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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1879
Page
8
A blotchy district column mentions Ohio Republicans, a city transfer of property to Lisson, and local residents and tradesmen in Lacon. It notes Capt. Dodo’s long service, Palmer returning from the wash, and various residents, painters, clubmen, and visitors with brief updates from the area.
Sparland shows a crowded week with sermons by Rev. Tracy and Rev. Seaman, a glee club forming, and A Burnham’s window of watches inviting visitors. Mrs. Brasfield suffers neuralgia, Rev. Seaman ill, and political campaigning for treasurer William Thompson dominates as voters head toward election day.
An account describes a disputed religious movement in a city with references to a universal church. The narrator recalls a man from Indiana who preached for another church, claimed a new revelation, and organized a council led by his son. As the group traveled to the plains, a confrontation with spirits led to alarm, retreat, and a chaotic carnival.
A fragmentary 19th century note recalls a church dispute and violent unrest led by a feared figure, the breakdown of order, and a call to preserve learning and religious institutions. A correspondent touts Galesburg’s moral status and enduring temples as beacons amid upheaval.
A fragmentary Whitefield item recalls Tolgas on frost, late and early harvests, and fear to crib corn. It mentions Warner Combe’s residence and W Bonham’s cottage, with a whimsical note about Q and Joe Hill sharing homes. Corn yield drops from 76 to about 50 bushels per acre pending election fervor.
La Prairie continues to see steady but not peak tiling interest after a fall surge. Father Jones remains a central figure in town life, while Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Hammeter sit in familiar homes. Pat Collins reshapes the old estate into a tenant house, signaling sustained investment. Stocking and Strickler add a wood and blacksmith shop on the corner, marking a third era of crafts in Lawn Ridge corners. Rumors mention two old captains Abag Grove and Robert Banton amid local bragging rights. Samuel Stowell, once escort for the News Boys Appeal, now hunts for two dark colts as church bonnets trend plainly and a church boy chorister is blessed.
Steuben reports on editor and patrons, crop yields with two acres yielding 280 bushels of potatoes. Joe Hill moves to a former residence. Rev. Sonman ill with plourley, plans to reside in the M E parsonage with his new wife. A musical convention by Newbury & Co attracts praise, with Mrs Ethan Drake and Mrs Johial Watkins visiting. Uncle Tanney Hoskins returns from Iowa trip in better health.
A Sunday fire on the bottoms across the river stirs fear for the corn crop and prompts warnings to trespassers. Court is in session with Judge Laws. A Republican missionary will report on events. The Ladies Union society plans quilting at M G Noyes home for Mrs Noyes. Rev Suggeloslerod led a church gathering and raised funds for exodusters in Kansas. The charity drive emphasizes aiding the poor and collecting clothing amid health concerns in Raw Bailey’s condition.
The court quashed the indictment against Robert Gallaher for subornation of perjury this morning. Grand jury returned papers at 11 a.m. and retired to consider further business. First jury trials include Jones v Swaney replevin with 90 tons of hay involved and lawyers from multiple counties.
J D Fyffe sold his stock to Watkins of Lostant who will open new goods in the same building. Lark increases his stock, Magnolia fills with merchants and promises no shoddy goods. Real estate transfers occur amid talk of a dull town. Magnolia’s literary society formed, planning a temperance dramatization and a free lecture by a visiting female speaker from Princeton and Pontias. Local visits and a sheriff’s court invitation are noted along with reflections on whisky’s crimes and youth.
Rev Snachwine will lecture Friday evening next week at Snachwine on Emanuel Swedenborg and His Philosophy. The talk explains the man his claims and meaning of being for 27 years in the spiritual world and his view of all things in the Apocalypse. The feature promises valuable insight beyond months of reading.
Citizens at Henne th week attend a temperance feature led by Mr Rogers with a note of regret at the small turnout. A proposal urged forming a committee to gather evidence against liquor dealers selling to minors and other violations to strengthen enforcement and demand tougher laws. Bozzy reports.
In Peoria the mayoral race unfolds with a Republican independent ticket led by Charles Ballanco, opposed by some Republicans. Democratic precincts nominate Manor by acclamation while temperance factions debate polling liquor on Sundays and closing houses of ill repute. Reynolds leads an independent bid citing law and order, while Emery cautions against party spillover, urging restraint and focusing on temperance aims.
Urban life resumes as churches fill and schools reopen after a two week scarlet fever closure. Business thrives with clothing and dry goods shops busy from dawn to night. The Republican editor visited, traveled to Henry, and a medicinal advert promotes Tabler's Portaline as a liver remedy priced at 50 cents a bottle.
Attention to a practical business school opened in Morris Grundy County. Organized September 1876, it enrolled over two hundred members in year one, drawing students from fifteen counties and several states. Ten teachers cover routine subjects including bookkeeping and penmanship. board and room options available.
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