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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
4
The page compiles diverse items from 1918 including advertisements, local notices, farm prosperity notes, church school reports, and civic appointments. It mentions grain sales, lamps, umbrellas, hen house tips, and a resignation from an exemption board, with community updates on sheriff Granville's vacancy, Frank Smith's health, and Christian service notes.
Notice to legal voters of the Town of Saratoga, Coun farshall and State of Hiinels, that the annual town meeting and election will be held at the town hall on Tuesday April 2 1948. Election from 7 p m to 5 p m for Town Clerk Highway Commissioner Justice of the Peace Constable and School Trustee. Town meeting begins 2 p m with moderator and reports of officers and expenditures. Dated March 6 1918 Willis Shearer Town Clerk. Seed corn available from Lester Brown and Henry Jacobs in Henry Illinois. 3-21-2w
Henry chapter calls for donations to support the big Red Cross fair for H R C. Surgical dressings totals reach 6 492 since January. knitted goods include sweaters socks wristlets helmets and caps. Notable knitters include Mrs Ironmonger 83 and Miss Young, with current goals of boosting sweaters and socks for soldiers. 35 dollars in comfort fund supports comfort kits and 100 property bags will be mailed to headquarters for hospital use.
Commercial fishermen push for a year round open season to bolster meat supplies. At Beardstown a food official was asked to seek suspension of game laws, with Havana citizens also backing the plan. The movement argues that removing the closed season and allowing sale of larger fish could boost state food resources without harming future stocks. A winddown on church notices and school activity follows in the same column.
William H Eirich a well known Deer Park farmer who moved to Ottawa died at his home 210 De Leon street at noon March 14 after months of illness Complications of diseases caused his death He was born in LaSalle county and lived on a southwest Ottawa farm before retiring to the city He is survived by his wife four children Barbara Frank Dorothy and Charles his mother and two sisters Veronica Eirich of Ottawa and Clara Coan of Henry Ill The funeral was at St Francis Catholic church Friday at 10 Rev Casimir Miller officiated Burial was in St Francis cemetery.
A local advisory prompts residents to complete required tasks before a community program launch. Officials urge timely action to ensure participation, with reminders about registration, documentation, and attendance logistics across the city.
Camp Growl notes a 30-person attendance last Sunday for Sunday school at the new 10 oclock hour. Messenger reports Mrs. Zimmerman anniversary celebrated with flowers, cards, and visitors, amid illness and letters from friends.
For sale eight tons of timothy hay. Inquiries directed to Mrs. C. R. Jones. Advt. Daylight copy notes imply ongoing concerns about life and taxes.
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