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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
1
A preacher urges couples to adapt in marriage with practical counsel. He laments less stable relationships, cites business and social changes, and argues harmony comes from willingness to adjust, kindness, and shared effort. He warns against perfection seeking and highlights the value of compromise.
Rev Dusenberry spoke at the Presbyterian Church on conditions in China Japan and France. Pictures showed war destruction and homelessness in France and famine in Shansi province where thirteen counties suffer extreme hunger. Authorities try to help but relief is only a drop in the bucket.
A fragmented obituary notes the burial of a young World War I veteran at St Joseph’s cemetery in Grove. It records his birth on January 8, 1896, baptism in 1908, enlistment and service, a pneumonia illness, and death ten days after arriving overseas. The piece lists color bearers and guards, a short service led by Father Bream, and associates the name Bernard Barnes James McGinn with others.
A fragmentary poem portrays the bivouac of soldiers after death with mournful imagery. It laments the end of human parade and honors fallen heroes as eternal guardians of fame and homeland.
William Baugh longtime South Whitefield resident died Monday at his home farm after years of asthma and a Christmas illness. He was 77 years old and survived by wife Jane Thomas and four daughters, one son, and multiple grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. P M Cooper officiating and interment at the local cemetery.
Lookout Mountain Relief Corps No 2 held a public installation of officers in the K P hall on Saturday evening January 8 with many guests. New officers include President Lizzie D Zenor Senior Vice President Anna Belle Morse Secretary Minnie H Smith Treasurer Roberta C Haws Chaplain Miranda Doyle Patriotic Instructor Bella Evans Press Alice B Gilpin Conductor Minerva L Carpenter Color Bearers Lizzie Young Elizabeth Burt Jennie Latourette Anna Thompson Musician Fannie Lutes. The guard and assistant officers will be installed later. A speech by President Zenor followed by remarks from Rev Van Leer Rev Carpenter Rev Dusenberry Mrs Dusenberry A B Smith Miss Harriet Evans and Miss May Youne. The corps now has 48 members and an appetizing lunch was served. Rev P M Cooper is in Peoria today on business. Calendar notices offered at Henry Current News office.
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The couple, Rosanseighter and Jos Fehring, were married in a church ceremony officiated by Rev Anaray. After a hearty noon dinner, guests joined a social hour before the bride and groom departed for Chicago and Milwaukee to visit relatives. They will reside two miles from Minonk on the Fehring farm.
The mid winter get together group conference for evangelism was held at the M church with ministers from Henry Hennepin Lacon Putnam Sparland La Prairie Bradford Tiskilwa in attendance. Dr John T Jones chaired sessions and Rev Harry B Lewis spoke on Evangelistic Emphasis and Personal Influence urging Christians to work in the Master s vineyard. About 75 members and friends shared a community supper and evening program.
In our time of bereavement we extend heartfelt thanks to friends who furnished autos the choir and others who tendered sympathy or service. Mrs William Baugh and children.
The program features an orchestral beat and an anthem with a charming Savage Beast theme. People are invited to attend freely, as the event aims to please heart and mind. Van Leeré will lead, promising a memorable musical hour.
The Presbyterian church invites all to hear Rev Ge Dusenberry speak on Life's Best Paying Investment at 7:30 pm. The sermon emphasizes faith in daily life and eternity. Sunday School begins at 9:45 am and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm. Everyone is warmly welcomed.
O F Marshall Lodge No. 63 installed new officers for the coming year at the second meeting. The slate includes P. G. Ray Snyder as Past Grand, N. G. J. W. Wherry, V. G. Glen Anderson, Secretary Hans A. Otto, Treasurer A. B. Smith, and numerous other officers. The lodge reports steady growth, a new degree start, initiation of many candidates, and several visitors in the past year, with two deaths noted.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bell have both been ill with Mrs Bell seriously ill but improving by Sunday. The note reports Mrs Bell's condition as more stable and indicates ongoing health concerns for both spouses.
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