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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
6
Report of three people drowning in a freshet caused by rain and snow when a wagon toppled near Bangor, Wisconsin. Barnhard Kooh and his wife along with Jim Hermann were recovered, the only fatal accident thus far from the floods in the area.
Michael J. O’Brien, a politician and watchdog, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Ball after pleading guilty to murder. A prior trial ended with the jury unable to reach a verdict.
Two daughters of John Ellenbeck of Holstein were fatally burned while playing in the garret. One died within hours, the other unable to survive. The widow is named Vio. London reports banker John Biddulph Ryding, husband of Mrs Victoria Woodhull, died of pneumonia in Las Palmas Grand Canaria. Albany dispatch discusses New State movement and plans for a greater New York city. Milwaukee reports post mortem on Leon del Quiró, death by self harm, valued estate of four million dollars. Colima Mexico records a violent eruption forcing evacuation from surrounding towns.
Local Sparland items report church meetings ending, residents visiting from Chillicothe, and a list of community happenings. Dairies include a farmer's death near Noarland, a wreck injuring Georgie Kay, a marriage at a M E church, and stormy winter weather disrupting travel.
Whithfield notes a heavy snowstorm on Tuesday morning and a coming March described as a scorcher. Mrs Barker and Mrs Brokaw announce meetings and sermons while Dr Willis's departure leaves the community shocked and bereft of a trusted physician and sociable family.
Community plans a farewell for the departing doctor and a reception for the new one in two weeks on Wednesday afternoon in the hall here. Everyone is invited to attend.
A rambling local overview lists residents and happenings around Steuben including Mrs Catherine Swiger’s trip to Peoria, John Cornell moving to his Steuben home, and various neighbors like Harry Bonham and Will Dar active in town life. It notes convalescing children, funerals, visits from Dennis Connely, and multiple household movements, with scattered social commentary on local solicitations and mud conditions.
Births and deaths mark a quiet week in Hennepin. Willard Stadgvin and Pauline Patterson’s family note a new girl. Mrs Susan Schooler dies at 86, while Mrs Mead succumbs after illness. Sorrow meets winter’s end with political notes from Republicans and Democrats nominating local officials.
Village life includes hunts and social calls, with updates on residents like Mrs Johnson and Marguerite Kennedy. Republican and Democratic caucuses nominate officers for spring elections, and community events note Woodmen candidates, prize fight views, and a mix of illness, travel, and family visits.
George Bell and his father acted as agents for a parcel on Quaker Lane. Bertha Mills plans to move six homes at Normal this week. The Laeh land near the farm is slated for development next year. A week of activity includes phone line upgrades at several homes. Fair directors report no changes and the county fair will run September 24.
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