08 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
1
Regular meeting notes show city finances balance and receipts from dog tax shows and show boats, plus numerous bills and ordinances including dog control and sidewalk wagon rules with votes recorded for adoption and amendments.
Pased and approved this 5th day of Aug 1907 Published this 8th day of August Aldermanic actions show bonds for saloon license in the Jes Krenz building Edward street with sureties David Dwyer and Conrad Apfel. Licenses to be granted upon payment to the city treasurer and bonds to be investigated for standing by the license committee. Carried adjournment and water petition referred to fire and water committee. Clifford Haws mayor. Elias Bright city clerk.
Illinois Valley Yacht club plans a major power boat race at Peoria from August 28 to 31 with classes A and B, handicaps, and purses up to 200 dollars. Endurance race to Chillicothe 27 miles, prizes include a National Hotel cup and a Lud value prize. Pekin race entrants listed from Peoria and Pekin clubs with many boats expected.
Larry Peterman of Main Street Henry endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from kidney pain back soreness and abnormal secretions after using the product sold by roster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. The testimonial urges readers to buy at 50 cents from dealers.
Pekin plans for August 14 motor boat races with elevated riverbank seating and a parade of one hundred ensigns. Peoria sends the David Swain, Pekin hosts the finish, and Chicago crews bring entries as Truitt and Wilde clash over speed in the Ivy club circuit.
Wednesday evening a four chicken supper was enjoyed. Tom Webb entertained Mrs. Mary Ann Merboth and Casper Scerer, two of the oldest residents for the county, as part of a social gathering organized by Suadse- signer vsiast Bueste.
Guidance outlines that union district funds should be consolidated with one treasurer, expenses of school elections not charged to funds, and cash advances for loans avoided. It covers bond purchases, proper roles of the states attorney, notes, judgments, and estate claims, plus a note on longevity research and Electric Bitters as a tonic.
Current opinion in Clinton lll centers on Mrs Warner stepmother of Pension Commissioner Vespasian Warner who accuses her of negro blood to push her out of a share in his estate. Rumors claim a petition to President Roosevelt for Warner removal may begin. No evidence supports the blood claim, but politics near the Roosevelts prompts renewed talk of renomination pressures and White House concerns.
Mrs. B. J. Johnson of Linton Mississippi says three doctors failed with her ill child until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. Within hours the boy improved and is now healthy. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, druggist.
Burlington Louisiana marks the first territorial capital’s 75th settlement anniversary with Home Coming Week from September 9 to 15. Invitations go to former residents for a week of water carnivals parades bands and events at Crapo Park riverfront and surrounding venues. Activities include Old Settlers day fraternal and military day Des Moines County day Mississippi River day Industrial and Commercial Travelers' day School Children's day and Church day.
Advertises 8 000 acres in Minnesota counties Watonwan Blue Earth Brown Martin with 90 to 640 acre farms. Prices 45 to 452 per acre depending on location and improvements. Promotes 43 000 acres of prairie in Red River Valley North Dakota and Minnesota with claims of hay shape production. Also lists 5 000 acres open prairie in North Dakota and Alaska acres in Canada. Offers varied terms and refund of railroad fares for buyers of 160 acres or more.
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