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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
3
Henry Illinois hosts a base ball tournament on September 1 2 and 3. Kannakee and Henry provide the major action with Berney Oss on the mound for Henry. The game featured sharp pitching and fielding errors with Kannakee outrun and outrun by Henry despite a hot crowd. The column also notes a regional surge in fruit production and a busy harvest season across the area with apples peaches and cider as the prominent crops.
The remains of Lydia Negus were transported from University Place Nebraska to Hoyle cemetery near McNabb for burial after a funeral service at the grave led by Rev Abel Mills. She was born March 12 1840 in Martins Ferry Ohio and died August 12 1911 in University Place aged 68 years 5 months. She married Amasa L Negus and leaves three sons Willard of Jacksonville Kansas Ellis and Caleb at University Place. The family lived near Clear Creek then moved to University Place about 20 years ago. She was a member of the Society of Friends at McNabb and sister to Mrs William Hoyle of Beebe and aunt to Benjamin Hoyle of this city. A few relatives from distance attended the services, with pallbearers named Harley Newburn J E Taylor James McNabb John Sutherland Oscar Bumgarner and Amos B Wilson.
The report notes a banner week for the young men's class and praise for the infant class, with thanks to Mrs. Huffstetter for the fans. A splendid crowd attended services yesterday as Mrs Merritt and Mrs Waughop helped with the effort.
The public is cordially invited to attend Presbyterian church services next Sabbath. Sabbath school begins at 9 46, sermon at 11 by Pastor H W Burger. John B Allison of Gardner will sing a solo. Christian Endeavor meets at 7, evening service at 8. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30.
The Marshall County annual teachers institute will convene at the Lacon school building on Monday August 28 for five days, closing September 1. Miss Nellie Barrett Joseph Carter Carney and W B Kings will assist the county superintendent with instruction. private boarding can be arranged by writing the superintendent.
A new Ke wanee Bradford and Henry Interurban company forms with John P Brady John P Code Daniel Phoenix Howard G Stoner Harry H Haines and twelve directors. Charter granted to build a passenger freight and express line covering forty miles boosting local agriculture and market access with two hour service.
The Mt. Carroll Democrat urges farmers to reclaim unused highway adjoiners as productive land. It argues millions of acres lag barren beside roads, proposes legislative action to convert wasted soil into corn and hog feed, and calls farmers to organize and press for reform.
The 15th annual St John’s Catholic congregation picnic will be held at the Bradford race track on Tuesday Aug 22 starting at 1 pm. Events include motorcycle and automobile races, horse race, foot races, tug of war, ball game, a dinner and supper, grand ball with Bradford Orchestra, and admission 25 cents for adults 16 cents for children. Proceeds benefit St John’s church.
The upcoming event features a Sunday boat trip from Pekin to Lacon under the Order of Owls with three major boxing bouts ending in a ten round clash between Milt Kinney and Kid Farmer. Henry travel to nearby towns offers noon departures and a one dollar fare covering the exhibition.
Elmwood resident Fred D Jay a former state senate candidate has reportedly agreed to run for Congress if enough support is found within the Democratic ranks. He would oppose Claude A Stone, whom critics regard as too aligned with a reformist bloc but who was backed by dissatisfied Republicans in a past election. Jay is described as widely known and capable of appealing to rural voters, potentially defeating Stone in a contest for the Democratic nomination.
Announcements from Henry Iowa detail visits and relocations. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt in Grinnell and Miss Mollie Glatz helping in Whitefield. Mrs. Burt visiting Iowa City. Humble boards with Sadie Albertson. Wood siblings visit Streator. Edson Lutes returns from the southwest reporting Texas panhandle crops thriving. Families from Dans and Peru visit Henry. Henry residents travel to Kansas City and Minneapolis. Illinois Valley Gas & Electric moves HQ to Streator. Mystic Workers of Washburn host a large picnic. Local moves include Stivell family planning to Deacon Hill Solomon Noll homestead and Hoyle occupying Monier house on Main. Miss Iona Forrester earns Granville scholarship. T Ne Leavitt and family visit Moroa. Leavitt noted as a leading Republican.
The Ball bakery and grocery store changed proprietors at the start of the week. Joseph M. Arnold, an experienced grocer, leads expanded operations with enhanced bakery and grocery offerings. The bakery remains under skilled staff including the retained baker, while Mr Arnold aims to earn trade with courteous service and reasonable prices.
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