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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
10
Dr Henry Hall physician and surgeon is ill but fully equipped with electrical apparatus to diagnose and treat diseases treatable by electricity. He will answer all calls day and night. Offices on Edward Street.
Fort Edward New York pamphlet features Mrs Euure Guiry praising Vinci tonic for lifting her from nervous weakness to full strength enabling her to perform housework. Ad attached by A J Ironmonger Drugist urging purchase at Illinois towns. Debunking credit as financial burden and moral trap ends with critique of debt and public bonds.
A large mixed chorus accompanied by Miss Lucy Mateer presented a temperance program led by Rev. J B Mercer. Mrs Minnie Love argued the harm of liquor, detailing social costs and urging active opposition to the saloon. The crowd sang against drinking and heard prayers for the cause. Bella Evans, Press Cor.
A dated prose-poem recalls a March storm as a preacher visits and terror grips poultry. A rooster and a guinea seek safety, while wind and fear press communities to shelter. the piece ends with a plea for calm as the wind abates.
A fragmented OCR passage notes a character repeatedly exclaiming in a playful, relieved tone about March passing and the wind easing. The tone turns toward a hopeful moment as a “glad game” suggests relief and anticipation of calmer days. The snippet centers on mood rather than concrete events.
Marco Massitti, Standard boarding house keeper near Granville, killed boarder Charles Macelli with an axe after Macelli fired on him in a failed self defense. Macelli, known as the Black Italian Devil, had threatened others and attacked Massitti after a prior reproval. Coroner’s inquest expected to exonerate Massitti amid community relief.
Springfield dispatch reports Gov. Frank O. Lowden and state officials hearing a $60 million bond proposal to build 4000 miles of hard surface roads. Auto license fees would rise 50 percent now and again in January 1918 to fund debt service, with debate over land tax funding. Also notes Federal Farm Loan banks plan with 5 percent loans up to $10,000 for farmers, cooperative ownership, and no private profit.
Notice to voters in Saratoga Township Marshall County Illinois of the Annual Town Meeting and Officers Election to be held April 8 1917 at the Town Hall Polls open 7 am close 1 pm Town Meeting at 2 pm Officials to be elected Supervisor Highway Commissioner Constable School Trustee Poundmasters as determined by voters Town Clerk Willis Shearer dated March 21 1917
Coroner's jury finds Mrs. Stacia Bartkus died from foul play and exposure after an incident near Granville on March 15, 1917. They recommend holding Joseph Bartkus to the Putnam county grand jury in April.
Advertisements list items for sale including a $1925 six room cottage with utilities, a seven room house for rent with optional furnishings, a piano bargain, and furniture sale due to moving to Chicago. Also offers housekeeper position and animal removal service with contact details and dates.
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