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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
2
Tomorrow marks the democratic day with George O Barnes and others at New Opera Hall. A mass gathering from Lacon and surrounding counties is expected to hear speeches urging voters to back the party and support tax payer interests as the ballot nears.
Clayton lodge No 312 I C O F Sparland held a veteran’s meeting last Tuesday to honor members with a quarter century jewel after 25 years of continuous membership. J J Adams Henry and G W Zimmerman Gallup Seibolds and Henson D Bonham received the jewels presented by Bro Francis of Magnolia.
The office asks correspondents to mail by Tuesday or Wednesday to reach before the Wednesday morning train. Prompt submissions will aid in printing The Republican on Thursday. Delays due to Tuesday mail will again hinder the office and late letters disrupt deadlines.
A party of borers on the hunting preserves of the Glob of Chicago discovered two promising veins of enhiindopil in a la oy ioot shaft near Hennepin. The workers were engaged in boring a woll when the veins were found, causing considerable local excitement.
The city Fire Department held its annual parade and equipment display led by a July band in fall uniforms. The hose cart and chemical engine demonstrated rapid 400 foot runs with precise connections, achieving record times as men from the company assisted and staged the tests.
Judge McCulloch of Peoria, prohibition candidate for Congress, addresses a well attended audience. The meeting features songs, prayers, and humor as supporters discuss prohibition as a political factor and the two party system. A Sunday visit by Rev G W Minior highlights community ties.
John Sullivan of Wenona, severely hurt last week, suffered a fractured jaw and swollen face neck and body. An abscess formed in the throat risking nourishment but yielded to stimulants and improved symptoms. Mrs James Hartley visited last week and reports the family optimistic about recovery.
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” can relieve rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It promises immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and lists sales by local druggists. A note mentions Dr Perrson visiting monthly for the sick and a Bureau County Novy editor’s report of a good year.
Edward James Slavin born 1860 in Lifford Ireland came to Henry Illinois to join siblings. He worked on Marshall county farms about 12 years before health failings led to Jacksonville where he died October 18 1494. Funeral at St Patrick Catholic church Henry with Rev Finn and pallbearers listed. Card of thanks from his brothers and sisters notes sympathy and flowers.
The Christian Endeavor held a Sunday evening concert and literary program at the Congregational church. Rev A Miles presided with Rev G W Milner of Tazewell county as guest preacher. The program featured music, recitations, solos, and a tribute to Prof David Swing, receiving praise for its variety and strong delivery.
An 19th century advertises Bucklon’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and related conditions. Promised money back if not satisfied with price listed as 25 yeerteer per box from Dr Powell the Druggist.
Lizzie Hunt visited Forest Grove over Sunday while J P Root builds a woodshed for winter wood. X C Wilmot sold cider at 121½ cents a gallon and 26 barrels were made this year. Elevators burned at Edlestein. Fillmors Calder lost 400 bushels of oats. The Young Republicans plan torches and a drum corps with a meeting to be announced.
The literary meeting on Oct 19 featured Senior orations by Carrie Nicholson Fred Paskell and Harry Clark. Middles and Juniors presented essays and sketches, with Preparatory readings by Agnes Dennis Mary Krenz Edith Dennis and Sadie Monier. A duet by Edna Hughes and Edna Powers was the sole musical number.
Dr Caldwell's Syra Pepsin offered as a palatable cure for constipation indigestion and stomach or bowel trouble. Sold in 10 cent bottles with 10 doses or in 60 and 81 cent sizes by Dr Powell.
An item lists Selz Royal Blues as a stylish shoe with a graceful design. It mentions cheaper options Selz Perfecto and Rock Bottom and notes J. H. Jones & Son and Frank Leavitt’s sale locations and a Peoria sourcing trip for new stock.
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