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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
A crowded Methodist church last Sunday evening heard a debate on Can the Law Be Enforced The state's attorney faced questions urging aggressive enforcement of prohibition violations His visitor argued for strong compliance while countering criticisms with facts and figures The pair agreed that active involvement in law enforcement matters is essential for the public good
Sixty five years after the Henry Illinois ladies presented silk flags to Co D 47th Nt. Vol. Infantry for their departure for Peoria the surviving Civil War member G Mon Toe Locke received a new flag on Decoration Day May 30 1922. Lookout Mountain Post No 94 Henry and others recall a once 140 strong company with eight buried in the local cemetery and about five hundred men mustered from Henry.
Mrs. Harry Martell is on the sick list. Frank Ganzer now owns a coupe. Mrs W P Hughes and Bul Cure Hughes of St. Louis visited her parents Mr and Mrs S L Clift. J G Jones C A Phillips and Roy Miller attended the Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Timis Bankers Association Group Two at Pekin on Tuesday June 6. A splendid program was given.
A stubborn morning fire two hours after dawn destroyed Brenneman’s barn and outbuildings two miles south of Florid near Sprinkleburg school house. Three calves, 24 bushels of corn, harness, two autos, hay and valuables were lost. the house and fence survived. John Beck, a mile away, also reported damage and smoke. the fire likely started during the night, with limited insurance coverage held by Marnelia Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
W S Harrison begins remodeling the interior of the former Longman grocery space. After updating the room and installing new fixtures he will stock goods aligned with the Grant Syndicate Stores system, a popular urban model now entering Henry.
Miss Elizabeth Linderer of Varna and Clarence Ries of Richland wed at 10 a m Tuesday in a Lacon Catholic ceremony conducted by Rev Fr Hawley. Attendants include Josephine and Frieda Linderer and brothers Fred Linderer and David Ries. A reception followed at the Linderer home near Varna. The couple will live on Varna farm and assist on the Ries farm.
Henry locals report Marshall-Putnam farmer representative F E Fuller at the Illinois Rural Electric Light Power hearing in Springfield. Local social items include visits to Peoria by Kranz and relatives, Memorial Day lodge plans in Sparland, and Rebekah ritual work. Peoria Dokeys drill team staged a well received street exhibition drawing hundreds of spectators.
Barbara Kroeper Hank, born March 3 1836 in Germany, died Monday after illness since Easter. She emigrated at 20, married Anton Hank in New York, moved to Marshall county in 1857 and raised five children. Funeral at St Marys church Wednesday June 7. interment Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers listed and surviving relatives named.
Bernard Garland aged 26 died at his father Samuel Garland Sr on the morning of his burial following a long confinement due to illness worsened by war. The immediate cause was a burst blood vessel in the stomach. Funeral at the Methodist church Sunday at 2:00 pm with interment in the city cemetery as Legion members conduct the grave services.
Elizabeth Reed aged 73 died Monday afternoon at her sister Mrs. Gretta Vogelsang's home after a two year illness. Born in Somerville New Jersey August 4 1851 she moved with her parents to Henry around 1856 and lived there her life. She cared for family members including her afflicted brother Newton and remained housekeeper to her brother Richard. A devout Episcopalian she attended St John’s Church and received Extreme Unction from Rev Cooper. Funeral service held at 3 PM from her late home with Rev Father Cooper officiating and burial in Henry Cemetery with nephews and two brothers in law as pallbearers. The singing was by her nieces Mrs Bernice Green Alta Clark and Minnie Mead.
A Henry born 1849 figure Miss Hattie Calista Hoyt, daughter of Ephraim Hoyt Jr and Frances Brown Hoyt, lifelong Chicago resident with ties to Henry. Funeral services held June 2, year, at cousin Mrs E H Hutchins home, presided by Rev H G Dusenberry. burial in Hoyt cemetery. survived by sister Mrs Sarah Penfield, nieces Mrs Arthur Ives and Miss Georgia Penfield, and nephew William Hoyt.
Mrs J J Herry recovered from a nasal hemorrhage after medical aid. Mr and Mrs Mercian welcomed a ten pound daughter born Monday June 5. Mrs Stickel plans Christian church gatherings with helpers Mrs Halbleib and Mrs Deck. Helping Hand class to meet with Mrs Grover Kirby June 12. Needing car seats, notify Mrs C E Vogelsang. George Haun broke a leg during a wrestle at McNabb school and received hospital treatment. Mrs Spencer Ketchum travels to Horatio Arkansas to be with her ailing mother Mrs Elizabeth Van Buren.
Jane Rae and Roy Day married Friday at the home of Robert Rae and Mazz Rae. The ceremony was performed by a former pastor using the double ring ritual. Witnesses included close relatives and four bridesmaids. The couple will reside on a farm near Varna after a Chicago trip.
The Farm Bureau schedules a legume study tour on June 14 starting at 8 30 AM from the Farm Bureau office. It will visit east side river farms to view astrakte clover and soybeans and showcase a rotary hoe in operation. A noon picnic lunch at Swaney campus follows. In the afternoon the McNabb Experiment Field will be visited.
The Woman's Club held its annual luncheon at Hotel Henry last Thursday. The event celebrated the club's 30th anniversary with decorated tables, a four course meal, and toasts honoring members, officers, and guests including Mrs. Stella Wood and Mrs. Ella Scott Warner.
The Henry Home Folks Association will hold its annual picnic on Saturday afternoon June 17, 1922 at three o'clock at the Municipal Pier. Meet at the farthest east end of the Pier. Bring a picnic lunch. May E. Ebaugh, Secretary.
A reader reported a lost wrist watch advertised in the previous issue. The finder contacted the office the day after the ad appeared, and the watch was returned to its owner the following Saturday.
The game between Wyoming and Henry produced a slugfest with many errors on both sides. Henry and Tis Kilwa share second place in the Illinois Valley League as Wyoming signed with Manito and will play their first game Sunday. Attendance was season high. Clark and Williams have resigned from Henry. Next Sunday they travel to Galva for a road game.
Tiskilwa defeated Galva 7 to 2 on their grounds as both teams collected six hits. Galva committed seven errors to Tiskilwa’s two. Batters listed include Scott Sissler Ericson Larson and Haines. In the Illinois Valley league results Peru Bradford 10, Peru 11.
On Thursday afternoon June 1 members gathered with Mrs. Laura Reis ameyer for a lively meeting. They named favorite songs, heard music by Kathryn Roesch Ruth Helper and Alma Broaddus, and papers by Ena Chesney Alma Broaddus and Kathryn Roesch. The next musicale will be June 15 at Mrs. George Lippert’s home with a covered luncheon.
Commander YJ. N. Giblin calls all Legionnaires and ex-service men to gather in uniform at the K.P. Hall at 12 30 p m Sunday for the last rites of Bernard Garland, deceased.
The article notes an afternoon film shoot ahead of a sunrise premiere. The movie crew is shooting today as the paper completes its final run, with the film due to be shown soon at the Henry Opera House.
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