Town Notes from Henry on Local Happenings
Mrs M C Doyle and daughter Marion with Margaret Jones plan a weekend in Chicago and Evanston while gardens lag due to cold weather. The Hoagland stone mill office building at Front street has been torn down and lumber moved to Pilot Hill farm. Kane and Sawyer autos collide at Hunter corner with minor damage and no injuries. Dr Cromwell trades Cadillacs for a new one of the same make. F R Dennis of Peoria visits his father the Squire and transacts business. Rev Gebhart and wife visit Mr and Mrs Clark Swift and praise his prospering pastoral work. Ernest Wild begins summer lighting of river lamps with a government crew. J H Kinkade leaves for New York to buy a snake for travels and to train it for the show ring. Mrs Thomas Olson Needable Lomax, Wheatland township collector, is a Tiskilwa native. Harvey and wife return to Joliet after a visit. Or P Carroll from Kewanee visits, pleased to be back among friends. Kenneth Helper and Paul Burkhart, U of I students, return to Henry. Paul trims trees on Main. R M Barnes of Lacon plans a pond for wild fowl near his home. C F Herald becomes new partner at Jones garage and auto mobile agency after years with Columbian National. J N and Frank Krenz attend the Peoria funeral of Mrs Barbara Hennis, aged 86. The Henry Republican urged as a cheap educational medium and subscription call.
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M. C. Doyle
Marion
Margaret Jones
Chicago
Evanston
Hoagland
Front Street
Pilot Hill Farm
Kane and
Sawyer
Hunter Corner
Western Avenue
Clark Swift
Ernest Wild
J. H. Kinkade
New York
Thomas Olson
Lomax
Wheatland Township
Harvey Matthews
Joliet
Harvey
Or. P. Carroll
Kewanee
Kenneth Helper
Paul Burkhart
U. of I
Champaign
Henry
Paul
Burkhart
Main
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
C. F. Herald
Jones Garage and Automobile Agency
Herald
Columbian National
Boston
J. N
Frank Krenz
Peoria
Barbara Hennis
Julius
Krenz
East Tawas Ward Elections Nominated Republicans
The city votes to elect five aldermen in three wards with Republicans nominating Willigam Flynn in First ward, C. B. Smith in Second ward, and John Fehring in Third ward. Also notes mayoral victory of R. D. Culter in East Tawas and a social notes section on local residents visiting and reuniting.
Denial Over Remarks About German Population
Bella Evans denies making derogatory remarks about Germans and refutes reports that she influenced support for a political option. She states she never had thoughts leading to such expressions and clarifies her position following the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Evans
Henry Kewanee Interurban financing plan gains favor
Henry Kewanee interurban promoter G Lampman outlined a simple financing scheme at Bradford Commercial club meetings. He aims to secure farmer and business guarantees to build and operate the Bradford Henry road, with bonding house money after five years in exchange for stock. Bradford citizens show strong support and many contracts expected, signaling possible construction progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Lampman
Kewanee, Bradford, Henry
Bradford
Commercial Club
Republican
Lampman
Henry
Kewanee
Whitefield
Milo
Kewanee Courier
Death of John R. Chase in this city
John R. Chase born November 11, 1841 in Epping New Hampshire died at his home Saturday April 11 1912 leaving a wife two daughters Sarah and Emma and one son Frank A. Chase. He moved here from Dwight two years ago and worked as a team hand until ill health forced cessation. A longtime member of the M B H church and the I O O F he received care during illness. His body was taken to Dwight for interment leaving here Monday. The Republican extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Chase
Epping
N. H
Sarah
Emma
Frank A. Chase
Mr. Chase
Dwight
M. B H. Church
A. B Smith
Christian Church Easter Services and Benevolent Easter Gifts
The Christian Church schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. next Sunday with Rev. H. C. Reichel delivering a sermon at 11 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Special music and outside speakers are planned. The Easter offering for Benevolence topped $12. Superintendent Knight gave Easter rabbits to the entire school and Otto distributed Easter cards. The New Jerusalem Church will have Rev. L. G. Landenberger preach at 11 a.m. on the subject Seeking and Finding the Risen Lord and at 7 p.m. on The Four Great Things the Words I am the Resurrection and the Life. Bible study is at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
H. C. Reichel
Christian Endeavor
Knight
Otto
New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Club Meets at Waughop Home
The regular meeting of the Woman's Club will be held Monday April 20 at the home of Miss Clara B Waughop. The Home department, chaired by Mrs. Wm. Merritt, will conduct the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Clara B. Waughop
Wm. Merritt
Voters League Meeting Notice in City Hall Council Room
The Voters League will meet Friday April 17 at 7 30 p m in the council room of City Hall. Bella Evans secretary notes many capable people exist who could teach preach run a business or publish a better paper but do not do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters' League
Voters’ League
City Hall
Mothers' Meeting and School News Notes
A crowded Mothers' meeting at Mrs. George Helper's home discusses The Tactful Mother and Save the Boys with readings, piano solos, and group prayers. School notes cover Shakespeare, Roman life, German comedy, salads, Easter services, and church program details with named staff.
