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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
2
Toluca, Illinois faces a staged invasion scare as 7000 striking miners gather. Governor Gill and officials urge peace, deploy no militia, and escort Toluca workers to resolve pay talks. Later tensions linger as rumors of black workers arise but authorities report calm with no clashes.
J H Jones chairs the county Sunday school executive committee and leads planning for a township convention. Sessions are Sunday May 13 at 2 30 p m in the Christian church and 7 30 p m in the Methodist church with an open discussion format and mass meeting expectations.
The Henry Republi can hosts an illustrated cattle feature praised for bold color and sharp printing while critics mock the drawings as vague and surreal. The piece hints at three cow types the all purpose, the beefer, and the milker, amid playful jabs at the artist's deadhand.
Dispatches report R C McWilliams appointed postmaster to succeed C Brown whose term expired in December. McWilliams is described as capable a good business man and likely to give satisfaction and efficiency in the role.
84 year old Williamson Dorley of Putnam County recounts his 1831 Black Hawk War march with 1000 men to Rock Island, crossing uninhabited prairie to Fort Clark, cooking dough strips over a fire, and early Illinois life from Hennepin to Wenona. He recalls old friendships, local fairs, and land ventures in the 1850s.
H K Sanin interviews note urging cheap improvements to water supply in Henry Illinois region. Letter favors expanding artesian water access from the Illinois river to benefit citizens, suggesting a new intake near the park for farmers and residents and minimizing public cost. LeBam signs.
The Woman's Club of Henry has joined the National Federation of Woman's Clubs with a membership certificate received by the secretary. The federation’s second biennial meeting is in Philadelphia May 9 to 11, with Henry aiming to be represented. The convention will feature prominent clubwomen, addresses on federation topics, a grand banquet and reception, and a push to boost club work.
John Stodel a German born farmer long resident of Illinois died in Henry April 27 1894 after a week of pneumonia at age 64 He came to America about 1850 married Catherine Kroeper they had four children and later married Magdalena Karret no issue from the second marriage He held 400 acres mainly in Marshall County and retired recently with his wife Requiem Mass at St Marys church followed by burial at Calvary cemetery Widely known and respected in the community.
Anna A Riske born February 9 1811 in Margonin Prussia married Joseph N Krenz in 1833. They came to America in 1854 living in Henry Kickapoo and Peoria areas where Mr Krenz died in 1879. She died after visiting Julius Krenz in Peoria age 83 years 2 months 18 days with funeral at St Marys church.
Samuel B Holler died in Fairfield Iowa on Saturday April 27 after years of ill health. A Pennsylvania native and long time Illinois resident he farmed in Saratoga township before enlisting in the 86th Illinois at the start of the rebellion and served bravely through the war. He married Lizzie Faris and left a widow and two children. He moved to Fairfield two years prior to his death and suffered a wearisome illness. Interment is planned at Manhattan Kansas. He was a Presbyterian and led a devout life and will be mourned by all who knew him.
An old ad copy extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent diseases by regulating bowels with a 10 dose sample for a dime. A colored street fakir livened up Saturday from dull city life with singing banjo, sleight of hand, and tonguey talk, hawking soap pile remedy and knickknacks.
Joseph Plies a 46 year old machinist and Prussian by birth of 19620 Avenue M died after being struck while crossing freight cars on the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne line in Hammond Indiana. He left a wife Barbara and six children. The article notes hazardous conditions near Lakeside nail factory and urges relocation of machinery to the same side of tracks.
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