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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
4
Advert says MI-O-NA cures indigestion and stomach distress including belching and heaviness. It promises to drive poisonous gases from the stomach and strengthen digestion for ailments from weak stomach to sleeplessness and tiredness. Large box offered for 50 cents at T. J. Segraves and druggists.
News and market notes from Henry and surrounding areas include Betz trading yester day at Henry markets with corn prices 61c and 69c and oats 60c, Dille sells meat market to Reinhart Schaefer with possession April 16, and civic items from Springfield Ohio to Clear Lake South Dakota and local road work guidance for spring thaw.
Obituary notes Rev Fr ensler pastor and Mary Smith of Kansas City died March 10 1912 at home 2806 FE 24th street Henry resident born October 8 1877 widow of Lewis L Smith two children Olive Elizabeth and Gladys Roberta funeral held March 12 at Budd Park Christian church with Rev B L Wray officiating and United Commercial Travelers pallbearers listed.
A neighbor who recently bought a car agreed to a ruse with two women to ride in silence. After crossing a rough road the rear passenger reveals the companion is dead, then the chanter faints. The punchline assigns the father a hefty fortune rather than giving away a bride.
William M Halbleib 35 committed suicide with an 82 caliber revolver at the Halbleib homestead seven miles north of Henry on the Hennepin road. He had suffered from tuberculosis and declining health, leaving a widow mother and siblings. An inquest returned death by a bullet. funeral services were held at the family home with Rev David McLeish officiating.
An elderly man asks if teachers thrash students. A boy replies they use moral suasion by confinement, standing in corners, writing one word a thousand times, and frequent scolding, with no physical punishment.
Advertising copy promotes HYOMEI and HYOMET for catarrh colds coughs sore throat and bronchitis. Inhaler usage claimed to hasten relief with a bowl vapor method and a guaranteed money back offer. Complete inhaler kit priced at one dollar.
From California comes news of an Illinois picnic in Long Beach on Lincoln Day weekend. The event drew a strong Illinois delegation, with visitors from Putnam and Marshall counties. Attendees enjoyed sun parlor dining, readings by Miss Croix, and reminiscences of Illinois farming history, amid ideal weather and seaside scenery.
Heads of charitable institutions under the state board report inventories dated January 1 1912 showing total property value of 12 808 344 43 with increases since 1910. Included are 469 buildings 5549 acres and 13 city lots, plus machinery furniture food clothing bedding stock and supplies totaling the stated sums.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports European foul brood found in Marshall County and urges beekeepers to seek information immediately. It notes the disease does not affect honey for human consumption and offers Farmers Bulletin No. 442 on treatment free upon request.
On the Spokane fourth annual apple show, an exhibit from Indians of the Kooténai Valley in northeast Idaho stands out. Chief Isadore leads a large orchard along the Kootenian river growing apples pears plums and cherries. Chief Isaac across the river has a notable Spitzenburg variety unlike the Esopus type common in the west. The piece notes the frontier remark that the only good Indian is a dead Indian.
County superintendent announces a two day teachers certificates examination at the county office on March 22 and 23 covering reading writing spelling arithmetic grammar U S history geography state history physiology pedagogy.
One of the handsomest and most useful bantams in the American Standard. Great layers in winter and summer. Best flocks in this section with early November laying and strong returns. Selling for setting at 2 dollars per 15. Contact U J Van der Voort, Henry, Ill. Phone. White field. age.
Notice to all heirs and interested parties that application for probate of the will of Eva Wunder, deceased, has been filed in Marshall County Court Illinois. Hearing set for April 1, 1912 at 1 PM in the Court House at Lacon to determine admission of the will to probate.
The Wyoming state board of agriculture fixed the state fair dates for fall as October 4 to 12. Farmers near Atkinson and Annawan organize elevator ventures to erect and operate elevators in both towns. The Banner notes water city depot features a net stove added seventeen years after requisition, with the old stove repeatedly targeted by tobacco debris since the depot’s construction.
Springfield dispatch reports state secretary grants license to incorporate the Chicase Joliet Kansas City Railroad Company with capital stock of 5000. Proposed routes run from Chicase through Cook Willi Grundy LaSalle Putnam Knox and Mercer to Keithsburg and from Rockford through Winnebago Ogle Bureau Marshall and Peoria to Peoria. Incorporators include Wik Ham Garnell Cyrus W Georg George K Wilking R W King and Dion Geraldine of Chicago.
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