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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
8
News notes from Lacon include visits by Harry J. Bickerman and families, Mrs. Forrest Draper visiting Mitchell Indiana, and Lou Willey remaining for a funeral. Obituary mentions for Charles, Walter Simpson relocations for Goshen Indiana, Sutherland family history, and Washington Cook homestead sale to Henry Weers of Pontiac with description of the property and timeline.
Clarence E Burt writes from Ocean Springs Mississippi to his brother George about warm weather and good health in the south. He details a day trip to Biloxi and Gulf Port, visits the Confederate Soldiers Home at Jeff Davis mansion, and notes veterans, hospitality, and a family dinner on the porch with guests and cups of coffee.
A Minnesota reader Durbin Ball from Blooming Prairie explains a proposed solution to a newspaper math problem from Feb 11 by J O Winship. He describes three children receiving apples and plums, with pricing 5 cents per apple and 1 cent per two plums, claiming to receive 48 cents each.
In Lee county the first seven farms with foot and mouth disease were appraised at a total of 1404.66 dollars. The amount is to be shared equally between the state and national governments.
Laera L Nesbit writes from College Spring Michigan about subscribing to Burt's paper. She recalls deaths and community figures, praises Mr Field and church music, notes family visits and anniversaries, and reports winter weather and church work with a missionary perspective in China.
Prof Didcott from the University of Illinois assists Prof Hollister in inspecting high schools. Fire drill and funeral leave affected schedule. Freshmen excused from cookery due to Mrs Hunter's funeral. Various class updates include botany, physics heating apparatus, civics on Minority Representation, and literary program by freshmen.
In a small inland town a tailor displayed an apple on his sign and puzzled residents. Crowds questioned its meaning until the tailor calmly asked how the clothing trade would exist without an apple.
In the Christian Endeavor room of the Presbyterian church last Friday night the young people held a mask social. Masks created anonymity and playful guessing sparked gentle amusement among participants and onlookers. Games, refreshments including pineapple and lemon sherbet with marguerites and wafers followed the frolic.
Miss Lula M Heininger and Charles A Gabel of Joliet wed Thursday afternoon February 11 1915 at St Joseph s parsonage with Fr Brennan officiating Miss Vivian Heininger and Herman Gabel served as bridal party The couple will reside in Joliet where the groom works at his trade and has a paying position The Republican extends best wishes to the couple.
A reflective piece contrasts the gossip power of the telephone girl with frugal shopping advice. It urges readers to monitor newspaper ads for savings, noting rising costs and the value of buying now for future payoffs. It also hints at social consequences if secrets were exposed.
Chicago assayers test soil from Joseph Algoe farm six miles east of Pontiac. Free gold valued at 21 dollars per ton and silver at 25 cents per ton. The soil is believed to be glacial drift about eight inches under the surface.
The sermon and Sunday school schedule are listed with leaders. New class formed in January ranks high in attendance and offerings. Freedmen's Aid society anniversary highlights its history, funds, schools, and graduates, noting Gammon Theological Seminary and Meharry Medical College.
St John s Church lists services including 7 30 am Eucharist 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am Matins Litany and Sermon and 1 30 pm Evening Prayer. Woman s Guild meets in the Guild hall and Boys club meets Friday evening. Ash Wednesday services at 7 30 and 10 30 am and 7 30 pm led by F W Haist priest in charge.
Weekly schedule during Lent includes Wednesday at 7 80 pm rosary sermon and benediction Friday Stations of the Cross with benediction Sunday vespers sermon and benediction Public welcome and urged to attend.
Sabbath school at 9 14 a m with A B Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 o'clock. Prayer meeting each Thursday evening. Rea W Martin, Pastor.
Divine worship at 11 a.m. with sermon on What It Means to be of the New Jerusalem or The Message to the Seven Churches. Evening service The Service Which Evil Is Made to Render. Bible study at 10 a.m. L. G. Landenberger, Pastor.
Sunday services at 8 am English sermon 10 am high mass and German sermon 2 30 pm vespers and benediction. Weekdays mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Ry Fr Gensler pastor.
There will be a gathering of the W. R. C. Saturday February 20 at 3:00 p.m. in the L. O. O. F. hall. Members are urged to attend promptly due to important business to be transacted.
The regular Wo man s Club meeting is set for Monday February 22 at the home of Mrs Fred Morgan. Literature department chaired by Mrs How ard Ash. Bell a Evans secretary.
Simon K. E. Lantz of Woodford county drew prominent notice during the Springfield speakership squabble. A first termer, he brings parliamentary experience as former chairman of the county board of supervisors and is regarded as a capable official who will leave a mark in the legislature.
Modern eight room house with bath cistern city water electric light and gas five blocks from Main St must be sold to settle estate. Inquire 808 Goodwin St at Svoboda's Peoria Ill. Advt. 411 Guy Beard signed by Chicago Feds for a try-out this season after a strong showing for Bradford All-Stars last year. Beard a bright pitcher may become a star in his new engagement. G E Travis bought the William Clark property on Main St and will rent after interior changes and new electric lights and a furnace plus city water. Thomas McAleer of near Rensselaer Ind visited with brother William and James, a grocer and rural carrier. The Lowell Pottery Co property sold for 389.50 after a 90,000 loan, with costs about 75 higher. Will Repine, Tiskilwa real estate man, noted for locating many happy homes. Walter Mowbray and wife of Bradford celebrated their golden anniversary with 200 friends. Local salesman position open for oils in Henry and surrounding territory. must be hustler and bondable with 100. Mail applications to The Waye Co Chicago Ill. Adyt. A J Lindgren coal dealer attended funeral of George White Rutland who cared for a widowed sister and five children. Mrs Charles Greenlee and Mrs B G Cromwell attended Henry Chapter O I S school in Peoria. over 300 in attendance. Paxton Record marked fiftieth anniversary. quote Rip Van Winkle. A farmer criticized book and gentleman farmers. Randolph Boyd of Galva seeks governor on Republican ticket. described as capable and clean.
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