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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
1
Random weekly notes recount a gun accident in Illinois, fishery removals on the Illinois River, stock insurance charter changes moving headquarters, Rockefeller plans for a social bureau, parental roles debate, muskrat hide theft charges, a newborn in Gleneste, and a Honolulu travel report with scenic mention.
Brief notes describe a river theft ring involving Captain W. H. Wallace and the loss of a steam condenser component with brass tubes. Fred McKeel was arrested on a $1000 bond after a preliminary hearing, with money and receipt held as evidence. A probate filing for Mrs. Mary L. Locke details a $45,000 estate and a restrictive will benefitting relatives and a Chicago heir. Douglas Chance suffers a paralytic stroke, with family hopeful for recovery.
Chester G Fulford veteran Peoria traveling salesman for 15 years with H W Lynch Coal died at 514 Russell Street after a two week bowel illness. He was 65, born in Canada in 1874, survived by wife Ida Wanser and three children Coles, Howard, and Annette. He lived in Peoria most of his life and was highly regarded in business and civic circles.
John Burse near Lewistown plowed in a field in January an unusual sight for farmers. The warm winter, mild temperatures, and rare January frost have halted typical winter conditions, prompting observers to note the unusual act and commend Burse for his bold timing.
The funeral for Miss Nettie Oleta Clift was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1318 South Fuller, conducted by Rev. G M Tenderson of the First Methodist church. The service included comforting words for the family and music by Mrs P W Gibson and Miss Zella Henderson. Bearers were Henry Staggers Plummer Hanlen Will Muret Roy Phillips F A Bonhainz and George Garver.
A fragment from the Times explains R F Burt heading to Springfield to press for the House of Representatives speakership amid factional conflict. The text references candidates and tensions within the party and the surrounding political maneuvering.
Henry Balensiefen died January 11 1918 at his daughter’s home three miles east of Okeene Oklahoma He was born February 15 1835 in Kensberg Germany and lived in Henry Illinois He served in the Civil War and later moved to Oklahoma He leaves a wife and 11 children The funeral was at St Anthony church Okeene and burial at St Anthony cemetery Card of Thanks from Mrs Balensiefen and children for support and assistance
Charles E Barnard longtime Putnam County resident passes away Sunday January 19 1913 at age 90 born Peru VI September 29 1822 married Harriet Hotton April 18 1848 moved to Illinois in 1865 near Granville nine children born seven surviving funeral held January 21 at Congregational Church with Rev R Kidder Stetson officiating remembered as a quiet man with an honored life and long church involvement He was among the oldest residents having lived there over 47 years.
Reports from the Association of Commerce indicate Morton Salt plans boats for an all water route shipping salt from Ohio and Michigan to Peoria. The canal commission report argues keeping the Illinois and Michigan canal in service lowers freight costs and spurs regional commerce, urging legislative improvement to prevent abandonment.
A jumble of notes covers daily life and public matters from 1906. Topics include a quip about men and women, a Roy Smith Electric Contractor ad, population and money figures, rising river levels, a gentleman’s ideal, and a Springfield meeting of the Illinois Live Stock Breeders association. It notes church literature distribution, tuberculosis and hog cholera demos, and the Illinois Cattle Feeders association secretary. Also mentions a Chicago sanitary district request to the secretary of war, Dr. Albert A. Taylor’s resignation from Millikin University, and Taylor’s Kansas and Illinois contributions to education.
Marshall County Sunday School officials and executive committee met at Hotel Thomas to plan county and township conventions. A.B. Smith and Jo A. Williams represented Henry township schools. The next county convention is set for April 1-2 in Henry with a program of unusual interest. Delegates will prepare for the World-Wide Convention in Zurich in July.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and a 1 p.m. preaching service by the pastor. There will be no evening service. The Christian Endeavor Society sets Endeavor Day for next Sabbath evening at 7:30 p.m. The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church is hosting an event Wednesday afternoon with all church ladies invited.
The M. E. Church posts a Sabbath schedule with 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M T Coan, 11 a m public worship with Rev J C Nate of Bloomington, 6 30 p m Epworth League, 7 30 p m service by the pastor, plus Thursday choir rehearsal and prayer meeting. All welcome.
St Marys Church lists Masses at 8 a m 10 a m and 2 30 p m with English and German sermons plus vespers. Weekday mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday 7 a m. St Josephs Church Sunday masses at 7 30 and 10 30 a m with 8 a m weekdays. Episcopal Church announces communion at 8 am and morning prayers at 11 led by Rev Wilson of Tiskilwa.
The city council committee signed a contract with King Foundry, St. Joseph, Missouri, for ironstands to display tiled cluster lights. The agreement becomes binding only after material inspection and approval by authorities. The Republica commends public spirit and sagacity in achieving the city beautification effort.
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