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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1897

Page

2

Farmers Day and Local Election Notes in Lacon Journal

The Lacon Journal marks its 60th birthday with a 16 page issue under Powell. Farmers Day is urged for May 29 with buyers bringing items to trade. Republican Circuit Judge candidates Starr Puterbaugh and Potter spent Tuesday in Henry and plan limited visits ahead of the June 7 election.

Clrcuit Fred 8. Potter Henry Leslie D. Puterbaugh Peoria Judson Starr Lacon Journal Powell Messrs Starr Puterbaugh Potter

Press rivals target Geo A Burt and associates in taunts

A row of satirical notices by local editors ridicules Geo A Burt junior and allied figures from The Republican and related papers. The piece mocks an incubator scheme and local personalities including Thoro Powhll, Bohaoffer, and J O Blaisdell, framing Burt as central target.

Woods Geo A. Burt Republican Thoro Powbll Bohaoffer Lacon J.8 Burt & Son Henry ‘Times Manekvers Ludwig Sugar Grove J. O. Blaisdell Bradford Geo Cupid Marsigll County

Notable Varnah High School Commencement Described by Mrs Smith

Mrs Mary S Smith, Varna correspondent for the Democrat and several papers, writes a lively account of Varna High School's commencement. The busy local writer, balancing household duties and seven sons, gathers town news for the Lacon Journal and four county papers, praised for her piquant, newsy letters.

Lacon: Journal Varnw High School Whitter Mary Be, Smith Henry Times Henry Mra Smith Penina Democrat Varn Mary 5. Smith Varna Smith Prasa Sonny Raters Piace Republican

Putnam Couple Married at Hennepin Church Parsonage

Charles F. Anderson of Putnam married Jo Dill of Syracuse Ohio at 7 p m May 12 at the M I church parsonage Hennepin Ill Rev J O Zeller officiated The bride wore ivory satin and carnations The couple planned a Chicago departure then home to Putnam after July 1 with a reception for friends and family in Ohio and following weeks of visiting.

M. I. Church Hennepin Ill J. O. Zeller Charles F. Anderson Putnam Jo Dill J. W. Dill Syracuse Ohio Hennepin High School Paok Tures Dia Mrs Anderson Chicago Genessareth Heaven

An Open Letter From an Uncle to His Nephew

An uncle writes to his nephew in a friendly open letter praising sunrises and morning life. He describes fields, beasts, birds, and fishing by the river as a hopeful invitation to wake early and enjoy nature together. He signs off as loving and encouraging future contact.

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Reading on Eyes and Ears of Children at Club Meeting

The club met at Minnie Kline's home for a program on vision and hearing in children. Mrs Harriet Molish read The Angels of Benna Vista, with talks by Mrs Elizabeth Wallace on Eyes and Ears of Children and by Mrs Grace Lincoln on the relation of science to industry. Lectures traced historical science progress from Roger Bacon and Kepler to measurement tools, with remarks by Emma McDonough Potter and Minnie Kline, followed by a reading of Apples. The annual officer election will be held next Monday afternoon at Belle Potter's. next meeting at Ida Jones's home.

Die Club Ofp Minnie K Kaine Mondey Department of 'Bolence Firs Minnie Kuine Angels of Benna Vista Harriet Elizabeth , Wallace Germany Mra Grace Lincoln Greece Rome India Nile Valley Roger Bacon England Rom John Kepler Emma McDonough Potter Minnie Kline Cleave Belle Potter Ida Jones L. M Beoratary

No-to-bra No-smoking book claims cure and refund offer

A detox cure touts no smoking by presenting a book on quitting with a promise of nicotine elimination and increased vigor. The Terling Remedy Co lists Chicago and New York addresses offering mail order copies with a money back guarantee.

Drogeists Terling Remedy Co Chicago Randolph New York Sprace Lye

Marshall County Literary and Athletic Contest Week

The article describes Marshall county schools hosting a literary and athletic contest in this city. Prizes attract strong rivalry as students compete in oratorio and speaking events plus field events such as high jump, sprints, jumps, throws, and races. The Cantata of Esther will be presented at the New Opera Hall for the Public Library benefit with a 60-voice chorus and notable soloists. Memorial Sunday events are announced with services at New Opera Hall led by G A R members and local clergy.

Marshall County Gerald Bledt Venons Roy Barker Toldos HA George. Harney Henry Egw Speville Porterfield Toluca Cora Hell Lia Rose Laska Jas E. Tatton Washburn PA Hsoepey and Motter Henry Josie Hwatt Wenona “Benardo O:del Carpis Lizzie M. Quiston Owl Y de Vault la Rose Henry Ooder Batur‘dsy Esther Henry, III W. T. Law Father Finn Geo Lloyd P. K. Hammond T. L. Jones Zella-Kellogg Hather W T Law Ahasuerus Stephen A Worley Haman H F Andrews Mordecai Jeresh B F Fyffe W B Jones Miss Arnold Latha Locke David McLeish Lohmiller Scribe Finn Beggar A Hegal Arba Law James Hartley Herald James M Powers W . Wallace Pearis Chillicothe Lacon Union Memorial New Opera Hall Lookout Mountain Post No Eramond Rey G Halleck Wwe

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