02 May 1918
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
A murder in Toluca leads to the capture of a suspect and placement in the county jail. The report notes that George Carnozich, an elder in the town, was shot and killed, with authorities pursuing and detaining the murderer. The piece also covers local court terms, accidents, and town life details.
A mob in Tiskilwa Illinois dragged Raymond J McMahon a farmer's son to a woods and painted him yellow for dodging the draft. He later registered under protest gaining deferred status on agricultural grounds after sheriff inquiry revealed he was under 31 at the baptismal record. A separate village hostess party raised about 25 for the Red Cross.
The Henry Township High School agricultural department planted a centennial tree on Arbor Day April 19 in honor of the class of 1918. Miss Marguerite Herr carried the Illinois centennial flag, and Miss Margaret McManus represented Glory. The seniors pledged allegiance to the state and to the United States flag, with a supporting program including patriotic songs and prayers. Reinhold Floss of Lacon was praised for buying Liberty Loan bonds with donated interest to the Red Cross, and Lostant Post Office progress moved to third class.
Federal engineers Polan, Easton, Barnes and W L Sackett visited the valley to assess waterway capacity for moving war materials. They toured Henry lock and dam and examined canals and river prospects, noting that utilizing Illinois water could ease rail congestion and aid seaborne logistics, with a potential path ending in St Louis. Next steps involve reporting findings to Washington.
The Illinois Highway Improvement Association promotes a $60,000,000 bond issue to fund hard road construction funded by auto license fees over three years. Volunteers in Marshall and Putnam counties will educate voters ahead of the November election. The piece also reports school notes including student awards, class activities, thrift stamps totals, and a recent senior play.
The district No 20 board organized with Clifford Haws as president and O H Davis as clerk. Due to a vacancy from Segraves resignation, Fenwick will serve as president and Matthews Steele remains clerk. Committees named include Grievance, Supplies, Visiting, Finance, Teachers, and Building and Grounds with appointed members.
The Henry high school senior class presented the play Betty Wales Girls and Mr Kidd at the Henry opera house on Friday night. Cast included Betty Wales Gladys Sivell Helen Chase Adams and many others with J. K. O’Neill in Miss Priscilla Hicks role. The show drew a large audience, with about 140 dollars gross and the senior class hosting a post show lunch at Newport. Religious notices from local churches follow with service times and upcoming events.
Norvel Downey works on a northern farm this summer. Henry high school class of 1918 includes one boy and five girls expected to graduate. Local visits by Blackmon family and Mrs Worley noted. Henry Library Association meeting set for May 7 at 3 PM at Mrs Josephine Townsend’s home. Women of Marshall county subscribe to Liberty Loan bonds totaling 47 465 through the local committee. A large Buchanan drug store window photograph features Major John L Buchanan and officers. Visitors from Varna and Venona attend Mrs John Murphy’s funeral cortege. Denver correspondence reports high Colorado quota achievement and growing tourism. Henry township’s early settlers along Crow Meadow Creek include Culvers and Calvert families. Whitefield and Saratoga townships settled later.
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