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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
9
The Henry Times argues for a county printing reform citing high costs and political influence. It compares Marshall county to Peoria and La Salle with a bid based Official County Printer system and urges the county board to switch to a business like process to reduce taxes.
Supervisor Bell of Belle Plain and a Printing Committee member warned that printing bills keep rising during the Marshall county board audit committee meeting. He has served on the board for years and commented on the escalating costs of printing claims.
Rev J J Ramsey writes from Minnesota near Cannon River praising The Henry Republican and describing his town four miles from Northfield. He notes a historic bank robbery site now used as a post office, a mild winter, a sturdy local church scene, and a remarkable bequest of 31,000 dollars for missionary work by 87 year old Jacob Emery who prefers a monument in human hearts to a cemetery stone.
The Blade reports Rev. B S Wilson of this city as a new Republican candidate for state representative in the upcoming primaries. He has declared a vigorous campaign plan, intends to pursue the race through election day, and is well known to Livingston County Republicans for his past speeches and recognized oratorical ability.
In Putnam Illinois on February 12 1906 J O Winship says editors should not reprint his rock phosphate experience but will answer questions by mail if asked. The executors of Marshall Field’s estate report 50 006 000 in real estate and 25 000 000 in personal property far below prior guesses of 100 000 000.
In St Marys church on Feb 6 Rev Father Zumbuehl joined Anthony L Weber and Frances M Schubert of Whitefield in marriage after a nuptial mass. Attendants were George Weber and Ida Schubert. About 100 guests attended a reception at the bride's Whitefield home. The couple plan to farm in Whitefield after visits to Princeville.
Mrs. Howard Young hosted a Tuesday evening party on Western Avenue where four ladies each won eleven games. Miss Fannie Nicholson took the top prize, Mrs. Nicholson won the booby prize, and Mrs. Paskell earned a point lace collar. Another event noted a wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Childs in Putnam County as Jeremiah Hoffman of Tonica wed Ida Childs of Hennepin Town with Rev. Father Kluck presiding and a large, festive reception and dance to follow.
Fish Warden Snook sued James Lane of Tazewell county for using a trammel net. The jury dismissed Lane but the warden appealed and seized the net as illegal to possess. Lane claimed he only cleaned ice from the net. Lower courts have struggled to convict in trammel net cases due to opposition to the law feature.
Bradstreet's reports the past week saw 8,289,359 bushels of corn exported, the largest weekly total on record. Despite ample world wheat supplies, the unusual maize surge to Europe stands out as notable.
Mrs. S. L. Case from Sheffield notes her mother Mrs. James Giltner, 80, fell and broke a limb above the ankle. The doctor plans to raise her to a chair today, and while walking may be doubtful, the patient has a history of good health aiding her recovery.
William Hennessey Saratoga Collector says he will be in Henry on Friday February 23 and can be found at Vogelsang's grocery to meet taxpayers.
Artist Miss Mattie Evans draws a canvas scene of two horses frightened by an approaching storm. The piece showcases her brushwork and winter weather mood.
The 84th birthday celebration honoring Mrs Mary U Merdian wife of the late Joseph Merdian Sr took place Feb 8 at Mrs Mary A Reiser's home in Henry. Twenty four descendants attended as Mrs Reiser and Mrs Wm Heinrich hosted a family dinner and an oyster supper. Mrs Merdian read without glasses and remains active, self-sufficient, and cheerful. A group portrait was taken by photographer George H Daniels.
Elizabeth M Pendleton of Wooster Ohio writes to Mr Burt recalling Henry history and her father's seminary influence. She describes childhood memories of Henry visits in 1901, the old seminary site, and her father's work. Pendleton notes family spans three siblings with current roles at Wooster University and in Cleveland and Ceylon.
Investigators allege graft by an unnamed official in Kankakee records. County Clerk Schneider is accused of charging 399 days in one year, despite 365 days, and crediting himself $15 for a document not prepared. The Henry Republican is cited for the report.
An evangelist at Princeton mocks methods to split a church. He urges avoiding punctuality prayer or support while lampooning pastors and parishioners with jests about seating shaking strangers and salary delays. The piece critiques disruptive conduct in worship.
After a weeklong illness John H. Colehower died of heart trouble at his Long Point home. Born in Montgomery County Pennsylvania he married Elizabeth A. Ramsey on December 1 1853. Surviving children include B F Colehower Mrs J H Bede T C Colehower and Mrs G S McElfresh. He moved to Illinois at marriage locating in Peoria then Livingston County where he lived retired farmer. He was one of ten siblings with five still living in Philadelphia Henry and others.
The High School Lecture at East Maine Conference Seminary Bucksport Maine features Mr Canary performing character impersonations from a store stove crowd including a deacon schoolmaster and barber. The piece blends humor with common sense and invites all to enjoy a hearty laugh tonight as the Opera House offers My Uncle Out from New York.
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