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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
9
Marshall county village saw bouts ending in black eyes and a hammer wound after a heated dispute sparked by a visiting young woman. Sheriff Barr and deputy rode from Lacon to quell fears and advised the locals to draft a warrant as peace returned by morning.
Dr George W Ely and Florence I Renz were married Wednesday July 29 at St Columbus church Ottawa Rev Keating officiated They plan a lake trip to Chicago Detroit and other points then a New York resort before settling in Pittsburg after Sept 10 The bride a longtime Ottawa art teacher and the groom a Pittsburg surgeon attended Belleview and served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines Hearty congratulations from friends in Ottawa and beyond
Picture by junior editor shows a large party aboard the excursion steamer during a Henry lock trip run by the Knight of Pythias Lodge Pekin. About 1800 passengers viewed Putnam county capital at Hennepin half an hour before returning downstream past Henry at 6. A prior Peoria Grocers Association excursion to Peru drew about 2600 aboard, leaving 500 refused by Captain John Streckfus. St Agnes Guild moonlight trip from Henry to Chillicothe also occurred. The boat plans more runs along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers into September and beyond.
A visit to the Illinois Biological Station on the Illinois River reports repairs and new paintings on boats, with life-study specimens sketched by Miss Pinkerton and a rare willow catfish caught in Lake Senachwine. Robert Richardson plans to send river and lake specimens to the State University as Henry’s group considers a permanent site.
The long influential career of William Fisher of Lacon, tied to Fenn Howe Co and William Fisher & Co, is summarized as he dies at 89. Born 1814 in New Hampshire, he helped build a major pork packing and coopering business, banked for years, and shaped local industry before retirement. The obituary recalls family ties, church service, and a funeral in Magnolia with floral tributes.
Marshall County Annual Institute will be held at Lacan High School from August 17 to 21. All county teachers, patrons, and school officers are urged to attend. Special conference for superintendents and principals planned. Tuition free for cert holders or those recently examined. others pay one dollar. Boarding options available. contact office for accommodations. RE. FRANK Perry, County Superintendent.
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the only today proven cure for consumption with ingredients like pure tar and gum extracts. It promises relief through easier morning expectoration and rest for diseased parts, priced at 25 cents for small bottles and 74 cents for larger.
The Library Association plans a winter Entertainment Course equal to last year’s Epworth League. Local business leaders have pledged substantial support, viewing it as citizen education and a relaxation option for shops near early closing hours. Proceeds benefit the Library, tickets cost 1.50 with reserved seating. a season tickets approach like 30 cents per entertainment is proposed.
Sarah Elizabeth Ramage, born in Pennsylvania in 1830, joined Magnolia settlers with her family in 1834. She married Oscar M. Baker in 1849, had six children, three of whom died in 1862 from diphtheria. only Frank Baker and Lucy Baker Swindler remain. After years of hardship she spent her final weeks at home with her son and daughter.
Rev Fr Kniery and congregation prepare a Pavilion Park picnic for August 18. St Joseph’s and Presbyterian churches host services and meetings in coming days with planned picnics, organ duties, and a chautauqua attendance. Rev William Mason begins as pastor at the Presbyterian church, and Rev C Eby of St Louis is expected to fill an appointment August 16.
M Fawcett, who passed the civil service exam, accepted the Carrier of R F D Nol job under Postmaster Camp. He returns to duties on Route No 1 this Saturday August. Fairchild resigns riding due to health and heads east for a better position. C B Flitcraft of Oak Park and A L B Wilson of Magnolia visit The Republican. Flitcraft, manager for Mutual General Life Insurance Co, Newark, N J, plans to relocate to Henry for his company. He will reside in the former Hutchins homestead on Wirth.
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