Farewell Letter as Bishop Spalding Retires from Peoria
Bishop John L Spalding formally retires from the Peoria diocese after illness and age compel him to withdraw from active ministry. He asks prayers for the faithful and names P J O Reilly as diocesan administrator until a successor is appointed. The letter, read in all churches, notes his sacrifice and devotion and cites the date December 18 1908 from St Marys Cathedral Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lancaster Spalding
Peoria
Pope Pius X
Chicago
James E. Quigley
P. J. O'Reilly
Heavenly Father
Chancery Office
Madison Avenue
J. L. Spalding
St. Mary's Cathedral
Three-I Trestle Replaced by Gravel and Steel Spans
The Chicago Indiana Southern trestle over the Illinois river bottoms at Howe near Depue is filled in and replaced by a gravel embankment and steel spans. Ten eighty foot spans cross the head of Lake Depue served by concrete piers, with additional arches and piling foundations. The work employed about 200 men under E Bowman for W J Ijams Co of Terre Haute. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised by A J Ironmonger as a therapy for kidney and bladder troubles.
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Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad
Illinois River
Howe
Depue
Rock Island
E. Bowman
W. J. Ijams & Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Wolves Sighted Near Wenona and Local News Briefs
Seven miles northwest of Wenona M. J. French spotted three wolves crossing his pasture during chores. Charles and Thomas Burgess shipped sixty horses from England to Wenona for Robert Burgess & Son after arrival in New York. Wenona has no public Thanksgiving service this year. Walter Schumacher resigned as bookkeeper at H. M. Taggart grain office after three and a half years and plans to relocate west after visiting LaRose.
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Sandy
M. J. French
Wenona
Charles
Thomas Burgess
Robert Burgess & Son
New York
England
LaRose
Schumacher
Warning to Bondsmen: Supreme Court ruling on surety liability
A Illinois Supreme Court decision holds that bondsmen are not bound by the official’s reports and may be responsible for money or property in the official’s custody. The State Journal urges bondsmen to verify that a principal’s books are checked at least every twelve months to avoid future losses. Subscriptions advertised for Chicago Daily Tribune and others.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
State Journal
Supreme Court
Bazaar and Oyster Supper Planned at Whitefield Center
The Center Ladies Aid hosts a bazaar and oyster supper at Whitefield Center church on Friday December 18 with sale of useful and fancy articles and entertaining programs. Oscar Holler’s driving horse improves after a illness. Frank Clift sprained his ankle last Saturday but is improving. A surprise birthday party was held Monday for Miss Mae Lowden on her 18th birthday with games, lunch, and gifts.
Henry Republican Subscriptions Urges Renewal Ahead
To Our Subscribers the Henry Republican asks readers to check the colored tag on their paper to see if any payments are overdue under new law and to remit the amount at the office. Readers are urged to pay for an additional year in advance if possible to ease the editor’s burden.
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Henry Republican
Republican
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Varna Illinois Dec 1908
Auction in Varna area 10 a m on December 22 1908 offers four horses thirty eight cattle seventy hogs listed with foals calves yearlings and breeding stock. Implements include a McCormick binder mower and rake and various plows and wagons. Terms require cash under 10 and credit up to 12 months on bankable paper with interest rules and cash discount. Lunch served and notes available at The Republican office.
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Avery
A. FB
Quiram
M. L. Buckingham
Ralph McCullough
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Martin L. Goan
Henry, Illinois
HENRY
Ili
John L. Spalding
A. J. Ironmonger
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago Daily Record Herald
Dorff Place
Varna
Henry, Ill
Hees
Santa Claus
Fair Store
Fetterman Bros
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