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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1886
Page
6
The column surveys European politics with Pryncy on preservation and gunpowder politics, arsenic poisoning in wallpaper questioned, a deer hunting tale in Michigan, and a hummingbird murder report. It also notes Salem Gazette editors’ long tenure, telegraph cabling costs, and various global curiosities from Paris to Cheltenham.
The column recaps ongoing Catholic fair activity in town and details the W C T U annual officer election set for Saturday. It notes residents studying in Chicago, a Peoria Journal solicitors visit, and Rawin Cohen opening a department store branch. It mentions Fannie Jenkins preparing to depart in November for Buenos Aires as a missionary, and local political rivalries with Joe Ong and Winslow Evans for county judge. It closes urging a vote for Geo W Minier in the upcoming race.
The column lists residents and visitors including E. Gapon, Thomas Kelly Sr., Johnny Martin, John Mills, D. C. Timmons, and Ed Rounds. It notes political activity with candidates on the streets, a fire at Dr Tesmer’s stable, a move of Rev A Bower and Rev Cochran, real estate for sale, a Europe trip for Mrs Tesmer, and sports mentions of Frank Barr in baseball and shooting matches.
Short note from Mopewell notes residents husking corn keeps them busy and references social events. It cautions girls to drink less cider at parties. Mitchell Miller returns from the west looking changed. It mentions local gatherings as signals of political activity. Dr Long and Dr Tweddale visit Wash erbe. Bette Wisher stays with Eliza Frazel. Dexter.
William Starlipper was in Peoria on business last Wednesday. Mrs Joseph Ray is recovering after a sick week. Typhoid fever reported in Marshall colony Platte county Nebraska. John C. Stinger of Lacon visited recently. Prof Ong of Venona also seen here. A church gathering last Wednesday evening. plans to continue meetings. True's house enlarged kitchen and improvements. Bay residence beautified by painter. A Chillicotha visitor staying with Bir Darby enjoys the visit. J A Coulter improving under Dr Davis of Chicago. doctor confident in cure. SuckEn
Local notes reveal Chas N. Barnes moving to Chicago to join a cow partnership. Hodge & Co. opens a new bank, Lew pushes for success, Theo Teapa and Will Bear borough pass through Venona en route home. Parrett smiles, Jim awaits a ten pound baby, Rev E Wasmuth is reappointed pastor of the MEE church for another year.
Mrs Wm Eddy and Mrs Wm Casson were guests of Mrs Eddy's daughter Mrs H B Stockdale in Chicago last week ay I Wrrre.
Mrs Jane Hailey fell ill with cramps and remains poorly. A boy Iliff, son of Mrs Milan Gore, broke a collar bone. Dr Taylor set it and he is recovering. Mail carrier Fairchild left his route and moved to Lostant. A girl was born to John Broaddus, and road plans include an iron bridge by Geo. B McMannus of Princeton. A. Lambert sold $500 of fruit trees to Magnolia. a mare valued at $200 died. Dr Travis transported coal props to Spring Valley and brought back 52 tons of coal. he aims for more work. A five year old girl died of membranous croup. interment Magnolia. A thief described as a chicken eater lurks locally. A planned entertainment at Union tacoo] building was canceled.
The text notes Cadet Taylor’s relatives depart Wednesday for their Nebraska home. Old Venona friends send best wishes for prosperity in the new home. The Christian Church at Antioch holds a two week protracted meeting drawing town attendees. A bogey ride incident leaves two injured with minor injuries. Several accidents occur at the shaft recently. Good Templars plan an oyster supper and entertainment.
The Putnam county court is in session with Judge Page of Peoria on the bench. The docket is full and likely to continue through the week. In adds, local residents visit relatives, building work, burials for membranous croup reported, and political events noted.
The article notes count of two schools unable to perfect their program as the agony nears end while both Bobbitt and Union close for vacation this week. R M Douglas is laid up with a lame foot though improving. Bruce Holmes visited Y A Glenn and family over the weekend as winter weather returns after rain.
Putnam sketches feature independent candidates Rev Morrison McCreight for county superintendent and Sam Willis for sheriff. A serious cellar collapse injures sheriff candidate A B Henkins, with Dr Stipp diagnosing a fractured limb. Also reported are society meetings, cemetery cleanup, lectures, travel news, and a political push to vote for May Campbell for county superintendent.
In Peoria at Claude Warren's Restaurant 214 Fulton St details of local life are shared. Reports include health news about Mrs J R Veach, farm machinery sales in Wheatland and Henry townships, a road grader trial, and social events from a parish, schoolhouse, and surrounding towns.
E A Washburn J H Miller and Sterling Pomeroy addressed a large appreciative audience at the A Street Hall on Wednesday evening. They urged Republican support in the district while Col Elliott campaigned for a 25th district seat. Dr E Gaylord returned from the west and WR C members reported a well attended Saturday entertainment despite weather.
Mr Palatine from Baldwin & Priseler Marble Works Ottawa passed through town on Thursday alongside Mr Boyle. Mr O B Davis of Hennepin visited Friday. Johansen the brick mason walks with a pet on his hand. Candidates Miller Washburn and Pomroy called at the post office. Daniel McNabb has no fine family buggy, bought from Moline Wagon Co. G O Davis offers staple groceries. Henry Hartenbower returns from threshing in the west. Geo P Koebler has a sale November 4. Wm and J W Newbern sale November 6. Editor Richardson and family of Tonica were in town Saturday. The McNabbs take in another boarder, a girl. Harvest sees corn husking hard work with many stalks on the ground. Rev Baskerville of Tonica preached Sunday evening. J P Bush and J E Gallaher will attend court at Hennepin this week. Prorsssen-
A Sunday week crash half a mile north of Lomeree injures two young people and a lady. A man named Hunter attempted to pass, hit a tree limb, spooked the team, and the carriage overturned. Occupants, including Luella Merritt, were thrown and rendered unconscious for some time.
A thrift themed notice urges savings on medicines noting a fifty cent bottle of Mc Bigelow's Cough Cure as a better value than four dollar remedies. It is advertised as prompt safe and pleasant for throat and lung troubles and endorsed by W. Niece. Also mentions scratch tablets two for a nickel at this office.
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