13 Oct 1881
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1881
Page
1
Henry Republican reports on courthouse work begun with demolition and basement excavation, a new counterfeit detected, elections plans for county treasurer, bridge construction bids, clergy changes, social events, farming activity, and community notices across Henry, Lacon, and surrounding areas.
The Saratoga notes describe frequent rain delaying threshers causing extra work for cooks, and report Joh n Monler selling 160 acres in Steuben for 9000 dollars after a rise from poverty. Others include Amos Leigh in Pearls, a martyred president in Washington, land purchases, trips to Chicago and Iowa, a U P church mourning draped pulpit, and a Sparland money loss on a Peoria trip.
Report of crowds enjoying the fair with humor while a thief with a revolver pockets $5. sparland police chief booths in the same box reassure visitors. Mrs White, mother of Mrs James McCoy, is knocked down but not seriously hurt during the incident. Lacon notes boast of hailstones near a pound weighing claim and Jay Arrell signs off.
Condensed financial report from the county superintendent of Putnam County for the year ending June 9 shows receipts and disbursements totaling 4,015.08 dollars. The notice outlines budget lines and fund balances for the education department.
Mrs Samuel Case of Mineral returning home from visiting her parents Glitner. Henry Daley loses a valuable cow on the railroad and cannot recover damages. warning to stock owners. Trven Williams’s team frightens a horse, resulting in a minor injury but no serious damage. William Keloa wields the rod in the village school. Matthias Louis returns from Nebraska trip.
The city debates hotel demands amid a rising need highlighted by the recent fair. plans for a grand hotel, a new union depot contract awarded to Jobst, and a looming mayoral election shape Peoria’s progress. The grand jury returns indictments and public meetings continue at Red Ribbon Hall as the community pursues development.
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