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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
8
J R Bouton serves as local representative for the Republican party, handling all news entrusted to him. He receives prompt attention for business connected with this paper and is duly authorized to manage related matters.
Frank Bush visits Henry Wenday on business while others from Henry, Ot tawa and Camp Grove engage in commerce. Residents attend fairs, arrange travels to Mt Vernon and Chicago, and update on school work, church events and upcoming lectures at Sparland.
Last Friday Albert Longmi7 and Joseph Gubbins witnessed a land transfer at Henry, with Gubbins paying 18000 for Mr Longman’s quarter section known as the John Monier farm. Longman plans a Iowa search trip. Mrs. Sam Roof moved to Henry for winter schooling for her son Clyde. Adolph Renzi, Henry hotel keeper, attended a Speer horse sale and added a fine black stallion to his stable, the second recent purchase.
A report from the Illinois state board of agriculture shows average monthly wages for farm hands in 1905 by division. Northern counties average 32.5 with board and 33 without, Henry and La Salle 27 with board and 25 without, Carroll 26 with board and 37 without. central division 21 with board and 27 without. southern division 18 with board and 24 without. Saline county 123 with board and 20 without.
La Prairie notes Anna Hastings goes to Normal University for study while Edith Leigh returns home undecided about her future. Several locals attend fairs, visits, and gatherings. The Wallace Show drew a fair crowd, and a local ball game featured Hurd’s threshing crew defeating Packingham’s 28 to 17.
Gcreen Home Journal reports Capt. Zeller of Spring Bay as a Republican candidate for the Woodford county legislature. The Zeller family is prominent in Woodford, with ties to Spring Bay and Bartonville. Also noted are a missing man from Eveland, and local visits to Pontiac reformatory noting 964 inmates. Mrs J H Magoon praises the reform school’s order, staff, and bread output. several sisters teach Indian schools in Rapid City and Phoenix.
The Standard Oil Company plans work on a pumping station for a pipe line from Richland to Whiting Indiana. A new elevator may rise near the Owen property and several Richland residents will invest. A Santa Fe road may be built along its route. Coroner Thomas has increased inquests locally, with three held last week.
Weneona Imdex reports a financially strong reunion with gate receipts over 1000 and about 130 season tickets, 250 passes, plus free admission for families and children under 12. Attendance reached several thousand. expenses near 1306 and net income around 1000. The Holmstrom family reunion also noted, with events at a local home and community entertainment.
A reader criticizes high salary insiders in the insurance sector, likening their actions to gambling with public funds. The letter cites Hydes Depews and other high rollers, condemning mismanagement and urging rigid government scrutiny, federal action, and reform in the industry. It questions protections for policy holders and urges campaigning for reform in Congress.
The document lists numerous probate actions including Estate of Charles L. Martin finalization, Estate of William Krevesat cessation, Lula Watt minor report and discharge, Margaret Clifford will probate, Milo Jones final report, Bartin Daly will probate, Sarah H. McFadden and Sarah Isenberg estates administration, Jefferson M. McLaughlin minors claims, and trustee appointment for William Gung. Also includes marriage licenses and real estate transfers, with notices to creditors and hearing dates, all reflecting active circuit court probate and related public notices.
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