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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
2
The notice describes a late May freeze with 4 to 6 degrees below, crop damage to corn, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, and fruit, while pastures stay favorable. It notes a strict bridge rule and fines for Lacan parties, plus various political and social remarks from O W Howe and a Times editor anecdote.
Springfield May 17. The House debated and passed the revenue bill to third reading and Ely’s garnishment bill. Reports on state reformatories praised Chester Joliet health and discipline. Bills approving taxes on foreign fire insurance, mine inspectors, asylum and hospital funding, street paving, and revision commission funding moved forward. The Chicago Drainage bill stalled. Normal schools and Sunday barber ban advanced. Friday saw University of Illinois funding, swine disease controls, convict goods sales limits, and teachers pension progress before adjournment.
Memorial Sunday on May 26 will be observed with union services at 10 30 a m in the New Opera Hall The order includes singing invocation by Rev Arthur Miles reading of general orders Scriptura lesson by Prof W H Wallace Henry public schools memorial sermon by Rev David McLeish M E B church and benediction by Rev Arthur Miles
A May 23 meeting at John Morgan's office, called by Mayor Camp and Commander Melick, organized Memorial Day observances for Henry. Committees named for finance, music, decorations, and rides. 0 A Camp named chief marshal with two assistants. Plans cover Grand Army headquarters assembly, marching to Central Park, program at Grand Stand, and graveside services with taps. Whitefield Center services set for May 30 at 9 am with Rev V Aten.
Delegates and alternates chosen for the state convention amid speeches by O N Barnes and others. A divide on free silver is noted. Also mentions Demorest’s Magazine June 1888 and a testimonial for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Telegram from State House dated May 22 1895 reports final passage of the Drainage Bill in Illinois.
In this city on May 12 a daughter was born to J. T. Campbmall the Station Agent. On May 18 a daughter was born to Fred Shafer.
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