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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
2
An Atoka Oklahoma editor mocks a proposed church service program with merchant ads. He jokes walls could be painted with ads and Bible pages stocked with promotional copy and songs praising local goods in a humorous, satirical tone.
A compact collection of biblical lines including Isaiah 11 6 Psalm 95 John 14 and 1 Samuel 12 24. The passages urge peace worship reverence and trust in God and highlight prophetic and exhortative themes.
A collection of biblical quotes from Psalm 100 and Corinthians and Ecclesiastes. The lines emphasize praise, divine mercy, eternal truths, and the mystery of life and death. The passages reflect religious reflection and moral instruction.
The Dearborn Independent lauds Representative Madden for outlining a 350 million tax cut and praises his practical, efficient approach. It argues Madden embodies capable public service beyond typical politicians and benefits the nation with his evident dedication and constituency support.
Public notice for creditors to present claims against the estate of Susan L Peters in Marshall County Illinois. Court term to adjust claims set for Monday November 2 1925 at the County Court in Lacon. Debtors urged to pay amounts due to the undersigned.
Reverend Paul L. Corbin writes about turning fifty, noting he no longer feels young or old. He reflects on tempered youth, mature judgment, and remaining zest for life while hoping to stay useful and loyal to his faith. He echoes Browning’s Rabbi Ben Ezra about growing old gracefully.
Rev W H Witter argues the rod, once common in schools, is largely harmful. He says today’s teachers favor kinder approaches and stresses the teacher’s role in shaping character. He suggests tears and kind words can be stronger than corporal punishment when anger is absent.
The 22nd annual Mag nolia Grange fair drew about 2500 attendees with Henry and Long Points providing music. Obituaries note Cassie Griffin aged 6 years 10 months 24 days from lockjaw after a rusty nail incident. Ray Disosway died at home. John Hartley sold the old post office building to E Olive Coffman for $1200. Nearby events include Rev D S McCown’s assignment, and local teens at the State Fair.
Marshall County court notes several real estate deeds including transfers in Toluca and La Rose towns. Also listed are new circuit court cases and probate hearings for Packenham Garlin and related estates, with guardianship and probate orders and notices.
John Johnson visited Peoria on Sunday. Harold Applen runs the road tractor again. Ed Hufnagel called on Henry Cohr Sunday. Margaret Moore and sisters visited the Hufnagel children. Otto Tindle of Bareau stayed with local folks Saturday night. Reynold Butte and cousin from Metamora called on Harold Applen Tuesday. Walter Applen and family visited near Putnam Thursday. Hufnagel and family attended the Implement Show in Peoria Saturday. Mable and Keith Moore are absent from school with whooping cough. Walter Applen and son Harold and Charles Toune attended the Implement Show in Peoria Saturday. Howard Toune family spent Saturday night with Thos Toune clan. Elmer and Mrs Thos Toune visited Bradford with Grandma Blaisdell Monday.
A shooting on Route 2 near the Egan farm east of Amboy endangered Lee County Deputy Sheriff Fred Washburn. Rockey of Freeport was arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after firing at Washburn as the deputy attempted to stop a drunken man and a second passenger fleeing north toward Dixon.
Local residents including Frank Smith Mrs Arthur Wilson and Miss Cassie Swaney visited relatives and shopped in La Salle Tonica and Normal. Swaney baseball and grade teams lost to Granville 9 5 and Magnolia 17 13 respectively with several families hosting visits over the weekend.
Mr Wilson and family moved to Hennepin. A baby girl born last week to Mr and Mrs Budley. A market sale is planned at Weeks store soon. Mrs Roy Charles and baby visited Mrs John Thurston. Clyde Thurston of Toulon spent weekend with Mr and Mrs John Thurston. Sunday school at 10:00 a m next Sunday with evening preaching at 7:30. Mr and Mrs Harry Charles visited their aunt Mrs Webber of Hennepin. Mrs Hall of De Pue vis ited her brother and wife Harry Symmonds last Friday.
The La Salle County Fair closed last Friday night after a partial financial review showed the event did not prove profitable. Attendance was lower than in 1924 with 11 576 paid admissions and 2 375 autos, compared with 13 418 admissions and 2 538 autos the previous year.
Fire caused by spontaneous combustion among lard buckets and other inflammable materials damaged the basement of the Chillico Market last Tuesday. Firemen Ernest Epley and G P Scott were temporarily overcome by thick smoke. Peoria fire department was summoned due to nearby lumber yard and adjacent business houses.
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