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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
1
A lighthearted rural newspaper notes many experiences of U S Mail carriers including a bucking broncho incident that would test any rider and the alarming tumble of J N Fuwesti on a trolley, lauding quick dispatch on the route.
Obituary notes the death and burial of Mrs Townsend, detailing her life of service with the W R C and other charities. It honors her as a wife, mother, and civic worker, mentions her marriage to Captain J C Townsend, four children, and her fourfold enlistment spirit in community causes. Interment followed in Henry cemetery with pallbearers from the 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and public tributes from the Grand Army and Relief Corps.
The committee records regrets the removal from our midst and mourns a worthy member. Resolutions condole with the family and commend them to divine mercy. The records will note the resolutions and drape the charter for 30 days. A copy is sent to the family and to the newspaper. Henry Elizabeth Young, Margaret Spaith, Sophia Ganzer, Committee.
longtime Putnam County resident Henry J. Smith died March 21 1904 at age 79 after a long illness born in New York City November 16 1824 he came to Illinois in 1836 and settled near Henry He is survived by sons Amer A and Edward B and daughter Emma J Forbes wife of William Forbes of Nebraska City The funeral was at the family home with Rev W H Mason of the Presbyterian church officiating and interment in Fleury cemetery
News notes Paul Hamilton of Peoria died from a stroke at his niece’s home on the morning of the 14th, aged about 80. He was born in Philadelphia on May 22, 1825 and leaves a wife in St Joseph's home. he was oldest of 11 children. Edward Green of Lacon died at his daughter’s in Dwight on March 12 at age 70. He had a long career in boots and shoes, then drugs, then books and notions, with several branch stores before retiring in 1903. he left four daughters.
Mra Harvey B Leeper died at Princeton on March 14 at age 80. She was formerly of Granville and a noted Sunday school promoter. The piece also records the burials of Frederick Taylor, Pearl of Pneumonia, and infant Duane William, with funeral details and mourners from Putnam county and nearby towns.
Mrs Joseph Fontron of Hutchinson Kansas and her brother John Feltis of DePue visited Mrs Eva Wunder last week. Alden Snoomis injured by a timber accident and Dr Swein now in charge. G W Cowan visited Henry, Ogun bridge closed by floodwaters. Miss Ila B Herron is improving after illness. Ice floe damaged Henry bridge, trees swept downstream. Miss Weaver returns from millinery market to Watercott Store. Mrs Joseph Hilb and family visit from Chicago. Geo L Thacker moves to Market street home. Ed Soper and family depart to Cameron Missouri to run Parkment market.
Local editors in Lacon clash in a feud over rival papers. The piece urges mutual respect, condemns malicious talk, and calls on Sorrell and Hacker to end hostilities, restore civic unity, and honor their roles as community journalists. The column defends colleagues and promotes fair competition.
A Lacon Journal remark suggests Mrs Foster of Henry died of consumption. Goods sold to a Peoria dealer were shipped away without proper disinfection per state and city laws. The family disputes the claim, stating fumigation with sulphur occurred in St Paul. Police will investigate and the alleged flaw will be shown.
Property list includes 820 acres known as Burson farm in Whitefield township with contact for John Hartly. Additional 207 acre farm with good improvements ten miles west of Henry priced at 80 dollars per acre. Also a five room house and two lots near Edward street offered at a fair price on easy terms. Apply to JohUN Hartley.
An advertisement from The Powers Land and Loan Co. Lawton Oklahoma offers a booklet describing Oklahoma Indian Territory with counties cities towns population railways streams and the opening of new land. James M. Powers manager promotes subscribing to The Republican.
Lenten devotions at St Josephs and St Marys at 7.30 p.m. and 8 a.m. High mass. Choir practice at Presbyterian church tonight with Miss Lucy Mateer presiding organ. Palm Sunday services noted at St Marys but none at St Josephs next Sunday morning. Deacon Hill meeting of Ladies Aid March 30 at 2:80 p.m. Recognition social at Presbyterian parlors Friday evening. Peoria District Ministerial Association meets April 11–12 in Henry at M K Church. Dispatch reports Rev Landenberger’s travel and a funeral in Clinton referenced. possible attendance noted.
Robert Thompson bid farewell to Henry Tuesday evening as he leaves for a new home in Madison Nebraska. The community wished him well describing him as a fine young gentleman and extending best wishes as he departs.
Miss Katie Wels will be behind the counter at Hutchine Lincoln Co dry goods department as it commences next Monday.
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