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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
4
Community notices from Henry and surrounding areas highlight social visits, music shop promotions, and local events. The piece mentions Mrs. Kate Brasalt of Chicago visiting, a Cadillac branch opening in Quincy with Robert D. Lay as manager, and a public hearing on Lake Senachwine. It also notes upcoming theater at Emperor with Traffic in Souls and mentions long-standing figures in local life.
Rendering works at Henry Rendering Co. transferred to Hoss Bros this week. Dr Marston leaving chiropractic practice in Monmouth. Funeral of Clinton Palm held at Lutheran church. Trial verdict on Derix murder case announced. defendant sentenced to state prison. Central Garage Co. stockholder Mrs Luella Brever Ja noted.
Students and staff report on classroom activities at Henry High School. Mra Alden and Hunter visited rooms Tuesday while Paty Se tiits Alfae Blekerman led the grade teachers meeting. German studies include legends and literature with Caesar in Latin, a Rhinegold opera review, and outside reading. The eighth grade served for the first time, the Girls' Athletic Association elected officers, and agricultural classes toured Wilbur Stower’s rock farm. Math tests from a statewide conference show Henry in the top nine for high percent scores.
A garbled page item lists multiple sales notes including a Ford Runabout for sale with lights and tires, stray hogs awaiting owners on a farm, and a Duroc Jersey boar for sale. Contact Williams Schlögaser and Henry at listed phones for details. several dates and local ad tags appear in fragmented form.
Classified blurbs advertise livestock and sales from Pees and Shree Scotch-Bhort-Horn-bulls with cheap sale notes. Other items include hair switches, a Goodyear auto tire ad and a lost tire with federal reward, plus a found auto tire with rim in Whitefield township.
All persons with claims against the Henry Rendering Co are urged to present them at Henry National Bank on November 24. A representative will be present. Rogers Co.
Notices announce a Burson school box supper on Wednesday night November 19 1916 with a minstrel program and reminder about gate admission on November 29. Also a special Henry City Bridge Co stockholders meeting is set for November 24 1916 at 7 30 p m at Fred W Potter’s office to approve a 99 year easement option and contract to Charles G Lampman.
The Minors Rivers and Lakes commission will hold a public hearing in the City Hall of Henry Illinois on November 28 1916 at an hour to determine the public character of Lake Senavawin. Parties interested are invited to be present. Rivers and Lakes Commission officers include Arthur W. Charles chairman Leroy K. Sherman Thomas J. Healy and Charles Christmann secretary.
A jumble of names and events from Champaign and nearby towns. Mentions Mrs Learrié Ward visiting Olena and Mr Travis noting an aunt link. Reports a sauerkraut price rise to 20 per barrel and oddly precise cents. Accounts of a state university meeting, railway plans, and a Bradford driver Herbert Mokler crash near Sheffield. Several injuries include a broken collarbone.
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