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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1881

Page

5

Wenona area notices mix of tradespeople and events

Henry Republican to the fair with a large stock of school books at Kalb's drug store. Various local updates mention residents, property sales, beekeeping, brewery ads, and upcoming community events in Wenona and surrounding areas.

Illinois legislative directory praised by Hon James T Thornton

A Dakota City Iowa column notes Henry Miss Flora Walker marriage to Arthur Minion nephew of U S Senator James F Wilson. Local items report school opening repairs and a temperance speech by Hon P 8 Perley. Accidents involve Isaac Camery Hanwood Rollins and George Ingle with recoveries ahead. A Belle Voglesang benefit is planned and community notices cover public remarks and church events.

James T.thornton Harlow Dakota City Iowa Henry Flora Walker Ken McNeal James F. Wilson U. S Arthur Minion Flora Carrie Reform Club Lizzie Kenyon Laura Gates Emma Eckhart Mattie Orr Anna Goodrich Flora Worley Perley Maine Bangor Isaac W.camery Whitefield Cannery Kalb Camery Seeme H.W H.S. Rollins Bureau County Partioes England H.W Rollins J. B. McElwain Canada Shropshire William German Mr German Putnam County Magnolia George Ingle Samuel Caft Mc C Ray Ingle Cilft Belle Voglesang Bickerman's Hall Miss Voglesang

Goodrich Propeller Co Formed to Sail Vessels

Mr Goodrich returns from New York and announces the Goodrich International Propeller Co a $10,000,000 capitalization to manufacture a ship propulsion invention. Goodrich elected president with half the shares, Lawrence Van Wyck named secretary, office at Park Row New York. The plan promises a revolution in vessel propulsion and draws capital and watermen support. A second item from Wenona Index reports C D Parker drilling a deep well with a dangerous air damp incident and a temporary collapse of his confidence after a lantern goes out. he recovers and declines another bore.

Goodrich New York Hoe Goodrich International Propeller Co Lawrence van Wyck Park Row N. Y Hearvery Yand Wenona Index C.D. Parker C. Parker Parker George Charley Hoa

Birthday Celebration for Wm Fosdick at His Home

A large group gathers at Wm Fosdick’s residence near the college to mark his 58th birthday. Family and friends arrive around 10 am, admire decor, hear a reminiscence from 32 years ago, share a dinner of cakes and pies, receive slippers as a gift, and end with ice cream and lemonade before departing around six.

Wm.Fosdick Hisy Bn James Eleora Swift Clark Viva Clark Gil Tillié South George W Mra Luilla Tanquary Garria Fosdick Kate Chambers John Fosdick N.d Fondick Smith

Feet Racing Draws Crowds as John O'Brien Dominates Meet

John O'Brien, the fast runner, visits the city and wins several races at Beach Street track. He beats rivals in two mile and mile heats while Leavitt, Harney, and Meridian post solid times. The exhibition draws large crowds and O'Brien gains fame as a professional sprinter.

John O'Brien Crank Coe Kid Marneys Frank Coe Jamesvitt Leavitt Errace O'Brian James Harne Abe Merdlan O'Brien Ars Harney Merdian Hurnay Leavite Cow

West side travelers urge Henry bridge plan for relief

Old settlers say crossing takes hours in sun and urge Henry as a meeting site with a bridge to unite east and west sides. Whitefield notes editorials and asks ventilating discussion by Gower Editor.

Picuic Henry Lacon Gower Whitefield

Renew Your Lease of Health With Ginger Tonic

An advertisement touts Parors Ginger Tonic as a cure for energy slumps and malaise. It claims to restore stomach, liver, and kidney function and purify the blood, with testimonials from neighbors. It also notes a reform-era prohibition evasion involving cider and apples.

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