This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
1
Alpena visitors and local families feature in a tight community recap. James Shepard of Alpena visits siblings in Smith and Lucas sells cars from a large consignment. Stark County residents mourn the passing of Nathaniel Coleman and mark long marriages while farm auctions and livestock sales draw steady crowds.
D A R Christopher Lobinger chapter met on Lincoln's birthday with Mrs Walter Duke. Mrs Haws Hailforth and Hill elected Regents alternates to state conference in Ottawa March 29 and 30. Continental Congress delegates elected for Washington April 17 22. Chapter thanks Henry residents for Red Cross seals sale. town population 1687 and sales 271T pro rata. next year aim to double sales. Guests included Mrs W W Dewey of Peoria and members Haws Hill Hallfarth Charles Dewey Coggshall Bayne and Duke.
February activities in Henry school show first grade lessons on Lincoln, Washington, and flag meaning with patriotic songs and crafts. Older sections discuss birthdays of the presidents, voice training, and a Washington day program. a commercial club meeting reports improved mail service and sign advertising plans, plus child welfare notes and upcoming teachers exam.
Mrs. Clift hosted the Woman's Club meeting on February 24 with a program organized by Mrs. James Hartley on Washington Day. Readings covered George Washington, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Mrs. Disosway and others led discussions. officers were elected as the club year 1916-7 opened.
Washington's Birthday celebration at the Opera House was a grand success despite bad weather. The choir sang America to enthusiastic applause and Roy Fr Burke of Chillicothe delivered an educative oration praising virtues of patriotism. Prizes were awarded to Toa Pendergast and Mrs Joseph Gres ser with Consolation prizes to Master Edward Daniels and Miss Laura Harrington. The event fostered fellowship and charity with angel food cake and ice cream appreciated by all.
Sunday activities at the Christian Church include Bible school at 10 a.m. with Knight as superintendent and Rev. Zerby preaching, communion and an Endeavor service at 6:30 p.m. The evening service starts at 1:30 p.m. with Wy. Ss. L. Clift as leader. Program features songs readings and ten minute talks on Rev. Zerby and others. The Aid Society hosted J. R. Robinsons family at Mrs Stickels home Saturday evening Feb 19. The church and society regret the family leaving the area.
Sunday school at 9 45 supervised by Mrs Wheeler. Men’s Bible class during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with junior and Epworth League services at 7 30. Wednesday prayer and praise service. J I Mercer pastor extends cordial invitation to all services.
Saint John's Church announces services including Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m matins litany and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 7 20 p m Strangers are welcome.
The piece lists St Marys and Presbyterian Church services including Masses at 8 am with a 2 30 pm sermon, vespers and benediction, and Saturday 7 30 am mass. It notes a Sunday school at 9 45 am with Mary Ryan as secretary and various youth activities. Also mentions St Josephs first and second Sunday masses, and a surprise 36th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs T S Rear with a gift.
A cluttered page notes Mrs Clifford Hawes hosting a local chapter event on Tuesday afternoon and announces the theatre booking for A Pair of Sixes at the Henry Opera House on Tuesday evening March 2. It reports car loads of hogs shipped to the city Monday and Tuesday, mentions Miss Opal Buard and others in Chicago purchases, and lists townsfolk traveling, dining, and visiting. Also recorded is Henry area residents entertaining, a UK soldiers tie, and a look at Frank Yanochowski and family moves, with society figures like Carly Ces Countryman and John Barnes planning futures in Henry. The piece closes with Bishop Fawcett’s visit and confirmation notes for St John’s.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.