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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
A notice from the Republic of Henry Illinois dated Thursday March 20 1902 announces commemorations by mail directed to TWH Republic. The fragmentary item references recipients and a schedule but lacks full details.
Report summarizes that cabinet meeting reports in Washington will be released only if the president authorizes. The text quotes exchanges between William Jennings Bryan and David Bennett Hill. It also notes A J Bell’s reelection as secretary superintendent, Illinois Central train-order transmission trial, and Swed ish Republican League of Illinois convention results with leaders Mason Hopkins Dawes Tradison Olgan.
Kansas high court rules counties must compensate joint keepers for properties damaged during Carrie Nations crusades. It states authorities must protect acts against property and, if protection fails, courts should award damages to owners.
Washington report quotes Roosevelt insisting Illinois federal employees avoid factional activity and let Illinois voters decide the senator. Senator Cullom told Hopkins he would not engage further in the campaign and would focus on duties in Washington, with no choice among candidates.
Public notice reprints required under Section 19 for counties under 160 000 inhabitants. Officials must publish specimen ballot details in at least two newspapers, showing party nominations as on the general ballot. The notice warns readers of irregularities and emphasizes publication timing before election day.
An Illinois river navigation opening prompts Henry, Lacon, and Chillicothe merchants to unite against cheap excursion boats. Locals gripe that boats lure travelers to Peoria, provoke poor treatment, and hurt home trade. Merchants urge abolishing the practice to protect freight and patronage.
Oliver Hamilton, from Sparland, was acquitted after a court martial found him absent without leave rather than a deserter. He testified he enlisted in New York to build electrical projects in the Philippines, but was sent to Virginia, deserted, and returned home. He later proved his case with documents and was released to take a job in an electrical firm. Additionally, the court ruled portions of federal antitrust law unconstitutional, striking exemptions for labor or small producers in several states.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a medicine that repairs the body from worry, overwork, and disease. It claims to strengthen bones and lungs, improve blood, and rejuvenate hollow places, with a promise of a free sample and a $1 price through Scott and Bowne.
A catalog of books led by Traveling Library Evanston No 8 lists titles including Whitefield Children’s Books and classics like Through the Looking Glass Tales from Shakespeare and Pickwick Papers. Other entries include Life of General Grant John Halifax and Reign of error with varied fiction and non fiction works.
Multiple deeds recorded in Marshall County show Henry F Betz transferring to James E Reinhart property in La Prairie. Alexander McCurdy to Wm Gilfil Jan at Saratoga. Wenona Coal Co John Higg parcels in Wenona. Geof Griffin selling to Marion French in Roberts. Jhas Hoge to Clarence Brown in Wenona. John Kelley to Stephen B Munn in Saratoga. Owen Sowards heirs to Richard Hendricks near Lacon. A Horner to Iemma L Burn Alde in Lacon. Phillip Deyr heirs to Marvin Hugbitt in Saratoga. Sartel M Stoddard to Archer Gibbs in Toluca. Elise L Helper to Dallas D Brown in Henry. Mark Gregory to F M Long in Henry. Frederick Schoof to John Shields in Roberta. Nettie Smolth to Chase Bren and Lydia Stanley in Lacon. James Duggan to G W Brown and George W Brown to Roscoe L Bayne in Toluca. Celin M Myers to Jerome Howe in Evans. Alexander Brown to Theodore F Lash in Evangeline.
Grand jurors selected by the supervisors include La Prairie J W Green and John Pringle. Baratoga Robert Kelley and S H Thomas. Steuben Chas Eckerfield and Allison Pettett. Whitefield A W Betta and C L Loomis. Henry Charles Ogelsang and Can nett Opewell Henry Reml Opewell. Roberts Wm Barr and Ed Norton. Evans L W Kamp and Chas Fos bender. Bennington Frank Shipley and Jo Tae. Belle Plain Louis Steubing and J P Kanive. Richland A D Keedy and John R Ramsey. Tricon Sperry and ORE Hanley.
This advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children to cure feverishness teething disorders bad stomachs and colds. It claims 80000 testimonials and lists price 25 cents at all druggists with free samples. Address Allen 8S Olmstead LeRoy New York.
An Illinois reader from Lombard argues the hard maple outperforms the elm in local conditions. The piece covers growth, transplantation, pruning, drought tolerance, and long term maintenance, stressing stable tops, minimal pruning, and careful early care to secure rapid, consistent growth.
A Kankakee Gazette column argues about when an apology is appropriate in response to a newspaper remark. It warns against forced contrition, notes public officials may overreact, and urges careful, conscious apologies only when the other side can reasonably accept them.
Alfred Bayliss notes broad progress in Illinois county schools with enhanced equipment, grounds, and interiors. County superintendents and teachers receive encouragement as boards supply books, fixtures, sanitation and decor, with a diploma planned for excellence in school grounds and equipment. The first 2000 diplomas were distributed before December.
The Secretary of State licensed the Incorporation of the Western Illinois railway company with principal officers in Galesburg. Capital stock is $100,000. The line will run from Dahinda through Knox Stark Marshall and Putnam counties.
An advertisement notes Hyent-toul sores and ulcers are eased best by Eric at 25 and 50 cents, available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
Engineer B. Fuller and his party surveyed a trunk line connecting Hennepin with Etherly Knox county. The route would run from Osceola township Bradford to Modena Tou lon and West Jersey townships toward Etherly. Backers support the project though no Harms road ties exist. Toulon and West Jersey locals welcome the idea.
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