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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
3
Lacon and Toluca region reports cover court jurors selected for June term, property transfers, school board decisions, and telegraph of storms. Weather caused widespread damage with downed trees and shattered windows. local officials face school staffing changes and political shifts among county Democrats.
The Mortuary column records William C. Hewitt born 1823 Steuben County New York died May 6 1890 in Flora Ohio at his son s home He married Margaret B Scott in 1852 and to East St Louis then a second marriage to Mrs E Marshall of East St Louis He was a 40 year member of Sparland lodge A F and A M No 441 He leaves a widow two sons and five grandchildren The piece notes his Masonic funeral at Flora lodge and mentions his son Benjamin a Henry citizen The section also honors A J Baughman who died at nearly 67 and praises his family devotion and church life including his wife Lizzie Tarbill and their daughters Nettie Angie and Jenny It recounts his store leadership and last wish that Fred Gehr continue the business It adds memorials for Rev Seaman Shoop and DeClark at his funeral and describes the May cemetery burial and future memories Then a separate item tells of the death of Mr Janney at his daughter Emily v Moses residence in Minneapolis The text outlines his life from Philadelphia to Buffalo and Henry County judge and postmaster roles He is depicted as a public spirited Virginian with broad reading and a fond social life for local youth
The obituary recalls Judge Janney born 1810 in Virginia who became a merchant and probate judge, later moving to Minneapolis where his children continued his businesses. It notes his funeral at Mrs Moses residence and interment at Lakewood beside his wife, with pallbearers among his sons and relatives. Miss Angela Maxwell, a famed Indianapolis pianist, died after long illness, and was lauded for her genius and instrumental work with the matinee musicale.
Guarantee claim that Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves coughing throat chest and lung troubles including whooping cough with money back if no benefit. Promoted as a remedy sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store with refund if unsatisfied.
The May 18 1896 adjourned regular council session led to approval of the annual appropriation ordinance for the year ending April 30 1897. The council discussed adding electric light at Western Avenue and Third Street and Edwards and Robert streets, but the motion failed. Mayor O A Camp and City Clerk Frank Ospen presided with Aldermen Paskell Heim Niece Adkinson Frommel and Bickerman present.
Local items recount Anna MorseOXBOW at home and church plans, Maud Otto visiting Magnolia, rains helping crops, a fatal gas accident of Brogan, medical updates on Frank Fonk and Henry King, Wayne Ham. Putnam posts hotel opening, a Christian services schedule, a Commercial Club opening, aging Loton Frisbey nearing death, Ascension Day observed, Henry beats Lacon 82 to 6 in baseball, kitchen mishap with Oliver Johns, plaster accident at Postmaster McWilliams, band concert in Central Park, and social visits around town.
Elijah Henkins advertises a $0 foot Aerme tower for sale while Renachwine Grange plans a May 23 meeting with A Henkins. Rev Thomas and family were guests of Albert Stickel. Sick list includes M M Hen Charley Fay Henkins and Phomas Galrin. Miss Will visited Mrs Henry Downey. Lice threaten oats. Stacy Stephens Jr visits from Kewanee. Strosniders replant corn after worm damage. Coon raids poultry killing 24 turkeys. Henkins wagon purchases. Strosnider buys a buggy. Henkins school to close May 29 with a picnic for Henry Downey’s residence. Mr Gilman Brown told his son “your boy won’t live a month” but Dr Kings New Discovery helped him recover. Commercial Club gains five new members: Hutchins Potter Paskell Monier Gregory. Third Ward residents report fly-go-round mischief. Rev A P Beall visits. George Worley enjoys first strawberries. Hon Robert B Fort seen. Mrs Emerick improves kitchen and adds bathroom. Ads push $1.50 hand turned kid shoes from Cloyes.
A vintage ad style line recalls Castoria for babies and children. The verse traces use from infancy to childhood and mentions adults and illness in a nostalgic product catchphrase.
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