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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
10
Local Varna items report WCTU meeting topics, notable visits, business moves, and church services. Residents attend Swedish Lutheran notes, Easter programs announced for Epworth League, and area events including baptisms, illnesses, and social gatherings across Varna and nearby North Saratoga.
Sunday wind and thunder shower disrupted afternoon activities at the Grove. Next Sunday features an Easter program and an address by the soap Sunday school at 2 p.m. Mrs Mary Strurs remains on the sick list. Miss Bertha Tanquary of Lincoln Nebraska reports good health and plans to stay there while continuing music study and teaching in a town about 35 miles from Lincoln. Mrs Piper of Cottage plans a surprise visit for daughter Med Lee Brokaw with neighbors, and a social gathering included carpet rag fun. Excollage mentions a Presbyterian church text and Sabbath revivals led by Rev Ereary Pastor.
A telegram from Mrs Will Calder of Fairbury Neb reports the death of her husband Will Calder. He was the fourth child of Mr and Mrs Alex Calder of Chillicothe. Funeral set for Friday at the La Prairie Center M E church with interment at La Prairie cemetery alongside two daughters. Verne Calder was visiting his uncle when the tragedy occurred.
Three railroad groups clash over home seekers excursions and rates for the Southwest. Rock Island defends low fares to settlers while Western lines seek parity and a conference. Memphis and Southeastern routes are cited in a broader rate dispute amid immigration trends and post office funding notes.
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