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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
The Shannon Reporter reports county wide returns from Marshall County with estimates of majorities per township. Officials note little change likely, while urging goodwill among supporters of Republican candidates and emphasizing peaceful civic participation.
Aunt Margaret M Smith aged 77 4 19 died October 30 1908 in Henry city after long service as a devoted wife mother and neighbor born Annapolis Maryland August 3 1881 she lived in Henry over 62 years and was active in the M B church and the G A R community funeral services were at the M B church conducted by Rev T A Beall with burial in the city cemetery. Her sons C Elsie Smith grocer and James J Smith of St Paul Minnesota survive.
The Bureau House has been remodeled and renamed John J. Grier Hotel Co. with F L Jarboe as manager. The 25 thousand dollar upgrade includes a 40-seat dining room with mission style furnishings, a new kitchen, a six cook staff, a large ice cooler, and newly furnished guest rooms. The St Paul train schedule will adjust with 25 minute meal stops for Nos 19 and 20.
A forty hour devotion at St. Joseph's church opened with a sermon by a St. Viatour college priest from Kankakee. Rev Hayden of Chillicothe spoke on Penance emphasizing humility and forgiveness. Fr. Gensler attended. Mrs Hall led hymns. Frank Weaver sang. Followed by talks by Fr Pierson and Fr Kluck on Sin and the Holy Eucharist. praised as a fruitful season for members. Also notes railway plans at Broadmoor to improve yard operations for C and N W.
Hallowe'en passed quietly with few pranks by local youths. They rang bells at 2 am, tapped windows, and removed a few gates and plank walks, but the mischief was modest compared to prior years.
Mrs. Ed H Heath of Chillicothe visited Henry. Sunday closing of meat markets begins Nov 22 for winter. Voting trip noted for Marshall Field & Co. dealer. Families plan winter stays in Florida. Ladies Aid social at Wood residence Putnam road. Chicken dinner and bazaar raise funds for painting the Christian church. Editorial discusses campaign funds and politics. International Live Stock exposition at Chicago highlighted for breeders. State Historical Society releases 1907 proceedings with Illinois public figures and Civil War sketches. Professor Israun and Prof Braun promote unconventional cures with local publicity in Bloomington. Camp House, Henry, hosts events every Friday.
Henry E. Jacobs thanks supporters from all parties and expresses gratitude to voters in Marshall county. He pledges an able honest and nonpartisan administration to fulfill the trust placed in him as State's Attorney.
A car load of well selected hand nicked Pennsylvania apples will arrive in Henry early next week to be sold at from 1 to 1.25 per bushel. Guaranteed first class fruit. A. W. Walter Will Wilde and wife of Sparland visited over a Sunday with his parents.
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