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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
3
Prof. R Bouton of Sparend is named Local Representative for the Henry Republican. He is empowered to transact all business entrusted to the paper and will render prompt attention to items placed in his care.
Dr E E Royce visited Peoria last Wednesday. Mills Walker and family stayed with George Simpson. Various residents moved, dined, visited friends, or attended lodges and excursions. bees and boys active. horses shipped to Chicago. a carpenter shop planned on bought lots. several residents friended or cared for by kin and neighbors.
Washington reports Secretary James Wilson warns the northern border fields refuse to grow wheat. He cites eight bushels per acre versus thirty in Europe and predicts rising bread prices unless farmers rotate crops. An expert is sent to Norway and Sweden to locate cold climate legumes. If profits stay low, Northwest wheat remains unprofitable even as Iowa Illinois Kansas and Nebraska reexamine wheat planting.
Five passenger Oldsmobile touring car with 12 horsepower and a top speed of 30 mph offered at a bargain. Contact W. B. Monser in Wenona Illinois, agent for Oldsmobile for Marshall County.
Robert Emmet O'Leary, son of William O'Leary, was born in Sparland on September 17 1884 and died April 22 1905 at 7 30 p m He was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery in Lacon after a requiem high mass at the local church He endured cyanosis with a cheerful disposition and excelled in school despite ill health Friends and relatives from Sparland Lacon Walworth Peoria and Chicago attended the funeral and floral tributes included a brother's pillow and school symbol.
County treasurers prepare delinquent tax lists and warn that penalties will be added to taxes on May 1 and June 1. Printing costs will be charged to city lots and farm descriptions, with land sales for delinquent taxes to occur in June. Pay promptly to avoid extra costs and penalties.
Our Bethel and Sparland friends celebrate strong Easter services with large congregations and higher collections. Bethel repapered, new matting laid. Sparland Epworth League showcased a praised program. Next Sunday the pastor preaches on The Strength and Beauty of Life from Jachin and Boaz.
Court filings include several probate matters with final settlements and administrators appointed in multiple estates. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels and owners across Belle Plain Toluca Santa Fe La Prairie Lacon and other local areas.
The next examination for admission to the United States Naval Academy will be held at 150 places nationwide and promises to be the largest class examined. Authorities extended the exam due to 325 vacancies in the fourth class at Annapolis and the need for qualified youths to man the fleet. The course offers a fine and valuable education.
J P Blake notes in the Hennepin Record the Albany horse railroad entering a State Street building and running a half mile with two stage coach cars. A horse-drawn train trotted past a large stone on the rails striking it shattered it to atoms, prompting admiration for human ingenuity. The entry also mentions a temperance meeting with Mr. Garner in the evening.
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion is advertised as an itch cure that works in 30 minutes and never fails. Sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell druggists in Henry. Subscriptions to The Republican are offered.
Keep your bowels regular by the use of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. There is nothing better. For sale by Drs. Powell.
The Illinois Society Sons of the Revolution offers gold silver and bronze medals for the three best essays by Illinois high school students on which American Revolution event was most significant and why. First prize includes a trip to Chicago to read essays at a society meeting. Copy of proclamation sent to local high schools.
William E. Curtis, reporting from Mississippi for the Chicago Record Herald, argues Southerners are more religious, attend church regularly, and maintain stricter private morals than the North. He notes divorce courts are less busy in the South, and suggests readers will likely agree with his portrayal.
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