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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
A reader notes thanks to the fire department after a February 12 incident, and describes local improvements. The piece reflects on youth, marriage, politics, and civic life, with reports on residents T.S. Hunt and family, local elections, and suffrage discussions, alongside notes on farming, travel, and community routine.
A Woman's Club meeting at Mrs. Nellie G. Hartley's home marked Irish Day with readings on Irish literature, songs, and dramas. Mrs. Belle Adams and Miss Gertrude Bickerman led papers on The Emerald Isle, its lakes and legends, while Miss Cecelia Herry sang Killarney and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.
Florence King Jo pianist this week. domestic science classes bake ginger bread and pork dishes. Students study English history, draw human motion, and craft lincoln logs and sewing bags. Arthur Ryan and Frances Smith return. Red Wing Camp Fire girls hold council. teachers coordinate domestic science.
Robert Miller from La con and Salem was found dead in a disused well with head injuries after last seen walking home from town. About three neighbors are under arrest. Miller left home about two months ago with around $50 on him. He leaves a wife nine children and two sisters as survivors.
Margaret Robinson Mecharis born September 6 1848 in Pemberton Shelby County Ohio died January 29 1913 at daughter’s home near Worth Missouri. She moved with family to Worth County in 1858 then Winterset Iowa and Putnam Illinois before marriage to Martin Medearls February 14 1864. Nine children three preceded her. funeral January 31 conducted by Rev E M Beauchamp.
Martha A Datson born December 17 1869 in Bureau County Illinois moved to Henry Township grew to womanhood joined M B Church at eleven married Ellis Pass weekby era who died October 27 1900 she cared for her mother after her fathers death later moved to Council Bluffs Iowa where she died February 6 1913 from pneumonia funeral services held February 9 1913 at the Henry residence conducted by Rev J B Mercer pallbearers listed and interment at Henry Cemetery mourners include many friends with the Republican joining in their sorrow
In Memoriam Hosea Froman Dalrympie born December 11 1868 Bradford Illinois died February 6 1913 at Whitefield Corners aged 44 years 1 month 24 days son of David and Louisa Dalrympie. Married to Bucinds Billott November 29 1889 Woodford Illinois ten children born three died in infancy. Funeral at Rev J Cothe with burial service led by Ai B Smith. Interment at city cemetery.
A two story Wrigley poultry building suffered major damage in a Wednesday fire. Superintendent Morgan found the back room ablaze at 6 10 after returning for supper. Firefighters faced frozen plugs and delayed water as the chemical unit led the effort. Much of the structure survived, but the north wing was ruined. Insurance covers the loss and restoration is planned.
The church lists Sabbath school at 9 46 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m The Ladies Aid society meets Wednesday at 2 o clock at Mrs Glifford Haws The solo Tell Me the Old Old Story impressed the congregation and Miss Lawson plans another visit The congregation notes good attendance and hopes services help all who attend George T Grisell pastor
The Mercer church posts a full schedule with 9:46 a.m. Sunday observances, Sabbath school led by M. L. Coan, a men's Bible class, 1:00 p.m. preaching, 6:30 Epworth League, 7:30 evening sermon, and Thursday choir practice with a weekly prayer service. A church quilt is on the frames at Mrs. S. L. Clift’s and needs help to complete this week.
Rev G G Landenberger will conduct services next Sunday at 11 am delivering a Lenten sermon on fasting and prayer that casts out evil spirits. Evening service notes a biblical incident with children torn by bears. International Bible lesson at 10 am explains the Word’s spiritual sense. All invited.
The notice lists daily and Sunday masses at St Josephs Church with times 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and a weekday service at 8 a.m. It includes a feature ad discussing Spirella Corsets, touting comfort and flexible semi rigid stays, claiming no permanent bend or breakage.
The report covers an order for maintenance of a rail line with Pullman equipment estimated at around 1 million dollars. It lists additions of passenger cars and related rolling stock, alongside notes on budgets, local tax concerns, and economic impact for workers and communities. Details mention Rev R B Seamai, the Avery plant fire loss, and local marriage notices amid a broad economic and social context.
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