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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
2
Friends of The Heavy Republican are urged to send legal notices through the attorney or a responsible person for publication. Notices paid for in this paper may be printed against the wishes of interested parties. Publication dates and details follow in the issue.
A Peoria town meeting notes fault in laying a cement walk on Third Street from the public square. Delegates led by County Judge Wright and Mayor Forrest discuss completing a continuous sidewalk, citing local residences, churches, and bankers on Edward Street as reasons to extend the project.
President Shontz of the B and O and Paul Moron vice president of the Santa Fe with several railroad men toured Streator to Granville aiming to locate a depot. A WCTU committee met Shontz after a local dinner as farmers debated the Toluca branch and possible impact on Clear Creek depot.
Forbes Bros sold 50 head of Short Horn cattle at their 1 M Forbes farm with buyers from Buffalo to San Francisco. The auction grossed 714,850 with an average of 14, - two-year-olds brought 6 1 000. The sale featured top stock in a packed tent with noted Rosmondters and a lively bidding atmosphere.
The 60th annual meeting gathered at the Church of the Divine Humanity in Englewood led by Rev King with Rev Mercer as presiding minister. About 15 societies attended with eight clergymen, business sessions, daily preachings, and plans for the coming year. Delegates from Henry, Joliet, and other communities were present, plus invited musical figures and local residents during a weekend of events and hospitality.
Rav 8A Donahoe of the M E Church in South Point Pleasant West Virginia suffered a severe cold with violent coughing on December 10 1897. After trying various home remedies without relief he purchased Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it acted like a charm. He cheerfully recommends it to the public and states it is sold by Dr Powell.
Editor chides Journal coverage of Lacon Old Settlers Day amid claims of open gambling rings and misinformed reporting. Residents defend the event while noting heavy preparation for a larger crowd and urging better neighborhood understanding.
Regular meeting of the Henry city council at city hall on October 2 1899. Mayor Forrest and Aldermen Jones Smith Doelzer Humphrey present. Stever and Adams absent. Minutes approved. Cement walk contract with D W Gehring set at 10 cents per square foot. Finance committee to approve Gehring bondmen. Jos Schick paid 300 on cement walk work. Bills listed for various labor and services.
Beatrice the youngest Granbury sister wed George W Corey in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev J H Morrow of Peoria. The couple departed for a honeymoon itinerary through Philadelphia New York and then south to South Pittsburg Tennessee where they will settle after November 28.
Ray Peter Swan united in marriage with Stellard Worothy at United Presbyterian Church North Bend Nebraska on Tuesday the six th. The couple plans a short visit in Omaha then begin housekeeping on the Allen farm. Friends extend wishes for joy prosperity and a happy marriage life.
On Wednesday evening H M Forbes of Arkalon Kansas wed Miss Alberta Camery daughter of Mr and Mrs B S Camery at the bride parents home. Plans for a Kansas home follow the ceremony with Forbes a prosperous farmer stock raiser owning 600 acres and 00 cattle fattening for market. The union is celebrated with family and relatives including Ning Nelson and Cora Mae Forrest as attendants. The Republicans extend congratulations and best wishes for life ahead.
Miss Dalhe G Spaulding engaged in kindergarten work in Shia and Peoria will read an inter paper on The Formation of Character the Chief Aim of the Kindergarten on text Sunday evening Oct 15th. Parents invited to improve the opportunity of hearing what she has to see.
The Presbyterian church reports a Friday chicken pie supper on Oct 20 and lists multiple services next Sunday. Rev Charles G Richards from Chicago preached here this summer and will lead morning and evening services. Rev Wm Francis Mayo and Rev LAG Lundenberger are scheduled for upcoming sermons. The St Mary’s German Catholic church begins Forty Hours Devotion Oct 16 with Father Pell officiating and several priests attending.
The Whitefield township Sunday school convention meets at Center church on Sunday afternoon and evening. Programs include addresses, reports, solos, papers, lessons, election of officers, devotional, and question box. All are welcome with Mrs. Abel Wall and Rev J W Moles among participants and Thomas Monler presiding.
Local resolutions praise the Bel Bros refusal to sell land to keep the town free from saloons and liquor taint. Neighbors urge landowners and officials along the Threetrailroad to prevent intoxication within two miles of the corporation. A committee of three is to be appointed to confer with authorities to avert disaster for the village.
Advertised notices dated Oct 12 1899 list Chester Coverdale Cliffe Edmondson Arthur Johnson Joha Knickerbouker AS Mouorhead George Murphy Homdue Nagel John Osborn John Shultz 2 GY Taylor and others. A later entry names Oct 23 1899 for Desd Latter Of with John Kline and a play on.
Two wedding notices show George W. Corry of South Pittsburg Tennessee marrying Beatrice Grow at Inalety in Illinois on October 11, and D. Allen officiating another ceremony at North Bend Nebraska on September 20 with the Presbyterian church. The bride is Dorothy Dennis of North Bend.
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