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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
9
A misc spread of local anecdotes and notices from the past week includes fire department praise, a neighbor moving to Oklahoma, reflections on youth and voting, Illinois election preparations, and a humorous street collision described with plainspoken detail.
The Woman's club met at Mrs. Nellie G. Hartley's home on February 10 for Irish Day focusing on Irish literature songs and dramas. Mrs. Laverna S. Disosway was elected president and Miss Bella Evans secretary as part of a special session after the regular meeting.
Across the state, smallpox is widespread with closed schools and quarantined families. The piece urges vaccination as a duty to self and public, noting Jenner’s discovery as a key preventative and that historical use has reduced severity and deaths.
Tales out of school note Florence King as pianist this week and report classes making ginger bread with white mountain cream, pork tenderloin dishes, carrots with white sauce, and sewing progress. Sixth to seventh graders advance with fashion, models, aprons, towels, and domestic science. Arthur Ryan and Frances Smith return. four teachers teach domestic science weekly. English history completes and US history begins. A large new class forms, and a sophomore party at Herbert Pace’s home is mentioned. Red Wing Camp Fire girls hold a council. eighth grade drawing shows human body actions. manual training students select projects including a chicken brooder and oak flooring. Jeanette Fromme is fifth room organist. News invites submissions.
Robert Miller, about 40, born in Lacon, was slain near Salem two months after walking home from town. His body was recovered from an old well, head crushed, about $50 missing. Three brothers nearby are under arrest. He left a wife, nine children, and two sisters. A local physician commented on state mis spending and TB care in Illinois. Cuba Journal.
Margaret Isabell Robinson Medearis, born September 6 1948 in Pemberton Ohio, died January 29 1918 at her daughter’s home near Worth Missouri. She lived in Worth county 1858 to 1861 then Winterset and Putnam Illinois where she married Martin Medearis in 1864. Nine children survive or were born, three preceded her. funeral January 31 conducted by Rev EB Beauchamp.
Martha A. Dawson born in Bureau County Illinois December 17 1869 moved to Henry township grew to womanhood joined M E church at age 11 married Ellis Shimmel December 29 1891 he died October 27 1900. She died February 6 1918 in Council Bluffs Iowa funeral February 9 1913 at 2 30 p m in Henry with interment in Henry Cemetery.
Hosea Froman Dalrymple born December 11 1868 in Bradford Illinois died February 6 1913 at Whitefield Corners aged 44 years 1 month and 24 days He was the son of David and Louisa Dalrymple married to Lucinda Elliott Noy on September 29 1889 at Woodford Illinois They had ten children seven living at home He lived in Peoria Stark counties and two years in South Dakota Funeral services were at his residence led by Rev J E Mercer of the M W church Henry Interment at Chillicothe with burial service by Rev A D Benjamin He leaves a wife seven children an aged mother three brothers and three sisters.
A two story Wrigley poultry house near Second and School streets suffered heavy fire damage on Wednesday evening. Firemen faced frozen plugs delaying water flow while the chemical crew helped restrain the blaze until full suppression. Duke Bros. own the property and losses are insured. the north part is ruined but part may be rebuilt.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 730 p m led by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 630 p m. The Ladies Ald society plans a Feb 19 meeting at Mrs Clifford Haws home. Miss Lawson recently sang Tell Me the Old Old Story and may visit again. A note of thanks for strong attendance and a call to all to attend. George T Grisell Pastor.
The M. and Church announces Sabbath services next week beginning with 9 45 am Sabbath school led by M L Coan followed by an 11 am preaching service. An Epworth League service is at 6 30 pm and a 7 30 pm Thursday sermon with choir rehearsal and prayer meeting. A quilt on Mrs S L Clift’s frame invites donations and help to finish this week. Pastor J B Mercer invites all.
Listings note services at Church of the New Jerusalem with a Lent sermon on fasting and a bear tale in the evening. St Mary’s Church shows masses in English and German with daily 8 am masses. St Joseph’s Church lists Sunday masses and weekday services. all invited.
Early Easter prompts women to select corsets with Spirella offering best style and comfort. Boning described as light flexible and elastic avoiding permanent bend and rusting for a year. Mrs Sara Davis resident corsetiere invites measurements at homes. contact The Davis Shop phone 222. E H Hutchins visiting Chicago this week.
Lacon reports attorney R M Barnes disabled by a fall in Minneapolis while bets exist on his pursuing city damages. Freight wreck delays trains and Rock Island orders nearly 1 million dollars of Pullman equipment. Rev R B Seaman recovering from nervous prostration in Rochester after years in the ministry. Ke wan ee Tube Works raises pay by 180000 annually. Avery plant in North Peoria sustains a 200000 fire loss but retains workers. Mae Mallary marries Ellis Salyer of Mt Sterling Ky. Mallary family notes possible New York fortune. Louise Dolder of Sheridan leaves 200 to care for her dog Teddy. Public mood on poverty and moral decline aging education and families cited. Missing man Rolly Songer feared drowned after ice. Broaddus vs Bruce appeal reverses husband’s $3000 judgment in a municipal case.
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