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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
A condensed Henry week note reports on diverse local happenings. Items include transportation and business moves, a cigar maker's return, water works testing, a baseball injury, and regulatory steps affecting the Illinois Midland. Details mention civic taxes, club dances, and letters from neighboring towns.
A 22 car procession carried about 110 children and 40 to 50 adults to the Elks event in Peoria last Friday at 11 30 am. Activities included games won by the Henry delegation and prizes such as a silk umbrella a thermos bottle a handbag and a back comb. The event wrapped with rides shows snacks and photos, ending about 6 pm.
Albert J Martin of Junction City Kansas was instantly killed when a bolt of lightning struck his wagon on the highway. His clothing burned away, the mule and horse also died or were knocked down, and his body burned severely. He was a longtime teacher in Illinois and Kansas and leaves a wife and four of seven children. He was active in the Presbyterian church and Sunday school work.
Illinois state supreme court issued two contrasting decisions on locker lid clubs in DeKalb county. One ruling finds certain locker club operations illegal, while the other upholds legality for a different locker club. Both involve members ordering liquor by mail from wet areas and distributing bottles to lockers, with one case noting beer being placed in a shared ice box.
Readable fragments show a band concert program listing marches overtures serenades and songs. The schedule includes John Douglas Medley and Gounod pieces and titles such as Hail to the Gorget and Soldier's Farewell with various composers and performers hinted.
The Sunday school held its annual picnic yesterday at Milton Park. More than 60 people attended and enjoyed a bountiful dinner and entertainment.
A letter from Bras Latha Nesbit of Sparta Florida details the death of a missionary child in Taikuhsien Shansi China after a two week battle with intestinal illness that spread to nerves. The funeral service was held June 19 with 70 to 80 mourners as hymns including Precious Jewels and Jesus Loves Me were sung. The writer reflects on three lessons about life God’s dealings and the Heavenly Father’s love in the wake of the child’s brief but joy-filled life.
Officials have received state hunting and fishing licenses for the season. The rules mirror last year with ducks and other game open dates ranging from August to January and limits set for species. ferrets are prohibited and fish remain protected under seining laws.
The Toluca two elevators have merged, creating more storage room and a capacity to handle 150 000 bushels. Elsewhere the Washburn Light Power Co sold to Public Service Co of Northern Illinois for about 15 000, and local changes include a Venona clothing store sale and various regional notes on churches, mussel trade, and park restoration.
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