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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1883
Page
6
A patchwork of 1883 items notes Moody’s Chicago meetings and his status as a leading evangelist, local moves, a Henry area couple’s marriage in Chicago, and remarks on newspapers and circulation. Also mentions Prairie Farmer fair coverage, currency totals, and a Baltimore parade feature.
A satirical note recalls Old Mother Hubbard and a bizarre gown while reporting a Jersey cow killed after a passenger train struck it near John R. Clark’s property. The piece argues the railroad should fence its track within city limits to protect cattle, noting many animals die and demand damages or fencing.
Enrollment in Henry public schools stands at 298 this week with high school at 48. Carrie Gregory leaves for Dakota, classmates send best wishes. Duncan Campbell was absent, Edson Merritt added to high school roll. 18 from the country. Bookkeeping class numbers 13, teens seek German studies. Monthly exams Tuesday and Wednesday. Prof Kinter travels to Chicago. J E Bottler covers two days. Johnny Morris visits from Bradford. The State Protection Association of Liquor Dealers held at Quincy with about 200 delegates. district 20 represented by Peter Hanschild Benson, B Yeager Henry, Charles Woernert Washington, William Oberly Pekin. Report copies from Quincy Herald. membership 1750, treasury $2113. discussions oppose restrictive laws and advocate repeal. The True Way notes US postal system success argues for government ownership of railroads and telegraphs to lower rates and distribute earnings to workers. Calls for a John Brown type to start the war cry on this. LaSalle Times.
A new discovery for piles is announced by Dr Deming. A sample box is offered free of charge through Dr Powell to prove its effectiveness, inviting skeptical readers to try the remedy and judge its healing powers.
Quorum absent at the regular meeting. a special session was held September 27 with Wykoff Krenz Kirchman and Carroll present. Motions cover ink and supplies for the high school, clocks and thermometers, tuition and book sales, and finance arrangements through February 1, 1884. The Illinois agricultural department notes the wheat crop at a 25 season low with late maturing, and rail and steamship fare promotions are listed.
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