Resigns With Regrets From Henry Fire Department Secretary
W P Ponzer resigns as secretary of Henry Fire Department No 1 Putnam IL citing business demands. In a farewell letter he thanks foreman C A Frommel chief Frank Krenz and colleagues, apologizes for limited attendance, and wishes prosperity to the company and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ponzer
Hotel Undercliff
Henry Fire Department
Putnam
Ill
Henry, Ill
C. A. Frommel
Frank Krenz
William P. Bush
Bush
Charles Balleweg
Peter Toemmes
Biel
F, Wm, Ponzer
Obituary for Mrs. Robert Bell of Dwight Ill
Sidney C Rosengrant born 1837 in Guernsey County Ohio died December 11 at her Dwight Illinois home. She married Robert Bell in April 1867 and moved to Dwight in the 1880s with two children, Wm C Bell and Lulu. Funeral held at home officiated by Rev A W Lowther with interment at Oak Lawn cemetery. Mr Bell long served as Justice of the peace known as Squire Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bell
Dwight
Wm. C. Bell
Odell
Lulu
Peter Bell
Henry
David Morris
George Rosengrant
Ohio
A. W. Lowther
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Bell
Whitefield
Squire Bell
New Year's Dinner Menu at Camp House and Local Industry News
Camp House offers a New Year menu featuring cream of oyster soup, roast turkey, lobster salad, and desserts with a full beverage list. Orchestra of six plays from 1 to 2:30 p m. Nearby, zinc plants Depue and La Salle face price declines. Depue halts operations while La Salle stays open on contracts as prices fall from 8 to 4 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp House
Jersey
Boston
Michigan
New England
California
White House
H. Girard
de Cusine
Georgette
Tom” Eisley
Lrop
Depue
Matthiessen & Hegeler
la Salle
la Salle Company
The Watkins Steamer Still Sails Despite Rumors
Ottawa area letters clear the Watkins steamer from Starved Rock service rumors of a fire on the St. Francis River. Owner Watkins reports no accident since last fall and continues profitable Mississippi St. Francis river freight service from Helena Arkansas, possibly long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Republican
Ottawa
Watkins
Starved Rock
St. Francis
Arkansas
George Glelm
la Salle
Mississippi
Helena
Ark
South
Death of Hon. Charles Fosbender at Wenona Surprises District
The sudden death of Hon. Charles Fosbender was reported Tuesday in Wenona. Found by his wife, the coroner noted natural causes due to heart disease after his physician confirmed no inquest was required. A Marshall county figure, Fosbender served two terms in the legislature as a minority candidate and had long operated businesses in Sparland Wenona and owned electric light plants at Wenona and Spring Valley. His death mourned by a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fosbender
Wenona
Thomas
Mirshall
Sparland
Edward Burson
Whitefield
Spring Valley
Officers Elected at Henry Lodge No 489 K of P
Henry lodge No 489 K of P held a semi annual election Monday evening. new officers listed include C Wayne Hupp V C Emil Lofgren prelate R R Lash K of R and P and I G George Smith M of A Charles Heininger M of W Charles Dewey M of F Benjamin F Hoyle M of E Clyde Doran O G James Colligan trustee for three years George Smith. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lodge
Clyde Doran
George Smith
James Colligan
Cost to produce an acre of corn in Illinois
Illinois farmer Joseph R. Mulkerson of Hazel Dell stock farm Jerseyville outlines three year cost figures for one acre of corn. He breaks down labor and field work from seed to husking, totaling 4.44 dollars net cost per acre after credits, noting regional labor cost variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Joseph R. Fulkerson
Hazel Dell
Jerseyville
Massachusetts
Pennesylvania
River sports urged as city seeks yacht club growth
A call for aquatic sport development notes river benefits beyond hunting and fishing. It urges high school crews and local clubs to boost boating, sailing, and health, and warns against letting river life fade. A separate report details a derailment on the Rock Island line, delaying trains until repairs finish. Royal Neighbors elect officers for the coming year with installation planned January 2 and a short program after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Dora Halbleib
May Swein
Anna Payton
Frances Knight
Hattie Siewers
Nellie Hartley
Rose Snyder
Inner Sentinel
Lottie Brown
Outer Sentinel
Leslie Garlin
Jennie Ray
Swemn
Sivley company salvages Susan to remake Pearl show boat
The excursion steamer Susan, once on the upper Illinois and later moved to the Missouri river, sank on a sand bar before salvage. Sivley company workers remove the upper portion and ship it to Chillicothe to remodel their barge Pearl into a show boat using Susan’s material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Illinois
Sivley Company
Peoria
Missouri River
Chillicothe
Pearl
Spokane pamphlet by Thomas Gorman praised as city booster
Thomas Gorman of Spokane Washington issues a profusely illustrated souvenir pamphlet. The piece presents Spokane as thrifty and magnificent, highlighting its status among fast growing northwest cities. Gorman is noted as a commercial veteran and salesman with family connections to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gorman
Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Gorman
James Hartley
William Siewers
Riser
Governor Deneen to Speak at Lacon Next Monday
Governor C S Deneen touring the state for renomination will address the public at Lacon next Monday afternoon December 30 at 3 o clock. It is the county seat’s sole appearance in Marshall county and Republicans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goy. Deneen
Lacon
C. S. Deneen
Marshall County
Deneen
Christmas program and gift distribution at multiple churches
Devotional exercises led by Pastor Beall followed by a Sunday school program and two large gift trees at the sacred desks. Nellie Law and Nellie Forbes contributed solos and readings as gifts were distributed to families. St John’s Episcopal and The Christian church hosted well attended, festive programs highlighting the Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beall
St. John's Episcopal Church
Nellie Law
Nellie Forbes
Rural route mail carriers work Christmas must serve patrons
The Post Office Department requires rural carriers to work Christmas unless ordered off. No day off was given this year, while New Year’s Day will be a holiday with no mail carried. The department expects heavy Christmas mail and orders service to route patrons on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disasway
Post Office Department
Brokaws Move to Lawton Area With Horses and Hogs
W. R. Brokaw and son left their Marshall County home for Lawton Oklahoma on Monday, loading six horses and 18 Duroc hogs to stock their new southwestern property. Mrs. Brokaw and daughters stay through the week, joining a growing Marshall County exodus settling in Lawton amid hopeful prospects of cotton and corn prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Brokaw and Son
Lawton
Oklahoma
Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting in January 1908
The annual congregational and business meeting is set for January 2 1908 with supper served from 6 to 7 30. At 7 30 the business session will begin to hear reports elect officers and handle church affairs. All friends are invited to attend this social supper and fellowship event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Souvenir Postal Sparks Potato Patch Pride
Richard Tremain of Whitefield displayed a postal from his brother John of Lynden Washington. The card showed 144 acres of potato patch yielding 15 tons per 1% acres. The missive notes Washington potatoes and imagines Illinois-like profits if sold at 1 dollar 2 bushels in hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iRchard Tremain
Whitefield
John
Lynden
Washington
Sterrett Family Returns From Colorado Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Sterrett returned from Colorado where he was summoned to the bedside of his aged father who remained ill with alternating condition better and worse. The elderly man showed some improvement and hopes rose that he would recover. John Morgan passenger agent of a steamship line visits his boyhood haunts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sterrett
Colorado
John Morgan
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Charles Melet
Mother Goose
Miss Pauline Williams
Little Lloyd Hurter
Barbara Haws
Jack
Gill
Nina Maoberry
Leroy String
Maynard Bell
King Cole
Ormond Andrews
Glendene Kirkpatrick
King
Thomas Andrews
Jack Horner
Mr. Burger
Clifford Haws
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