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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
6
An analysis of county returns finds unequal candidate support within parties and the desire to separate amendments on the ballot. The Civic Federation urges constitutional changes so multiple amendments can be voted on separately, improving practical submission in the legislature.
The issue highlights Ida Tarbell's History of the Standard Oil Company as the lead serial, promising wide readership. It praises Tarbell's Birth of an Industry piece for its innovation and notes Conny Doyle and George W. Smalley offerings as strong reading, along with tributes to the late George Huglas Brown and prewar national discussions by J. W. Jenks.
Rev Irt R Hicks 1903 Almanac touts superior science and art, claiming demand far exceeds prior years. It promotes a 1908 astronomy course, weather forecasts, and numerous engravings. Sold by Word and Works Publishing Co at 15.80 cents plus postage from St Louis Missouri.
Samuel J Taylor a prominent Wesosa citizen and longtime Republican leader died suddenly Monday at his home as his family prepared to attend the Twenty Century club event. Born January 26 1820 in Washington County Pennsylvania he moved through Illinois to Wenona and became a farmer merchant and public servant. His sons Beach Cadet and H L Taylor carried on political and business careers in Illinois Nebraska and Iowa. The funeral was held Thursday with services at the residence Wenona and a later service in Wenona.
An event by the Hennepin Lecture Association featured the Dunbar Hand Bell Ringers under Mrs Lula Tyler Gates at Grand Opera House. The program drew a large audience despite poor weather and rainy roads, with plans for a similar show on Dec 9. The issue also notes a charity fair by the ME church women, local travels, weddings, and community notices across Hennepin and surrounding areas.
An old advertising text promotes Scott's Emulsion as a life loss remedy and tonic for invalids, convalescents, children, and the weak. It claims to increase fat and tissue, bone, flesh, blood, and nerve and offers free samples with a wrapper label.
Resolutions passed at an adjourned Marshall county circuit court session in Lacon Illinois honor Judge Mark Bangs born January 6 1822 in Hawley Massachusetts and who died June 23 1902 in Chicago. He served as lawyer judge circuit court US district attorney and partner in Bangs Wood Bangs and was noted for honor cheerfulness justice charity and devotion to family. The resolutions praise his character and instruct their filing in court records and to inform his son and daughter.
Probate filings list final orders and discharge of executors for multiple estates including A P Webber Eleanor Horrom D McGill Johnson Brown and J Kemp. Also mentions adoption papers, final settlements, real estate sales, and marriage licenses with various names and local townships. Proceedings include continuations, rehearings, and transfers among numerous heirs and property lots.
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