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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
Tuesday’s election in Henry showed strong support for hard roads with 365 yes and 111 no, a 264 vote majority in favor of a bond issue. The measure, backed by the city council, would finance paving over a multiyear plan, with two possible repayment methods discussed.
Major General R L Howze personally presented war cross awards to Third Division soldiers at Mayen and Ober Mendig near Coblenz on June 19 1919 Grover Kern a local resident was among those decorated Pershing awarded a citation to Kern for meritorious service in the Meuse Argonne campaigns and the American Expeditionary Forces signed by John J Pershing The piece also notes Kern’s promotion history and his service record with the 60th bq 37th division and 3d MORS and mentions family reactions back home plus brief regional items
Bradford pitched by Burkey and fielding by Williams and Clark highlighted a close contest against Henry’s Greys. Scoring occurred through the middle innings with Bradford tying in the third, Henry answering in the seventh and eighth, while Sellers’ pitching limited hits for the Greys. The text also notes the burial of Charles Junior Brewer in Magnolia cemetery with family and community condolences. census notes by Matthew Steels and Ralph Brown’s return from overseas are included.
A two year old boy Verne Cassell died after a three year old Turpin child brought a loaded rifle to play. The gunshot wound to the throat proved fatal despite medical help as a coroner ruled accidental death. Funeral services were held at St Joseph's cemetery.
The Presbyterian church and its societies held a large beach picnic three miles north of the city yesterday with 125 attendees arriving by auto. A long lunch was served cafeteria style, and attendees enjoyed swimming in Lake Senachwine. The piece notes the event as wholesome outdoor recreation and previews next Sunday services and a mission collection. Reverend Dusenberry led the feast remark and William Knight will conduct the Thursday prayer meeting.
St Marys Church schedules mass at 8 and 10 a m on Sundays and 7 30 a m on weekdays. A Brennan serves as pastor. A county board of review sessions at Lacon courthouse run weekdays 10 a m to 3 30 p m with August 25 1919 filing deadline. Helen Slewers injured by glass door panel. Dr Coggshall reports healing. T E Kincaid visiting two weeks at J Barnes home. vaudeville mention.
A fire started in a hay shed on Mrs Sisan Ball’s farm three miles west of Putnam destroyed the barn house and corn crib. The blaze began in the barn likely from the new hay. Neighbors and locals aided but flames consumed all with heavy losses to Mrs Ball and Mr Spencer leaser of the property.
Mrs. Joseph Caley of Henry Illinois lived a long life born in Germany December 26 1847 she immigrated as a child and endured loss early. Survived by seven daughters and two sons nine children seventeen grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held May 25 at 922 East Sixth Street with Rev Day. burial in Fairview Cemetery. Old soldiers served as pallbearers and neighbors shared afterglow at Long View beach.
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