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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
8
Long obituary for George Vail of Henry with biographical details including birth in Ohio in 1854, farming near Henry, marriage to Alice Peck in 1877, children L. Gertrude Higgs and Clyde Vail, and church funeral at the Henry Presbyterian. also local notes on visits, Easter program at Christian Church, and community announcements.
Town speech argues dry policies shift liquor trade elsewhere. Mayor cites bootleggers from nearby towns flooding the area and warns of revenue loss and illegal boat traffic if the town remains dry. Ad booklet promotes voting No on the advisory question.
The Hastor church last Sunday featured a beautiful service with a choir led by Miss Wabber, a fine piano and voice rendition of Hosannah. New members included Mr and Mrs Frank Allen and Mr and Mrs Calder end Mrs Callis. The Sunday school elected officers led by Superintendent Ralph McGreeny, with Mrs Callie eater assistant and Joe Leigh as chorister. Mrs Robert Turnbull Jr. is a patient at Deaconess Hospital in Peoria.
A Monday afternoon conference at the parsonage, led by Dr. Jones of Rock Island, listed attendees from Camp Grove and local residents. A Sunday school plan for the last Sunday in April was announced, and the Ladies Aid was organized with officers Vina Burton, Mabel Graves, Faye Doyle, and Sadie Newman, with recent repairs noted and a social hour following.
Mrs Wabel and Mrs Forrest visited the first three grades this week along with Mrs Fired Seitz who attended the third grade Monday Edna Hiljigoss is a new pupil in third Miss Stephens received a visit from Mrs Brokaw Mr Conger of Knox College spoke on Tariffs and Calhouns Exposition in class discussion The senior play Lost A Chaperon will be staged Friday April 20 at the Opera House Prof Danger urged sacrifice and progress in assembly Edison and transportation changes were discussed with emphasis on science and initiative An entertainment program and movie David Harum will fundraise for the Parent Teacher association including dances songs patriotic music and a flag salute
Miss Edith Humphrey, long with her sister Mrs Hawksworth, will move to Camp Grove to help in the Dewey home. Misses Martha and Rebecca McAllister will attend a Bloomington teachers meeting Friday and Saturday then visit an aunt in Weston before returning Sunday. The Community club meets April 19 at Niblock school. Funeral of George held Monday at Presbyterian Church. Mrs Gerr and children and Miss Mattie Simmonds of Quincy visited last Thursday.
Miss Simmonds returned to her school duties Monday evening, resuming her role after a period away. The brief note confirms her presence at the school as the week begins.
George Wilcox began work for Henry Aman Tuesday morning. Orrin Phillips returned home from school duties. Ruth McMemn of Peoria visited Miss Hadzel Odell. Wm. Hartnett new depot agent and will live in the car temporarily. Ruby Wilson Florence Jessie Aman visited Albert Aman. Mrs. Alex Russell and children attended Eastcar services and had dinner with the Russells. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Grove shopped in Peoria. Grove stayed to Saturday. Nettie Perkins has contracted a bungalow in town. Amiel Gertley and Ambrose Gehrt hosted visitors. Eliott Rose decorates the Gehrt home. Mabel Gruner Hazel Odell and Mrs. Wilmot and Mrs. Burton-Greene dined with Ruth Greene. Dr. C. M. Wilmot plans a Chicago trip. Easter program well attended. Sabbath school rising with 56 members and 61 in attendance. two new classes organized. Sabbath school every Sunday at 11.00. Everyone invited.
Notice to elect one member for one year two members for full terms and a president board member for seven months. Polls open at two oclock P M and close at six oclock P M on a specified Saturday in April 1917. By order of the board of education Marshall County Illinois. Dated April 8. O H Davis president and MATTIE D of Attest.
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