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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
Classified terse notice offering a six room cottage for rent or inquiry via the office as advt. reads as a brief house listing with contact instruction and no additional details.
Noticr lists Nettie Jarman and Dr B with eye ear nose throat. New Lehman ld g opposite court house Peoria Ill 10 2 11 for sale a good remodeled five room cottage with electric grit bath and water apply to Dr Adams Adrt 11 15-¢f
In county court Saxle Derr was found guilty of selling liquor in anti galoon territory. He received a fine of 240 dollars and 80 cents plus 100 days in jail and 25C 80 in costs. He must retire by next Monday and launder bond until then.
A large gathering at Taylor Lodge No. 98 in Washport celebrated Roy W Miller as he departs for Henry to assume a new position at the National Bank of Henry. Speakers praised his long service to the lodge and his steadfast friendship, with plans for his future home and duties.
Voters lined up at Henry city hall last Saturday for the district 35 board of education election. Only one candidate, Matthew Steele, appeared on the official ballot, while a late advertised ticket from a women’s group drew 90 total votes, including 26 women and 64 men, with Matthew Steele and Carrie Hillabrand as top vote-getters for three-year terms. After Segraves announced his election, he resigned, prompting another presidency election per district law.
Wartime forecast shows no upper Mississippi commercial traffic or packet service this year. Streckfus line boats Quincy and Dubuque to be seized by the government for St. Louis to New Orleans trade. St. Paul to be refitted as an excursion vessel. Morning Star diverted to Ohio river. Government plans through water route with 25 million dollar program and additional tow boats and steel barges.
Bradford in Stark county surpasses its goal with a $100000 subscription in the third Liberty loan drive. Osceola township, population 1710, yields about $18 per person. Stark county’s quota is $254000 with seven townships left to report.
A home trade pledge is proclaimed linking local buying to community welfare as a powerful earthquake devastates Hemet and San Jacinto in Southern California. One death is confirmed with possible higher losses, 20 second shock timing, residents displaced, and refugees reported.
Despite recent heavy rains farmers say more rainfall is needed as fields remain exceptionally dry and could withstand additional moisture.
A brief classified notice offers mules for sale in McNabb. It mentions about six to seven mules of suitable size and well broken, with contact for T J Smith at Magnolia Central.
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