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Newspaper

Henry News Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

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Holy Week Observances and Easter Services Outline

The article outlines Lenten observances across Henry's Brevian churches, Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday. It details Mass timings, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, stations of the cross, baptisms, special Easter rites, and a cantata titled Triumphant Life. It invites parishioners to Sunrise meeting, Sunday school, choir performances, and reception of new members, with emphasis on punctual attendance and community participation.

Frommonzore Maia Pius V Epworth Tos Crete Rand

Rider Injured When Team Runs Away At Elevator

Clifford Gibbs a young farmer from Sparland was hurt Wednesday morning when delivering corn to the elevator on his farm. His team of horses became frightened and bolted, throwing the driver from the wagon. He was taken to the local hospital where an X-ray showed only a badly bruised leg.

Iy Clifford Imianis

Fire Tragedy Strikes Indianapolis Area Family

In Anderson Indiana a tire on a vehicle led to a blaze that trapped two people on stairs and spread through a basement. Mrs Keenan and a companion were rescued unconscious and rushed to a local hospital with severe injuries and pneumonia suspected. witnesses describe horrific heat and rapid fire spread.

Little Daughter Brightens Abbott Home

A sweet girl arrives at the hospital on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Edison Abbott celebrate their first grandchild as Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Abbott become grandparents.

Gladdens Abbott Edison Abbott J. W. Abbott

Fulks Sells Interests in Ford Agency

Louis Fulks sells his partnership share in the Henry Motor Company to Harold Bullington, Vail’s son in law. Fulks will likely keep ties with Ford and may take another agency territory while Vail and Fulks had bought the business from C. M. Lucas two and a half years ago.

Louis Fulks Daniel Vail Henry Motor Company Harold Bullington Mr. Vail Vail & Fulks C. M. Lucas Mr. Fulks Ford Motor Company Detroit Ciill

D A R Elects Officers for Coming Year

At the February meeting the D A R chose officers for the coming year. Regent Mrs Minnie Waterous Vice Regent Mrs Ellen L Duke Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Gertrude Bayne Registrar Mrs Florence Hill.

Minnie Waterous Ellen L. Duke Gertrude Bayne Florence Hill

Henry Plans Local Building and Loan Association

Local business leaders back the creation of a Henry building and loan association. A public meeting at City Hall will explain operation plans and how to join, with Hon. O R Wilson slated as secretary of the La Salle organization since 1893 to speak. The date will be announced later.

Henry City Hall O'R “Wilson la Salle

Sporland Woman Dies. Funeral Held Tuesday

An obituary fragment notes the death of a Sporland resident with funeral services held locally. It mentions a daughter and references winter residence, a ten day term, and a church service, but remains incomplete in details.

Theodore Kaifrand Sporland

Summer greetings extended to Carlson family member

A fragment notes congratulations being extended to Mr Carlson and his brother in a summer greeting context, indicating formal well wishes from the community or colleagues. The exact event or occasion is unclear from the readable portion.

Lake Club Fire Scare Ends with Limited Damage

A fire under a back stairway at the Lake Club was discovered last Sunday morning. Firemen arrived quickly and confined the blaze to upper rooms, damaging two rooms and a hallway. Estimated loss about 300 dollars, with refinishing planned soon.

Kehlenbach Infant Death Near Sparlance

Mr and Mrs Kehlenbach residents on Yankee Street near Sparlance mourn the death of their newborn. Remains were taken to Chillico the on Wednesday and interred in the Kehlenbach family lot. Death came with friendly care the opening bud to Heaven conveyed and bade it blossom there.

Kehlenbach Yankee Street Sparlance Chillicothe

Steuben Township Holds Two Caucuses

The two caucuses met at the town hall on Saturday afternoon and nominees were named for the township election. Republicans nominated Walter Burnett for Supervisor and George Wiley for School Trustee. Democrats nominated A. W. Betts for Supervisor A. H. Kehlenbach for Justice of the Peace Lee Fleming and Jean Flynn for Constables and Dr. N B W McCartney for School Trustee.

Walter Burnett George Wiley A. W. Betts A. H. Kehlenbach Lee Fleming Jean Flynn N. B. W. McCartney

Bridal Shower For Miss Lucille Williams At Ellard Home

The Putnam ladies hosted a shower for bride to be Miss Lucille Williams who will wed Ray Strosnider at Mrs. J. J. Ellard home. Forty four ladies attended last Friday afternoon. A delightful afternoon with fruit salad whipped cream and two kinds of cake. The bride received many fine and useful presents.

Putnam Lucille Williams Ray Strosnider J. J. Ellard

State Conference Attended by Streator Delegation

Report notes Streator participants at a state conference of a local chapter with mentions of Christopher Lobingée, Mr. Regen and Mrs. Potts, plus attendees Dewey and Mrs. Frank Potts. Details are fragmented but indicate a water editor event and visiting daughters.

Christopher Lobingée Rivas

Hester White Breeders Plan Organization Meeting

Breeders of Chester Whites will form a breed association next Saturday at 1 30 PM in the Farm Bureau office. The meeting invites all interested parties to join and organize the group.

Farm Bureau Chester

Two Ton Club Likely For Duroc Jersey Pigs

A fragment notes pigs from the Marahali Putnam Farm may be considered for the two ton club. The text compares two ton and one ton categories and mentions ceding litter and potential naming proximity to two ton status.

Jersey Marahali-Putnam Farm

Seed corn selection demonstration and orchard meeting announced

A seed corn selection demonstration is planned at 9 30 am next Saturday at the Nade Martin farm near Hank Hill. On Monday at 9 30 am an orchard meeting will be held at the Isaac Stottler farm northeast of Camp Grove for those caring for the farm or orchard or forming a spray ring. Local farm bureau directors and the executive committee will hold a joint meeting at Henry tomorrow.

