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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
9
The piece notes Runaway June and other items from the week including Arthur Ryan returning to Brown's business college, the first robin seen by Dr. Powell, and William Neuhalsen's gradual recovery after a serious ice accident. It also covers a cancelled spring drama, a Wells farming plan, moves to Farthington, and various local notices.
Mrs. Anton Gresser a pioneer of Henry Township passed away after a paralysis stroke on February 21. Born Appleonia Umbs in Luxemburg Germany June 22, 1847 she emigrated with her parents at nine weeks old to Wisconsin. She married Anton Gresser on January 3, 1864 at Henry and had four children three of whom survive Kate Peterman Joseph Gresser and Henry Gresser. Funeral held February 24 at St Mary's Church with Fr Gensler officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Funeral cortege included William Kuss George Pace Anton Stadel Gus Becker Frank Baer and George Halbleib.
Samuel Croft son of Mr and Mrs Hutchinson Croft died after a lingering illness lasting about eighteen months He lived much of his life in Evans township and Henry County before moving to Anthony Kansas He leaves a wife Nellie Forbes and six children and is mourned as an excellent husband and father by relatives and friends across the region
Isaac Joles, born October 1890 in Galena Kansas, died February 18 from dropsical effusion. He had lived in the Lacon area for three years with his half brother Richard Joles and worked as a farm hand. Funeral held February 20, Rev. Rae W. Martin officiating, Henry cemetery interment, CG. C. Doran mortician. The deceased was regarded as honest and industrious.
Reuben H Sharp son of Mr and Mrs William R Thorp born May 5 1876 in this city died early Wednesday morning in Peoria of kidney trouble. He was a widower and survived by his parents and one sister. A short service will be held today at Ziegler chapel Peoria with body brought to John Ford's home for services led by Rev R W Martin before interment at Henry cemetery. Casket bearers named Caleb Condit Charles A Frommel Edward Pendergast John Green Edward Kaiser Elmer Haines.
A Los Angeles hotel prank targets Robert Law, billed as the youngest retired businessman. Overnight visitors filled his bed with burrs and small thorny items, locked the dressing room, and left him to stumble through his darkened room to the lobby in front of startled guests. An extra suite awaits him on his next LA visit.
Charles E B Lippert of Wyoming Illinois encloses a money order for 1.50 to extend the Henry Republican subscription from February 23 1915 to February 23 1916. He notes the death of Mrs Mabel Sutherland, respected former primary teacher in Castleton and praises the paper as a NEWS paper from page to page.
Edw Hummel of Chenoa Illinois sends a draft for 1.50 to George A Burt and notes a March address change to 615 N Madison Ave Peoria Illinois as they plan to relocate next week. The letter mentions the Peter Weast residence purchase for about 8000 dollars and wishes for a long pleasant life for Mr and Mrs Hummel.
Inglewood California resident Homer Thompson writes to Mr Burt describing a trip with his daughter Mrs James Diverbiss. He recalls Illinois Day at Hast Lake Park on February 12 and notes snow in Illinois and Nebraska. He sends a Los Angeles Times article of interest and passes greetings to friends in Madison Nebraska R R No 2.
Henry Telephone Co advertising a new subscriber directory to be ready by March 15. It asks patrons changing or moving to provide updated information and invites applications for new telephone listings to be inserted in the directory.
The Henry Greys sign Ivan Clark shortstop George Heininger outfielder and Will Phelps pitcher and second baseman with June Fowler possible. The team will stay outside organized baseball to allow more local games. Illinois Valley League to include Havana Canton Pekin Peoria Chillicothe and possibly Gridley and Morton with a 30 game schedule. Jimmie Johnson manages Chillicothe Akers Peoria and Fountains Canton.
School will be closed Thursday and Friday while teachers attend a meeting at Lacon. The physics class finished magnetism and a Wednesday literary program featured a debate on Restriction of Foreign Immigration with Kennedy King Montgom ery and Lon Klein affirming and Meyers Hogg and Baers Robinson negating. Grace Hartley is pianist. James Robinson attended the debate. Elizabeth Bell hosted her class and friends. Domestic Science covered potatoes. freshmen made fish salad and hobby items. eighth graders had an arithmetic test. Gertrude Hunter and Bruce Bauter absent for rheumatism. fourth room helpers prepared doll hammocks. Mrs. Fred Smith visited the first grade.
Seed corn Advertisement notes strong germinating Reid's Yellow Dent Learning and Silvermine with large yielding strains and approval sales. Board of Supervisors announces meeting March 9 1915 at 1 30 p m with itemized bills due by 12 noon prior Saturday. Local items report William Watt insane committed to Peoria hospital escaped exposure near Lacon. Sheriff’s office and county jail moves discussed plus a rumor about marriage license denial.
The M E Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wheeler in charge and a men s Bible class at 11 am Public worship at 6 30 pm Epworth League at 7 30 pm The union temperance meeting at New Jerusalem church features Rev J B Mercer speaking on The Redemption of the Ballot The pastor J E Mercer extends a cordial invitation to citizens to attend prayer meeting midweek and to join the temperance event under the Woman s Christian Temperance Union banner.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath schedule with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by A B Smith morning worship at 11 o'clock Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 o'clock plus a mission study class at 8 30 p m There is no preaching on Sabbath evening but the pastor and congregation will attend the union temperance meeting at the New Jerusalem church Rev W Martin pastor.
St Josephs Church announces weekly Lent services including Wednesday 7 30 PM rosary sermon and benediction Friday Stations of the Cross with benediction and Sunday vespers sermon and benediction All welcome First daily mass 730 AM Sundays 8 00 AM and 10 00 AM with sermon Evening services and sermon at 730 PM Rev Fr Brennan
St Johns Church lists Sunday services including Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m matins and sermon. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. evening song and sermon at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service. Woman's Guild meets in Guild hall. Boys club meets Friday evening in Guildhall. F W Haist Priest in Charge.
Bible school at 10 a m with William Knight as superintendent. Preaching by Rev H C Reichel at 11 a m. Union temperance meeting at New Jerusalem church 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Morning sermon topic Christ's Unfinished Work.
St Marys Church posts Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass and German sermon 230 p m vespers and benediction Weekday mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday 7 a m on Saturday Fr Gensler pastor
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its regular monthly meeting Sunday evening February 28 at New Jerusalem church with Rev J E Mercer addressing. Mrs G Wilde is chairman. A local resident Mary Ann Potter celebrates her 101st birthday amid good health and clear faculties.
William Duke was laid up with a cold and sore throat. John Phelps visiting from Miles soscaanig. H. H. Leech of Peoria visited with La Leech and Deck amid la grippe. Sage Soria visit appreciated. Foot and mouth disease in Kentucky prompts cattle slaughter in Illinois. F. A. Healess named ad man at The Republican office, returning from Nebraska Colorado Idaho. Charlie Jones, former Duke Bros. mechanic now American Locomotive rep, predicts postwar prosperity. Mary Ryan's work adopted by State University Domestic Science dept. first edition nearly exhausted. new edition planned. Mardi Gras trip notes from Mrs Camp. ill Marjorie Seechh recovering. Surveyors begin Peoria to Chillicothe interurban line. first stake at Peoria court house. town enthusiastic. Amelia Kathryn Miller and William Karl Kennech wed Feb 17 at bride's home. reception in evening. George B. Sucher of Peoria at Chicago hearing on Illinois Central bridge draw span to aid navigation to Starved Rock. Captains Swain and Mehl attend hearing urging navigation past La Salle bridge.
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