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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
1
Henry Play House in Henry Illinois changes hands as J K O Neill sells after twelve years. New owner Harry M Forbell of Peoria plans a month of renovations including a second picture machine and lobby lighting changes. Fred Weis will remain as operator. possession given yesterday.
Sunday evening about seven o'clock a Jeffrey touring car driven by Frank Allen and a Ford touring car driven by Rev. Anderson, both of La Prairie township, collided near the blacksmith shop corner. Neither driver saw the other until too late. Rev. Anderson was painfully bruised but not seriously injured. The Allen family escaped injury and the cars sustained little damage.
George Daniels reports unusual fishing success this year at Lake Senachwine where the bass season opened Monday. He caught 16 bass of good weight and others are also reporting good catches as the sport gains popularity.
While digging a cesspool at the Schick home Ed Kaifer lost balance and fell head first into a ten foot hole. Lester Knight aided him. Kaifer sustained bruising and back pain but no serious injuries.
Mrs. Caroline Mattern died Tuesday at 10 30 AM after weeks of intense suffering from age related infirmities. She was born in Bo den Germany in 1862 and came to the United States at age 21. She married George Peter Mattern in 1864 and the couple farmed near the city. Survived by a son Edward Mattern of Henry, eleven grandchildren, and a sister of Milo, she was a lifelong Catholic. Funeral mass was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev Fr Schauer officiating and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Casket bearers were Phillip Kapraun Carl Kapraun Anthony Jern and Herman Mattern.
A quiet Varna wedding Saturday evening joined Miss Dorothy Majesky and Joseph Vanda at the Majesky home with Rev. Manteuffel officiating. The bride, in rusted silk canton crepe, was supported by a bridesman in Copenhagen blue. groom and best man wore blue suits. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
A total of 1840 degrees were conferred by the University of Illinois this week. The first were awarded Saturday at Chicago department exercises, with 429 degrees in Medicine Dentistry and Pharmacy. The Champaign campus conferred the rest Monday as Dr. David Kinley delivered the commencement address. From the Marshall County area Wray Franklin Hillabrand Toluca Howard LeRoy Hunt Sparland David Raphael Vespa Toluca and Doris Margaret Stephens Lacon received B S and A B degrees respectively.
Mrs R W Spencer and Miss Louise Phillips traveled to Chicago Sunday. Alvin Spencer wed Beatrice Farrel on Wednesday at 8 pm in a radio broadcast ceremony.
Joseph O Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Edward Meyers of this city has accepted a news editor post with the Associated Press for a group of north central states based in Chicago He begins work Monday covering Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota northern Iowa Nebraska and Michigan and will select news for AP papers in the territory Joe Meyer graduated from Henry High in 1916 and has worked at the university and as editor of the Illini daily He resides at 156 N Clark St Chicago with the Associated Press.
Henry residents plan a full Independence Day program with a 9 30 a m business parade, noon barbecue, free sandwiches and coffee, harness races at 1 pm, swimming at 5 pm, a municipal band concert in the evening, and fireworks at the riverfront. The event, organized by the Henry Municipal Band and M P Fair Association, includes booster trips and daylong entertainment for visitors.
A baby boy arrived June 10 at 1348 39th St Des Moines Iowa to Mr and Mrs Charles Grahl. Mrs Grahl is Magdaline Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Phillips of the city.
The high school hires Miss Gladys Duval of Chicago to teach languages. She is a Northwestern University graduate and fills the vacancy left by Miss Vera Morris. Other teachers remain the same as last year.
J. Duncan of Oglesby and his mother Mrs George Duncan and Mrs Ralph Brown with daughter Doris spent Saturday evening at the home of Mrs E Varna, sister of the latter, at W-Jesse.
The Marshall County board of supervisors met to pass bills appoint election judges and a chairman with committees named for County Farm Election Printing Paliper Public Grounds and Buildings Regular Claims Salaries Road and Bridge Birth and Death Judicial Indigent Soldier Educational Fox and Wolf Miss Ledde Thiedohr was appointed clerk of the board of review A gravel proposal for Western Avenue was referred to the road and bridge committee A wolf fur payment and a correction on nurse funding were noted President Turnbull named chair and committee members for the year
The Illinois Valley claims panel named by Speaker Robert Scholes to hear and adjust claims against the Chicago Sanitary District will begin active work this week. County Judge F. E. Carpenter of Rockford chairs the panel with Judges W. C. and J. G. Van Keuren of DuQuoin as members. They will travel to communities along the Illinois River and often sit en banc to rule on claims, with protections that counties supplying judges do not border the river.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Ponto Carlson of Varna who passed away at 9 30 Tuesday morning. A complete obituary will be printed next week.
Sunday fourteen members of the Relief Corps traveled to Lacon to present the M E Church with a silk flag. The event featured Boy Scout escorts, a hymn, a patriotic poem, and a pledge as the Star Spangled Banner was played. Church activities included a sermon by Rev L M Thompson and readings by Mrs Latourette and Mrs Baldwin.
Marion Nielsen son of Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Nielsen of this city broke his left leg when a team he was driving at the Wier farm near Lacon ran away toward a hedge. He jumped to stop them, injuring his leg between the ankle and knee after the team sped down a hill. Dr. Nielsen aided him at the scene, then had him x-rayed at a hospital before taking him home to rest.
A quiet wedding occurred in Culver City California on June 7 uniting Paul Donahue of Los Angeles and Miss Wilda Whitman of Culver City. The 1 pm ceremony was at a local parsonage followed by a reception at the bride’s home. The groom’s mother is Mrs. W. H. Donahue of this city and Paul has worked in a Travis Machine shop, a Los Angeles shoe store, and as a dancing instructor. The bride will join him as his wife and they plan an indefinite visit with his family.
Mr and Mrs J A Williams host a summer visit from several children. Mrs Olin Mc Kendree Jones and two Philadelphia grandchildren arrived last Saturday for weeks in town. Pastor Mr Jones of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia joined the British American preacher exchange. Daughter Mrs C A Rising and her husband and son arrived from Santa Fe New Mexico to visit relatives in St Johns before returning home. Allan Williams of Minneapolis and Fred Williams of Philadelphia also spent the weekend visiting.
A quirky line claims onions boost physical strength while diminishing social ease, suggesting health benefits come with social tradeoffs.
A lightning strike during a heavy storm yesterday burned the barn of John and Anton Stadel two miles north of Henry, destroying the structure and most livestock and farm equipment. Four horses were lost, along with a cow, calves, shoats, 200 bushels of corn, 50 bushels of wheat, oats, barley, hay, a wagon, fanning mill, gas engine, harnesses, and other items. insurance will cover only part of the damage.
On Monday evening June 15 three candidates Mrs Elizabeth Pace Dr and Mrs David E Best received the order and work of Eastern Star in a fine initiation by the local officers A large delegation from the Peoria I W Don Meyer Chapter attended followed by talks from Miss rar Mrs Emma Burns Worthy Matron and Harry Ulrich Worthy Patron of the visiting chapter A vote of appreciation was given to J K ONeil for four and a half years service as Worthy Patron of the Henry chapter The evening concluded with a social hour and refreshments in the dining room.
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