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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
4
Henry Ill area items include weather, school events, charity meetings, and social updates. Reports mention Miss Barbara Hawa returning to Lombard college, Mrs. John Tomasson’s death, a fatal train incident at Sparland, and plans for road work at Starved Rock state park. Municipal updates cover sales days and mayoral terms, plus local business notices and housing changes.
Obituary and funeral notice for Edward Joseph Sievers second son of William and Hattie Sievers born September 26 1916 in Wenona Illinois. He fell ill with influenza leading to bronchial pneumonia and died March 26 1919. Funeral held March 27 with Rev Father Brennan officiating. He leaves parents siblings Florence and Frederick two grandmothers and many relatives. A brief tribute recalls his bright presence and heavenly reunion. An item notes a large dance to be held April 24 in Henry with Webster's orchestra at the opera house to raise spirits and provide entertainment for residents.
The W R C holds its regular meeting next Saturday at 3 00 PM in the K P hall La Salle County undertakers refuse to bury pauper bodies citing a $46 30 cost for two burials while the county set a $40 price for services Wenona Republicans nominate C Walter Kemp for supervisor and Democrats nominate L A Muwald.
Lydia Bassett widow of Rufus Bassett died March 27 1919 at her daughter Mrs Thomas Wabel Sr residence after a long illness due to age and illness. Born Castle Creek New York Jan 11 1840 she moved to Illinois in 1867 and married Rufus Bassett in 1868. Survived by daughter Carrie Alice Wabel son George Herbert Bassett predeceased. Funeral March 29 at M E Church Henry with Rev M B Van Leer. Interment Whitefield Center cemetery. Card of Thanks from Thomas Wabel Sr family.
William Neuhalfen born near Cologne Germany January 17 1834 died March 28 1919 at Henry Illinois. He immigrated at 21 to avoid militarism, married Anna Gertrude Thomas September 25 1859 and had ten children. Funeral March 31 at St Marys Church with many grandchildren great grandchildren and relatives attending.
Notice to citizens of Henry Marshall County Illinois of a city election on Tuesday April 20 1919. Polls open at 6 AM and close at 5 PM at the engine house first ward Doelzer Co office second ward and Dewey Son office third ward. Officials to be elected include mayor clerk treasurer attorney police magistrate and three aldermen. City Clerk Dennis L Hartley seals the notice.
Public notice in Marshall County Illinois from 1915 announces Clara Devore v Clell Devore for divorce. Affidavit of non residence filed, summons issued, response due May 26 1919. Court at LaCon, Illinois. Clerk Fred Garrell notes. Also published stance endorsing Governor Lowden on cement pricing and road-building policy.
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