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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
6
A compilation of 1895 items includes mining industry talk in Denver, possible gubernatorial prospects for Tanner in Aliide, and the Wabash Road schedules for cross country rail travel. Also reported: New York Court taxes on Jay Gould heir, Cuba policy shifts, county seat removal to Varna, a birth notice in Denver, and social happenings at Springfold Massachusetts receptions with Nubian dress themes.
Miss Hawkins visits Mrs Chris Broaddus in Lacon. R M Barnes and wife return from western trip. Judge Mark Bangs visits with H J De Pue family. Mrs Carrie Marsh in Peoria for health of Willie. Dr Everett of Sparland to practice in Lacon. Thanksgiving day observed with gratitude references. Mayor R B Fort named as State Senator candidate. Local deer hunt noted. county seat dispute over Varna moves debated.
The Sparland column reports O R Condit family visiting Verona for Thanksgiving with her parents. Ed Ray bought 10 acres south of Watford Bonham to build and move there. Aunt Mary Thompson is very ill and her son Milford and wife care for her. Mrs George Holler traveled to Brooklyn Iowa to see daughter Mrs Jones after a nail puncture caused blood poisoning. Col J W McClanahan plans to present his and his wife’s army portraits to his son Charles. Al Nfoskins was killed near Denver Colorado when a wagon wheel collapsed a gate and pitched him. he died three hours after return home. Dr B S Everett plans to move to Lacon to join Roseberry practice. Uncle Jimmy Tanquary is near death from kidney trouble. his son Nathan travels to be with him. Uncle Jimmy died Monday night and will be buried Thursday at Bethel M S church.
Lucy Burt started the Quinn school last Monday as snows ripen the rab bite. John Blackburn plowed with two teams, turning under two inches of snow. Tremain has installed a self opening gate. Paul Nightwonger carves and saws wood, Clyde Gregory and friend chased a fox, Clyde fired a shot into the ground. Sugar Grove schoolhouse has been cleaned, whitewashed and fitted with Oxford seats. Old desks from the prior term to be sold next Saturday at 9 o'clock by order of the directors.
Hopewell residents report Nick Smith moves to work near his girl and John Haws moves into John Wasmer's house. Hogs face losses while corn husking remains active. Mitchel Miller suffers a hay mow mishap but recovers. Oyster suppers, Woodmen lodge events, and a medicinal tonic advertisement appear amid local news. Magnolia notes include a fruitless corn weighing claim and a school entertainment planned for library funds.
Local notes report Stickel and Dougherty breaking colts this week and sleighbells heard in the streets. Items cover arrests, illnesses, horse incidents, Epworth League meetings led by Mrs John Sparling, a church supper, and social notices including travel, visitors, and gate etiquette.
Quaker Lane and Oak Park residents appear in a roundup of neighborhood events. References include Bumgarner’s carpentry, Thanksgiving hospitality by Lulu Wilson, and plans for Joshua Mulls and Eva Sunderland to attend the Atlanta Exposition starting Monday, Nov 25.
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says the remedy yields best results and he would not be without it. G A Dykeman druggist of Catskill New York calls it the best cough remedy and reports eight years of use without failure. Free bottles at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Regular sizes 60c and 1.00. Also notes on the Nashville railway system promoting travel to the Cotton States Exposition with low excursion rates and sleeping car service, plus subscription offers for The Henry Republican and partner papers.
Paris reports a rapid rise in crime by minors in France over fifty years. Professor Henri Joly cites 13 000 to 300 percent growth, urges stricter compulsory education enforcement, compares Britain prosecutions, and criticizes lenient Paris courts and perceived corrupting influences of houses of correction.
Washington reports government correspondence on Behring Sea vessel seizure claims and Britains stance after Sir Julian Pauncefote replies to Senator Morgan. Also announced is the decision to move General Winfield S Hancock to Arlington for burial next spring and plans for a Hancock monument.
New York on November 26 a steam pipe explosion at Hammerstein's celery works left eleven men scalded. One worker Fred Winart was killed and Andrew Huggins died from injuries.
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