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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
4
A church column discusses the trio of loves: heaven, world, and self. It argues love of heaven yields charity and steady work, love of the world is good in moderation, and self-love governs health and appearance. It cites wisdom on duty, hope, and a vision of a new world through the image of God.
W F Handschin of the Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau stresses that two items account for 60 to 80 percent of corn belt crop operating expenses excluding land costs. He urges diversity and balance, noting legumes and crop rotation reduce farm income risk and help maintain steady earnings.
All day Farm Bureau community meeting at the Court House in Lacon on January 25 starting 9 30 a m. Demonstrations and readings by Mrs Enid Case with talks by J F Schureman and musical program. Dinner served at the Methodist church. A very interesting meeting for all who attend.
A large banquet at Hotel Peru honored Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoerner on their golden wedding anniversary. The couple, ages 70 and 67, married in Mendota on January 16, 1871, and later lived in La Salle where Hoerner led the Illinois Central yards before founding Star Union Brewing Company.
Mrs Sarah Hamm a long time resident of Putnam county died at her Hennepin home January 12 age 87. A pretty wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Magoon Thursday at four o clock when their daughter Isabel Magoon married Arthur Pringle of La Prairie.
County Judge Andrew Tracey was ill at home in Toluca during a nervous breakdown while Judge Robert Lovett of Peoria presided in county and probate court. Miss Mabel Bland of Steuben and James Biggs of La Prairie were married at the Baptist parsonage in Sparland at 8 a m on Wednesday January 12 1921. The groom has rented the Wm Duke farm in La Prairie and they will establish a home March 1.
The respected old soldier and former principal of the Chillicothe schools died at his home in Chillicothe a week ago Sunday. A noted teacher and newspaper writer, he also brought the first printing outfit to Chillicothe. Gardner Williams of Iuka Illinois visited Granville last Friday to see his mother and sister Meta Darnard and to catch up with the editor he has known most of his life. He looks well and prosperous in his southern field.
Mrs Bowen tells how a rat in the cellar nibbled matches and nearly started a fire. She smelled smoke in bed and acted quickly to save her home. A dead rat was later found and RAT SNAP is advertised as effective in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 sold by T J Segraves.
Henry Current News reports Hampshire hogs as the best pork breed with record earnings at Chicago International shows. It highlights Mrs. E. G. Cromwell and speakers from Peoria and Chicago, praises Hampshire sows, and notes 1920 gains and breeder growth nationwide.
Marshall County supervisors report six months ending December 1 1920 shows receipts of 257050 with balance due and total expenditures 1650.00. Superintendent notes 2987.45 on hand. Bennington claims 455.65 paupers. Hopewell 13.23. Saratoga Whitefield Henry no claims. Resolutions adopt patrol maintenance of main roads with township contributions. length and salary to be set by highway officials. system may be abolished if unsatisfactory.
A Toluca residence owned by John C. McGrath was nearly leveled by a large fire on Wednesday. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze and controlled the flames.
Local ad promotes RAT SNAP bait as a cake form poison that mummifies rats after killing and leaves no odor. It claims effectiveness with three sizes priced at 35 cents 65 cents and 1.25 dollars and notes cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold and guaranteed by T J Segraves.
Administrator William L. Stoner announces claims against the estate of William Schlosser deceased must be presented to Marshall County Illinois County Court at the La Salle Court House on March 7 1921. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to the undersigned. Fred W. Potter attorney.
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