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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
A Tuesday meeting discussed director re elections and a proposed 30 000 bond issue at Peoria to raise funds for a company. The article also covers the marriage of Miss Ella Ziegler to a Mr. Ziegler with ceremony by Fr A Schauer and reception details in McNabb area.
On December 30 at the Downey home in Putnam, Mary L Downey married April F Read. Rev V Leer officiated as Edith Wilson and Edna Downey assisted, with a three course dinner and a vocal by Mrs Van Leer. The couple, after visiting Chicago and Florida, will live at the Read farm west of Putnam after March first.
Miss Helene Hannum of Peoria wed Mr Bugne Duckworth of Milwaukee on New Year Day at the bride’s home with Rev Shaw officiating. The ceremony followed by a four course dinner. both families attended. The bride, a Brown’s Business College graduate, worked for the Santa Fe railroad at Chillicothe. groom, a ex serviceman, works in Milwaukee. They will reside at 513 Jackson St Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Mr and Mrs C E Rolley and J K O Neil announce the marriage of Leslie H Rolley to Lucy Blatchford of Gloucester Massachusetts on January 1 1921 The couple will visit his parents next week Leslie has been honorably discharged from the Navy after four years as chief of Radio Station at Gloucester During the war he served on our transport making four convoy round trips The groom has a government promotion offer and may settle in Chicago for radio work Best wishes go with them.
Elmer Green son of Mr and Mrs Charles Green of Lacon married Miss Gladys Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs CG E Johnson at 6 30 pm Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Sidney Miller. Rev W J Carpenter officiated and a sumptuous supper followed. The couple were joined by near relatives as a quiet home wedding. The bride wore blue silk and attends the Christian church. The groom works at the Lacon Woolen Mills. May their married life be blessed.
Idelce Puffer born February 8 1841 Sunderland MA taught in Mt Palatine area until marriage to Theron E B Gallaher in 1869. She raised six children Ella Lewis Charles Marie Fred George with Charles Fred and Marie surviving. Active in Congregational church WCTU and Red Cross. Funeral January 1 at 2 pm at home with Rev Edgerton officiating. burial Mt Palatine Cemetery. Funeral director A B Smith Henry present.
The funeral for William Schlosser of Hopewell township was held at St. Marys church on Wednesday January 5 at 10 a m Rev Fr Schauer officiating. He died January 3 1921 from virulent boils leading to blood poisoning. Born August 10 1868 he was 52 years 4 months 28 days old and farmed in Hopewell. His wife died two years earlier and he leaves four children. Pallbearers included Joseph Peter Thomas Henry Schlosser Edward and Peter Maubach Jr. Interment Calvary cemetery with A B Smith as funeral director.
The W C T U ladies arrange a Sunday program at the M E church on January 23 to mark January 16 when the 18th amendment took effect. Rev W J Carpenter will speak along with other speakers and music. All are invited.
Next Saturday evening January 8 the installation of officers of the W. R. C. will be held at the K. P. Hall A luncheon to which each member is asked to contribute will be served and members may bring guests A nice program will be presented.
Mrs Spencer Ketchum recounts a Henry Republician inspired Christmas dinner at Sparland with a Santa Claus turkey from Harry Clark of New York City. Eleven guests from Henry and nearby towns enjoyed turkey and dressing plus side dishes at the Frishey home. A greeting card from Mrs M C Deck was read, Violet Birch joins the colony, and Mrs Ketchum notes advertising paid off with the turkey.
Frank St Clair visited Lacon and Varna in Marshall County on a recent weekend, recalling his 1916 jail escape with brother Tex and subsequent indictments for larceny and theft. Tex was killed in Des Moines in 1918 during arrest attempts. Frank, still under indictment, remains a central figure in local criminal history and paused to swap tales with old friends.
Public notice promotes William Foxs Evangeline in motion picture form at the Henry Theatre. Educators endorse the faithful adaptation of Longfellows epic with Miriam Cooper in the lead and a supporting cast. Screen direction by R A Walsh. Two showings set for Monday and Tuesday January 10 and 11.
A note of sincere gratitude to Mrs Joseph Weichman and family for support during afflictions. The piece warns of a nationwide crime wave, urging vigilance and secure premises as unemployment rises and cold weather sharpens fear. It also emphasizes advertising, urging crisp copy to attract customers and boost business.
Presbyterian Church outlines morning sermon on Responsibility of Belief led by Rev. H G Dusenberry. Evening stereopticon program features missionaries teaching farming printing and household science as photos depict foreign missions and better living.
A pamphlet style note from M B Van Leer promotes a Sunday evening sermon about healing through spiritual lessons, contrasting osteopathy methods with faith guidance. It warns that missing church could invite misinterpretation of the preacher's message and urges attendance to hear the sermon for living rightly.
At 10 a m Bible School led by Supt Hans A Otto. At 11 a m preaching and communion on I Little Child Shall Lead Them. Young Peoples Meeting at 6 30 led by Mrs Ira Hupp. Evening Service at 7 30 with topic Is Marriage a Failure The Divorce question handled without gloves.
St Marys Church lists Sunday Mass at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Vespers and benediction at 12 30 p m on Sundays Weekday Mass at 8 00 a m Rev A Schauer is the pastor.
St Josephs Church posts mass times 8 and 10 a m on Sundays and 7 30 a m on weekdays led by Rev M J Brennan. The 20th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Peter Schmitt celebrated at their Van Petten Indiana home with many family members. A sermon line by Rev Carpenter of the Christian church aims to boost attendance with an upcoming message Is Marriage a Failure. Mrs S S Merritt notes death of Rev Frank Rogers at Streator. Ladies of St Josephs church to meet next Sunday after second living the church.
Under Mr. Doyle the Henry High School manual training department was reorganized and upgraded with cement foundations, floor anchoring, new machines including a saw bench planer jointer and lathe, wired for drawing and safety. The shop invites patrons to inspect the department as students build furniture and learn machine operation.
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