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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
3
The Home Journal features a high regard for Reverend John May of Sparland praising his pulpit presence and dedication. It notes his dramatic, concentrated preaching style and his family’s steady life as he moves to new fields of labor, with others welcomed warmly.
Fragmentary October 29 1905 report from Sauredat covers a school build ing project in progress, local appointments and partnerships, funeral notices, and social events including quilting parties and family visits.
A humorous exchange unfolds in a shop scene where a wife teases a husband about riches and bargains. Uncle John’s wealth is implied by his ability to eat with a fire shovel, while the clerk and customers banter over leather belts and socks in a brisk, period tone.
A note from Lacon Journal describes Charlies Kenney living alone in a weather beaten frame house south of Lacon near Wilbern. Seven years old in age terms, he is old beyond his years with gray features, wooden shoes, and long hair. Kenney recalls serving in the Prussia France war as a Frenchman and remembers Napoleon. his house hides a twenty year old wine cellar. He used wine daily to ease rheumatism, a remedy that reportedly succeeded.
Last Wednesday night thieves broke into the blacksmith shop of David Rosa stealing an anvil and tools valued over 250 dollars. Moore of Morris the Alexander Lumber auditor arrived to audit the local yard as a new manager is to take charge after Mead Nuroe resigned months ago. Mrs James McSherry died near Castleton October 5 at about 60 after three months illness from cancer of the stomach. She leaves two children and two brothers living near Cantieron. James Gomers of Wattefeld meets Tuesday about a large Hawkes state farm to build a corncrib there.
The Ninaia Supreme court hears Arthur Keithley's case against Petra Starfar for eighty thousand dollars. Attorneys from Peoria present arguments as the petition seeks prekatnosts members and related actions.
An editorial excerpt urges parents to seek truth before siding with their child in disputes with teachers. It argues parental bias leads to more school trouble and potential long term harm, while fair investigation strengthens trust between parent and teacher and aids the boy’s conduct.
The November Delineator showcases a refreshed color layout across fashion and advertising. Features include Helen Berkeley-Loyd and Sdouard La Montaine on autumn styles, Maxwell on public schooling, Seumas MacManus travel piece, N Hudson Moore on Tables and Sideboards, and Grace Peckham Murray on The Child’s Dream. A revivalist piece on Charles M Alexander and other literary items appear, with stories and housewife tips for November readers.
The coroner in Cook County notes inquest rules vary by case as he reviews inquests into the five victims of the Danville power plant explosion. He cites uncertainty over whether each body requires a full inquest and mentions differences between counties and states.
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