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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
3
A merchant promotes a range of wool suits and outerwear with prices from 14 to 28 dollars. Thibet and fancy worsted suits lead the lineup alongside trousers and frieze and beaver overcoats, inviting shoppers to visit for deals.
The Henry Republican reports growing interest in extending the Indiana Illinois and Iowa Railway from Streator through Henry to Galva. Surveyors are at Castleton and advancing toward Ward as the line aims to pass Putnam, Marshall, Stark and Henry counties. The route would reach a western terminus, described as direct and feasible, promising access and profit for Henry County if residents support the company.
From Connell Bluffs Iowa dated Sept 19 we describe leaving Putnam Aug 30 with our daughter for Council Bluffs arriving Sept 1. We met Mrs Tarbitt returning from a western trip and attending state WOTU in Kansas. Mrs Tarbitt plans visits with her son family and to see the Trains Mississippi Exposition. Connell Bluffs offers literary and educational facilities admired by our children. Mr Tarbitt’s son is a Broadway druggist successfully engaging in business.
Sugar Grove reports C E Bart traveled to Minoa k on Monday. Jas Wilson and assistants erected a windmill for O and Bart last Friday. John Spencer lost a valuable three year old colt in a storm struck by lightning. WHF Matton says the trading horse did not belong to him and belonged to his son Hiram. Carrie Blackburn and Amanda Aukland with Mr and Mrs Dorsey drove to Dunlap last Friday to visit John Jackson and family. Ray Garretson was summoned to Kansas City last Thursday to see his brother Garretson who was gravely ill with typhoid. the brother died shortly after the visit.
Washington reports the peace commission leaders meet with the president to discuss explicit instructions on Cuba and the Philippines policy. Day Frye Davis Reid and Grey sail to Paris aboard the Cunard liner Campania, with accompanying family members.
Milwaukee decision blocks placing a candidate in two ballot columns. Carl Runge, a populist nominated by the Democratic city convention for city attorney, sued City Clerk W E Anderson who refused to duplicate Runge's name. The ruling threats to undermine fusion in the state.
Five workers were badly hurt at a government dam construction site on Neville Island near Corsopolis when a steel guy line broke. A derrick toppled 60 feet, a block of stone fell 45 feet, and two men were in critical condition with uncertain outcomes. Names include N Sev ena and Noah Branley among others.
Washington reports the British ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote will not retire on Wednesday. His term is extended to next April in recognition of his service and acceptance by authorities. He and staff remain at Pequot, Conn., with embassy reopening planned for October 15.
British foreign office inquiries show news from Fashoda with no fresh dispatches from Gen Sir Herbert Kitchener since Omdurman. Expectation that progress is limited to the Egyptian flag flying over Fashoda and further word is anticipated as commanders report gains.
In St Louis a meeting of National Linseed Oil stockholders adopted a plan requiring each shareholder to deposit his stock with a committee appointed to investigate the company and safeguard St Louis holders. Thomas Haran described as father of a young son. In Lacon the county farm superintendent post went to W G Dorsey by 7 to 4 with one vote missing. James Divelbiss, the Republican incumbent, is set to retire as supervisor. Mr and Mrs Digel biss exit after two terms with universal satisfaction noted.
A dated promotional piece offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cases cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials about J Cheney and endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnen & Mevin. The block also describes Peoria Street Fair attractions with shows, jugglers, trapeze, music, and parades at the World's Fair context.
George Peter Mattern, long a helpless invalid after a fatal accident while guiding a bridge project, dies aged 68 in Whitefield. He leaves a faithful wife, several adopted children, an 80 acre farm, and a $2000 Western Catholic Union policy. Funeral held at St Marys with the Western Catholic Union escort. Also noted are obituaries of Dr B H Garretson of Lost Springs Kansas and Samuel J Stevens of Oorad Nebraska, with family details and burial plans.
A family outing reports a 35 mile cross country trip from Pearls to Danlap and back to see John R Jackson and his 240 acre farm two miles east of Danlap. The narrative covers Glen Oak Park, Prospect Heights, Sugar Grove visits, and a Sunday sermon by Rev Prouty with a bountiful Jackson family dinner. Also notes a health advertisement for South American Nervine claiming permanent stomach cure.
Members of the Illinois Valley Poultry Association and interested persons are invited to meet with the I V P A on Thursday September 29 at 2 p m at City Hall Henry. President On J Younger Secretary R F Bort.
The Henry Republican with The Weekly Inter Ocean and The Farm Journal available as a 2.00 combination or The Henry Republican and Business Guide for 2.00 plus 0.50 samples for wedding dancing and anniversary stationery. Engraving orders welcome and first class printing available.
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