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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
6
At Clarke and Co retail items include printed jacones at 160 and printed dimities at 280, swisses at 200, small dotted fabrics 35 to 500 now scarce. Mall wool challies cream grounds 10 and 12 io, red challies with black dots 200, printed Japanese silks 39c, wash silks 480, double fold check dress goods 12 percent.
The Lacon community reports a grand high school commencement held in the MHB church as graduates, speakers, and music educated and inspired the audience. Attendees from sister towns Henry Wenont Varna Sparland Chilliothe and beyond filled the church, with flowers and decorations enhancing the event.
Mrs William Kinney Jr and Mrs A J Baughman are ill. Local events mention school ending late, Robi Lancaster closing his meat market and planning Chicago work. The Modern Woodmen initiated members, graves decorated at Sparland Cemetery, and Tim Van Antwerp’s grand opening with summer entertainment. Miners in Shaft area prompted sheriff attention as union organizers arrived from Springfield and Spring Valley.
The piece recalls peace after a conflict with Panevan troops and describes a Sunday Memorial at the Opera Hall attended by city elites. A visit to Henry with Dr Wright and wife preceded a dinner at editor George Burt’s home, then a chat with Mr Krenz and Philip Thomas. Elder Howe preached, Roy McLeish led prayer, Rev Miles read scripture and Grand Army orders, with choir singing.
Grandpa Jacobs called to Peoria on Monday Ida Whitmer re employed at Merrillit school for another year James Jacobs and family returned to Streator home A J Diehl building a new fence I W Waughops horses suffer distemper Lyman Hunt child in failing health We extend sympathy for Burnie Kline death at seven months old Sunday school organized with officers and speech Burnie buried in Henry county with family bereavement noted
Saratoga reports include May basket decorations, N Ray repainting his home, and a severe hail storm last week. Rev Andy Kelly returns from a week off to resume school duties. A dance at Joe Bogner’s new house pleases local youth. several Saratoga residents plan church membership at Camp Grove.
Camp Grove reports Mrs Mary Stoves visiting with Robi Dart's family. Trene Mahler of Bradford visited Mrs John Drummond, Miss Paulkner of Wyoming visits Belle Malone, Frankie Townsend of Wyoming visits Henry Malone. Kirk Booth and Richard Rood of Henry passed through. M. B. church supper raised 53 dollars last Thursday. Bradford Catholic church plans a benefit ball Friday evening.
Our cemetery was decorated with care on Wednesday as another veteran grave was added to the memorial list. Clawson Morgan, ax veteran of the war of 1812, belonged to a Connecticut regiment. Comrade Mater and Newsman were seen visiting from Henry. Short ad promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation relief at Dr Powell's.
Community notes report a Calvin Startyvie dance drawing young neighborhood attendees and Henry Happs party with Hopewell guests. Mentions of farm life, school trips, a mail route change via Wyoming, and local visits by Stadel, Stadel brothers, and Tanquary family. Reports on crops frost, a possible twin birth, and various local happenings and chatter.
The notice recalls Squire Hunt traveling west to Oklahoma with a travel roster including locals in White Old and a show attendance with few exceptions. Burt Fr finished his Geneseo course and returned home Monday while Will Rowe reportedly left in Wash White's road car. Ed R Hannum, the courteous assessor, visited this week and requested our possessions, which were given to him.
Otis Thompson owns eight brand new buggies. Mary Odell visited friends in Sparland last week. Mrs Lizzie Huffman visits Willard Odell and family this week. Mr and Mrs A Tanquary attended memorial services at Latéon last Sab- R.
W M Drake added a residence extension. H Guston of Flarvoy visited last Monday. Mr and Mrs G E Sparling spent Tuesday in Peoria. Sanel Parker of Chicago visits his brother J M Parker. Mrs James Long of Prineston visits John Anderson's this week. Blanche Kelso returned from Milo. W L Kelso began a new house Monday. Mantie Parker returned from Peoria. Three colored people went through town seeking colored miners in Seatonville. J S Hinkons, from Rush Medical College, arrived home Saturday. A Kewanee pleasure party visited Walnut Grove last weekend with a four horse hack. Elder Howe preached a Memorial sermon at the Christian church Wednesday at 10 am. Those who missed it heard a grand sermon.
Readers report numerous visits and social calls across Varna Lostant and nearby towns. Memorial services are noted at the M E church with Rev Bliss and local addresses, plus church events and entertainments, and remarks on local residents and guests from Peoria Wenona Henry Peru and other places.
Mrs Kirich near Mt Palatine is ill. J B Arthurs family visiting T E Gallaher. Mrs Barr of Nebraska and son Rex visiting nearby. Geo M Puffer back from Gedell with sister Mrs Woodbury. Dr Vandervort and a Bloomington loan agent called last week. Mrs M C Rees reports no runaway last Saturday though the buggy was damaged. Well men from Peru report 114 feet without enough water. J T Barr at Elliott's Business College in Burlington Iowa writes of good progress and satisfaction.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The medicine is taken internally and aims to reach blood and mucous surfaces. The manufacturers offer 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from users. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Sheriff Lenz and deputies guard trains on the Illinois Central through Marshall county. The Republican Congressional Convention is set for Tuesday July 17 at Rouse's Hall Peoria at 2 p m with delegates allotted Peoria county 36 Fulton 25 Tazewell 15 Marshall 8 Mason 8 Putnam 3.
A correspondent teases HB H Kirchman as a genius for winding up affairs while noting a proposed LOGETRAESE maneuver. The narrator hints at sharp wit and ongoing schemes around the enterprise.
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