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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
4
Henry and nearby towns report school football roughness plus rail work progress between Henry and Magnolia. Community members attend socials for traveling friends and celebrate marriages and relocations. Cattle breeders, a Urbana trader, and a St. Louis area visitor appear among local happenings.
The Bureau County Republican reports Adam Johnson and his brother W G C Johnson with two hired men found a method to catch large catfish by digging into river banks along Green River. First haul weighed 67 pounds. later catches include a 57 pound fish and a 42 pound fish. Farmers say big catfish migrate from Illinois and Mississippi rivers and use bank holes for shelter and food timing.
The Beaumont Texas region reports falling oil and gas flow as water production rises and wells dry up or reduce yield. Some wells once producing oil may continue briefly but not at prior levels. Experts note agencies work to alter supply, while noting reservoirs are not inexhaustible.
Elder John W. Rogers of Filler Missouri reports his infant daughter's croup improved after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He claims early use prevents attacks and notes the medicine contains no opium. Available at Dr Powell's City Drug Store.
Clerk mis substituted Jonathan Merrick for Joslin Kerrick on the tally sheet at noon. Eighty six votes for Kerrick were not counted, leaving a blank in the report though Kerrick remains elected. Legal challenge unlikely to arise from the error.
An 19th century notice promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming worm cure plus mucus removal. It lists worm conditions and hints at medicinal use available at Dr Powell's City Drug Store.
Mortuary notice for Mrs Solomon Darby who died after illness at her home in the city. She was cared for by her children Mr and Mrs Robert Doran. Funeral at Saratoga M E Church Friday at 10:80 p.m. Interment in church yard. She was 77 years old.
Levi Long born February 5 1825 in Monongahela county Virginia married Catherine Wan August 8 1850 in Ariepie Bureau county father of twelve children five sons seven daughters served as corporal in 148th Infantry Regiment during the Civil War health declined and he died at Putnam Illinois November 0 1002 aged 74 days survived by wife five children two brothers and two sisters. The Christian church pastor B L Wray offers condolences.
Simon Hettrich born February 14 1823 East Hanover Lendon county Penn died November 10 1902 at his late residence aged about 700 years 8 months and 26 See He joined the German Reformed church in youth baptized May 14 1828 Married Sarah J Allen in 1851 four children George Thomas Walker Henry His wife died 1866 One sister living in Nebraska Funeral held yesterday at Florid conducted by Rev J T Bliss Lostant
Timothy Atwood a veteran of Dallas or nearby era was laid to rest in Galva on Tuesday attended by Spencer Ketchum and Cyrus Root with Wil Nam and Perry Root among mourners. He survived by son Jeruel of Mt Vernon Iowa and Nam Wil of Galenburg. He was a first settler in Marshall County later a Whitefield farmer and grocery merchant. He died in Vernon aged 87. The letter also laments a jury decision undervaluing a hug at one cent calling it an insult to affection.
The advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to cleanse and heal nasal membranes, claiming rapid relief from catarrh and cold symptoms. It cites benefits like improved speech and hearing and notes a 60 cent price, with purchase options by mail.
Dialogue reveals Jabgon recalls denying a poor woman's request for a small sum, leading to sleeplessness. Diubson questions who the grandmother figure was, hinting at a strained family moment and an unsettled past.
The Republican office advertises cheap writing paper mourning stationery envelopes and boxes of assorted colors. It lists prices 5 to 20 cents and stalls in various sizes, with engraving and printing services for envelopes, letterheads and circulars. Subscriptions to newspapers and magazines are offered at club rates with a combined Henry Republican office and Nichols Guide package.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray a nurse at a New York Children’s Home selling powders for feverishness teething stomach disorders and worm elimination. It claims 80 000 testimonials and promotes druggists and a sample offer addressed to Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York dated 11 64 w
The notice details holiday round trip fare pricing for Thanksgiving with sale dates November 26 to 28, 1902. F E Kerns serves as agent, McNabb, III referenced in connection with ticket sales and arrangements.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for chilblains swollen and damp feet. It claims relief for sweating sore and aching feet and notes availability at all druggists.
A Virginia summer tale about a seven year old girl, daughter of a real estate man, who drinks water at White Sulphur Springs to grow her teeth. She humorously mislabels calisthenics as “fistical culture” learned at school, while seeking relief from cutting teeth.
In a Chicago Post note, a young woman protests a gown that does not fit while the modiste insists the dress is perfect and the fault lies with the wearer. The exchange highlights tensions between client and designer in early fashion reporting.
A terse dialogue shows a skeptical speaker questioning how to notice Irene's blonde hair and another replies to learn what she paid for hers. The fragment hints at a broader discussion about appearance and private details in a World context.
Cartoon caption from Detroit Free Press mocks political croakers warning of doom. It jokes a man seeks a fat of fice to avoid “the doses” and preserve his country’s fate.
A Chicago Record snippet shows Mrs Miggs lamenting a cake she baked that disappeared quickly as the family finished it in about a quarter hour. The brief exchange highlights domestic kitchen humor and rapid consumption.
Will Reed and Denoa Defsher of Bradford visited Henry on the first of the week.
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