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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
9
Local news notes the Presbyterian church plans its annual chicken pie supper on Saturday October 25. The item also mentions local residents visiting, crop conditions in York county Nebraska, and other community happenings including accidents, property moves, and a veteran from the 72d Regiment II. Vol. Inft. visiting the area.
Central Illinois conference closed last Monday as statistical secretary reported slowing membership growth, higher church income, and lower mission benevolences. Appointments list ministers by district including Peoria, Galesburg, Kankakee, Rock Island, Pontiac with numerous towns and supervisors named.
Historical Illinois water power dispute over Dresden Heights dam rights reaches federal ruling. The Chandler-Durbar Water Power case clarifies federal jurisdiction over river water power, denying vested rights to a private company and ruling that the government may remove obstructions without compensation.
Glendale honors Samuel Parker an octogenarian with a clear mind and active interest in local and national affairs. He spent years in Illinois state government, formed friendships with notable statesmen, and writes poetry and prose. His poem Pike's Peak earned high praise and publishers value his Glendale News contributions.
Suffering baby with facial and scalp eruptions advertised relief from Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque claims complete cure before one pox aged after doctors failed. Available at ATL druggists and Pfeiffer Chemical Co St Louis Philadelphia with price notes. Also sale of promissory note, judgment, and receipt books at The Republican office.
The Henry Greys finished 1913 play with a home loss to Bartonville avoided, but the final game at Pavilion Park ended in a lopsided 8 to 1 score for Henry. The crowd braved cold winds as Bartell, Hauk, and Harless provided the visitors' only real sparks while Henry's bats clicked with Bassett, Ginnochio, and Winters keying an eight-run output.
Fragmented text discusses indigestion tablets and sale by retailers A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves. It then presents Judge A M Otman, Republican candidate for Circuit Judge, asserting qualification from State University of Iowa 1890 LLB, law practice in Peoria, probate judge service, and daily Pare Court sessions. It questions partisan vs nonpartisan court and party symmetry in past elections.
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