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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
3
The column records community happenings in Lacon Illinois and surrounding areas including visits, social events, church and club activities, local incidents, a dynamo outage at the electric plant, a crime-free shift to peace after a tense dispute, and various residents traveling or hosting gatherings.
The article lauds Mayor R. B. Fort for a full year in office while detailing tax levies showing a 15 cent per hundred dollar reduction from the prior year though state county and school apportionments rise. It lists real estate transfers and records the mortuary notice for Mrs. John Parker with a full obituary.
Emma Cox Camery died May 7 in Kewanee at age 20 years 3 months 10 days after a long illness. Born January 26 1876 in Marengo Iowa she married Harvey Camery. Funeral held May 7 at 2 pm by Rev S K Chubb Primitive Methodist Church with pallbearers G W Bean Henry Downey Charles Reed Henry Dally John Bell Albert Stickel Mrs Harvey Camery and others attended. She was buried in Weathersfield cemetery near Kewanee.
The City of Peoria operates daily and will offer round trips at 500 rate this month on May 18 28 and 30 plus today. Uniformed crews in blue coats will man the vessels with Captain clerks engineers pilots and cabin staff. River history notes Ex President Harrison fished the Illinois and early pilots like Auren Garrett began service in 1839 while the Dove and Chicago once raced to Peoria.
Peoria visited by Mr Blood hosted by Bruce Williams at the high school. G E Marker from Effingham met Wallace and the high school, while the Senior class plans commence ments with daily meetings. New Board of Education members and the retiring president visited. The spring term second month closed with one tardiness report. The school earned accreditation from Illinois University Champaign and Knox College Galesburg, allowing graduates to enter without examination. The graduating class totals 13, with 22 moving up from grammar. The ball team beat by the Henry Greys boosted confidence. The graduating class includes Nellie Camery Annie Disosway Hennie Hamervick Grace Heim Sarah Hoyle Anna Hughes Mamie Locke Jane McAleer Abbie Newman Clara Williams Ed Dawson Elmer Deck Bruce Williams. Valedictorian Clara Williams 93.06. salutatorian Borinle Emerick 93.62. The Class of 96 held a banquet for teachers Prof Wallace Miss Hull.
The passage argues that success comes from doing small tasks well and warns against discontent leading to dishonesty. It cites nostalgia or homesickness as a deadly disease affecting soldiers and notes Union casualties in the Civil War, with 21,187 deaths attributed to nostalgia.
Condensed testimony from Chas B Hood Columbus certifies Dr King s discovery as an unequal cough remedy. J D Brown St James Hotel St Wayne Ind claims cure after two years of La Grippe. B F Merrill BaldWinaville Mass praises it as reliable and preferred to doctors. Mrs Hemming Chicago says it relieves instantly. Also notes free trials at Dr Powell s Drug Store and mentions The Christian Citizen organ of the National Christian Citizens League. Gaston public lectures and tours listed for American Citizen.
A number of singers attended the May Festival in Peoria this week. Some joined for the full four days while others came only for the closing exercises. The list of interested performers includes Messrs Gap Field Campbell Boariing Stevens Bromley Stubbles Moon Hummel Worley Worley Eagelston and Messrs and Misses including Hummel Worley Hartley Disosway Stevens McLeish Hunter Smith Locke Kellogg Diehl Harris Merritt Linse Bracken Hartley Horr.
Newspapers ignite match making as Henry residents respond to matrimonial ads. A Chicago World appeal drew 41 replies from a young Henry woman and similar interest came from men seeking brides. Three local families credit ads and photos for marriages. The Inter Ocean runs a personals column on the trend. Lawrence Bergantz leaves the poor farm for Peoria to join a son, praising superintendents Digelbiss and wife for humane asylum care.
Goshen Virginia liveryman D P Davis endorses Chamberlain Pain Balm citing personal cure for his brother’s rheumatism after a single use. Ad copy notes sale at Dr Powell's Drug Store Vermont and Connecticut. Political notes claim McKinley secured nomination on first ballot with broad support from Illinois, California, Michigan, Indiana.
The article warns that gasoline stoves laid aside for months should be thoroughly overhauled before reuse. Hardened creosote around valves and burners can block fuel flow and hinder combustion, making these stoves dangerous. A cautious check may prevent a deadly home accident.
The column reports school closure in Cherlés romley's Sawyer district last Wednesday. It notes health updates for Mes George Helper after a stay in Iowa. Advertisement mentions photograph envelopes for sale and a move of Mr J. L. Powell to Monmouth. Mrs Sarah York’s thumb injury, a fall injuring Mrs Moses-Perdew, and a stylish remark about spring 96. Memorials recall John Clawson at Mrs Parker’s funeral. Prof. Wallace and family travel, with a social drive including Hoyt, Williams, Grace, and Perkins. Aged W. H. Williams visits, wife at his side, with Albert Williams’ family nearby. Government circular urges printed return-address envelopes. Republican offers 100 envelopes for 50 cents. Undercliff hotel reopens with G Sparling in charge, describing ample rooms, boats, fishing gear, and lake-season leisure offerings.
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