Law Celebrates W T Laws Sixty-Sixth Birthday
On Feb 21 a surprise 66th birthday party for W T Law was hosted at his Edward Street home by wife Mrs Law and daughter Miss Nellie. Guests played progressive euchre, shared Havanas and refreshments, and 66 burning-taper cake was served. Prizes went to Dr Powell and T L Jones, with George Nicholson winning for fewest scores. Mr Law, long associated with the First National Bank, was praised for his conservative leadership and community ties. Fred Law of Chicago attended to assist and celebrate.
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T. Law
W. T. Law
Nellie
Edward Street
Law
Washington
Dr. Powell
T. L. Jones
George Nicholson
George Washington
Messrs
E. H. Hutchins
Hiram Hunter
W. W. Dewey
F. A. Powell
C. R. Jones
Thomas Monier
G. M. Locke
John Kline
George Burt
Mr. Law
Henry
Magnolia Township
First National Bank
Washington’s
Post Office Box Rent Rules Clarified by Official Letter
Local readers learn from Ian Disosway about post office box rent collection. A January 28 1908 letter from the Office of the First Assistant Postmaster General lists quarterly rates for small medium and large lock boxes and notes rents may be collected in advance with boxes possibly becoming vacant if not paid.
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Disasway
Post Office Department
Disosway
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Sls
Doxes Pyartsia
el Piste
H. Hitchcock
Masquerade Party Delights Sophomores at Hannum Home
A sophomore class masquerade at W S Hannum’s residence featured Margaret Meyers and Lean Hannum as hostesses. Guests portrayed diversely attired characters including a milkmaid, Gypsy, Dutch girl, clowns, monks, and a colored contingent, with charades and an Apple Love Story. A light luncheon ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hannum
Margaret Meyers
Lean Hannum
Dixie Dan
John Chinaman
Mildred Stever
Jessie Swein
Queen of Hearts
Leota Hunt
Nellie Fawcett
Bo-Peep
Latha Stever
Hazel Clift
Ella Dennis
Golden Locks
Yoland
Clarence Phillips
Kid Farmer
Ben Klein
Walter Duke
Leslie Bromley
Leroy King
Pwakes Wombacher
Bert Meade
Leslie Fairchilds
Women hold coins between lips in public, physician condemns
A physician criticizes the habit of placing coins between the lips while opening a money bag in public spaces, noting health risks and urging a practical alternative. The letter also reports James A. Robertson from Whitefield now in Glen, Nebraska, promoting Sioux County land and church outreach.
Foley’s Orino Laxative Promises Gentle Relief
Foley’s Orino Laxative is advertised as a new remedy improving on older laxatives. It claims no griping or nausea and a pleasant taste, guaranteed at A. J. Ironmongers in the 2-6-4¢ listing.
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A. J. Ironmongers
Deep Waterway Plan For Chicago And St Louis Hearings
The house rivers and harbors committee held hearings on a Davey bill to build a deep waterway from Chicago to St Louis. It envisions a government financed, 60 million dollar project with 2 percent bonds over fifty years, linking the Des Plaines and Mississippi basins via a 25 foot low water channel and dams to maintain navigation.
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Desplaines
Illinois
Mississippi
Chicago
St. Louis
Secretary of the Treasury
Rocks
Mississippi River
Missouri
Illinois River
Life of the Great Emancipator sermon on Lincoln
Rev. T. A. Beall of the M E church led a Sunday evening talk on Abraham Lincoln as the embodiment of his era. The sermon traced his birth struggles, leadership, rise to the presidency, and moral and religious life, ending with a reverent abridgment of his character.
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Abraham Lincoln
T. A. Beall
M. E
Lincoln
Caesar
Pericles
Cromwell
Earth
Poppville
Gettysburg
Wendell Phillips
Farnel Hall
Patrick Henry
Douglas
Springfield
Senate
United States
Marshall County Supervisors Meeting Notice in Lacon
The Marshall county board of supervisors schedules a meeting at the Lacon court house on March 9 1908. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed with the county clerk by noon the preceding Saturday or be carried over. Thomas A Connell county clerk signs the notice.
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Lacon
Ill
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Thomas A. Connell
Fair Grounds Lease Offered for Pasture Use
The fair grounds of 30 acres are offered to the highest and most responsible parties for pasture use. Apply to J. F. Leavitt, Secretary, 227-31 Yankee Doodle. Derby hats for spring feature a feather in the hat band marking distinction, with no clear guidance on style.
