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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
12
Third street properties including the Sivell and Mercian houses receive fresh paint this week. Nearby activity covers bath house work, farm chores, and a long list of visits and travels by residents to Aurora Peoria and Chicago with frequent social calls, illnesses, and events noted throughout the community.
The pupils of Mrs H G Dusenberry presented a program at the opera house Saturday. Performances included duets and solos by Helen Duke Curtis Meier Dorothy Williams Kenneth Fuller Robert Downey Helen Duke and others with pieces such as America Haunting Song Fairies and Minuet in G plus In the Park duet by Robert Dewey and Wilfred Wright.
American Legion conducted a two day poppy sale to honor World War veterans. With help from Isabelle Lutes Eunice Grange Irma Bullington and Schneider Cafe the sale raised 22.95 in memory of fallen servicemen.
On Decoration Day Klan members in full regalia gathered at the City cemetery after W A C and American Legion services and decorated four deceased members graves with a flag and bouquet.
A terse comment notes that many items fall short of expectations. The speaker remarks that a large portion lack substance or value, suggesting disappointment or frustration with the quality or significance of the subjects discussed.
Eugene Smith of Lacon an employee of the Public Service company fell at a city swimming pool breaking his collar bone. The fracture was reduced and he returned home to La Prairie to recover.
Mrs A J McCullough and daughter Emily of La Prairie were returning home when their car skidded on oil and flipped over after attempting to pass a truck. No injuries were reported and the car had a broken top.
The Royal Neighbors met last Wednesday at Sadie Freer’s Putnam home with nineteen members present. They noted the Modern Woodman hall will soon be ready for occupancy, and both lodges will hold meetings there. A June tradition of grave decoration and a Memorial service for deceased members was observed.
Congressman W E Hull says Governor Small will sign the Pekin bridge bill in Springfield. He notes the bridging project was treatyed during Frank Lowden's era and urges two more river bridges with county funding share. the governor reportedly agrees.
The Home Service Department of the Public Service company hosted a two day cooking school at the opera house on June 3rd and 4th conducted by Eva Hawkins Shanks of Chicago and assisted by La Vergne Lindgren. Shanks demonstrated tasty dishes and cakes to a large turnout of ladies, with souvenirs given to attendees. A drawing on the final day awarded Ella Kraus a percolator and Mrs John Lindgren a kitchen unit. A three day school is planned next year.
The Henry Delphian Chapter held its meeting on June 9 to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Chas. B. Dewey, Vice President Mrs. C. A. Philips, Secretary Mrs. E. G. Cromwell, Treasurer Mrs. C. G. Starliper, and Advisory Board members Mrs. Gordon Downey, Mrs. Alden Hunter, and Mrs. T. G. Waterous were chosen.
James Horracks oldest brother of Benjamin Horracks of this city died Saturday at his Farmington home after months of illness. Born July 2 1860 in England he was son of William and Frances Horracks. Survived by wife Elvira Johnson and two daughters in Evansville Ind and Canton Ill. He worked in mines and belonged to the I O O F lodge. Funeral Monday at the Episcopal church with Rev L C Hursh officiating and burial in Gopington cemetery.
Miss Helen Giddings former local high school teacher will marry Franklin D. Scott of Jacksonville no ceremony planned. Scott a Chicago graduate and former Jacksonville high school teacher will teach history at Simpson College Indianola Iowa after June 16 they will reside there with his parents Dean and Mrs G H Scott of Illinois College Jacksonville.
The infant Richard Elmer Kuhl, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kuhl of Hennepin, died after birth on May 24 following his birth on April 20. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev. Parkinson officiating and burial in Granville cemetery.
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