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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
9
Gladys O'Dell begins assisting at the J Watercott store. Various town residents visit neighbors and attend church events, with reports of funerals and upcoming parish activities. The O E S lodge held a large meeting with initiation and speeches by visiting grand officers.
The Chicago drainage canal’s opening in 1900 sharply reduced typhoid deaths, while officials argue against Lake Michigan level objections. The piece notes pollution drifting to the Illinois valley harming fisheries and residents, urging government action. Ralph Malone of Streator recently visited, returning from overseas duty and military service.
Last January Robert Trowbridge of Peoria struck Will Quiram of Lacon, injuring him and paying a $1,500 settlement by check that failed at a Peoria bank. A warrant led Deputy Dixon from Marshall County to pursue Trowbridge to Peoria, then back toward Lacon. A habeas corpus writ sought to block the capture, but Dixon evaded pursuit as the prisoner remained jailed in Marshall County with a hearing slated in Lacon police court.
A town meeting urges residents to contribute to a federal relief drive for Armenians and Syrians in the near east. Henry Township sets a $475 quota with local banks and offices as collection points, aiming to close contributions by April 18.
Edna Goodrich stars in a Mutual special at the Henry opera house on Monday April 14 presenting a choice between right and ambition. The company features refined stage craft and a contemporary social dilemma as Helen Kirby seeks vindication by choosing the straight path. Pim Pas Par and Mrs. Frank Barr of Lacon visited Henry Tuesday.
Rev Van Leer delivers a Good Roads sermon at the M E church citing Luke 111 5 and notes that roads boost schools churches markets and towns The Henry Good Roads association is praised with twenty five members present and an offer to help with road work The service features singing and an orchestra and ends with communal cheer and encouragement for Christian life. The notice also lists weekly services and Lent masses at two churches and reports a masquerade scare that turns out to be a boy in his mother's dress with a girl companion.
Rev. Van Leer preached at Whitefield Corners. Bosley family and Walter Paxson visited town. Harry Sleater from Peoria with Mr Orr ordered weather strips. Peter Newhalsen broke ground for a new home on Bernard Yaeger property. A Mexican shot by his wife died at Streator hospital. The wife is buried in Granville cemetery. Farm news includes Hendryx bridge opening and Mossville detour relief. Obituaries note Rev R B Williams of Rock Island and John Hindert of Minonk. George Helper family moves to Magnolia township. Harold Helper finds new housing. Deaths: five year old Reavy child, Bright's disease. Toluca resident Jonas D Ball dies after illness and accident. Captain Coggeshall praises American roads and soldiers in a overseas letter.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks its 1819 founding with nationwide observances April 21 to 27. In Illinois there are about 110000 subordinate members in 1000 lodges plus 68000 Rebekahs, with lodges in Alton and homes in Lincoln and Mattoon.
Urgent appeal finds ten to twelve ladies responding last Friday. About fifteen garments partially finished. Mrs Dusenberry urges helpers to attend Friday afternoon and bring completed knitting. Mrs Wheeler notes incomplete sweaters and socks must be returned immediately.
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