Henry Republican in Henry, Illinois

Henry Republican highlights from a busy issue

The Henry Republican reports on diverse local happenings including J L Monser’s Cuba trip, Henry Swindler selling an 880 pound hog, Lawn Ridge Grange organizing 23 new members with O Stowell master, Samuel Rogers moving Wenona family, and Ray Martin locating abundant water at 450 feet. It notes John Epple’s arrest for not destroying beer stamps, an oyster supper by Lawn Ridge G A R, Fyffe selling a Magnolia farm at 62 per acre to move to Colorado, Magnolia dancing club grand ball at the Masonic hall with Willis orchestra, and Putnam County Ice Breeders meeting planned for March 5. Also covered are Rebecca’s Triumphs, river beaver sightings near Starved Rock, prairie chickens protection, the death of Thomas Quinn near La Rose, Ong’s military band prepping a crime drama, Sparland shaft bids and superintendent hire, McVickers stock losses, and the Venona M E church dedication February 19 with Rev Ridgaway and others.