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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
11
Henry High School traveled to Sparland for a dramatic basketball battle that ended 31 to 30 in favor of Sparland. The home team earned the win through sharp defense and a late push as Henry rallied with rapid scoring but fell just short.
Lookout Mountain Post No 94 and W R C No 2 joined in a dual installation ceremony on Saturday evening. Officers inducted include Commander William Starliper and S V C William German, with G M Locke conducting the Lookout Mountain post installation. The W R C roster features Mrs Lizzie Young as president, with officers including Mrs Minnie Smith, Mrs Sarah Lash, and others. An inaugural speech clip extols women’s patriotic work and the enduring value of the W R C beyond post lifespans, followed by refreshments and social time.
A Lawton Oklahoma man reports receiving 1500 dollars plus 2166 dollars in additional payment on his 20 year endowment policy No 48589 from Union Central. He received the funds by draft on a St Louis bank and endorsed local currency payment. He recommends the insurance company to others. A schoolmate party message follows.
The International Independent Telephone association plans a Chicago convention at the Electrical Exposition from January 20 to 28. Leaders from the United States and Canada will discuss independent development, finances, securities, toll lines, and strategies to compete with Bell.
Bob Riding reports both Junior and Senior classes from Henry High enjoyed sleigh trips to Lacon. Senior girls hired George Hall for transport and feasted on oyster stews, while Juniors used a Motter’s livery sleigh for a similar visit. The river froze over for the first time this winter last night.
Mrs James Hartleys East Richard street residence opened Monday January 13 for the Woman's Club gathering. Miss Gertrude Bickerman led the program with essays by Mrs F B Coe on Secret of Success and Miss Clara B Waughop on Freedom of American Children. Music featured Evelyn Hartley, Cecil Herry, and a piano solo by Miss Hartley. Guests included Mesdames Deck, Siewers, and Wombacher. A social hour with ice cream and angel food followed. Election in one week. Laverna Disasway, Press Correspondent
The Woman's club circulating library announces new acquisitions ready for patrons. The list shows titles by Mary Stewart Cutting Robert Chambers A Victor Segno Florence Kingsley Richard Harding Davis Harold Bell Wright and others with numerous authors and Volume numbers for this phase of the library collection.
Charles Ziegler and Miss Mayme Brown were married at St Josephs church with Rev Fr Dooling officiating. Attendants were Louis Ziegler and Miss Mattie Bickerman. A wedding breakfast followed at Mrs Carrolls home. The couple received many gifts and a rice sendoff at the depot. Mrs J H Welsh of Tiskilwa died Monday, to be buried at 2 PM, a prominent Eastern Star member.
The report credits W B McKinley and Illinois Traction with pushing Illinois interurban expansion in 1907. IL lines from Peoria to Bloomington and Champaign to Decatur saw builds, with preliminary work for Chicago extension. Indiana added 426 miles, while Louisiana led steam increases at 422 miles. Total U S electric mileage approached 40 000 by year end 1907. Freight car orders surged 655 over 1906 to 1 406, while passenger and stead rail orders declined slightly. Chicago City Railway led with 300 cars.
At the annual meeting of the First National bank of Henry Charles R. Jones O P Carroll T L Jones L F Law and C M Jones were elected directors for the ensuing year They also elected Charles R Jones president O P Carroll vice president and T L Jones cashier The Henry National bank held its annual election on Tuesday Jan 14 selecting directors J Watercott C A Camp A G Humphrey L R Phillips Albert Stickel V P Turner and Frank Yanochowski Officers elected were President J Watercott vice president A Camp cashier L R Phillips assistant Benj Hoyle.
Preparations advance for a Friday January 31 District School to aid the library. Over 50 volunteers join a chorus, with three months library tickets offered in lieu of compliments. First rehearsal Tuesday evening, location to be city council room or hall. full attendance requested. Subscribe for The Republican.
The Farmers' Good Roads league forms to enlist the public in a campaign for better roads. It argues highways are public property, calls for road building from the farmers' view, and seeks support through press discussion to prove its case.
School notes report Henry high school basketball trip to Sparland resulted in a 31 to 20 loss after Sparland, a first time opponent, overwhelmed the visiting team. Walter Duke was absent. Bertha Mercian starred at the piano. December report cards issued. Literary Society meets January 16 at 2 10 pm. Seniors and Juniors enjoyed a bobsled ride to Lacon Monday night while Sophomores rode Tuesday. All had a good time.
John L Jennings known as the largest man in the county died Tuesday morning at his home near Cambridge from apoplexy. His seven by three by twenty-two inch casket with eight handles could not be housed by any local hearse. A dray transported the casket to the cemetery, requiring twelve men to lift it. Jennings was widely known in the region for his weight of 470 pounds and had reportedly willed his body to Dr. Bryan of Cambridge, though the revocation status is unclear.
Mr and Mrs George A Lawrence hosted a dinner for the Rebecca Parke chapter D A R at the Universalist church in Galesburg last Saturday. Covers for 112, patriotic decorations, hand painted flags as souvenirs, and toasts followed the afternoon chapter meeting. The chapter has 71 members with $2000 disbursed this year. Mrs Lawrence reelected regent and Mrs Clark Carr vice regent.
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