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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
9
Postmaster Paxson of Hennepin addressed Fourth of July duties. Henry residents hosted visitors from Venona and Chicago with family gatherings and a Salvation Army visit contributing songs and praise. Local auto dealer L M Lincoln of York Nebraska recounted growth after early 1900s auto sales, while weather and crop notes urged optimism about corn prospects despite worries.
Mrs Fred Dawson of Henry Illinois passed away on July 2 1913 after a brief illness tied to head pain and a later relapse. The funeral at Warren Street included scripture from Proverbs 31 30 and music by a church quartet. Survived by husband Frederick E Dawson two sisters and a half brother many extended relatives.
Mrs. Anna Neuman of Peoria died after a brief illness on Monday July 6 at 10 05. Funeral arrangements were made by undertaker C C Doran and the body taken to the Peoria home. The service was held Thursday at 8 30 a m from 715 North Adams Street to St Mary's Cathedral. She was about 68 and survived by sons Edward F P Schmidt of Chillicothe and Henry Schmidt of Peoria and several sisters.
The Henry Greys defeated the Peru Maroons 9 to 0 on a sunny Sunday. Henry starred on the mound and at the plate, with Wagoner and Bassett keying another strong defensive effort. The day also featured local obituaries, a WCTU meeting, and a riverboat crowd passing through town.
Mr Emerson will present Lena Rivers on Wednesday July 23 in our city with a four act comedy noted for its satire and human drama. The Henry Chautauqua promises a brand new show with an elaborate scenic production and a strong cast for the 1913 session opening Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gritman and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wells of Chicago spent Friday to Sunday with Charles H. Per dew and family, driving down in their auto. Wells is sales manager for Four Wheel Drive Auto Company of Clintonville Wisconsin, and Gritman publishes the hi enzo Law Directory.
The church schedules 9 345 oclock a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan with a men s Bible class called The Pioneers. Public worship at 11 am and 745 pm includes the Lord s supper. Evening services are omitted due to the Chautauqua with a quarterly conference at 8 pm Thursday.
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor. No evening services due to the Chautauqua. No services next Sabbath July 20 except the Sabbath school. Parishioners urged to attend the morning service by George T Griscel pastor.
St Marys Church announces daily mass at 7 am with a high mass and English sermon on Sundays. A low mass and German sermon are offered at 10 am followed by Sunday afternoon services at 2 30. Fr M Gensler signs the notice.
Sunday school at 10 o clock led by superintendent William Knight. No preaching service next Sunday due to the Chautauqua event.
The 27th annual Delvee family reunion was held at Delvee grove in Warwick last Wednesday with attendees from Cambridge Acton Worcester and New Hampshire among others. Officers were elected for the next year and 109 names were registered at the gathering noted for its size and array of literary exercises.
The Board of Review of Marshall county is now in session at the county courthouse in Lacon Ill. Hours 9 45 a m until 3 45 p m continuous. Time limit for filing complaints Aug 11 1913. H F Stoner Chairman Co E Burt J B Holmstron Joel Haws Clerk. Miss Magdaline and Helen Phillips spent part of last week in Ottawa guests of Mrs Jessica Trimble Wharton who was the music teacher here in our public school.
Roy Gilmer and O C Garner visit relatives in town while Mrs Magelbreicht and Mrs Warner return from Chicago. A W R C meeting is planned and a church bazaar and social are announced. Residents report few rainfall prospects, crop failures, and community gatherings at Pavilion Park and Epworth League events.
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