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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
8
A jumble of local updates covers weather on Sunday, a Star Pence like change of plans, school and church events, and community chatter. It notes a Villa aeronaut hire, peaches shipment, and Granville boosters urging county seat relocation to centralize public affairs.
A summary of Frank Baker born in Henry on Aug 7 1853 tracing his career from LewistownIllinois to Peoria and Erie Despatch later Erie railroad general agent revealing the Erie lines history in Peoria and the expansion of 3686 miles of track, Centipede locomotive and Chicago to New York service.
Springfield hosted the filing of incorporation papers for the Peoria and Chillicothe Electric Railway. Founders include Chillicothe Mayor E A Mitchell and Peoria figures A C Black with a first board led by John I Lynch and Henry T Mullen. Capital stock placed at 2500, plans for site prepared, rail work expected to begin soon.
A large crowd witnessed the Henry Greys steal a 3 to 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox in a dramatic city exhibition. Five thousand fans from Peoria and surrounding towns attended, with bands, steamer arrivals, and extensive local coverage. The Greys led late, aided by Bassett Lavisi and a late homer by Fournier, while the Sox touted a fast game despite the loss.
Rowland of the Chicago White Sox groused after yesterday's loss to the Henry Greys. He condemned the mud and bushwhackers in the brush and blamed a Boston beans diet for poor action. The report notes tense exchanges and references to pitchers and players from Davenport, Rate and nearby clubs.
Lina Stickel Thomas, known as Sister Thomas, died at 11 after a brief illness at her Putnam home. She was a gifted public speaker and pastor’s wife, a leader in the CWBM and Sunday school, and mother of four. She was 60 years old, with a long record of church and community service in Illinois.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m, evening worship at 8 p m, and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. If travel by auto is possible the pastor will exchange pulpits with Rev F E Vernon for the morning service only. The pastor and family plan vacation starting July 26 and there will be no preaching services in August.
Preaching services on Sunday July 25 and Saturday July 24 with District Superintendent R B Williams present and in charge. Pastor J E Mercer notes Sunday at 11 o clock and 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Mrs William Wheeler with Men’s Bible class during the hour Epworth League at 7 p m.
Saint John’s Church lists services with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m Matins and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 8 p m Crediting F W Haist as Priest in Charge.
A priest from Peru will celebrate masses and officiate each Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church during the vacation period of Rev Fr Brennan who will be absent for three Sundays.
St Marys Church lists Sunday services with an 8 am English sermon 10 am high mass and a 2 30 pm German sermon Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday when mass is at 9 am Pastor River Gensler.
The Saratoga M E church group plans an ice cream and lawn social at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Henry Aukland on Thursday evening July 29. Proceeds will fund general church expenses. All interested should meet in the afternoon to prepare for the event.
City Council held July 20 1915 in City Hall to authorize buying an electrical automatic control and appliances for the water works at a proposal of 239 dollars. Present were Mayor Doelzer and Aldermen Baer Wallbather Parker Smith Bauter and Seitz. Ald Parker moved to adjourn seconded by Ald Baer. motion carried. Alex Doelzer Mayor D Ll Hartley City Clerk.
Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends for cars flowers and sympathy during illness and after death. Mentions Mr Bonhamy editor of Star Herald attending White Sox game and Toluca citizens support. A special Ladies Aid gathering at the Presbyterian church is announced with refreshments and helpers named.
The column lists visits by Miss May Young Elsie Carpenter and Miss Lora Kays to relatives in Dekalb. It notes Charles Balloweg's hand surgery, Mrs Forrest Draper hosting her Indiana mother, and several visitors from Hennepin. An excursion steamer brought crowds from Peoria and a Paoria miners group to Henry.
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