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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
6
A letter from Putnam County advocates compulsory public schooling and uniform textbooks while praising the county superintendent and noting fiscal limits on higher education. It laments overbearing opinions at Putnam school and urges self-help through a robust common schooling system.
Various local greetings and visits fill the week with Mrs Turbitt and Mrs G C Johnson hosting, travel to Normal and Chicago noted, a Wenona vs Lacens baseball game, and the Union High School graduation at the M E church. The ceremony honors Frank Weencott valedictorian with a scholarship, Clara Hunter and Evelyn Halsey praised, and a reception at the Fairbanks home follows.
Beauriana notes a continued grain influx and cool weather requiring stoves as many boarders are expected this summer. A festival at Frank Biurtia's Salt is announced for next Friday evening.
Q W Zimmerman resigns as notary public leaving no local notary. Sparland school keeps the same teachers for another year and is described as doing well. The Sparland coal shaft restarted last Monday with a growing crew, and a one year contract is in writing to prevent further strikes or shutdowns.
Residents report social events including visits by O J Little and Chas Lee to J T Worthingtons and a successful dance at Mr Clarks. Plans for a new school house, cemetery fund, and moving Bill True s blacksmith shop are discussed. A Milo Band visit brought thanks for cheering Channie through illness.
The May 10 commencement at Magoolla High School in Magnolia drew a full church as students Miss Lou Defenbaugh and Maude Kidd presented essays their first public shows. Prof Rowson praised the school and opposed reducing departments to save costs. A reception followed at the Public School Building with a decorated hall and refreshments.
Carrie Bowman of Hennepin now works as seamstress to Mrs J. Kays. C A Norris had a Kansas sister visiting with him and family that week. A Hillabrand and family visited r H s parents near Mutland over Saturday and Sunday. Owing to a Peoria trip last week we missed sending our letter. Lawyers Potter of Henry and waiting of Granville were in town Monday.
Irad Loog and Carroll observed in nearby towns last week while Grandma McCoon visits Dunlap Dr. landowners report fields flooded. Children’s day events planned at M E and Christian churches with services, strawberry festival, and a lesson on Jesus before the council. Mrs Mary Pedit dies at 53, leaving eight children. Keota Eagle obituary notes her passing and family sorrow.
Dream a bleseed really. The text honors a Baptist church member from Pennsylvania described as faithful and loving. She was a good neighbor and mother, and her loss will be felt. Funeral held at U. P. church on Wednesday at 3 PM, May 15, led by Rev. Smith.
A sales narative advertises free trial packages of Lane's Family Medicine by Dr Silas Lane. It claims to cure blood liver and kidney diseases and improve constipation and complexion. Children like it and large packages cost 60 cents at all druggists.
Cool weather aids rapid corn growth as Will and Ray Bumgartner are admitted in the first degree of the grange. Hregaolis grange reports ten representatives while Center school closes for a week with a Friday children's exercise and a basket dinner planned. Mrs Mary Griffith suffers a railroad wreck injury near Clear Creek, with arm broken and head bruised, as family members travel to assist and verify reports.
Over 60 people were displaced yesterday to call for a free trial package of Lance's Family Medicine. The ad touts benefits for blood, liver, kidney, constipation, headaches, and complexion with a free sample offered by any druggist. Large size package priced at 50 cents.
The district endures heavy rains with convalescent sickness noted among residents. C H Ransom narrowly escaped a severe foot cut after baring his boot. Wm A Smith guests with Wm Forrest and wife. Corn looks good in this section as most have plowed once. Despite rain Thursday some residents still attended Henry Well. The Feason notes farm work remained busy and news scarce.
An advertising note touts Syrups of Figs as a natural laxative and cure for biliousness headaches colds fevers constipation and indigestion. It claims the California Fig Syrup Company manufactures it and lists Dr Powell as a seller offering 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
Fragmented OCR notes list names and towns with mentions of births and property topics. Readable items include persons such as Henry Schacher, Walter Burnett, James Elliott, and Chas McKiel tied to Lacon and Prairie locations. No coherent event detail beyond notices of births and transfers.
In Lacon April 26 Elizabeth J Lowe aged 20 death announced. In Belle Plain Be i] barag taont Be coPonET Foay ay 6 In uben Zabet years 3d months BM Travor 35 mentioned.
Jane marks a new enterprise in Scribner's Magazine with a series on Practical Applications of Electricity. Writers include C. J. Buckingham Pres Morton and A Kennelly. Articles will be richly illustrated from sketches and photographs via privileges from leading electrical companies.
A catalog of cures for headaches fits nervous prostration and insomnia attributed to Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Claiming to relieve worry and overwork, Dr Powell offers bottles noting the medicine contains no opium or morphine.
The article notes doubts over sewerage plans for Ilingis Valley, highlighting potential costs and logistical hurdles. Local officials weigh options while residents seek reliable service and timely completion.
Ex governor ODEN BOWIE praises St Jacobs Oil as a reliable remedy for painful ailments in humans and horses. The message mentions Prest City Pass and Railway o saya among related references.
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