The Saratoga Road Case and Public Road Rights
Henry Republican surveys the Saratoga road dispute over 1876 to 1882 involving John McManus and town authorities. It recounts legal battles across circuit, supreme, and appellate courts, noting costs, legal minds, and the community’s demand to open the road. The piece praises public trust and criticizes mob pressure while affirming the road’s necessity and future opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
S Rand
John McManus
Highway Commissioners
J. EB. Ong
Judge Ong
McManus
J. J. Herron
Princeton
Cients
J. P
Horton
Messrs
Barnes & Muir
Lacon
Fred
Potter
Ong
Burns
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
N. M. Laws
Ottawa
Law
Dickens
Graduated License for Dram Shops Debates Policy
The article argues for a $500 straight license for all dram shops and proposes a $600 rate for distilled drinks and $250 for malted beverages. It cites notable benefactors like Matthew Vassar and Michael Baas, praising public gifts while condemning distillers, and urges the Harper bill with a strict beer clause across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Vassar
Poughkeepsie
Vassar College
Michael Baas
London
Eng
Derby
Burton
Schoote, & Mechanic’s Institute
Cluhat An
Harper
Community plans Fourth of July celebration at Blokerman Hall
A preliminary meeting at Blokerman's Hall outlined steps for observing July 4. Committees were appointed to address finance and planning. Citizens of all nationalities are urged to contribute, celebrate with music, speeches, and banners, and come together for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blokerman
Holliday
Decoration Day Proclamation Urges Communities Unite In Remembrance
The governor issues a proclamation urging general observance of Decoration Day. Citizens are asked to set aside ordinary business, gather in localities, and honor sleeping heroes while recalling the lessons of the Civil War and the sacrifice for liberty and union.
Supreme Court affirms state power to regulate railroad charges
The United States Supreme Court rules that a state legislature may regulate railroad charges without violating vested rights or the sanctity of contracts. The decision reinforces a prior Illinois Supreme Court ruling, underscoring a key legal principle about state regulatory authority over railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Illlate Supreme Court
Savan
Getties
Funeral Obituary of Valentine Wels and Family Ties
Old settlers fade from Prairie State memory as Valentine Wels dies after a street accident. Born in Bavaria in 1806 he traveled to America, married Catherine Klein, and settled near Henry. He built a brick store in 1855 and retired in 1875, leaving a legacy of land, a grocery, and a respected family. Funeral held at St Marys Henry with many survivors in attendance.
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Prairie State
Valantine Wels
Waa
Valentine Wels
Roellfeld
Kilogenbere
Kogdor
Bavaria
America
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Cincinnati
Catherine Kiein
A. O. Wels
Henry Township
Cincinna
Henry
Wela & Blokerman
Agensans
Nebraska
Wels
St Mary’s Church
Fresert
August O
Charles
Edward
George
Joseph
Vandalism at Henry Cemetery Prompts Warning Notice
Henry Cemetery owners report numerous disturbances by intruders harming lots and monuments. Rules prohibit any monument tree or flower damage and desecration within grounds. Violators face fines up to ninety dollars or imprisonment up to one year. the Davis family warns prosecutors will pursue trespassers and interference with memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cemetery
Robert Davis
Robert Davin
Pettit Juroérs Drawn for June Term Circuit Court
The pettit jury for the June term of the circuit court was drawn May 12 at the county clerk office. Names include LaPrairie, Garrett, Ropewell, Benninton, and many others. Decoration Day program will be published next issue with Rev W J Miotum memorial sermon on May 27 and G A R attendance. Graves will be decorated by 10 little girls. volunteers urged to donate and assist with flower procurement for May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fina
Plohl and
Daridones
A. F. Bennett
James Hoagland
Wm. Carter
W. J. Miotum
Bo Joken
L. O. Thompson
Bart
Howard Young
Republican
Henry Yeger Honored Return From South Tour
Henry Yeger arrived by steamboat Grey Eagle and was greeted at the wharf by the Henry Licht Guara band, escorting him to his residence amid cordial welcome. The occasion, noted by Mr B. Yeger, featured a festive reception as he recalled a delightful ramble, a bright episode in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yeger
Grey Eagle
Henry Licht Guara
Henry
B. Yeger
Yoper
Death of Rev Thomas Cullen in Bradford area
The Rev Thomas Cullen, serving in Bradford in place of Father Monahan during Europe’s absence, died after an accident Sunday. While returning from mass with Father Monahan’s team, the driver lost control. Cullen was thrown from the carriage and sustained a fatal brain injury. Coroner Thomson took the remains to Pearls for funeral at St Patrick’s church. The report also notes church and community activities in Wyoming and surrounding areas, local notices, and various public updates from 1884.
