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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
1
The Henry post office reports its busiest year yet with about 15 000 cards mailed monthly and large gains in money orders and postal accounts. Special delivery letters rose to 170 and a new rail pouch service between Henry and Lacon improved delivery, with more improvements planned for the coming year.
Fred W. Noll writes from Los Angeles to Mr Burt praising the Henry Republican and noting a warm California winter with good health and aviation meet sights. He recalls seeing J Townsend and old Henry acquaintances and mentions the contrasts with Illinois winter.
Whitefield township taxes receipts available at Duke Bros Hardware Store in Henry every Saturday from 10 a m to 3 30 p m Tax Collector Frank Curry will be present to issue tax receipts.
The Henry Public School benefit staged at the Henry Auto Co. garage featured a 21 member minstrel company in blackface. Interlocutor Oscar Davis led a program with songs, dances, recitations, and audience-pleasing acts by Edna Bell, Lila Clark, Lean Hannum, Cecil Herry, Evelyn Hartley, Maggie Myers, Kittie Pace, Sallie Paxson, and others under director Mrs Anna Culter Hall.
President Taft urges citizens to read policy terms. An insurance expert explains endowment versus term policies, showing that endowments promise savings but may unfairly forfeit deposits if death occurs before maturity. A case comparison of 20 year policies highlights the need for guaranteed return of savings to beneficiaries.
Public sales listed for Frank Dawson at Whitefield on Tuesday February 1, John H Williams near Henry on Saturday February 5, John Murphy near Magnolia on Monday February 7, Joseph Hunter near Putnam on Monday February 7, Jacob B E Rickey in Saratoga township on Tuesday February 8, W N Harris west of Whitefield Corners on Monday February 14.
Frank S. Dennis, collector for Henry Township, says he has received the books and receipts and will receive taxes for 1909 at the U. S. Express office on Edward Street.
Vincent Merdian and Edith Klein wed at St Marys church in this city in a Catholic ceremony. Rev Fr. Gensler officiated, with a nuptial high mass and benediction. Edward Klein served as best man and Rose Mercian as bridesmaid. Afterward a breakfast and reception followed at the respective homes. The couple will live on the groom’s father’s farm two miles northwest of Henry.
Ben Davis apples offered for delivery in Henry Illinois at 1.25 dollars per bushel. Seller George A Reismeyer of Henry provides contact via Henry Central telephone. Also mentions Woolford's Sanitary Lotion and Solé by A J Ironmonger with an 10-7-6m date.
The annual Duroc Jersey brood sow sale by T. W. Stoner & Son drew many foreign buyers. Forty seven head averaged $36.69 with the top price $65 for a single pig as Col. Reppert and other fieldmen facilitated the in city sale under a large tent.
Rural patrons fed up with loose coins in boxes will be restricted starting February 15 proximo. Rural letter carriers will not collect loose coins from rural mail boxes. patrons must enclose coins in envelopes or deposit them in a coin holding receptacle for easy removal and proper stamping.
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