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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
6
The Erlinger Concerto and The Passion Play headline two shows at the Opera House on Monday January 20. Mrs Erlinger praised as a fine singer, while the Passion Play stages life of Christ with moving pictures and life size scenes. It urges parents and Sunday school teachers to bring children for vivid Christ life impressions.
Public sale ads in the Republican list seats at Gilmer’s 15c 25c 35c. Dr B G Cromwell entertains his brother from Texas. Miss Eveline Niblock operated on for appendicitis. Drs Cromwell Coggshall Forrest performed the operation. A masked ball by Henry married ladies at the opera house tomorrow. J W Niece battles grippe while keeping his corner business. Ice harvest hoped after cold snaps. Mrs Thomas Duke improving at Peoria hospital. initial danger not confirmed. Henry Watercott recovering at home. George A Burt to Galesburg for Military Tract meeting. editors to attend in winter. Fire destroys S Matthew Steele’s greenhouse. brother Olin loses stock and some furniture in Ettie city.
The annual Inter national Independent Telephone association meeting will be held January 21 to 23 at the Coliseum in Chicago with delegates from across the United States and Canada. C A Camp of Henry Home Telephone Co is on the entertainment committee and elected as a convention delegate, joining other named delegates. The piece lists new resident phones, social events, advertising notes, a local court case, and various community updates.
A Joliet resident writes from St Joseph’s Hospital room 47 enclosing a $1560 money order for The Republican. He describes a year in bed with rheumatism, daily assistance, visits by Sisters, and a view of the Des Plaines river. He asks friends to visit and recalls Henry connections as hospital readers cheer him.
A fragmented market note lists corn and oats with unclear prices and vendors. The readable line mentions a woman canvassing the stall selling wire pencil pollers for vest pockets, suggesting mixed goods and informal sales.
Bickerman invited thirty six young friends to a surprise shower on Saturday evening for Miss Mayme Brown. The event included games and a planned pot of gold with a rainbow display and yellow wrapped gifts. Guests enjoyed a light luncheon and left expressing good wishes for the bride to be.
The Twin City Fish club will place a half million or more fish in the Rock River next year with support sought from the National Fish Commission and the Illinois Fish Commission. Bass perch and sunfish are favored, with 200 000 bass to be contributed locally. Fish placed near Sterling and Rock Falls aim to improve the stream quality.
An advertisement explains kidney function and common ailments from unhealthy filtration. It cites Edward Carrier II and claims Dean's Kidney Pills, sold by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo, cure weak kidneys with testimonials and a 50 cent price.
Circuit court in Lacon opens with Frank Keppler murder case postponed due to Henry B. Jacobs illness. Keppler, accused of killing his 16 year old nephew Alex Keppler in 1906, has a history including Peoria arrest for a bomb possession and lengthy pretrial proceedings. Interpreters and local officials likely to testify. district attorney relies on circumstantial evidence.
Rev Landenberger starts a four month course of Sunday sermons beginning Jan 19 with morning talks on the meaning of numbers in scripture and evening talks on Christian doctrines. Sessions continue Feb 16 March 16 and April 19 with topics on numbers and core beliefs of the New Church.
L. L. Wheeler will continue as canal superintendent with full charge of canal administration. The War Department has finished processing the Illinois and Mississippi canal as completed and sets aside 75,000 for six months of 1908, possibly 150,000 for the year. Remaining work includes 21 houses, locks, riprap, and related tasks funded by a 175,000 appropriation.
Southern Oklahoma readers are urged to obtain a free book from Powers Land & Loan Co in Lawton Oklahoma. The brochure promises practical information on crops rainfall and orchard garden care including notes on geanons and fluite to help farmers in all conditions.
J R Veach recounts Las Angeles during Christmas season with rose tournament in Pasadena and city growth. He notes busy building, charitable efforts by Volunteers of America and Salvation Army, and a humorous tale of Mrs Low who defies a belt line conductor and wins, ending with best wishes for holidays.
A notice reports cattle from Hicks & Vail near Putiam gone since Jan 5 with all others found. A stray helper accompanies the herd. owner may reclaim by paying charges. Also includes a playful year end message and a nudge to read Indianapolis News and The Republican for full coverage.
An advertisement touts a new Acetylene Light plant that can be installed in two days without ceiling damage. It claims brighter, cleaner light, lower operating costs than kerosene, no mantles or chimneys, and easy monthly generator refilling. It invites readers to request precise features by mail.
Sta Road Engineer N Tohson outlines log drag instructions for road maintenance. Drive the team in a walk then ride on the drag keeping to the center and lifting earth to form a raised center. After muddy spells allow drying time before traffic returns. The law penalties apply for ruts or cuts.
Navy officials at League Island Philadelphia embrace modern transport using a 1902 Rambler for rapid land message dispatch. Rear Admiral C F Goodrich praises navy progress and notes the secretary of the navy seeks suggestions to improve service, hinting at broader adoption of mobile land transport for officers.
Eastbound and westbound train times listed for No. 320 316 701 802 and others with stops at Putnam La Salle Ottawa Morris Joliet and Chicago. Also a notice that Henry County tax books are open for collection with time to pay and a local grocery notice.
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