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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
An old Fort Edward advertisement extols Vinol as a revitalizer by claiming it builds strength for household tasks. It contrasts Vinol with cod liver oil and other remedies and promotes credit concepts alongside the product text.
The Republican reports a March 1917 temperance gathering at the Opera House where Miss Lutvy Mateer accompanied by Mrs Love spoke on liquor’s harms. Rev J B Mercer offered prayers, and five young women sang a temperance song to the tune of Bringing in the Sheaves.
A vivid folk tale passage describes March winds scaring people and animals as a preacher visits. A rooster and a guinea flee to safety as windows rattle and trees shake, leaving residents to wonder what will remain after the tempest passes.
Fragmentary OCR passage hints at scattered phrases about March, wind, and a playful line about a “glad game.” No coherent event or entities emerge. readers see stray words and disjointed quotes without identifiable people or places.
In Granville area a boarder, Charles Macelli, was killed by Massitti who struck with an axe after Macelli attacked Massitti over alleged threats to his wife. Massitti claimed self defense and is expected to be exonerated at the coroner’s inquest. The community expresses relief and notes a prior killing in the same vicinity.
A Springfield dispatch reports Illinois Governor Lowden and lawmakers discussed a proposed 60 percent auto license fee increase now and another 60 percent in January 1918 to fund a 60,000,000 bond issue for 4000 miles of hard surface roads. The plan would shift costs to motorists and avoid land tax. The article also covers the Federal Farm Loan program details and cooperative bank structure for farmers with loans up to 10,000 and ownership of bank stock by farmers.
Saratoga Township voters are notified that the Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers will be held at the Town Hall on April 3, 1917 the first Tuesday of the month. Offices include Supervisor Highway Commissioner Constable School Trustee and Poundmasters as determined. Polls open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Town Meeting at 2 p.m. Willis Shearrer, Town Clerk. Advt-
Coroner's jury finds evidence of foul play in the death of Mrs. Barthus, not drowning, with her husband Joseph Barthus named as responsible. The verdict cites possible criminal neglect and exposure after an altercation near Terrome to Granville on March 15, 1917, and recommends presenting Barthus to the Putnam County grand jury in April. The account details the husband dragging his wife from two feet of water after a wagon overturn near Mud Lake and notes she left behind six children aged 5 months to 16 years.
Classified notices advertise items for sale including a 6 to 7 year old pack of mules a 4 year old horse and a seven room house with electric lights furnace heating and furnishings. Also offered are a piano a piano by BergalY and other goods from Hartleys Music Store and furniture moving to Chicago with sale at home on Richard Street. Inquiries at Republican office and at G R Williams phone 288. Ad dates range from 1-4 tf to 3-22-21%.
An advertisement from Floyd Mielkey of Whitefield Corners offers to remove dead livestock from premises and pays $1 for a horse and $2 for a cow. It includes a phone contact and mentions paying phone calls.
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