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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
1
The Henry Republican reports court activity with attorneys, land seekers, transfers, and local buyings. It notes marriages, auctions, farm trades, and social events including a grand lodge attendance, church tea, and a bicycle ordinance reminder.
Henry township officials push a proposal to reroute a mile long West end road near the Dawson place to the east line a quarter mile away. The current route is washed and damaged by frost and high water, burdening taxpayers. landowner W P Willame would be affected but is not opposing. Petitions will be circulated for the road layout as required by law.
Jobo Kraus Jr moves into a newly built large house on East Second Street overlooking Pavillon Park. The home is well furnished and promises comfortable living once settled in Ute.
E S Sterrett returns from Colorado report claims major ore vein expansion with rich copper and gold potential. Letter urges investors to buy stock at 25c with 60c value, while Womans Club meeting details feature travel talks and a Spain itinerary for members.
G M Locke and J M Powers toured an Indian school near Lawton Oklahoma on a Sabbath. They described 105 children in uniforms marching to the Reformed German mission tents where a ceremony and multilingual interpretation occurred. They noted government aid, cultural shifts, and Indians adopting some settler customs as part of the broader policy.
Henry High School defeated Spalding Institute of Peoria 33 to 0 in the opener. Henry’s offense scored six touchdowns after a slow start, with three goals, while fumbles cost at least two scores. Next they travel to Peoria to face Bridley Institute, with a home game slated for October 24 against LaSalle High School.
J C Mount of Three Miles Bay opened a box and ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand. He immediately applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and later continued use. He reports it removed all pain and soreness and the injured parts healed rapidly. Sold locally by Di Powells.
An inquiry discusses why Methodists left the Church of England, tracing back to John Wesley and his societies. It cites divisions by 1707 Kilham and Boure, noting about 16 English and 17 American sects, and defends Wesley as a virtuous 18th century priest. Anruun Gonrer, Priest, expresses loyalty to Wesley and the commune.
Catherine Mallman born Catherine Bender in Prussia married John Mallman in 1862. They came to America in 1857 and built a life in Saratoga and Henry Townships, celebrating a golden wedding in 1902. Five children survived. funeral held at Camp Grove Catholic Church with burial in Camp Grove cemetery.
Local church notices describe Rev Green of the Christian church upcoming sermons, a transfer of Rev J. J. Ramsey to Eagle Lake Minnesota, St John’s church open to worshippers, Cecelia’s Guild gathering at Miss Clara Broaddus’ home, and October Ladies Aid meetings. A union service at the M. E. and Presbyterian churches honors Rev D S McCown’s return, praising shared faith and cooperative ministry.
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