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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
9
Weekly notes list residents visiting relatives in Marseilles and Princeton, farmers in Broadmoor buying horses, and local family moves to farms. It covers farm economics from Lacon township assessments, pork and pig sales by George Lutes, and political results in Marshall County and Chicago mayoral race signaling shifts against party bosses.
At a Henry township meeting voters approved a $750 general tax levy and a $500 appropriation to help Catholic churches build a concrete walk from the street junction to Catholic cemeteries. Total estimated cost is $1100 with the remainder funded by Catholic congregations and shade trees planned along the path.
School notes describe baseball practice for Bradford opener, Arbor Day catalogs, botany project, literary program, cooking lessons, and various class activities. City laws piece quotes T. K. Leech on enforcing laws, campaign critiques, and mayoral oath obligations.
The meeting led by the president with 14 members present included a new member Valentine and another ballot pending. A flag pledge for April 9 to mark Lee's surrender was proposed, with meetings now every two weeks until Decoration Day. Dunne designates April 20 Good Roads Day in Illinois urging school and community participation.
County board composition stands eight Republicans and four Democrats across towns La Prairie Steuben Saratoga Evans Holdover seats. Henry Township voters favored Republicans in key races with 584 ballots. Henry Kapraun and Taylor Smith led for commissioner and justice of the peace respectively. Saratoga and La Prairie results favored Republicans for supervisor and commissioner, while Steuben elected Burnett and La Prairie Turnbull led for supervisor.
Will Coulter of Clara City Minnesota died Monday March 29 1915 after months of illness. He was 27 born October 13 1887 in Marshall County. Survived by widow Jennie King six children parents W J Coulter and siblings. Burial at Harlock Indiana after body returned from Minnesota. He was a devoted husband and father and faced his death with courage.
Four act college comedy presented under Olive McCutcheon at the Henry Opera House on Friday evening April 9. Proceeds benefit St. Marys church. Local talent delivers a delightful plot for a worthy cause. Seats may sell out. subscribe to The Republican.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs May Stickel's home on April 5 with Mrs 8 L Clift as assistant hostess. Miss Gertrude Bickerman was absent due to illness in Peoria. President Mrs Theo Disosway presided as plans for a May 4–5 Peoria District Federation convention were announced. Delegates from the Henry club included Mrs Spencer Ketchum and Mrs 5 L Clift with alternates Mrs Charlotte Sparling and Mrs Nellie P Harlin. A piano duet by Imelda and Lillian Hartley drew an encore. Mrs R F Burt spoke on The Laws of Illinois as Regards Children, omitted due to late delivery but noted as important. Mrs George Halbleib reported a thank-you letter from James Powers and the Ladies' Aid of Florida City Fla for club contributions toward a new M M church, and Miss May Young read Current Events. The president-elect, Mrs Spencer Ketchum, shared travel notes from Ocean Springs Miss and a southern club visit. Guests included Mrs John Hartley, Imelda and Lillian Hartley, and Miss Margaret Campbell.
The Presbyterian Church held a Sunday school Easter program with songs recitations and choir selections replacing the regular service. The audience enjoyed primary department items and the liturgy included readings by Mrs. Carpenter and Rev. Martin. Next Sabbath schedule listed with services and prayer meeting. Stores in Toluca decide to open Sundays until 10 30 AM and stay open every evening except Mondays and Thursdays.
Easter evening service at the M E church closed Passion week with a full auditorium and a program featuring solos hymns and readings. Mrs S G Wilde read Matthew 28 as Rev J B Mercer spoke briefly on the resurrection and the congregation joined in songs and prayers.
On April 4 the Christian Church held an Easter service under the Open Doors theme. The alcove symbolized the Christian Orphans Home, Christian Hospital, and Christian Home for the Aged with a scripted pageant by 14 children and nurse roles. A collection for 12 institutions was planned for next week.
M E Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wim Wheeler superintendent. Bible class during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 a m with sermon to children. Junior League missionary program at 2 30 p m. Epworth League service at 6 30 p m. Public worship and prayer meeting Wednesday evening. J Mercer pastor.
Easter services at St John’s Church drew large congregations at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The Lenten mite offerings were the largest ever and gifts remained generous. The choral service featured Caleb Simpson’s communion in D and a repeat performance is planned for next Sunday. Evening prayers and sermons reflected on The First Easter and Then and Now with emphasis on devotion to church missions.
Easter Sunday at St. Josephs Church drew a full house as Holy Communion was distributed to many. The decorated altars and choir performances till the benediction created a memorable service, with a sermon urging spiritual ascent beyond earthly things.
"Peg on My Heart" the popular comedy drama stages here April 19 under Oliver Morosco. Doris Moore leads an adequate cast. she previously played Peg for three months at New York's Lyric Theater. Card of Thanks notes gratitude for sympathy during illness and after the death of a son. Mrs John Cook of Henry visits her daughter Mrs Regina Heider then travels to Pontine to see son Barney Cook.
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