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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
6
Dr F C Willbett of Witefield Illinois a graduate of Mokkiliip Veterinary College of Chicago treats diseases of all domestic animals. Prompt calls day and night. Residence telephone connected with all lines.
Local option supporters in Paxton Illinois highlight a measure of success after saloons left town. Editor Stevens notes improved streets, higher home ownership, and no vacant properties while crime falls and licenses end. A Paxton community leader cites tax and public-works gains with minimal license revenue. Father McNamee echoes urging churches and residents to vote against saloons for family and moral reasons.
An advertisement extols acetylene lighting as cleaner, cheaper, and safer than kerosene or gasoil. It claims 24 candle power for 10 hours costs 35 cents, labor for 40 lights shortens dramatically, and cites widespread use in the U.S. It invites readers to request pricing for homes or stores.
A reader signed A Reader urges Henry Times to publish a financial argument for high license. He argues a great conflict looms and only by testing the other side can the best outcome be shown. Testimonials from towns favor the dry side are arriving as this letter discusses public opinion.
Speculation swirls over a trolley wire move from the old Devlin spur to Northwestern switch in Spring Valley. The interurban company plans hauling props from timber lands to Spring Valley mines, a venture seen as profitable for the company timber land owners and the coal operator, with the spur enabling mine deliveries.
Wisconsin delegates to the national convention at Denver were instructed to vote as a unit for William J. Bryan for president at the coming primary, with the platform unanimously adopted. The West Virginia liquor amendment failed in the senate after passing the house 67 to 12. United Mine Workers of Illinois debated forming a labor party, excluding socialism, for three hours. A longtime Chicago convention and contested delegations loom for the Republican gathering, with five days planned and possible extension. A San Francisco architect endorses Electric Bitters as a health tonic and purifier.
Senate figure Burnham proposes a domestic parcels post for rural routes 38000 lines and 15000000 daily readers backed by the president and Postmaster General Meyer, aiming to aid country merchants against city mail order rivals. A J Ironmonger advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy warning of kidney and bladder trouble and Bright's disease.
Estate of Perry Dunn deceased requires all claimants to present claims to the Marshall County Illinois County Court for adjustment. The court will meet at the Court House in Lincoln City on the first Monday of April 1908, sixteenth day. Debtors to the estate must pay promptly to the undersigned. Dated February 7 1908. Harvey Hunter Administrator Fred W Potter Attorney 2-20-31
Notice of sale on March 14 at 1 PM at Casper C Wood deceased residence. Personal property including two horses two milch cows wagon buggy sleigh hay corn farm tools and household goods to be sold with cash or nine month credit on larger sums. Admin G Wood Killison with Elmar Quinn auctioneer and Henry Ul clerk. Feb 11 1908.
The collector announces hours from 9 a m to 5 p m with returns every 28 days. He has books and receipts and is ready to receive all taxes due before March 10. Office at C E Smith's grocery store. Frank Dennis, Collector. 12 26 tf.
Mrs H Bidwell of Henry Illinois writes that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her long standing backache headaches and dizzy spells from kidney issues. She reports improved health after using the product and recommends it to others. Sold by all dealers at cents. Wester Milburn Co New York sole agents for the Yang States. Remember the name Dean's.
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