J B Thompson beside the fog cabin at Gold Hill Cripple Creek. J M Osborn, who formed the claim and built the hut, sold the site to Thompson for 12500 dollars. The log cabin was Cripple Creek’s first habitation and sits 11000 feet above sea level.
February river rise dominates the page with Henry area updates. School notes report chemistry tests and student movements while the high school receives a donation from the Woman's Club. The river swells, trains halted, and boat traffic adjusted as officials forecast a high spring.
Advertisement extols Herbine as a concentrated medicine with small doses yielding quick benefits. Claims include improved digestion, rosy lips, brighter eyes, and restored vitality, attributed to Dr Powell's formulation and remedy blend.
Beelye's Wasa Tusa described as a great healer for man and beast is sold by Dr Powell and T E Gapen. The fragment presents a medical remedy claim with promotional tone and limited context.
The piece lists four cent newspapers and printing services offered by The Republican office including notes, receipt books, stationery, engraved orders, wedding and anniversary prints, and a range of printing items from hand bills to shipping tags with prompt service. It markets low prices on box stationery and tablets and promotes subscriptions to The Henry Republican and other journals.
A sixteen year old girl walking with sun kissed hair was struck by a vehicle on a sidewalk. The incident caused a jolt and minor injuries but she spoke calmly. authorities advise caution for pedestrians and drivers in busy street areas.
Two men from the circulation depart T Faster Deent swiped A Camp's new rubbers in Sparland last week. Tim Van Antwerp hunted the robbers, arranging a train exchange with James Colligan. Charles later angers Tim, who finally reveals the plan and rubbers trading details.
Eight new preparation gutted tirin o made from pure grains placed in all grocery stores. Marketed as gentle on delicate stomachs it closely resembles coffee. Price about a dime per package with children able to drink it with benefit.
The narrator traveled from Sparland to Lavon with A MecGartney. Mr McCartney, in a bob sled, carried a young calf he planned to deliver to a Lacon butcher. The calf was blind in both eyes, a birth condition, with one rare prior case recalled. He cited an old cattle ailment called gore eye, which blind cows briefly before recovery with care.
Grain-O is advertised as a delicious grain based drink to replace coffee. It is claimed to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, suitable for children and adults, priced about four times coffee at 4c to 2c per package.
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