Nade’Martin Hank Hill Isaac Stottler Camp Grove Tororrow Farm Bureau Henry Bureau

Relatives Meet for First Time in Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Ernest L Escher and Miss Emma Campbell of Detroit visited Chicago and motored to this city to meet their aunt Mrs Carrier whom they had never met. They stayed at Hotel Henry and returned to Chicago on Tuesday.

Ernest L. Escher Emma Campbell Detroit Michigan Chicago Carrier Hotel Henry

Patriot ic Organizations Meet For Memorial Day Plan

The American Legion Post of Henry requests all patr iotic organizations to send representatives to the next regular meeting on Thursday evening April 12 to cooperate in observing Memorial Day May 30. The club rooms are over Hubert's bakery.

American Legion Henry Hubert’s Bakery

Post Office Hours Change Notice

Due to a temporary reduction in staff the Money Order and Registry Divisions close at 4 30 p m and the General Delivery and Parcel Post Divisions at 5 p m with the new schedule effective July 1.

Beree

Public Service Company Banquet at Automobile Club

The Public Service Company banquet and private dance were held Thursday evening at the Automobile Club. Mr. and Mrs C C Onyun were in attendance from here. Music by Roth's orchestra featuring Herbert Roth of Lacon Louis Applegate and Ceron Ertle of this city.

Public Service Company C. c Onyun Roth Herbert Roth Lacon Louis Applegate Ceron Ertle

Boy with chicken bone saved after Chicago hospital visit

The young son of Mr and Mrs Ed Defenbaugh of Held Nearly choked on a chicken bone Saturday Dr Klumptner could not remove it and rushed the child to Peoria Hospital but failed There the family then took the boy to Presbyterian hospital in Chicago where doctors removed the bone and he is recovering well

Ed. Defenbaugh Held Klumptner Peoria Presbyterian Hospital Chicago

Trench Cave-In Buries William Morrell in Sewers

While digging a trench for sewer pipe at the Charles Hofer home last Saturday the side walls caved in trapping William Morrell for several minutes. Hofer nearby on the surface helped prevent a further tragedy as Morrell was buried under dirt and sand with his head covered and unable to breathe briefly.

Charles Hofer William Morrell Hofer Mr. Murrell

Married in Chillicothe as Rev Beare Officiates

Harry J. Nelson son of Mrs Anna Nelson wed Fernander sister of Mrs Guy McFarr in a Wednesday ceremony conducted by a Ry Rev Li'l Beare. She formerly lived in Hopewell and now stays with her grandfather in Rome. Many friends offer congratulations.

Harry J. Nelson Anna Nelson Fernander Guy McFarr Li'l. Beare Hopewell Rome

Varna Caucuses Nominate Local Officials For Supervisor and Trustees

A democratic caucus at Varna Town Hall Saturday elected C B Stateler for Supervisor Clyde Meredith for School Trustee and W H Morris for Justice of the Peace. A Republican caucus Monday named Oscar Nelson for Supervisor O M Hurt as clerk and nominated Theo dore Schumacher for School Trustee John Durst for Constable.

Town Hall H. F. Stoner Sam Myers C. B. Stateler Clyde Meredith W. H. Morris Oscar Nelson O. M. Hurt Theodore Schumacher John Durst

Seitz to Sing Over Radio Easter Night

H. W. Seitz will perform from the Sweeney Broadcasting Station in Kansas City Missouri with the Catholic choir. The program features chorus singing duets and solos and begins at 8 00 p m Easter night with listeners urged to tune in.

H. W. Seitz Sweeney Broadcasting Kansas City

Window broken at Stringer's soft drink parlor

One of the large plate glass windows at Stringer's soft drink parlor was broken last Friday when William Rowe bumped a potted plant into the window, causing the glass to shatter.

Stringer Striger Soft Drink Parlor William Rowe

Country Woman's Club to Resume Meeting with Spring Program

The Country Woman's Club plans a spring meeting on April 5 with demonstrations on chicken breeds and poultry management. Laura Reismeyer presents profitable feeding for egg production and Nellie Bumgarner covers market fattening poultry. music by Victrola and Ena Chesney as hostess. Frances Allen serves as secretary.

Country Woman’s Club

Accused Murderers Escape from Jail Near Lacon

Frank Wagner of Peoria and Alonzo Lewis of Lacon escaped the Marshall county jail in Lacon after manipulating a cell door, sawing a window bar, and planning with outside help. A witness saw them crawling from the window at 1:20 am. A $300 reward for Wagner and $200 for Lewis was issued. the Colt revolver used by Wagner was recovered in Chillicothe.

Frank, Wagner Peoria Alonzo Lewis Lacon Charles Woolen_Mills Iteemm Wagner Halons Atta Mark Helsly Court House Bath Long Lewis Litchfield Board of Supervisors Wallace Young Dorsey Lottie Telfer

Saratoga Township Nominations Reported for April Election

The Saratoga township Republican caucus met Monday March 19 and announced candidates for the April 5 township election. Town Clerk Charles Rees and Supervisor Robert Kelley were nominated. No nominations were made for School Trustee and no Democratic caucus was held.

Saratoga Township Chas Rees Robert Kelley

Mrs B R Daniels Reported Dead Rumor

Rumor spreads in this city of the death of Mrs B R Daniels wife of a former cleaner and tailor. No official details or particulars have been ascertained.

B. R. Daniels

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