Henry News Roundup Sees Visits, Trades, and Tragedies
Edward Wiegand and wife visit his mother in Henry as Elsie Clawson from Whitefield drops in. Dr Stipp of Putnam suffers a paralytic stroke while two Italian men are murdered in Streator yards. a Lithuanian woman is shot in Seatonville. Local notes include public social at Caledonia and honors for Henry firms Bogner and Fennell. Population updates cover popcorn and peanut business growth and Geneseo visit reflections. The Geneseo agriculture school reports 80 boys in corn study with noted instructors. Charles W. P. Anthony of Galesburg dies, leaving parents and sister Hazel Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wiegand
Aurora
Elsie Clawson
Whitefield
Henry
H. C. Swift
Hattie McCulley
Opdyke
Jefferson County
Mary Townsend
Old Baptist Church
Calédonia
Bogner & Fennell
Camp Grove
Hall
Cromwell & Coggshall
Holward Street
Henry Boys
Ernest Brown
Hblg
Stipp
Putnam
Frank Brown
Geneseo
Andrew Hunter
Lawrence Hunt
Brown
D. F. Garland
Garland
Tebbetts & Garland
Chicago
Streator
Elizabeth Margis
Seatonville
Bureau County
School of Agriculture and Household Science
Township
W. B. Mills
McNabb
Augusta Evans
University of
Charles W. P. Anthony
Galesburg
Saskachewan
J. B. Parker
Peoria
Charles Anthony
Hazel Anthony
Commercial Club Forms Permanent Organization and Sets Dues
The Commercial club’s board, elected Jan 1, met at city hall Jan 3 to establish a permanent structure. Officers: C. F. Smith president, Dr. T. C. Coggshall vice president, J. J. Gresser treasurer, T. C. Waterous secretary. Directors by term were drawn for three, two, and one year. A club rooms committee reported on bids. premises on the Jones or Schuster building were chosen. Dues of 1.50 are due Feb 2, initiation fees may be charged after April 1. a members meeting is planned for Jan 16 at 8 pm. Public improvements may follow. The club will publish a boosters list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
City Hall
C. 4. Smith
T. C. Coggshall
J. J. Gresser
T. C. Waterous
C. EB. Smith
R. C. Forbes
R. F. Burt
H. Hutchins
William Duke
J. R. Paskell
Lawrence Hunt
Pleasant Christmas Dinner in Tropical Winter Quarters
In Lynn Haven Florida the Ketchum Elk and Tanquary families hosted a ballroom dining event for a Christmas feast. Guests brought abundant supplies and, after debating a long service, all dishes were laid out for a large seated table. The feast showcased Florida grown fruits and northern apples with the thermometer at 72. The group hoped to meet again, either here or in the afterlife.
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Tribune
Lynn Haven
Fla
Ball
Ketchum
Fairbanks, Elk and Tanquary
Florida
North
John Hutchins of Acon Dies After Long Illness
John Hutchins of Acon died after a lengthy illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow Friday January 10 at 1 30 PM in Lacon. The Masonic fraternity will conduct the burial with Henry Lodge invited to participate.
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John Hutchins
Acon
Lacon
Masonic Fraternity
Henry Lodge
Woman's Column Urges Temperance And Civic Action
The Civic Committee of the Woman's Club reports a church lecture by Rev. Mercer on the social harm of alcohol, urging voters to oppose saloons. J A Williams and J C Blaisdell stress fiscal and moral costs, temperance towns like Bradford, and anti-saloon sentiment. The note also warns against littering public property and offers a domestic tip for easily removing duck feathers.
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Woman's Club
Christian Church
Mercer
J. A. Williams
Calaboose
J. C. Blaisdell
Bradford
Mr. Blaisdell
Tales From School And Local News In January
A school column notes upcoming January exams on the 16th and 17th and recalls students and visitors including William Williams and Franz L Manasse. It reports Christmas deaths and a crime scare involving Black Hand letters later traced to a wife. The piece ends urging readers to subscribe for The Republican.
