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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
A compact survey of curious items and events from regional papers. Mentions court terms, politics, marital notices, canal finances, rail and river traffic, sporting bets, and civic concerns with a flow of local names, places, dates, and outcomes.
The nineteenth century finale of the Woman's Club gathered 27 members at Mrs. Philena Hunter’s on Monday afternoon. President Mrs. Evelyn E. Jones chaired, with Mrs. Mary Paskell delivering a Christ-child to Art paper illustrated by engravings. Talks on Christmas music followed, and a sequence of piano solos and Christmas pieces entertained the group.
The program featured A Spring Song by Hollaender and Anitra's Dance by Grieg. The president delivered a warm impromptu wrap up for year and century asides, greeting attendees and noting the last meeting. Guests included Mrs. Howard Young Mrs. McClanahan and Mr. Sylvester Sparling. The next meeting is January 7 at Mrs. Emma McDonough's home with Mrs. Hendrick in charge and a request for quotations on paper subjects.
Delayed from last week the Whitfield corner notes report a busy period with students traveling to Rochester and Henry schools, new slate blackboards at the schoolhouse, and a party in the hall. Residents include Merton Swift visiting LaHarpe, Bert Stout and family moving in, and Mrs. Rogers visiting from Keota. Several relatives visit, weddings in Peoria, and seasonal greetings accompany brief notices of sickness and travel.
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