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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
6
R. A. Ward is the Magnolia local representative for The Henry Republican and will handle all news items and business promptly. He is authorized to transact all paper related duties for the Magnolia office.
Magnolia residents share visits from Wenona Granville Dwight and Tonica. Local entertainment by Prof Zeller draws crowds. several injuries and illnesses noted including a broken finger and blood poisoning scare. A Danville coons beat Granville 21 3 in a ball game.
George W. Hunt declares his bid for County Superintendent of Schools in Putnam County on the Republican ticket and states the primary election date is to be named.
H B Wonser announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. Lyle H Dursley confirms the Putnam county primary decision will determine the winner.
Jasper Cecil runs on the Republican ticket for Sheriff of Putnam County subject to primary election action. The filing notes he seeks the office and is aligned with party processes.
The Western Wave laments Col EB Shields departure from Strang Neb with praise for his fearless wit and spicy local items. The Reporter notes Shields as a bright editor whose style outgrew the small town and ponders his future.
At Granville the B F Berry Coal Company discovers a three foot thick coal vein in the first seam near the east plant. The air shaft reaches about 200 feet and workers gain 17% feet in a single day in the main shaft. Plans call for a premier Illinois plant with storage track grading completed and an engine house site prepared. Superintendent J T Cherry leads the effort as material arrives for the new facilities.
Ernest H. Wenona, an on site worker, was stabbed twice by Beecher M. Blake during a pipeline shift last Monday night. He restrained Blake until the night watch captured him. Blake awaits grand jury action in Lacon with bail set at 500. Wenona hospital treatment followed.
Editor Brydia mocks the Illinois Democratic leadership as he cites a string of party maneuvering. The piece notes vacancies and thwarted ballot access while arguing the state organization seeks perpetual power, targeting candidates like Caroline Grote and Christian Haase and criticizing the gavel rule and patronage.
President Roosevelt orders land entries for the ceded Shoshone reservation area to be filed at Shoshone, Wyoming from Aug 15 to Oct 3 1906, instead of Lander. The change stems from railroad construction timing and aims to ease entry for prospective settlers. Drawing begins Aug 4 with entry eligibility between Aug 15 and Oct 3. After Oct 1 remaining entries shift to Lander for processing.
Missouri governor Joseph W. Folk, addressing the Jefferson City merchants, denounces mail order as a threat and urges reliance on advertising in town papers to build wealth and population, praising locally owned businesses and the cleansing of dishonest practices.
During summer months children are prone to bowel disorders that require prompt care at first looseness. The best medicine is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which quickly controls abnormal diarrhea. Sold by J. B. & F. A. Powells City Drug Store Henry, Ill.
The August Delineator presents summer gown ideas and engaging reading. It includes the second installment of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon, short stories by Carroll Watson Rankin and Marvin Dana, Carolyn Wells Bab Rubaiyat of Summer Khayyam, Clara Be Laughlin Life of Rembrandt, Gustav Kobbe on Dixie and Dan Emmet, and articles on safe foods, kitchen, home furnishing, needlework, dressmaking, and children’s pages for entertainment.
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