St Josephs Church Services and Mass Times
St Josephs Church announces weekly services with low mass at 8 a.m on weekdays and Sundays high mass at 10 a.m. A sermon and benediction occur at 7 30 p m on Sundays with Rev Fr M J Brennan serving as priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
St. Mary’s Church Service Hours Announced
Fr. M. Gensler announces daily mass at 7 a.m. Sunday high mass and English sermon at 7 a.m. Low mass and German sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday afternoon services at 2 30 p.m. Morning and Sunday schedules outlined for parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
M. Gensler
Local notes from Lacon area and Henry trade praise
The report lists residents and their movements including Paul Jones from Champaign and Miss Belle Doyle from Evanston, plus J H Hubert on a Peoria trip. It covers Easter entertainments, a La Grippe illness, Rev Robert L Vivian’s Chau tauqua link, Lacon Commercial Club meeting with Mr Cherry on Peoria to Hennepin rail project, Erie railway giant locomotive details, Henry merchants praised, Presbyterian church sermon with stereoptical gospel visuals, Easter reflections, and Henry Clark the Chautauqua lecturer offering future church addresses with free will offerings.
Easter Services at St. Joseph's Church Celebrate Resurrection
Easter Sunday services at St. Joseph's Catholic church featured elaborate altars, lilies, ferns, and candles. Rev. M. J. Brennan led 8 o'clock Mass with the Order of Catholic Foresters, and at 10 o'clock Roswig's mass in F was sung by a 12-voice choir with soloists Emma Colligan and Cecelia Harry. The pastor preached on the Resurrection, with benediction closing the rite. The 10 o'clock service next Sunday repeats the musical program featuring local soloists and choristers.
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M. BE
Pilate
Jesus of Nazareth
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
M. J. Brennan
Catholic Foresters
Roswig
William Monahan
Emma Colligan
Regina Cock
Cecelia Harry
Jesus Christ
Mesdames
J. J. Hartley
Charles Motter
Ivan Barry
Frances Sievers
Mollie Wallace
Laura Williams
Cecelia Herry
W. L. Flynn
Charles Hartley
Messrs
John Hartley
Methodist Church Services and Quarterly Conference
The Methodist Episcopal church announces a Sabbath schedule with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by M L Coan and a 11 a m public worship with pastor's address and holy communion. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30 p m include a sermon, mid week prayer Thursday, and quarterly conference Friday overseen by Rev O T Dwinell with officer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
O. T. Dwinell
J. I. Mercer
M. E
Haworth League
Sparland M. F
Bethel Church
Christ
M. E. Church
Sparland
Dwinell
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Willigam’ Flynn
Ald. Flynn
C. BH. Smith
John Fehring
C. C. Smith
T. C. Waterous
Helgoth
Waterous
Republican Party
East Tawas
Mich
Henry Boys
R. D. Culter
E. A. Hall
Tawas
Pinkerton
Culter
Spencer Ketchum
Sidney Ketchum
Lynn Haven
Fla
Pensacola
Florida
Mr. Ketchum
Lucy Grum
Little Son Lateer
Middletown
C. HB. Burt
Ed J. Metcalf
Normal
Metcalf
Burt
J. EB. Quinn
James Burt
Dr. Burt
Belvidere
Henry-Kewanee Interurban
Christian Church
Mothers’ Meeting
George Helper
A. G. Hillabrand
Jesus
Mesdames Kaiser
Jones
Sterrett
Haws
America
Eugene Bacon
Lynn H. ‘l Race
Irene Wallace
Helen Phillips
Schiller
Maynard Bell
Esther Hunter
Culver
Ind
Marjorie Duke
Mr. Steele
Cornell
Andrews
Mesdames Cornell
Jenness
Paul Jones
Bblle Doyle
J. H. Hubert
Fannie Nicholson
Charles Meier
the Republican
Robert L. Vivian
Lacon Commercial Club
Caus
Home Journal
Cherry
Illinois
United States
Lake Room
Henry Clark
Clark
St. Louis
St. Joseph's
Methodist Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hallfarth
Caleb Simper
St. John’s
F. W. Haist
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