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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
7
Election day reports from Henry township note 572 voters with 1 spoiled and 2 defective ballots. Saloons closed, crowds discussed results, and McKinley supporters highlighted a large turnout. Local events include church services, dinners, and a parade of flag-waving youths.
Great rejoicing follows Robert B. Fort’s State Senate victory with Marshall county backing him. The article notes civic enthusiasm, local memorials, and community pride, including portraits of townspeople, business shifts, and election night reactions at Republican and Democratic hubs.
The Saratoga township Sunday School Convention will meet at the M E B Church on Sunday afternoon and evening November 15. The program includes devotional exercises, talks on securing attention and promoting spiritual life, the Sabbath theme, and a closing discussion session led by Evangelist McCoy and Rev Nes t with music by J W Grieves.
An interesting meeting of the clat was held at the home of Mrs Carriir Jones on Monday November 2. The program led by Mrs Hanonhb Finney included reading The Ship of Iaith and paper Moral Education in the Schools. Discussions covered religion in education and moral training by teachers. Several members spoke, Agnese Prentice was made a member, next meeting at Mrs Emma McDonough’s home.
A large Peoria delegation joins a Republican parade to Chillicothe with bands and torches. An overflow meeting housed Wilcox and Dr Zeller as crowd enthusiasm swells for McKinley, Bob Fort, and county ticket amid lively speeches by J. V. Graff and others.
The Henry Republican announces a special home delivery offer for 1897. New subscribers can receive The Henry Republican to Jan 1, 1898 for 1.60 dollars. or 2.00 dollars includes The Weekly Inter Ocean and The Farm News for a year. Circulation notes show eight months totals and weekly peaks, with a vow to continue growth despite hard times.
Photograph envelopes touted as the latest neat item for sending pictures by mail are offered for sale at this office. The copy notes convenience and neat packaging for photo distribution through postal service.
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