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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
1
Weekly notes from Peoria area towns recount various church events, property changes, and health updates. Highlights include Grace Huffstetter’s return home after a successful term, construction plans by Ks Beardsley and family, and a 126-man Milboomany organized by a local firm for factory employees.
William A. Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunter, died in Pasadena on March 19 from a stroke. His widow and children moved to the Pacific coast after earlier losses. His mother, Mrs. Henry Hunter, is 97 and will live with her daughter Mrs. Hugh Orr in Medford, Oregon. A letter notes Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Wilson, sister of J. Howard Williams, are remembered locally. Mrs. Dawson’s sister Mrs. Yarger reports her aunt Mrs. John Dawson died of pneumonia in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 28. the couple had earlier cared for Yarger. The Whitefield family also recalls Mrs. Yarger’s care years ago. The The Republican notes Mrs. Yarger’s Birmingham trip and Bilodon funeral. The Country Woman's Club met April 6 with officer reports, fund-raising for a Rest Room, and a school program planned for Pool School on April 20 with Miss Kathryn Roesch and Mrs. Klein assisting.
Charlie Chaplin's The Mirth of a Nation screens at Henry Opera House on Tuesday April 18. The five reel comedy promises pure wholesome humor and wide audience appeal amid high demand for Chaplin's films.
Marshall county assessors gathered in Lacon on Friday March 31 to set uniform 1916 base values. All but Forbes of Hopewell township attended and agreed rates for horses cows sheep hogs oats corn and more with several items pegged to per head per pound or per ton.
Local high school celebrates Hiram Hogg meeting preliminary oratorical standards with a Peace theme as he aims to represent Henry High at the University of Illinois on May 12. Tuition funds show $783.12 raised since September, with more to collect.
Resolutions from McPherson Post No 1 GAR Arkansas mourn the death of Albert V. Goltra born 1857 in New Jersey. He served in the Civil War’s 25th July 1861 enlistment Co H 7th Regt TH Inf and died after a long civic presence as a good citizen and neighbor.
The Presbyterian church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m Evening worship is at 7 30 o'clock with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. A Sunday April 16 sermon on The Parables will feature color slides. Easter program planned for April 23. Peoria Presbytery meets April 18 at 2 30 with Ernest A Smith of St Louis giving a lecture at 7 30 about Sabbath School work in Illinois.
During Lent St. Joseph Church holds weekly services on Wednesday and Friday 7 30 p m and Sunday evenings 7 30 p m. Wednesday includes rosary sermon and benediction. Friday features Stations of the Cross instructions and benediction. Sunday offers Vespers sermon and benediction. Catholics urged to attend all devotions and reflect on the passion of Christ.
The M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 46 a m led by Mrs Wheeler and a men s Bible class at 11 a m and 7 0 p m public worship at 2 80 p m Junior League at 6 30 p m Epworth League and prayer meeting Wednesday evening All are invited. Special holy week services are scheduled for Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings of next week.
Sunday services listed with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with sermons The Wednesday and Friday Lent services feature evening prayer litany and sermons led by I W Harst priest in charge.
St Marys Church holds mass on Sundays at 8 am and 10 am with German services at 2 30 pm and weekly English sermons. Midweek vestry and benediction on Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Friday devotion and German sermon at 7 30 pm. Saturday 8 am mass. Pastor Berrie Schauer. Palm Sunday sermon Cast ing out money changers from the Temple. Evening Bible study at 10 am. Reverend Gandenberger to conduct Palm Sunday services at 11 am.
The Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon at the high school and was called to order by President Mrs. George Helper. Members sang America with Miss Arleenb Hunter accompanying and Miss Anna Lindgran led prayer. Readings by Miss Florence gave entertainment while officers were elected unanimously including Mrs Helper president Mrs A Ge Eitsbeand first vice president Mrs Wm Slowers secretary and Miss Mary Stephens treasurer. Funeral notices followed for Mrs Wombacher’s father Frank Studer in Metamora with services Tuesday evening.
A collection of short notices from Marshall county detailing visits, family news, construction, and local happenings. Highlights include Mrs. Alice Ketchumyot’s weeklong visit, the Deneen Construction crew at work replacing pit protections, tax collectors Rowland Kuhkle and Nellie Burnett’s year record, and Frank Toner’s death after a railway accident in Depue.
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