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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
9
The Henry postoffice will relocate to the Potter building on Edward Street early in September. Rules will be enforced at the new quarters with reduced mail handlings and extended lobby and window hours to improve delivery and efficiency for patrons and local businesses.
Baseball notes show Princeton defeated Wyanet 6 to 3 in the first game of the Tiskilwa tournament on Tuesday. Earlier, Peru and Princeton played a 12 inning game in Princeton last Saturday, Princeton winning 4 to 3. Also Henry faces Princeville Labor Day on September 2. First killing frost dates listed by the local weather bureau mark October from 1901 to 1911. P. G. Rennick of Peoria wowed Ottawa Chautauqua crowds with a lecture on The First Degree and dialect stories, drawing long applause and requests for more.
The Magnolia Grange Fair promises to be better than ever with more liberal premiums and likely strong class entries. Exhibitors should secure stalls early, and those needing a premium list should contact secretary Dr. O. Gunn for prompt mail. O. H. Davis advertises a full line of school supplies at student-friendly prices.
Illinois canal commissioners may seek permission to sell the stretch from Lockport to Chicago valued at 700 000 to 1 000 000. The move follows the belief repairs to the old canal could yield a cheaper route to improve shipping. The No 1 dam water power lease also expires in 1916, boosting potential revenue to 65 000 70 000 annually.
James McAllister son of Samuel McAllister and Bessie Hannum daughter of Charles Hannum were married at noon on Wednesday August 28 at the bride’s Wenona home. The couple, both prominent in county life, planned to reside on the McAllister farm near Wenona from October 1 as the elder McAllisters move to Pontiac. The ceremony was by Rev J Calhoun.
The Golden Rod show boat by Capt W R Markle drew a large audience last night at the Wharf. Acts included a strong animal circus and expert bicycle riders with a notable tight wire display. The troupe closed with Little Miss Kut-Up as choruses were well sung and applause was widespread. Mrs Elmer Melick, visiting Defiance, may return home. a niece's appendicitis operation ended in death. James Wabel is at Normal on business.
The Sparland Chautauqua this week is well attended with an excellent program. Audiences are pleased as sessions run each afternoon and evening through Saturday night, promising more strong offerings.
Mrs. W. L. Flynn and her daughter are visiting her mother in Tiskilwa this week, taking part in family greetings and local social exchanges.
The Woman's Column recounts John L Sullivan's battle with alcohol, describing how a glass of ale started a lifelong struggle. He vowed never to drink again after Terre Haute on March 5, 1906, and has kept his vow for over a decade. The piece closes with Beecher quotes on cheerfulness and home life and a reflective question about former residents Beckwiths.
Mrs Minerva A Broaddus died at 8 30 am yesterday at her Urbana home 927 West Green street after an eight month illness She was born January 25 1828 in Zanesville Ohio and moved with her parents to what is now Lacon She married Christopher Broaddus on September 5 1844 He died in 1871 and she ran the family farm near Henry until 1888 She moved to Urbana in 1888 and leaves nine children five living Funeral services will be held at 887 West Green street this Thursday at 4 pm Burial will be in Lacon Friday afternoon.
Notice calls for bids by 7 p m Monday September 2 1912 for laying 660 feet of six foot cement sidewalk 90 feet of cement crossing and 330 feet of 18 by 7 inch cement coping. Walk design Five parts gravel one part cement five inches grouting top dress Ten inches of coping finished. City reserves right to reject all bids. Bids to be left with City Clerk Streets and Walk Committee.
The Big Bend Reunion at Mag nolia this week draws large daily crowds. Henry reported strong turnout as Penn faced Henry in a game noted for Henry carrying off a 4 to 2 score. The grounds host 70 tents, reflecting lively activity.
The steamer David Swain ran an excursion to Al Fresco Park Peoria last evening. Mrs Peterman and her niece Magella attended the circus in Peoria Tuesday and stay as guests of Mr and Mrs John Peterson. Chautauqua at Sparland and events at Wyoming Tiskilwa Magnolia and Lacon fill the week.
Senator Frank Funk progressive candidate for governor travels through Henry Magnolia Jacksonville Peoria and other towns on a broad speaking tour. Col Hal P Denton accompanies him as a veteran journalist while Funk aims to reach large assemblies at Chautauquas reunions and fairs. He expects Col Roosevelt to visit Illinois late September or early October and plans to join the campaign during that stay. He declines to claim to be a politician saying he is a plain farmer citizen of Illinois focused on right and wrong.
Gilbert L. VanFleet, about 50, died after being struck by a train while taking two friends to a station near Zion City Illinois. He died momentarily at a hospital. Survived by his son Charles H. Van Fleet his parents Mr and Mrs Henry S Van Fleet two brothers John L Newton of White House NJ three sisters Mrs Anna Hoagland Mrs Jennie Pickel and Mrs Laura Wyckoff. Funeral and interment held at Zion City Illinois with friends expressing sympathy.
St John’s Church announces Episcopal services and Sunday school next Sunday as usual. On the third Sunday in September the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and town denominations will worship with us in the evening. The bishop will hold services in the church and preach Thursday evening Sept 19 by Rev R Bancroft Whipple priest in charge.
The church announces Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:39. Note the change in the evening hour. Pastor George T. Griscel urges attendance.
The M.E. Church announces Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. with preaching at 8 p.m. The Epworth League Anniversary will be the Sabbath night topic and members are urged to attend with a message of purpose. The county fair opens next week at Princeton featuring stock, baseball, and horse racing across four days.
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