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William Williams
Florence King
Peoria
Leroy King
Mr. McLure
Inez Broline
Asa Gregory
Augusta Stever
Franz L. Manasse
Educational Publishing Company of Chicago
Ruth Griscel
Kansas
New Barnes Residence Sets River Bluff Standard
Mr and Mrs J J Barnes complete a northern style bungalow on the river bluff near Pavilion Park. Cobble stone foundations and a rustic porch showcase oak interiors and a designer layout. Barnes extends a concrete bridge roadway for public use with views of the river lock and bridge.
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J. J. Barnes
Pavilion Park
Barnes
Week of Prayer Observed by Henry Churches
The Churches of Henry observe a week of prayer with union services and pulpit exchanges. Illness and funerals limited plans but schedule includes Temperance talk at Christian church, Religion and the Home at Presbyterian, Missions at M E B church, and Prayer at the New Church. Royal community events include Sunday services at 11 and a union W C T U meeting. Ladies Aid annual meeting next Wednesday. 1913 Sunday school officers elected led by Superintendent William Knight.
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Churches
Christian Church
Mercer
Presbyterian
J. E. Mercer
M. EB
J. G. Landenberger
New Church House of Worship
Griscel
Order of
William Knight
Miss Ryan
Stickel
Deck
Hans Otto
Miss Waughop
Presbyterian Church Announces 1918 Officers and Services
The Presbyterian Church schedules services next Sunday with morning and evening preaching and Sunday school at 9 45. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday January 15 at 2 p m with Mrs B H Hutchins hosting. 1918 officers include Superintendent A B Smith Assistant Superintendent J A Williams Secretary Treasurer Margaret Riddell Organist Lloyd Hunter Chorister H F Andrews Home Department Superintendent C E Burt Assistant Ingram Smith Cradle Roll Superintendent C A Camp.
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H. F. Andrews
Home Department
C. EB. Burt
Ingram Smith
C, A, Camp
Services slate for next Sabbath at M. and Church
Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan in charge. Men's Bible class during the hour. Communion service at 11. Short pastoral address at 6 30 followed by Epworth League. Evening union temperance meeting at the Christian church with J E Mercer preaching.
St. Marys Church Sunday Masses and Weekday Schedule
St Marys Church led by Rev Fr Gensler offers Sunday services with an 8 a m low mass and English sermon and a 10 a m high mass with German sermon plus 2 30 p m vespers and benediction. Weekday mass is at 8 a m daily except Saturday when it is 7 a m.
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St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St. Joseph's Church Schedules Masses and Services
St Joseph's Church lists Sunday Mass at 8 30 and 10 20 a m Weekday services at 8 a m The public is cordially invited Fr Brennan pastor Rey also indicated as pastor
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St. Joseph's Church
Rey
Brennan
Ladies' Aid Acknowledges Henry Republican Courtesies
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church adopted a resolution to acknowledge courtesies extended through The Henry Republican during the past year and to assure appreciation. Signed by Mrs. J. A. Williams, Secretary.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Henry Republican
J. A. Williams
Resolution to speak well of Henry this year
A reflective note urges kindness toward Henry for the coming year and stresses the importance of speaking sincerely. The piece mentions August Hank of Alexandria South Dakota visiting due to his brother George’s serious illness, and notes George is now improved.
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Henry
August Hank
Alexandria
S. D
George
Resolutions and notices fill Henry Republican page
The Henry Republican column reports on local activity including bridge work at La Rose depot and a new office floor, details about residents Fred Dawson and John McKirgan Jr, a Belle Plain land title suit, resignation of Lawrence Y. Sherman from the state board, obituary note on Senator Jefferson Davis, and community items from Straus Brothers and Uncle Billy Whalen. It also notes Burns detective agency warnings on check fraud, Peoria workhouse statistics, and an exchange’s quip about audience behavior at theaters versus churches.
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Henry Republican
la Rose
Fred Dawson
Dakota
John McKirgan, Jr
Henry
Victoria
Knox County
Magnolia
Lacon
Belle Plain Township
Marshall County
Pattonsburg
Lawrence Y. Sherman
State Board of Administration
United States
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Little Rock
Democratic
Straus Brothers’ Co
Ligonier
Ind
Straus Brothers
Billy Whalen
Burns Detective Agency
Peoria City
Broadman
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Moline
Mary Green
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Gettysburg
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Maulfair
Jane 2
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Dorothy
Epworth League Service
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