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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
9
The news notes J J Hartley stocking his ice house for the meat trade while rural carriers enjoyed a post holiday break. Several locals return home for holidays and plans for travel to the south are announced. A February-like comet forecast, college news, marriage near Milo, and church and personal-ethic prompts close the column.
The monthly piano recital of Mrs William Green's class of 20 pupils was held at her home on Richard street Tuesday evening. Several pupils were absent but the rest performed well. A later entry notes an ice accident on Western avenue where Mrs Arthur Smith slipped, struck her head, and required medical care. she is recovering at home. Reverend Dr Murphy aided the injured. Also mentions New Year's Day visit of Henry Knoll and Al Wurst to Merton.
A New Year greeting from The Republican sends best wishes for joy and happiness in the coming year. The note hopes readers see hear and grasp things of benefit and wishes joy to those they love.
The annual Belsly family reunion took place New Year's Day at Mrs. L. R. Phillips home. Nine family members attended along with relatives and guests including C. Belsly of Deer Creek and John R. Belsly of Lacon. Grandchildren and great grandchildren shared a goose dinner served by Mr. and Mrs. Ganzer, with 14 abstentions due to illness or distance.
A simple wedding united Lola Young and Arthur Graffis at Mrs. EB W Fountain’s Whitefield home on December 27. Rev Dunham officiated beneath a floral arch as guests shared a three course supper. The bride wore gray silk with pearl trim while Miriam Herr was bridesmaid. Orie Fountain served as best man. The couple will reside in Galesburg after February 1 with Burlington railroad ties.
Willis Brown son of G M Brown and Ruth Lindsey daughter of Ruth Lindsey of Oglesby wed in Peoria at Mrs George Zelmer’s home. The ceremony was at 3 p m on Wednesday officiated by Rev D S McCown. Attendants were Ernest Brown and others. The couple honeymoon briefly in Chicago then plan to live in Oglesby in a new cottage. Brown works as chauffeur to the president of Chicago Portland Cement Co. The Republican joins friends in wishing them happiness.
J H Laughlin plans to retire from Henry business for now after four months back in town following a long Peoria grocery career of over 30 years. Ill health forced an earlier sale, but he bought William Mc Aleer stock, now selling remaining stock at a sacrifice before returning to Peoria to educate his three children.
The Leap Year Social Ball hosted by Henry’s young ladies closed the season with an elegant display at the Opera House. Decorated by William and Belle Worley, the event featured a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reavy, 76 couples dancing cotillion and serpentine, Wagner’s Orchestra, and guests from Galesburg, Chicago, Champaign, Peoria, Davenport, Streator, and Princeton among others.
John receives a crumpled card at his mail box pointing to Peg the performer from Peg o My Heart. J K O Neill confirms Peg is the actress behind the popular stage name. Citizens reportedly received similar notices last week advertising the play in a unique promotional scheme.
Newly elected Rebekahs officers were installed at the IOOF Hall on Tuesday evening with Eva Harrison as instilling officer. Program included vocal solo humorous readings and mind reading exhibition by Harrison. After the program members enjoyed games and refreshments. Also notes a Springfield marriage on Dec 28 1916 between Lella Stubbles and Roscoe Wilson with plans to reside at Kern Apartments after Feb 1. The United States is short of everything but money.
A 1916 letter from C. C. Hartley of the State Game and Fish Commission to Pekin's John Rieken argues Illinois fish preserves target netting bans rather than anglers. He warns drainage and levee districts threaten the Illinois River's famed spawning grounds and future angling opportunities, urging action by the commission and legislature to protect fish supplies.
William Green visited first grade while Virgil Griffin moved to second and Grace Griffin entered fourth grade along with Alvin Medearls in fifth grade. Thirty four perfect attendance certificates were awarded in room four and twenty one in room five. Visitors from Peoria and former students dropped by this week.
John Halbleib and J C Suther lands transacting in Henry. Judson Ong and wife spent New Year with Mrs Ed H Heath and son in Chillicothe. Opera House programs attracted large audiences for Vaudeville and pictures. C F Snyder of La Salle reports fine business at Central garage. Play The Girl Without a Chance drew crowds. C M Lucas family to move to new home next week. The Lippert family holidays in Peoria. Mayor Doelger dines at Camp Hotel. Pratt and Griffin moves noted. State board of health to send engraved birth certificates to mothers of all Illinois births. Scarlet fever claims another Henry County child. Ice quality praised by workers. Ice houses filled. local suppliers listed. Hazel Schwarz hosted graduating class party for The Girl Without a Chance. Edna Downey hosted 1915 Henry high school grads at her Putnam home with games and music. Marshall County Live Stock Breeders association formed at Lacon with officers Elmer Quinn, H I Webber, Foster Held. Plan to join state association. focus on cooperation and winter legislature.
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