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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
2
Town elections on April 3 and city elections on April 17. School elections on April 21. Judicial convention on April 24. State convention on May 8. Senatorial convention at Wengna in June. National convention on June 10.
The Henry township Republicans nominate a full slate for town offices. Harrison J. Gregory for Supervisor, W. B. Kirkpatrick for Town Clerk, Fred A. Raymond for Assessor, Theodore Disosaway for Collector, Walter Eagleston for Commissioner of Highways, and D. W. Horrom for School Trustee. A supportive note urges voters to elect the ticket next Tuesday. The column also mentions the Chicago Inter Ocean exposing lottery frauds and a local joke about a demigod husband. H. L. Treland seeks Supervisor in Richland township and L. Clawson asks Whitefield voters for support.
Henry Gun Club held a two day tournament at Big House Driving Park last week. Wednesday and Thursday featured live pigeons and black birds with strong turnout. Contests listed include 10 to 15 target shoots, live bird events, and merchandise shoots with prizes to top finishers such as Brasfield, Heininger, and Keenan among many scorers. James Keenan credited as scorer for the full report.
Charley Fasbender recalls the bridge history amid a laugh over Henry county’s cedar bridge misfortunes. He notes Henry’s crew sent a spool of thread to tie the Lacon bridge during flood season, and claims no Henry section was ever damaged while other bridges suffered.
Mrs Clara E. Morgan publishes a private letter from Mrs Annie Stebbins of Henry describing life in Cuba near Havana during the late war. She and her daughter Georgie consider land investment and fruit growing but face illness and travel limits. the climate, people, and prospects are sketched as American families tent camp and await opportunities.
Joshua Nicholls, a respected Saratoga Township resident, was fatally injured when a wagon horses pulled loose and rolled over him while his hired man, Win Applen, prepared to hitch. Nicholls leaves a wife Augusta and three children, and was about 40. Funeral set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Saratoga M E church with Woodmen involvement.
Police report a five person detainment following a market shuffle incident in the city. Investigators say no injuries occurred and the matter is under review by the precinct.
The community reports two masses at St Joseph's on the first Sunday of the month and remodeling of the church interior. Presbyterians plan service next Sunday with Rev John W Finley possibly joining as pastor candidate. Ladies Union meets April 4. Mortar Morton of Peoria led a funeral for Hiram Hunter's infant, praising Mortow's sermons and Henry church ties.
City council met Tuesday March 27 1900 to appoint clerks and judges for the April 17 1900 city election in Henry. Aldermen Sayer Forrest Jones Adams Smith Doelzer attended. Humphrey and Stever absent.
A notice expresses gratitude for support after the death of a dear child, recalling comforting words and deeds from friends as healing balm and recalling memories along life’s path. Mr and Mrs Himan Hunten extend thanks for kindness shown during bereavement. A steel bridge over Crow Creek is praised as a durable, low-maintenance future asset for Henry township. A heavy snow and sleet storm adds to winter conditions in the area.
A Dr Miles advertisement promises a free trial of his new treatment for heart, nerves, stomach, and dropsy. It touts numerous testimonials from notable figures and says the firm will send $2.50 worth of treatment free with no charge to readers afflicted by these illnesses.
Public funds for the fiscal year ending March 1910 are listed by treasurer J A Williams including beginning balance, receipts from sources such as county treasurer and poll taxes, and expenditures by purpose. The item also notes ownership change of the excursion steamer Bivley and operations by McLarty & Bivley with Ed H Heath as clerk. Also an advertisement for New Great South American Kidney Cure claims six hour relief for kidney and bladder issues.
Notice urges horse owners to have teeth examined promptly at Perry Hardware Co and warns that delays may be costly. Dr W J Thomas and V Henry referenced in the clipping.
The State Board of Health urges vaccination to curb smallpox epidemics. Henry Hendrick, president of the local board, has vaccine supplies from the State Board and will vaccinate those unable to pay at his office on the corner of Thomas and North streets.
The Republican touts its up to date printing plant offering neat plain and fancy printing for readers. It invites the public to inspect the facility and highlights new display titles for reading matter headings across many pages.
A patent food beverage named GraIN-O marketed as a replacement for coffee for children. Promoted as delicious and nourishing, made from grain, said to spread health through their stems and cost about 15 cents with optional 25 cent variation. Available at grocers.
Advertised letters unclaimed at Henry Illinois post office dated March 29 1900 include Mrs Eizelar W J bgriares Ma C Greene Eli Hodge E M Lan don Chas A Lewis Antonio Morron Tiorello arancigno Lewis P Water man and gent to the Nead Letter office ante 1 1900. John King P NM
A son was born in this city on March 2 to Charles Kirchman. The infant is named after B. Kirchman. The announcement records the birth and family connection to Kirchman.
In Saratoga township on March 2 a death of Joshua Nicholls is noted with age about a person, and March 10 marks the death of Bonice A 36 years 28 days wife of the late Allen Spellman, with additional names such as John Johnson Fate and Jsh 2-110 appearing in the fragment.
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