07 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
1
The column lists residents and guests visiting relatives and friends in Peoria and area. It mentions Mary Duke visiting Peoria, Ethel Zonor in Henne, Mrs J B Barry hosting relatives, and several others from Bushnell to Bradford and Ottawa, with local travel, hospital updates, and farm sales noted.
Local Varna business leaders urge a cooperative push for a hard road connecting Wenona to Lacon with Washington and the Alton trail. The piece critiques the Ivy Way route and recalls past conflicts over trail support, noting community gatherings and anniversaries in the area alongside unrelated personal notices in Kansas and Illinois.
LaSalle beat Steamer Swain 12 to 4 in a Sunday tryout. Halpin starred in the field and on the mound, while visitors struggled with outfield support. The game featured Stoner Burke and Williams with multiple hits and a total of 27 hits in a high scoring exhibition.
The Marshall County Teachers Institute will be held at Lacon August 28 29 with daily programs starting 8 45 AM. The schedule lists music lectures readings and multiple sectional meetings led by Prof. Austin Wilber Meek Hunter Case and others with topics on civics geography agriculture and high school discipline among others. A representative from the University of Kentucky discusses School Lunch.
A fragment from a church notice highlights a revival message by M. B. Van Leer urging action to reform the church. It lists Loy alty Sunday in the Bible school, a morning sermon by Rev W J Carpenter, an evening Christian Endeavor, a union service in Central Park on the Unity of the Scriptures, plus midweek prayer and choir practice with an invitation to attend all services.
Marys Church notes mass schedules on Sunday at 8 and 10 am with vespers and benediction at 2 30 pm pastor Reverend Schauer. Ste Josephs Church lists Sunday mass at 8 am and midday service at 12 30. Magnolia Church presents next Sundays program with morning preaching and evening youth meeting at 8 led by Bessie Rolley and Goldie in charge.
Fragmentary report notes a church event with Moses referenced and a night gathering at a house. Officials fear disruptions and no sermon will be held Sunday while discussions continue.
A jumble of visiting families and local incidents fills the page. Among arrivals are Mrs Latta and Mrs Damon of Bradford with others visiting, plus VanOstrand relatives from Lacon and the Tomlinson homestead near the depot. Reports note a broken ankle, a steamer passing Henry lock, and various town activities including athletic events, auctions, and river conditions.
Five cases of infantile paralysis reported with two deaths in surrounding towns Spring Valley Seatonville and La Salle. Health officials urge fly control lime borax and avoidance of infected contacts. Early symptoms include sore throat fever and spinal muscle pain calling for immediate medical attention.
Farmers weigh selling amid high land values. Before selling, consider buying another farm, rising building costs, and the impact of income tax on proceeds. The piece warns readers to think ahead and not panic, noting tax effects and future generations.
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