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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1874
Page
8
Local Berry items report social events, illnesses, obituaries, and small town happenings. Mentions the Colton wedding in Granville, Dr. Tesmer illness, Mrs Flinn’s death, Hickman’s arrest, and railroad bond debates in Roberts township along with farm and business updates.
The Putnam county circuit court convenes next Monday with Judge Buros presiding. The Putnam county agricultural society named officers for the ensuing years: President John Swany, vice presidents Willian Allen R A Moore Josh ua L Mille, treasurer George OU Read, secretary P. B. Durley A T Purviance in charge of fair ground fence W Downie Richard Harrison. A Princeton resident, son of Hon. Joel W Lopkins, married last week to Rev J W Warren’s daughter. The piece discusses horse walking vs trotting, rope walking exhibition by Daniel McKenzie, and fundraising for the performer. mentions George F Paskell and others, and a local business partnership among Daniel Wann G P Dexoe and Adna Jovea.
Books and Periodicals Received review Demarest's Monthly for November 1876. Highlights include stories by C A Stephens and Elizabeth 8 Phelps, ghost tales, practical articles, and illustrations. Also features Oliver Optic and Mary Mapes Dodge pieces, fashioning a broad array of fiction, puzzles, and essays.
State items note Baptist anniversaries in Bloomington and a Lutheran seminary to be moved from St Louis to Springfield. Woodford County reports active politics with expected majorities for Col Fort Hon in the third district and Hon Sidney Smith in the first. Burglars swarm Kankakee, Holt of the Gazette shot at his residence. John Ferris of LaSalle loses part of a hand in a duck-hunting discharge. Bishop Seymour’s confirmation ruled yesterday amid opposition. Robert Lincoln attended his father’s monument unveiling at Springfield. Canal commissioners and the Illinois steamer crew conducted a biannual canal inspection with division superintendents.
Remaining uncalled for for the week ending October 21 include Athuman J Clark Miss AL A Betti F B Goataler P Baker I Chener. The notice lists names and initials, indicating letters awaiting pickup at the Henry post office.
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