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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
1
Community notices report a light hearted reunion in Putnam county with officials and families gathering July 21 for a 60th birthday celebration and a grand送 dinner. Henry society memories spark reminiscences at Glen Oak Park and Hen picnic details are noted.
Obituary for Mrs Elizabeth Riker Powell born 1836 who died at dawn July 24 1912 at age 76 after a long illness. She married Samuel Powell in 1852 at Elmira New York lived in Ottawa Henry and later on Edward Street. She was active in the Rebekah lodge and cared for a foster daughter. Funeral at Presbyterian church at 3 PM with pallbearers from Odd Fellows and Rebekah burial service at grave.
The Ummietdrah society from Kewanee arrived by ten cars to play the Henry Cubs at Pavilion Park on Lake Senachwine. Henry won 14 to 2 after a hot afternoon. umpire Fred Harney presided as Mark Saunders Bert Kays and Jerry Elliott faced Horace Kern J D Gregory. The outing included a sociable crowd in a lively park scene with hot weather and spectator chatter. Separately, Mrs Lou Lane reports the deaths of Mr and Mrs Thomas Creighton, former Henry residents now in Utah, with Creighton buried in Salt Lake City after pneumonia, leaving a large estate and business matters to settle.
The Woman's Column praises Henry's Chautauqua as a civic boon and urges public efforts for better housing, streets, and laws. It commends Rev. Vivian for establishing the Henry Chautauqua and notes improvements to the Henry Times building while calling for enforcement of bicycle and gambling ordinances.
M E Church invites all to a Sunday school picnic next Tuesday at 9 o clock with marshal Bro A Brown. Attend Sunday school at 9 45. Preaching tomorrow at 11 and 8. Epworth League at 7 led by Alice Williams on Seeing the Father In His World. Fourth quarterly conference chaired by Dr Dwinell covered General Conference. new officers listed for next year include A Brown Martin Coan J M Bell S L Clift Sidney Ketcham LR Phillips D R Blackwell Merritt district steward Martin Li Coan Johnson and others.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m The Christian Endeavor meets before the evening sermon Prayer meeting is Thursday at seven thirty Our services have been forsaken during the past two Sabbaths Pastor George T Griscel notes the Chautauqua count is over and urges renewal
Notices of for sale at the Becker homestead, a found laprobe in Central Park awaiting ownership, Chautauqua outings in Illinois and Kansas, visits from Bradford residents, school and church events, and assorted regional anecdotes across Lacon, Bradford, and nearby towns with brief personal notes and community happenings.
Gustave Beil known as Deacon died at 42 in Henry. A Henry native, he worked as popcorn seller and cashier, served as Henry Fire Department secretary for years, and attended every fireman funeral. He was beloved for cheerfulness, music, flowers, and kindness. Funeral at Mrs Brown’s home featured a fire department guard and a male quartet.
Mrs Peter Klein formerly Anna Mary Gresser of Cologne Germany died at her home in the city aged 90 after old age and paralysis. She was born October 30 1830 and married to Peter Klein October 5 1852. Surviving children include John B Klein and Mary M Klein of Chicago. others precede. Funeral at St Marys Church with Requiem Mass, interment Calvary Cemetery. A B Smith undertaker.
Charles Coleman wed Miss Marie Hahn at Kewanee with Rev. Mann officiating. The couple received wedding gifts as Mr. Coleman, a 16 year resident, works at the Kewanee Water Supply company machine shops. Mrs. Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reynard Hahn of Buffalo NY, is noted for charm and character. The couple will reside in Kewanee amid friends wishes and family ties to Henry and Chicago.
Christian Church notes Mrs. Albert Stickel will host a home First Aid service next Wednesday afternoon July 31 with many local ladies expected to attend. Rev H C Reichel continues University of Wisconsin studies and may fill the Henry pulpit August 11. Roof shingles praised by Elmér Haynes who held the contract, while Mrs John Wherry of Oklahoma and Catherine Eisenby of Canton visit. Miss VanAntwerp of Sparland also noted.
A call issued to Marshall County residents to unite beyond past politics for a mass convention in Lacon on Saturday at 9 o clock to elect four officials or nominate four candidates.
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