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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
2
In Syracuse Roosevelt warns that condoning mob violence harms workers and urges fairness. The piece notes wage gains for railroad workers totaling about 100 million annually, largely from business growth and conductors' agitation, signaling railroad prosperity.
In the pension office many letters arrive daily from claimants. One widow in a western state claims she is entitled to the pension, noting she married three soldiers and laid them to rest at Oak Hill with a single poem. Secretary Shaw says prosperity comes from our own production and consumption with limited foreign trade as a share of net activity.
W B Ledbetter of Shreveport La notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him of blind bleeding itching and protruding piles after trying many remedies. Sold by Dr Powell.
A dated prose piece counsels readers to smile, hide troubles, and share lightness. It urges learning humor, storytelling, and greeting friends with a cheerful tone, noting people are too burdened by their own woes to care for others' ills.
Arthur Gorter of Henry writes Sept 21 1908 defending Wesleyan positions and urging followers to remain within the Church of England. He argues Anglican succession and liturgies affirm true apostolic teaching and insists Wesley’s followers belong to the Anglican fold.
The Illinois Yearly Meeting of Friends held at a McNabb church drew a large crowd despite bad roads and weather. Noted preachers Isaac Wilson, Elwood Trueblood, and Edward Cole spoke, with Wilson delivering a strong afternoon sermon. Isaac Vale, aged 90s, attended with his son Walker Vale from Webber Kansas, reconnecting with old friends.
Reverend Joh Reid of Great Falls Montana praises Ely's Cream Balm as a positive cure for catarrh when used as directed. Pastor Francis W Poole of Helena and Joseph Stewart of Buffalo report relief after weeks of use. Product sold by Ely Brothers at 50 cents, mailed from New York City.
An undersigned agent represents several first class insurance companies and offers very low rates on fire insurance. Local residents are urged to contact the agent for quotations and coverage options.
A Henry County correspondent describes a day trip to Antietam Battlefield for the 41st anniversary ceremony. The group sees the Jersey City special with Gov Murphy and President McKinley, visits monuments at Bloody Lane and the National Cemetery, hears remarks by Gov Murphy and the President, and reflects on valor while touring church memorials and battlefield relics.
An elderly Versailles Ohio veteran named J. J. Havens suffered kidney illness for years. He found relief with Electric Bitters and now proclaims his full recovery. The ad touts the medicine as best for liver and kidney problems and stomach and bowel complaints, priced at 50c with Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The Putnam County Bible Society met at Potuam on Sunday September 18 with a 3 p.m. song service led by David B Moore acting president and W M Drake as secretary pro tem. H M Stouffer reported on the depository and treasury and a committee for officers was named including J Albert A B Henkins and C B Lyrut. Officers listed include President D B Moore Vice President clergy of the county Secretary H M Stouffer Treasurer and Depository Supt Alice Seaton. A $50 contribution to the New York Bible Society was approved and D B Moore with Mrs B S Kelap were made life members by unanimous vote. The treasurer's report showed cash on hand and deposits noted as figures, and funds were ordered sent to New York.
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