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J. F. Leavitt
Jay
Leap Year in Henry
A humorous verse urges eligible young women to propose to several townsmen named John Hartley Andy Brown Carl Hallfarth Henry Meister Claude Doran Dennis Landers Ben Hoyle John Paskell and Oral Gilmer all courting in the Leap Year spirit. It playfully lists suitors and hints at a matchmaking joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartley
Andy Brown
Carl Hallfarth
Henry Meister
Claude Doran
U. S
Dennis Landers
Ben Hoyle
John Paskell
Oral Gilmer
Mrs Frank G Barnard of Henry township dies in Altamont
Nancy Lee Culver Barnard born Williston Vermont January 19 1844 died February 18 1908 at Altamont Kansas aged 64 years and 29 days. She married F G Barnard Sr in 1863 and moved from Henry county Illinois to Parsons Kansas in 1876 then Altamont in 1886. She was respected for kindness musical talent and church choir work. Funeral services were held at home with Rev C W Odom and burial in Parsons cemetery beside a son.
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Frank G. Barnard
Henry Township
Garth
Altamont
Kas
Horace Culver
Crow Creek
Thomas Landers
Atarwarial
I. W. Camery
Whitefield
Charles Barnard
Frank Barnard
Parsons
Nancy Lee Culver
Williston
F. G. Barnard
Henry
Marshall County
Ill
Barnard
C. W. Odom
Parsons Cemetery
Jesse Sawyer Launches The Peorla Nonesuch Monthly
Jesse Sawyer becomes editor and publisher of a new monthly, The Peorla Nonesuch, promising originality and a modest, creditable start. A report on the First National Bank up to Feb 14 is noted, with the Republican described as a source.
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Jesse Sawyer
Jesse
First National Bank
Golden Wedding Celebrants Mrs Cyrus Brown at 851 Carlton Way
A golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Cyrus Brown held at their Hollywood California home on February 11 1908. Twenty six guests attended including four who witnessed the 50 year vow. Children J W Brown L Brown Mrs J O Hill and Mrs J H Torrey joined, with seven grandchildren and one great grandson. A neighbor Rev Satterfield conducted the ceremony and a granddaughter read a poem. The couple were born in New York and Pennsylvania respectively and are noted for long public service in Whitefield township Marshall County.
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Cyrus Brown
Hollywood
Cal
Carlton Way
Brown
J. W. Brown
Downey
L. Brown
Ocean Park
J. O. Hill
Henry
Mr. Brown
New York State
Dispatch
Marshall County
California
Light at Eventime Poem by L G Landenberger
A reflective verse traces life from dawn to night as light shifts from earthly assurance to divine solace. The speaker notes growing ideals and strength at morn, followed by shade at noon and waning light toward eventime when heaven’s sun shines.
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Earth
Heaven
L. G. Landenberger
Hill couple in California visit for Brown anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hill enjoy the sunny California climate. They attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Brown and greeted friends including Mrs. McDonough and Miss Grace Wood. They plan to return in April.
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J. O. Hill
California
Cyrus Brown
Peoria Social Happenings and Local Guests
Peoria notes include Mrs Ira Boyer of Peru visiting with her parents, Chicago Heights visitors Will Green and wife, Mrs Mary Barnes and Mrs Ella Hackett visiting Hattie McCully, and C J Schuler the new Dille market butcher from Lacon. Also mentions travel by Thomas Hubbell's daughter ill with stomach trouble, the Ketchums returning from Louisiana, and Beulah Nicholson hosting O M and Y M gatherings with prizes won by Mrs Kirkpatrick and Elsie Potter.
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Peoria
Illinois
Beulah Nicholson
O. M
Y. M
W. B. Kirkpatrick
L. D. Gregory
Advertising Necessity for Local Success
In this day of competition advertising is essential for success. A newspaper ad reaches purchasers faster and cheaper than 1,000 circulars. The Henry Republican could publish an effective ad across several issues, saving costs for circulars, envelopes, postage, and labor.
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Henry Republican
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Ian
James A. Robertson
Joseph Robertson
Glen
Sioux County
Nebraska
Church of Christ
Robertson
Uncle Sam
Holsman Kendall
Orpha Kendall
Princeton
Plough Conservatory of Music
Miss Kendall
Harry Reynolds
W. S. Kendall
Frederick Holsman
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Kendall
Hayden
Bertha Kendall
Alla Kendall
James Ames
Helen Kendall
Rist
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Fred Holsman
New Orleans
Zechariah
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