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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1890
Page
2
A local election preview urges support for James C Law as a courteous officer and faithful public servant. It champions Clarence H Watt for Marshall County school superintendent and notes competitive races with Democratic speakers praising Payson. It highlights Prof Wau as highly qualified and emphasizes merit in voting.
The republican ticket of Putnam county is composed of its best citizens and is endorsed for the clerk Patterson treasurer Cassell judge and other offices. W C Patterson, Republican correspondent at Hennepin, is praised as competent to manage the county finances and worthy of election to honor the county. Vote the full ticket.
A Marshall county democratic gathering led by C K Ladd failed to raise funds for the New Opera Hall and drew a partly filled crowd with many attendees from the GOP. Ladd criticized Grand Army men while the speech devolved into generalities and minor partisan jabs.
Hon Lewis E Payson delivers a masterly exposition of Republican principles before a large Whitefield audience at the old brick church. The event features Rev C W Ayling, Judge Payson, and music by the Henry City Band and glee club as speakers defend Republican gains and critique Democrats.
Judge Payson delivers a two hour tariff defense to a crowded chamber praising Republican aims. He argues a farmers friendly bill benefits American labor, outlines tariff principles, and notes McKinley bill effects on prices such as blankets and hay. The event features the Whitefield Glee Club.
Promotion for Hood's Sarsa parilla claiming to conquer scrofula salt rheum and all other blood diseases with a strong medicinal remedy.
A reader-style dialogue probes the Mills tariff versus the McKinley act, challenging a free trader with concrete examples on sugar, binding twine, salt, and wire nails. The exchange argues the new tariff would not raise revenue as claimed and examines costs to consumers and workers in Burlington.
This section offers the best line of dress fabrics at lower prices than any house this season on the same grade. They carry no trashy goods in this department. Visit to compare prices before buying.
A Burlington Hawkeye reader quotes dialogue on tariff impact. The discussion contrasts old and new rates, noting a cut from four to two cents a pound and questioning how tariffs affect wire costs. The piece urges studying the Me Kinley tariff law to uncover the truth.
The Cornet band, renamed the Henry City band under Barney Koch, lists members including Koch on E flat cornet and Spangler on solo B flat. They performed well at the Payson meeting in Whitefield. Also noted are local visits and business optimism around John Kline’s furniture and carpet shop.
The steamer Rescue owners report a bonanza from extending taps to La Salle. They secured a 10 000 ton hay shipment contract plus other freight on her initial trip. Monday's voyage carried a fair passenger list and freight to points above. New electric lights are in order and a complete success.
The German Catholic congregation conducted a 40 hour devotion beginning Sunday with Rev Kuchenbach of Hennepic and a stranger priest assisting Father Bank in altar and pulpit services. Attendance remained strong through Tuesday as the meeting concluded.
An advertise craving claim promotes Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy as a cure for rheumatism. The bottle costs five dollars and is marketed by the Drummond Medicine Co of 4860 Maiden Lane New York with optional home delivery.
A detailed piece on The New York Cotton Exchange traces the American cotton industry with input from Dr Richard Wheatley for Harper's Weekly due October 29. The Venona horse sale last week drew steady interest with Reuben Broaddus as auctioneer and Allen Kohler handling fine horses.
A fire burned the Peru post office and the News Herald office on Tuesday. The mail matter was saved and the Herald office was insured.
A local voter message endorses Fred 8 Potter as candidate for states attorney urging residents to vote for him. The note emphasizes support for his candidacy and calls for participation in the election.
Local voters hear a campaign plea urging support for John BE Reed in the county treasurer race. Organizers emphasize fiscal stewardship and clear accounting practices ahead of the election.
Cor Main and Adama in Peoria Illinois advertise purchase of pose tickets covering all routes and ocean steamships with cheapest rates to and from England. Tickets available at Webb's Ticket office.
A brisk sale event at a large cloak shop features over a hundred styles with guaranteed fit and savings of 8 to 10 dollars on the lowest prices. The cloak room is reported crowded as customers choose garments and receive firm catalogs from leading cloak houses.
The Marshall lodge No G I O O F officers were installed on Wednesday eve October. Installing officer G Snyder conducted duties with NG William K Wirt W G George Warren secretary H Kirchman conductor A Raymond J warden Spangler R 8 NG 3g Bart LAN G Conesbach R48 VG J F Harrison L 8 VG RM Stevens 88 John Schiles L88 CB Pen 1G A Wymer 68 A Vogelsang treasurer W G Snyder holds over. A faded gray beard may be colored with Buckinham's Dye for whiskers.
A concise election note urging support for John Davidson for sheriff and for Winslow Evana as county judge, presenting them as the preferred leaders for law enforcement and judiciary.
A brief notice states a birth occurred in Scranton Iowa on October 24, highlighting the newborn with a light tone and local origin.
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