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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1869
Page
2
The fall election passed quietly with low party engagement. In the presidential vote a strong third party call appeared, Fuller likely favored, Peck and friends faced opposition, and county officers including clerk and treasurer had varied margins.
The returns from Lacon show Mr Peck elected superintendent of schools for Marshall County by a clear majority. Perley carries the county with an estimated margin near 246. The Democratic vote in Peoria yields a mayoral win and seven of nine aldermen. The table lists town by town majorities and indicates overall Republican strength.
The report shows railroad property values in Illinois excluding Central, with land valued at 656,060, rolling stock 520,47, track 67,708,078, and total railroad property 15,849,726. Taxable value is about 46,543,175 before adding Illinois Central’s 20,000,000, totaling 66,543,178 for the state.
The Tennessee legislature elected Henry Cooper to a U S Senate term after a close vote 85 to 61, while Andy Johnson is urged to retire to private life. A Thanksgiving proclamation from Governor Palmer is printed, praising divine blessings for Illinois and the nation.
The fragment describes settlers facing harsh conditions on the western frontier. It notes hardships from distant markets, limited supplies, and the lure of abandoning settled areas for new lands while recognizing limited opportunities for progress. It urges staying if well settled, warning against moving into remote regions.
An editorial urges readers to subscribe and advertise locally. It argues that towns relying on dull imports and scarce local notices lose growth while merchants fail, and outsiders stay away. The piece emphasizes supporting home papers to keep communities thriving.
Citizens consider funding a new hotel costing 150000 to 954000 with donations to builders after approved plans. The Bridge project begins pile driving for the cofferdam as crews push across the river. river work progresses with plans for a lasting riverfront landmark. The issue also promotes subscriptions to the American Agriculturalist and notes a local printing office incident in Weedford County.
The piece reviews several periodicals including Packard's Monthly and The New Church Monthly, praising varied contents from short sketches to sermons and poetry. It notes subscription details, publishers in Hartford and New York, and mentions Barnum's Struggles and Triumphs as a compelling 800-page volume with illustrations. It also reports market data and regional news items such as steamer fires, elections, and legal rulings.
A damaged fragment alleges readers owe money while publishers defend charges for paper and staff costs. The writer condemns refusals to pay and accuses editors of ruinous behavior and exploitation. Names listed appear as signatories or referenced individuals.
In December 1851 a Tama Farmer from Crockery Michigan recounts prolonged illness since August 1860 with fever debility and swelling. After failed treatments and high fees, a neighbor's almanac led to two Blood Purifier bottles and three Blood Pills from Griffin's Drug Store, restoring health and strength for work.
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