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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
5
Henry Bickerman and wife visited the area this past week while Peoria residents Helen Hadfield Hazel Clift and others toured local sights. Local farms discuss building new granaries as crop yields exceed previous years amid rising prices and busy harvest activity.
Bradford boosters drew 40 plus autos with over 200 passengers for a Chautauqua themed excursion last Friday. The procession visited Central Park, greeted by Mayor Doelzer and Rev Harry Bell, then toured Putnam and Tiskilwa as Henry officials planned to meet them. A mixup with route plans did not dampen town pride and sparked talk of a future booster delegation from Henry.
Henry and Lacon residents were surprised to learn that Forrest Huffstetter and Mae McGee of Lacon were married in Chicago about six weeks ago. The bride, visiting relatives in Chicago, is well known in Lacon for her school and vocal contest honors. The groom, long in Henry before moving to Lacon to work for Hunter-Allen Co., plans to establish a home in the McGill house once the bride returns.
Citizens and property owners of Henry are urged to ensure chimneys are in first class condition before a State Deputy Fire Marshal arrives for inspections. State law holds owners responsible for damage caused by negligence. fire investigations are strict and thorough. Frank Krenz CF D signs the advisory notice.
Samuel Leroy Bracken celebrated his fourth birthday last Thursday inviting many friends to spend the afternoon. They played games and enjoyed cake ice cream and candy with candy novelties as favors. The candles on the birthday cake were lit before the little guests departed around 5 PM. The Wednesday Aug 18 film programs were delayed as the films did not arrive, marking the first Wednesday closing since the Opera House opened. next week will feature a double program of this week and next.
The Peoria Henry colony arrived by steamer Verne Swain on Saturday, 230 attendees gathered in Central Park for a supper hosted by the Episcopal church, then heard brief remarks from J W Krenz, F W Potter, Steve Worley, and others. The crowd welcomed former residents, enjoyed a May day of reunion, and looked forward to a Henry Republican report.
Mrs William Steele has kept house for her father Alex McKirgan in Magnolia while her mother visits a son near Victoria Knox county. Mr Steele will go to Magnolia late this week to spend part of his vacation on his wife's family farms.
Obituary notes Mrs. Charlotte B Monier of Henry Illinois born September 11 1856 died August 12 1915 at her Henry home. She supported the Methodist and Presbyterian churches and led a city library program. Funeral services featured Christian Science readings and hymns. Also included is an Excursion Steamer Verne Swain update praising safety and capacity on the Illinois river.
Rev Rea V Martin writes from Carnegie Oklahoma on August 12 describing a vacation, praise for the home paper, Oklahoma’s busy season with corn and peaches, a visit to an Indian camp near the Wichita Mountains with 2000 people and a war dance, photo plans if developed, and a foray toward Xenia Illinois. He sends best wishes to the staff. Mrs H N Weed of Bloomington, sister of S S Merritt, is visiting relatives.
Bradley Institute in Peoria plans a new eight hour daily automobile course open to anyone over 14. The old Glide Works boiler plant is now a garage, with expert instructors and diverse vehicles. Eight months include touring to gather data to open the course. Applications are limited and an illustrated booklet is available.
The notice lists Sunday services at 8 a.m. English sermon, 10 a.m. high mass and 2:30 p.m. German sermon, with vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 7 a.m. daily except Saturday when it is 7 a.m. Rev Fr. Gensler is the pastor.
St Josephs Church schedules its first mass at 7 30 a m and a second at 9 30 a m on Sundays with a weekday mass at 7 30 a m led by Rev Fr Srennan Pastor Henry Hahn and family from between Bradford and Tiskilwa visited relatives the Steimles in town this week.
Max Manski visits relatives in Henry while based in Chicago. Fred Dawson and wife return from Colorado. Johnnie Helgoth back from farming near Naylor Mo to Henry. Amiel Manski visits with Hofer family. Clark Wolfe ill. car axle broke en route, relapsing. N L Harris and wife visiting, once in ice business. Clarence Phillips and Jack Humble plan two week New York rail and boat vacation. James W. Francis opens cigar factory behind Gem shop. Ransom Ice Co. office in front. Club house on Lake Senachwine under Chicago Sportsman’s private project. New road from R M Barnes farm to Undercliff. Forrest Huffstetter marries Miss May McGee of Lacon in Chicago. George Ziegler to build residence on former Wil Green lot. Joseph Moody and wife return from Rockwell City Ia near future state women’s institution site. Moody visits sister of late Annogsley Arch. Oats and wheat yields improving despite wet weather. grain prices favorable for immediate delivery.
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