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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
9
Reports from Wenona and Grand Ridge detail break-ins at post offices with safes blown using nitroglycerin. Losses exceed a thousand dollars at Wenona, with $800 in stamps and $75 in cash recovered. burglars unseen as police investigate.
A detailed Thanksgiving dinner listing from H Girard the chef includes soups, relishes, vegetables, roast turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, veal, pies, ice cream, cakes, fruit, nuts, cheese and beverages. Orders must be placed by 10 o clock with dinner served from 12 30 to 8 pm.
The visiting Jubilee singers delivered a strong program of enjoyable selections. Tenor H Middleton and basso H H Lewis impressed with powerful voices and skilled artistry. The male quartet charmed the crowd, though the house felt a touch frosty at times.
A list of new library books and authors including Kingston Verne Verne titles and social guidance manuals. Notable items include Life of McKinley by Marshall Everett and The Brass Bowl by Louis Joseph Vance. Also featured are The Lone Star by Eugene P. Lyle Jr and Walled In by B. E. Phelps with prices and publication years.
Banks will be closed today and the post office closes at 10 this morning. St Marys Catholic church holds 7 30 a m high mass and sermon. St Josephs church conducts a 9 00 a m mass. A union service led by Rev T A Beall and Rev H W Burger will be held at the M B church Thursday evening at 7 30. Public invited.
Notice announces an examination for teachers' certificates at the county superintendent's office on Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7 starting at 8 o'clock in the morning. D Frank Perry is the County Superintendent.
Governor Deneen pushes Allen bill declaring Des Plaines river navigable and empowers removal of obstructions. Senate votes 41 to 2 after emergency clause. Economy Light and Power dam project halted. governor to revoke river bed lease and rebuild La Salle railroad bridge to ensure free river flow. Sanitary district backing strengthens passage amid statewide support.
Henry B Lowden died Nov 22 1907 at Proctor hospital Peoria of internal cancer aged 41. He was born in Marshall County Illinois married Laura Z Calking had four children and was a farmer in Whitefield township. Interment followed in Henry cemetery.
A big milinery sale at Graves' Hats in Peoria starts after Thanksgiving with over a thousand hats offered at at least 25 percent off. The store promises clean up-to-date stock and notes hats do not become shop-worn by time. Also mentions changes in license rules for hunting and a brief note that Henry schools close today with plans to reopen tomorrow.
Local items report Edward Wiegand visiting Henry, a C B S election to be held next Monday, and residents moving between Henry and nearby towns. The piece covers farm for sale in Macoupin County, marine enlistments from Peoria, Thanksgiving gatherings, and social events. It notes Toluca officials in question and a large euchre party, with remarks on national gratitude and two river steamers ending season as winter quarters approach.
Stores close at noon for J Watercott & Co and Hutchins & Downey. Woman's club meets at Mrs W W Dewey next Monday at 2. Lookout Mountain Post No 94 G A R to elect officers Saturday Dec 7. Alley paving on Edward Street East Park Row completed at about 288 dollars. Mrs F Becker returns from Pontiac for two weeks then possibly to stay with Rev Wasmuth. John Haun dies at 63 from liver congestion. funeral Friday at St Marys with Calvary burial. insured for 2000 with Western Catholic Union. Chicago Motor Club three day 600 mile tour. stars listed. Illinois fish haul from eene county lakes tops 250000 pounds from one lake. shipments to New York. Nuptials of Charles L Hunt and Electa Chesney at Tiskilwa. Fred Seitz and Margaret Bentley wed in Hennepin. honeymoon in Lincoln. Henry Lodge 119 A B P and A M holds annual meeting. officers elected. Subscribe to The Republican.
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