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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1882
Page
1
Henry Republican carries Lacon neighborhood items with marches of spring work. notes on tax collector transition, visits by Lou Bavington, family travels to Pueblo Colorado, deaths, schooling, electio n fever, grain and farm trades, local personalities and church life. Diphtheria reappears among children and equinox weather.
Weather clerk cited in Varuna note. Prof Ira Ong and Bue of Tonica are mentioned as guests of Mrs Ohnaceel who bought Hartley Athlone property. Boooy constructs kitchen for Mrs A Stateler returns from Chicago with potatoes as Wright visits Mayes aunt. Remarkable thief noted.
A reader complains about rumors spreading in the community regarding Henry fooling go jolly and suspects of defamatory chatter. The letter criticizes local gossips who air vile rumors, calling for legal punishment to deter such behavior and condemning the moral decline within the town.
The report lists pupils with perfect attendance in 1st primary, 2d primary, 1st Intermediate, and 2d Intermediate, naming many students by name. It notes attendance was below par last week due to heavy rain and mentions two visitors, a teacher and a director. Exams approach as the term ends. school closes for one week Friday. Protracted meetings continue with no disruption by scholars, praised as evidence of school discipline.
The Bloomington course drew a large crowd for Eli Perkins famed humorist and lecturer. The Titusville and Bloomington notices praise his playful wit interlaced with philosophy and eloquent periods. Reserved seats are available at Powell's drug store.
John Van Horn aged 73 died at Magnolia after a short illness of pneumonia. Born May 14 1808 in Butler County Ohio he moved to Muskingum then Putnam County Illinois where he farmed until death. An inventive man he developed the first cylinder corn sheller in the country and contributed several other devices. He was a devoted husband father and neighbor, never used tobacco or alcohol, and left a sizable farm and a comfortable widow’s estate. His obituary notes his patriotism and upright character. Cony E. SRONDENT.
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