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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1882
Page
1
Spring arrives with rising real estate and trade in Lacon as farmers expect a large season. Local figures like John A. Wilson and D B. Wier return, new ventures open, marriages and social events planned, and town activity from mills to temperance meetings signals general optimism.
Old Winter lingers in memory while spring bustle grows. Vick’s garden seeds offered as fresh and pure. Ludwig of the Marshal County Democrat featured. Amen’s patent buggy wheel sold to Chas Saville for several counties. M Sherburn returns from Sullivan. Roads hinder farmer travel. C B Martio of Peoria visits. Duck hunters record success. Oscar Bonham to visit. he rides the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. James Sargent ships cattle to SM is rue. Duncan sends Nebraska home news. Jesse Newazham, from Scranton, Iowa, marries Clara E. Renshaw of Lacon and departs for their life together. Mrs Walker recovering slowly.
The Doyle district school held an exhibition last Friday night with a program including songs parodies and dialogues. Performers listed include C Watt Socrates Shocks James Darby M Stephenson Ella Hennessy Jennie Carson Ora Webber Frank Doyle and Andrew Kelly among others.
John Van Horne, one of Putnam County’s oldest settlers, died last Thursday at 3 pm after a two to three week illness from catarrhal pneumonia. He came from Muskingum County Ohio and was about 73. Burial occurred Sunday in a fine casket. Dr Gaylord attended. West resigns as postmaster. Lash named successor and office moves to Lash’s store. West sells dry goods at cost. Ed McCabe returns to work at his father’s blacksmith shop. Capt Hans remains feeble. Mrs Hawa still ill. Insurance agency for Mockford Co. offers fire wind storm and tornado coverage with full pay. Hartford policy praised for prompt payments. Dr O F Taylor insured his dwelling with Hartford. Magnolia plans a home talent show next Saturday week in two plays at the hall. AB G.
The Christian church meetings end with 12 new members and a preacher. Town risks being famous for kid napper stories after a series of incidents including a 15 month old stolen from a grandmother and later returned under crowd pressure. Local gossip notes a new baby in Kennedy homes and Quinn Robinson salt dispute resolved in Robinson’s favor.
The Peoria article notes Jack Cook Jr bred by Enoch Strawn and raised near Henry, sold through several owners including Capt James Whitfield of Pekin and A M Studer of Peoria. It highlights Jack Cook Jr as a premier sire of fast trotters like Korusaeliiy with multiple offspring renowned for speed, endurance, and three minute gait prospects.
An evening fire devastated a tenement owned by George Harris on Main Street, traced to a self used stove, with loss around 350 dollars insured by Phenix Hartford. In Hopewell Township the Stoner residence a two story frame house burned after 11 pm, a gale aiding the destruction, nine occupants escaped in nightclothes. contents valued near 2500 dollars with 700 dollars insured in Rockford Insurance Company. The family seeks shelter in a nearby tenement until a new home is ready. The fire’s cause remains a mystery.
The Deacon Hill residence of Dr. G C Baker changed hands to J H Jones for 4000 dollars with O R Jones handling the sale. Mrs M E Kline buys the O Harra residence for 800 dollars and will receive the deed this week. G W Emerick purchases the James Curry farm of 80 acres for 3900 dollars west of the Seminary. The property to be occupied by H L Gregory entering Henry to run the grocery business with his uncle Harrison PESROT.
A plea praising Electric Bitters as a trusted remedy for female ailments and common weaknesses. Claims a single trial proves effectiveness and notes pleasant taste and 50 cent price per bottle. Sold by Dra Powell.
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