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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
2
In Knoxville and surrounding areas the 1896 campaign unfolds with Bryan urging against standard maintenance and party lines. Republican speakers including J. J. Foreman and Richard Yates push for trust action, Lincoln anniversary context, and local registration deadlines for first time voters ahead of November elections.
A report details Republican torchlight rallies in Chillicothe and Henry township, with Lt Governor Northcott urging voters to protect their earthly assets and vote McKinley. Democratic speakers from Henry township and nearby towns addressed concerns at a Friday park meeting, criticizing the current administration and imperialism.
The Times editor defends the Sparland stop and challenges the Henry Republican as misinformed. The Henry Republican claims Bryan received 200 for speaking, while records show a $50 personal check from R M Barnes and no clear proof of a $200 payment.
On September 18, 1890, Bourke Cockran of New York told a Chicago audience that Bryan had abandoned Democratic principles. He declared Democrats must part with the Populist backed candidate and reject a campaign built on national prosperity and national glory promises.
Test for 191 applicants at Northwestern University in Evanston showed only 26 passed the exam. The screening focused on spelling and punctuation with 150 words and a map task. failures centered on common words and a few long terms while Greek Latin and sciences fared better.
A large audience heard Hon Frank Quinn of Peoria and R. M. Barnes speak at New Opera Hall chaired by JT. F. Clevereld. Quinn praised a young lawyer turned Democrat while Barnes drew laughs with a remark about the McKinley and Bryan trains.
The piece argues citizens should back Tayor to support national prosperity and avoid adverse political and business changes. It emphasizes the stakes of voting in the upcoming decision.
A garbled OCR segment touts a patent remedy claiming to cure a cold in a day and features a generic medicine label. The text appears as marketing copy with product claims and not a clear news event.
A historical notice lists Republican meetings at Whitefield Town Hall Toluca Varna Sparland and other venues with speakers including Franklin Magoon Wright Wilcox Northcott and Carrithers in October November schedules across towns such as Toluca Mendota and Chicago along with dates and times for events and remarks by local politicians.
Senator R. B. Fort promotes re election with a unique campaig n method. A large tent event featured speeches by Major Strawn and others from Pontiac. Fort highlighted his dairy stance and Allen Bill record, while scenes from Cuba and Porto Rico played on a stereoptican machine captivating a crowded crowd.
The Times asks why Hawaiian sugar enters free while Porto Rico sugar bears a 16 percent tax. It explains Hawaii's status as a U S territory with tariffs extended under law, while Porto Rico’s political status remained unsettled until Congress acts. A 19th century court ruling held Porto Rico not yet fully integrated, so tariffs could apply until Congress extends the Constitution and revenue laws.
George W. Jones of Robinson Illinois publicly supports McKinley and Roosevelt and presided at a large Republican meeting with Judge Yated slated to speak. Jones defended the party shift, praising the administration’s economic gains, foreign policy, and “peace by which it must tread” if necessary. Tuesday, October 30, is the final day for voter registration in Henry township with the post office polling book listing registered names.
Florida is estimated to produce F,000,000,000 boxes of Grandni Tall with a large share already sold at $1.85 per box on the tree.
An old newspaper ad touts Jell-O as the new family dessert with four flavors Raspberry Orange Strawberry and lemon. It invites readers to try it at their grocers location today.
Arthur Ironmonger and Clara Sleater married in St Louis after a romance nurtured in Henry. Ironmonger, pharmacist and chief clerk at Dr Powell's, and Sleater, longtime Hutchins Lincoln Co. clerk, plan to set up housekeeping at the Sleater cottage on Main Street. Community best wishes follow as they begin married life.
John H and spouse observed their golden wedding with a surprise party arranged by children and grandchildren at their Florid home on Oct 10 1900. About 60 relatives attended, receiving two chairs as gifts, with a gold trimmed cake from Louis Schmidt and Maude Beebe of Bloomington Illinois visiting with Ellen's child.
Prizes at the Corn Carnival last week carried off by Marshall and Putnam counties in the corn exhibit. Winners include Lot 2 Chicago and Alton Best 20 cars White corn M Turner Venona Ist with Charles Gapen 2nd Lacon. Best 20 ears White corn W H Francis Henry Ist J A Kays Magnolia 2nd Best 29 ears yellow corn A Morse Henry Ist largest percentage Harry Camery Henry. Lot 7 Illinois Central Best 20 ears white corn A L Turner Venona Ist Lot 8 Three 1s Best 29 ears white corn Alfred Judd 1st E B Miles 2d H J K Smith 2nd W G Griffith 4th all Putnam county. Best 20 ears yellow corn F Kinney 1st McNabb H A Winters 2nd Wenona F E Smith 2nd McNabb. Boys exhibit Lot 8 mixed Lee Morris 2d Mt Palatine. Class 8 Boone county white A I Turner 24 Wenona. Class P shelling contest E V Lane Lacon 8rd.
A claim of relief from kidney and bladder diseases within six hours is made for a product called New Great South American Kidney Cure sold at Dr Powell's drug store. The advertisement emphasizes quick pain relief and urinary retention reduction for both men and women.
Miss Lillian Runnells is appointed cashier at Powers Fair Store and is familiar with duties from prior Fair Store work. She previously held a similar post at Kohlsaat cafe and preferred staying near home.
The Republican office seeks a boy apprentice to learn printing, promising a path to fame and fortune in a valued vocation. Also notes about Buckeye Pile Ointment and a quack claim about laughter boosting circulation and spleen function.
One of James Price's twins died in Wenona on Sunday while another family matter notes a college trip. O Wilson buys Etta Conklin's Grand Rapids property for 6400 dollars. Mary Price prepares family wardrobe for trips to Washington Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Wm Dudley Foulke, a Republican rally speaker, is a Society of Friends member who has preached at Yearly Meeting. The Opera House hosts The Orchestral Entertainers with Miss Helen Bick, featuring The Blue and the Grey, praised for music and recitations, in a Henry Woodman foresters produced show audience enjoyed.
The Western Catholic Union presented Mr and Mrs Wm Russ with a silver water pitcher and goblets last Friday in recognition of his valuable services and as part of their 25th wedding anniversary. The ceremony was informal due to Mrs Russ health, but the couple expressed gratitude for the gift and donors.
Samuel M. Croft describes ongoing farm life near Bluff City with large wheat yields. He notes 4,500 bushels from 200 acres and 60 cent per bushel on four crops, plus 800 acres in one body of fine land as land values climb.
Dr. A B Seelye has finished an opera house with laboratory at Abilene Kansas costing about 25000. The structure boosts local pride as Seelye expands a popular line of proprietary medicines serving Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. He is a public spirited citizen with a thriving Abilene business.
William and Mary Kuss express sincere thanks for the elegant silver service presented to them. They recall fondly their association with Sub Council No 23 W C U and their cordial relations with its officers and members.
A horse hitched to a buggy and driven by a stranger was startled by a paper in front of the Paskell House yesterday. It turned suddenly and faced its driver, then backed onto the cement sidewalk and nearly onto the porch before stopping. No injuries. harness straps were damaged.
R W Spencer Magnolia’s enterprising merchant and Rev Oscar Schacht new M FE pestis were in the city yesterday on business. Spencer placed an ad in this issue for Magnolia readers. Schacht is well received and expected to have a prosperous year for the church. The Chillicothe Bulletin notes a local fishing tale. Wed James Beaumont and wife fished near Willow Ga south of the city and landed a five pound black bass, the largest in years.
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