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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
Announcement of opening dance at St Marys Halls on November 3 1909 and a detailed discussion of hunters rights on public highways versus private lands amid a recurring township anti hunting notices. Also reports on Blind Boone concert at M B church and other local happenings in Dresden area.
Miele Jovich, a fugitive from Canton, leaped from a toilet car window as a Rock Island train between Putnam and Henry sped by. He vanished into river bluffs, while authorities hunted for him. Jovich had been bound over on a federal charge after a Canton blind pig case and was chased by his friend who had signed his bond. The escape ends a tense chase with no trace found.
Magnus Noder born September 2 1839 in Herrenzimmern Germany died October 25 1908 at his son Frank's home aged 70 years 1 month and 23 days funeral held yesterday at St Marys church with Rev Fr Gensler officiating and burial at Calvary cemetery. He left a wife six children and seven grandchildren and was long a member of Sacred Heart society. pallbearers named J N Krenz Adolph Klein Conrad Schwarz Ludwig Bogner Theo Bickerman and Wm Neuhalsen Clifford Doran undertaker.
On Monday November 1 the feast of All Saints is a holy day with high mass at 9 am. On November 2 the feast of All Souls also has high mass at 9 am. Rev Fr Dooling adds a private office to the parochial building with work by Samuel Wild.
On Monday Mead and Miss Mary W. Vogelsang known as Minnie wed at the Peoria courthouse with Judge Slemons performing the ceremony at 1 30 PM. Harry Mead and Miss Florence Mead acted as attendants and Ed Hannum and Miss Bessie Eagleston witnessed.
Lauretta Meridian was absent Tuesday and Wednesday. Latin Ill and LY had a test Wednesday. Walter Wombacher was absent Monday and Tuesday sick. Herman Ketchum husking corn. Friday ends another month of the school year.
A vivid scene shows an aero plane over a country town drawing crowds on Main Street. Mules kick in amused protest as townsfolk rush from the barber shop with faces lathered. Mr and Mrs A G Hiltabrand plan winter in Wagoner Oklahoma with farm duties nearby and several kin own farms near Wagoner.
Mr and Mrs L R Phillips hosted over Sunday guests Mr and Mrs E C Ergle and their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Adolph Woet zen of Eureka. Mrs Phillips and Mrs Ergel are sisters and Sunday afternoon they called on their sister and brother at Lacon Mrs Anna Anske and John R Belsly.
Four lots with seven room house on Main Street offering hot water heat and electric lights. Basement sections include wash and drying rooms and cellar. Barn on premises. Lots may be sold together or separately. For perfect title apply on premises to Mrs. Mabal Shields, Henry, Tl. 10-28-tf.
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