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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1889

Page

2

Henry Republican publication notice at Henry Illinois

The Henry Republican notes distribution at Henry Illinois with printing details and October 24 1880 date. Second class matter designation indicates postal handling.

Farmers urge Henry fair revival for 1880 season

The Agricultural Board plans its third Thursday meeting to elect officers and set policy while local writers urge Henry to host an annual fair. They call for farmers and stockmen to drive development, propose amphitheatre and exhibition halls, and envision a fall 1880 fair to boost Marshall, Putnam and Bureau counties.

The Agricultural Board Canton Henry Horticultural Society Marshall, Putnam Bureau Counties

Eloquent portrait of late Senator Whiting lauded for public service

The Princeton Tribune portrays Senator Whiting as an independent, steadfast figure who stood alone amid conflicting views. Though eccentric at times, he was approachable and diligent in public affairs, a strong nonpartisan local leader in county and state matters for four decades.

Whiting The Princeton Tribune

Raum Named Commissioner of Pensions in Surprise Move

Henry Green B Raum of Illinois chosen Commissioner of Pensions to succeed Tanner. The president made six appointments on merit, surprising the country but approved nationwide. Raum, former Commissioner of Internal Revenue, served as a soldier in the late war and held rank as brigadier general at its close. He has been in Congress and public life, a business man and lawyer in Washington with citizenship in Golconda Illinois. The appointment pleases veterans and is expected to yield an efficient officer in this key post.

Hen Green B. Raum Illinois Tanner Internal Revenue Congress Cew Washington, D. C Golconda Ill

Nebraska couple denied adjacent homestead entries

In Niobrara Nebraska J Fanning and Lydia A Lavenor made adjacent homestead entries. They married and built a house on the boundary between their plots claiming residence. Noble ruled Fanning’s entry valid while Lavenor’s was rejected due to failure to prove distinct residence on her plot.

Noble J.F. Fanning Lydia A. Lavenor Niobrara Nebraska Fanning

Canal Closure Sets Date for Illinois and Michigan Canal

Notice from Duncan Campbell Eng Henry Illinois dated Oct 15 1889 announces official closing of the Illinois and Michigan Canal for navigation from Bridgeport to LaSalle on Friday November 16th at midnight Weather permitting boats may operate after that date between Marseilles and Bridgeport at owners risk James M Lergherton General Superintendent by order of the Board of Canal Commissioners

Campbell Looxront Illinois Duncan Campbell Henry Ill Chicago Illinois and Michigananal Bridgeport LaSalle Marseilles James M. Lergurton Board of Canal Commissionera

St E Gregory Stands Unchallenged For Pierre Port Office

St E Gregory is the sole remaining candidate for the port office at Pierre Dak with competitors withdrawing. He expects the appointment around the first of the month as supporters back his success. A hopeful note from Ranco expresses desire for his accomplishment. The text also mentions Juaxador and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup in ad-like praise.

St. E. Gregory Pierre Dak Ranco

O. F. Memorial Service and Lookout Mountain Post Gathering

The Marshall Lodge No 681 O O F memorial service was held in their hall on Oct 22 with a quartet, local members and non members present. Noble Grand and speakers memorialized departed members, praising charity and faith. Lookout Mountain post No 4 G A R held an annual inspection, praised post conduct, and planned future joint post and corps meetings with musical and literary programs.

O. F Marshall Lodge Field Elmer Hunter Lucy Mateer Adkinson Millie Robinson Bell C. C. Slygh Order Powell F. A. Raymond Sr Neerer J. Spencer Burt James Harrison F. A. Raymone Sister Adams Christ God Nio Lookout Mountain Post No.4 H. J. DePue B. Edwards E. H. Gale Lacon Law

Death of Mrs Christy in Henry Illinois

Mrs Christy Elizabeth A Hall 60 born Edinburgh Scotland Oct 4 1826 to Scotch American parents died after a long illness of internal cancer. She lived in Trivoli and Lancaster Illinois before moving to Henry 15 years ago. Funeral held at daughter Edger Motter’s home with Elder J F M Parker officiating. Survived by brother A Hull and sister Mrs Dr Petrie. A card of thanks from the family.

Elizabeth A. Hall Edinburgh Scotland Beng South Carolina Charleston Liverpool England Mra Dr Petrie Trivoli Peoria County John Christy Farmington Universaliat A. R. Gardener Lancaster Cass County Ill I. H Samuel P Boston Colorado Mra Motter Mra J. H. Harrison Hull Kearney Henry Cemetery

Sunday Suptong visits éHege teachers and school notes

Mchuot reports that new books arrived two weeks ago and some pupils still miss school. Parents urged to visit and examine student work. The Board hired an assistant teacher for the high school. Several students from other districts attend, and named locals and Chicago pupils are listed as attendees.

Ague Mias Weed Joliet Mias Voxel Mias Allen Miss Flelper Becker Mr 3 Board of Education Lartnett Moat Franco Thomas W. Knox Thoes Weeks

Whittling Sociable Brightens Library Hall Evening

A Library Hall gathering last Saturday featured an instrumental duet Sounds from the Obio by Missed Bloater and Vogelsang, a vocal recital Laska by Vinnie Harper, a whittling contest with a vinegar cruet prize won by Richard Reed, and further performances by Ning Goodrich and Ella Hutchins. Johnline credited for the novel whittling idea.

Library Hall Obio Bloater Vogelsang Laska Vinnie Harper Hutchins Vogcelsane Clara Sleator Lucy Mateer Winnie Johnson Richard Reed Ning Goodrich Brother of Mercy Ella Hutchins Pierrot John Line

Mr George Gregory Chooses 160 Acre Paull Boyle Homestead

Mr George Gregory returns from California with his family to settle in the Oxbow district. He purchased Paull Boyle’s 160 acre homestead at 47 60 per acre, plans to occupy part of the house with his tenant and move in soon to begin fall plowing and arrange affairs for next year.

George Gregory California Paul Boyle Oxbow Gregory

Dam Rescue at Illinois River Dam Ends Narrowly

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kenyon of Whitefield Corners fished near a dam on the Illinois River and were swept toward the dam when their skiff filled. Mr Kenyon saved his wife after they submerged, with help from Leonard Studgyin and Willard Kenyon. Mrs Kenyon vowed to quit fishing this perilous spot.

Illinois Joseph Kenyon Whitefield Corners Kenyon Willard

Croup prevention and local marriages in Eureka Springs

An article extols preventing croup using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials and notices a Eureka Springs marriage, detailing Jessie E. Spencer and Frank B. Freeman, their families, and the couple's travel to Berryville. It mentions merchants, a local bank, and residents arriving for the winter.

Daily Echo Eureka Springs Ark Jessie E. Spencer Henry Spencer Whitefteld Frank B. Freeman Berryville Echo Freeman Jamea Frye Creem

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