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Thomas Cullen
Bradford
Sserk County
Father Monahan
Iiatter
Europe
Wyoming
Father Onilen
Father Hurley
Thomson
St Patrick
Father Cullen
Ireland
Chicago
Central West Congregational Association
Wyormiog
Reverendentlemen Guild
Tracy, Parker and Yers
Lawn Ridge
Henry Merchant
Merchant
Marshall Field & Co
Willoughby, Hill & Co
Mandel Bro's
Chicago Daly
Franklin Blades
Bloomington
Troquois County
Middleport
Osks Turner
Hennepin
Turner
Illinois
Gitizan
Fred L. Alles
Pontiac Sentinel
California
New Orleans
Texas Pacific Railroad
Ogden
Union Pacific Road
Sentinel
A. W. Kallea
O. M. Cyran
Chatsworth
New York
Chbarlea Sorder
Peru
Seneca
Peoriala
Ofton
England
Albert Nay
Buffalo
Elder
Kowanee
Railroad Square
Hopewall Township
Pnemmonis
Julius Charles
Albert W
Emily E. Jones
Ley
Arns
Featrose
Tom
Varria
Charley
Halley
Angel
Ede
Hopewell
Varna
James Haney
Streator
Teara
Thane
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Hayter Announces Daughter Birth in Spainand
At Spainand on May 1, a daughter was born to James and Eva Hayter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorn
Spainand
James
Eva Hayter
Little Known Local Deaths and Political Links Mentioned
In this city on May 16 a man named Valentine Weis aged 77, a long time resident since 1843 near Wheeler in Jasper County, is noted along with a death in April 29 of Hiram Coan aged about 50, brother of David and T P Coan. Also referenced are two-term representatives from Carroll County to the Indiana legislature, and a May 19 note about John A Merill aged 66, brother-in-law of Mayor Town of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Weis
Wheeler
Jasper County
Hiram Coan
David
T. P. Coan
Carroll County
Indiana
T Barlipgtop
Iowa
John A. Merill
J. ©. Townanand
Magnolia
Putnam County
Florid
Trouble
Almont
Syd
Brown Chiat
Imp. Heaton
Lulu
Bertrand
Ported Buzzard
Aire
Piedmont
Fanny Witherspoon
Alexanders Abdullah
Goldsmith
G.d
Pilot Jr
Miss Bngso
Maud
Membrino Chief
Lady Thorp
Downing's Bay
Jim Porter
E d
Hunt's
Brown Highlander
K Arphy
Eliza
Membrino
Giro
Lizzie the 2d
Triffe
Bonde
Wallace
Jegatandard
Hore
Marae
Pate Douglas
Dodagias
Black Hawk, Jr
Black Hawk
Henry Ward Beecher
Fred Do Eile
A. Chance & CO
Dearborn
Putnam Co
Commodity price list from an old market page
A fragmented price table lists multiple farm products with prices and units. Items include flour, wheat, corn, barley, butter, eggs, potatoes, chickens, ducks, turkey, cheese, hides, honey, molasses, hay, hogs, wood, green apples, tallow, and wool. Values appear inconsistent and garbled, reflecting OCR errors and historical pricing conventions.
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Henry Republican
Marshall
Ely
Coburn
Towands
Dan OC. Meseroli
Jackson, Mich
Opridizyii
Henry Market
Fox
Wilcox & White
Tanduya
R. E. Gregory
Henry, Ill
Samuel Divilbiss
Baratoga Township
Robert McDonough
Cashmere
Shetland
Grand Rapids
Marshall County
John Kline, Henry, I
Hama Wagon Co
Henry, IL
Jo McCurdy & Ct &Co
Can Cae Han m Aca
Cicare Ia
Cone, Brown & Lumber
Henry, AL
Joseph Schice
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