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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
4
George Burt and Son announce the purchase of a Babcock press from Barnhart Bros and Spindler to be installed at The Republican office in New London Conn. The Regular press is fast and powerful, weighs 9000 pounds, and aims to boost speed and quality.
Dr W F Spencer’s new residence on State Street nears completion with 48 by 65 feet of brick structure. The home features a wide front and side porch, two vestibules, oak and white pine finishes, a winding stairway, and modern comforts including a hot water furnace and electric lighting. Occupancy planned by mid December. the article compliments the doctor on this fine dwelling.
A 1900s style item reports Leon Czolgosz's execution in the electric chair at Auburn prison after his murder of President McKinley. The article mentions a brief speech and three electric contacts before death, reflecting historical coverage of the event. It also includes unrelated ad-like health claims for August lower and a manager’s note about Greene's Prize Almanac.
H C Mallett and three ill children with diphtheria rest as a nurse from Peoria aids the household. Mrs Longmay of Henry visited last week with her daughter and infants.
A sprawling update details visits from Rawlins Wyoming and Whitefield to Henry, plus remarks on local business like Dr Powell's drug store and scales at Granbury corner. It notes rail progress toward McNabb, a Venona orchestra benefit at Lacon, court actions in Putnam county, and retail chatter from Pekin to Baton Rouge with various incidents and local commerce.
Mrs Catherine Higgins of Perry County born June 8 1887 died Oct 28 in her 65th year wife of Thomas Higgins and mother of eight. funeral at M J church with Rev A C Tullis. Also notices for Daniel Merritt born 1846 of Cattaraugus County and family with survivors listed. services held Oct 19 at the Baptist church in Tiskilwa.
A local ad touts specializing in shoes that fit perfectly and look up to date while promising fair prices. It emphasizes reliability and comfort, claiming customers will get good value for their money. The tone resembles a shop window promotion.
Ursula Wilson aged 90 years died at her niece Mrs Mark Gregory’s home on Main Street after a long life spanning Vermont and Ohio origins. Born November 30 1808 in Connecticut, she outlived her husband and two sons, left with a family of relatives. Funeral services were conducted at Mr Gregory’s residence by Rev R L Campbell with interment at Henry cemetery. Charles McManus dies of rheumatic heart at 41. funeral scheduled today.
A Bay Villa shop run by O R Larson in a valley near Bunday River serves farmers within a 30 mile radius. He notes fourteen local customers cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the past year and praises its value when medical advice is scarce.
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