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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
13
Weekly wrap reports on cold weather across the area with cross country ice travel and heavy overcoats. Notable notes include local moves of residents and families, library site purchase in Chillicothe, and a Chautauqua program drawing praise.
Last Tuesday at Mrs F W Potter the Mothers' meeting featured a bountiful luncheon with sandwiches Waldorf salad cake and coffee. Ladies enjoyed social chat and counsel noting these meetings offer mutual enjoyment sociability and help for mothers who attend and encourage others to join.
No trespassing on the S. S Merritt farm below Henry due to foot and mouth disease. Notice from William Merritt prohibiting all persons and animals from entering the premises.
John J Kapraun died at his home on Third street Thursday morning December 20 1914 at 10 15 am aged 90 years 9 months 11 days He was born February 29 1824 in Germany and came to America in 1854 He married Mary Magdalen Byrick March 27 1856 and lived on farms near Henry later the home place He leaves four sons and three daughters 49 grandchildren and five great grandchildren The funeral was held at the house December 14 by Rev M Gensler and he was buried beside his wife in Calvary cemetery Card of Thanks from the children The obituary notes another death Mrs Michael Schwidefeld Magnolia township died this morning Obituary next week.
December meeting at Mrs. H W Adams home features secretary pro tem Miss Evans, a Hobson resolution telegram to Congress, and announcements of new Civics and Philanthropy committees. Mrs Clark presents essay Living by Giving and Mrs Mercer discusses Practical Charity and Tulsa philanthropist work.
The Methodist Church outlines Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with M L Coan as superintendent. Men Bible class at 11 a m and 7 30 p m public worship sermons by the pastor at 6 30 p m Epworth League mid week prayer Wednesday. Christmas Eve anniversary of Sayvior birth and Christmas trees planned with a Sabbath school program featuring children. Pastor J E Mercer invites all parents and friends to attend.
Sabbath school 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent morning worship 11 o clock Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 p m Christmas Eve cantata Down the Chimney With Santa Claus announced. Annual congregational meeting at church Thursday Dec 31 7 30 p m large attendance requested. R W Martin pastor.
Rev L G Landenberger leads Advent and Christmas sermons next Sunday with morning Bible study at 10 and evening discourse. Choir practice Saturday. Holy Eucharist at 9:45. Sunday school at 11. litany and sermon at 7:30. Womans Guild Thursday. Boys Club Friday evening at 7. Also St Joseph’s Mass schedule and Fr Brennan note. Prices Eugene Bauter visited La Salle over Sunday.
An engaged W C T U gathering at Mrs. 8 S Merritt's home on Tuesday December 15 with Mrs Wilde presiding. The program covered liquor harms Does It Pay plans for national prohibition and convention notes including Miss Anna Adams Gordon as new president and key figures. Local drives for clothing donations supported Chicago South Peoria and other missions.
The ladies of St. John's Guild publicly thank Mr. J. K. ONeil for his kindness in directing the recent benefit play The Sweetest Girl in Dixie. They extend thanks to Mrs. Florence Metz of Chicago and to every company member who assisted in the production.
St Marys Church announces Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon and 10 a m high mass with a German sermon at 2 30 p m Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday 7 a m on Saturday. Ry Fr Gensler Pastor.
Thomas E. Hoskins announces daughter Geraldine's engagement to B Irk Ransom of Henry Illinois with a wedding planned in Sparland January 6 1916. Henry public school closes December 24 1914 for ten day vacation. Toulon library planned at 27 by 63 feet estimated $6000. Wyoming completes a library building.
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