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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
A fragment discusses English aristocracy and democracy, noting common school education and individual liberty. It quotes Mr Asquith and remarks on the term dictator as a controversial label amid political anxiety and public mood.
A. W. Shriver, longtime Broadmoor merchant and Broadmoor–Princeton area resident, died Sunday morning December 17 after an illness following a stroke. He was born October 12, 1866 near Wavitienburg Pennsylvania, married Sylvia A. Butherland in 1891, and moved to Broadmoor with his wife where they ran a general store. Burial was at the Allo cemetery after services at the M. E. church. He is survived by a wife, a granddaughter, two grandsons, a sister, and two nephews. pallbearers were fellow soldiers. Funeral arrangements were by J. Ay Williems and Mr. Asby Smith.
Samuel A Hanna born September 23 1857 in Henry Illinois died December 22 1916 from heart leakage. Henry A Herder born February 4 1835 in Somerville New Jersey lived in Henry Illinois since youth and died December 23 1916 after a stroke at age 81 years 10 months 19 days. Both men were respected workers and family men with surviving relatives and services held in Henry.
Blue package lost Saturday night between Hutching and Downey's store and the home of F. W. Potter. It contained a child's cap, a neck throw, and a square of linen with fringe and border. Please return.
W C U branch No 23 elected Peter Toommes as President for the ensuing year. Other officers named include Henry Merdien as vice president, Frank Hartley financial secretary, Anton Bogner recording secretary, Peter Merdian treasurer, Vars Bogner rstess, Conrad Merdiany marshal, Georges Hoffman banner bearer, Theo Hartwig medical examiner, and Dr E G Cromwell. The branch, now 108 members, added eight new members in December and plans a January installation with supreme officers in attendance.
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