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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
9
The Illinois River at Peoria will host a premier boat race featuring the fastest craft in the country. Officials expect top sailors to compete across two days with attention on speeds, lanes, and race strategies.
River traffic benefits from Lake Michigan drainage increasing Illinois channel depth by about six feet. Capt. D. M. Swain cites shallower bars vanished and water quality improving with clear, odorless flow. Remarks contrast future Chicago sewer discharge and ongoing river vitality for steamboats and voyagers.
The Cotton Blossom show boat returns to Henry on Friday August 5 with a new play scenery cast and specialties presenting The Tide of Life a four act drama praised for its human theme and emotional depth. The show promises a capacity audience after high audience satisfaction this season.
Suffragettes led by Dr Mary Blount who spoke in Lacon critique of Tra M Lish and Michael Fey met a large crowd at a street meeting in front of the First National Bank building. The party then traveled by car to Washburn Metamora Washington and Peoria after Monday night events.
Mrs. Martha Shimel completed a six week visit with her brother Frank Dawson at Clear Lake South Dakota. She reports crops in fine order with more rain than her home area and notes weather was not as extreme.
WV P A B Regatta at Peoria on Aug 30 and 31 offers classes from 40 ft boats for 30 miles to 10 mile small craft with first prizes ranging from 20 to 500 dollars. All boats may enter higher classes. two boats must start. no handicap and flying start. Also notes Mrs. Jennie Emerick’s Southern visit plans and farewell stopovers before returning to Alameda California.
State commission records show 100 applicants for stocking private and public lakes and creeks. Hutchinson, superintendent at the Mason county hatchery, shipped 2500 bass and 300 sunfish to Gray's Lake near Chicago this week and will continue deliveries periodically.
The Home Journal notes a crowded Hexter big store in Lacon on a Saturday afternoon where two women with two children loitered with shoe boxes. A clerk watched them, one woman was caught swiping shoes, paid later, others suspected but not arrested. Authorities warned of more shoplifters and ongoing surveillance. The piece also covers the Friends' General Conference condemning prize fight brutality and urging leaders to prohibit fight film. local church services feature Rev. R L Vivian, Rev Frank Gustafson delivering sermons and a Chau Chauq ua lecture, with all invited.
The article invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Mrs. Albert Stickel hosts an Aid society tea on Wednesday afternoon August 17. An ice cream social moves to Central Park on Saturday night August 6 due to date change. H E Chubbuck of Illinois Traction, Peoria, shows interest in racing boats and may enter the speed market next summer with the Bon Jour capable of 20 miles per hour. Subscribe for The Republican.
Local column lists residents in Henry Illinois with social notes. Holmes Morrison, John Hartley, John Heim, T S Hunt, and Mrs W Law travel or recover. Tilts at sales and births, funerals, and local news items pace the week. The piece notes a 280 acre Leland Broaddus farm for sale and a Pekin county seat contest, plus fly warnings and a Texas to Oregon departure.
Stephen J. Merdian died Tuesday evening August 2 at his North Edward street home after a long illness. He was 71 years old born May 2 1839 in New York City and lived with his parents J J Merdian and family in Peru since 1848. He married Sophia Heim in 1862 and they had twelve children with two deaths in infancy. A carpenter and farmer by trade he built a cottage on Edward street and remained active until age and health declined. He was a longtime member of St Marys Catholic church and will be buried at Henry Cemetery after Friday mass at 9 30 at the new St Marys church with Rev Fr Gensler officiating.
A chapter of the Order of Eastern Star was organized Tuesday night in the Masonic hall with help from Peoria lodge officers and Sparland members. Twenty members were enrolled, led by Euphemia Hollenbach as worthy matron and R. H. Maxwell as treasurer, with officers including Jennie May Belsly and Jennie M. Richmond.
The Cotton Blossom show boat presents The Tide of Life at Henry on Friday night August 5. A strong thrilling American stage production with scenic splendor, new act interludes, and up to date music. Manager Emerson brings a top cast and the return engagement is expected to draw full houses.
Willis Taylor of Henry Illinois was arrested last night on larceny charges in Peoria. His mother filed the complaint alleging he and an accomplice stole 7.40 dollars in Central Park late yesterday afternoon.
Bloomington nurse Miss Mae Massey responds to a telephone call and is now at James Burt’s residence to care for the infant son born last Saturday.
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