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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
10
Republican Clyde B. Stone wins the fifth district seat over Democrat G. Craig by a substantial margin. Stone carries eight of ten counties including Craig’s home county, Bureau and LaSalle vote for Craig, while Eldridge supporters return home defeated. Stone, a Peoria jurist, now serves in the tenth judicial circuit.
The Republican editor lauds Judge Stone for fair conduct in a lengthy district convention and campaign. County tallies show Stone’s majority over Craig with 3491 votes. Marshall County reports fund subscriptions totaling 1106.65 for the War Camp Community Fund, with several townships exceeding quotas. The era’s GOP anniversary was celebrated in Bloomington on May 29 with a large turnout.
The Henry Republican Lacon Home Journal and Chillicothe Enquirer announce a free prizes campaign. First prize 225 dollars, second 75 dollars, third 50 dollars with eight additional cash prizes. July 29 date highlighted. aimed at women and girls of Henry for a wonderful opportunity.
A May 31 program led by eighth graders honored Illinois' centennial with scenes of early settlers, the Black Hawk era, slave emancipation, and a Liberty motif. Miss Louise Helper read an Early School History, detailing Henry's first settlers, schoolhouses, and memory-filled notes on local education and teachers.
Henry city fire department met at the engine room on May 31 with strong attendance. The treasurer reported all debts liquidated and 185 dollars on hand. Officers chosen for one year included Secretary Harry Ziegler Treasurer Lawrence Peterman Foreman John Orr and assistants John Peterman William Wendt Herbert Pace John Riggs Leo Toemmes Ernest Wilde Frank Krenz Edward Hennessey. Alderman Walter Duke remains fire chief with Peter Toemmes as assistant. The department boasts a well equipped setup and low fire activity in years past.
Through Charles Dewey the Republican editors view a new publication printed in France by American Expeditionary Forces for the front. It details war progress and US news, notes tor tures, and highlights support by soldiers for French orphans, Liberty bonds, Red Cross. It praises courage and sacrifice guiding the war effort.
The notice promotes sending the weekly paper to absent friends to share local happenings. It emphasizes affordable yearly costs and widespread readership, urging readers to supplement letters with a copy. The snippet also reflects a social observation about a young man feeling idle when unused.
Advert placed by H. B. Nigh twonger of Henry II seeking to rent a farm of 160 acres or more. Offers payment at eight dollars per acre or a one half grain rent. Advertisement date June 6.
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