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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
9
In county court Monday Saxie Derr was found guilty of selling liquor in anti-saloon territory. He was fined 240 dollars with costs totaling 286.90 and sentenced to 100 days in jail. He may settle by next Monday while under bond.
A farewell for Roy Miller of Washington Fazewell county was held after a Friday April 19 lodge meeting. Miller moves to Henry to join Henry National Bank after years with Taylor Lodge and Henry Denhart Bank. Speakers praised his service as master and secretary.
Last Saturday in Henry city hall the district No 35 school board election produced Matthew Steele as the only printed candidate after delays and a late female voter bloc caused confusion. J O Hill briefly considered presidency, Will Sievers won a board seat but Segraves resigned. Steele and Carrie Hillabrand became top vote getters for three-year terms. A subsequent presidency election appears required per district law.
The Streckfus line steamers Quincy and Dubuque will be taken over by the government for wartime use between St Louis and New Orleans, ending packet service between Minneapolis and St Louis this year. The St Paul will be rebuilt as an excursion vessel, while the Morning Star shifts to the Ohio River. The plan envisions a through water freight route from the river head to the open sea, with a $25 million outlay and 30 boats and barges to connect St Louis, St Paul, and New Orleans.
A new patented water trough or tank in Bushnell will not freeze in winter or overheat water in summer. Hilmer Enholm designed the thermos-like tank with air chambers on all sides to keep water stable year round.
List of Marshall County men chosen for Call No 137 to be sent out April 29 and entrained May 10. Names include Polla Polln Giacomo Toluca Joseph Blazina Enumclaw John Stasel Cub Run Charles P Robinson Flemington Homer C Stephens Rutland and others from Lacon Toluca Wenona Sparland and Varna.
A Los Angeles message urges buying locally to support community, taxes, schools, and neighbors. Earthquake news from California reports 3:33 PM tremor destroying Hemet and San Jacinto, with one death and potential higher toll. Wires down, refugees displaced, fatalities feared.
A group of business owners will close on Sundays starting May 1 1918. Doors will stay shut from Saturday night until Monday morning. They cite public service, rest, sunlight, and recreation as reasons to improve Monday operations. Signed by multiple merchants including M L Coan Henry C Vogelsang J Gregory Jos Sievers J M Arnold Schmitt Williams Wm Knight Son Murphy Bros Dally Hartley Dille.
In spite of heavy rains the fields remain unusually dry and could use moisture. MULES FOR SALE good mules, right age and well broken. T. J. Smith McNabb IL Phone Magnolia Central Adrvt. 44tf mam Are you paid in advance
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