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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
9
Local notes report interest in recruiting nine skilled baseball players in Gillicothe. The items mix humorous observations on town life with short notices about residents, business dealings, and local events spanning Henry and surrounding areas.
A parade of 22 cars carried about 110 children and 40 to 50 adults to the Henry Elks Frolic in Peoria. Prizes were awarded in events won by J J Gresser, Lou Shultz, Mrs R C Forbes, Mrs Gresser and Mrs Oscar Davis. Kids enjoyed rides shows snacks and a movie, returning home tired and happy.
Mrs J C Blaisdell formerly of Henry now of Bradford thanks friends and well wishers for the post card shower on her birthday July 17. Cards bore evidence of respect and friendship and assurance that though absent she was not forgotten.
Notion County Superintendent Nichols announces the regular annual Teachers Institute will convene Monday July 31 at the Lacon Union school building. Every teacher in the county is expected to be present.
Albert J. Martin, a former Illinois native and longtime educator, was instantly killed when a bolt struck his wagon on the highway. His clothing burned away, the mule and horse died or were knocked down, and his body suffered extensive burns. He left a wife and four of seven children and was a devout Presbyterian who organized four Sunday schools. His brother in Castle Rock, Washington, praised his fidelity and service.
Illinois Supreme Court issued two contrasting rulings on locker lid clubs in DeKalb County. Hiram Gilmore of Sycamore was ruled illegal for operating a locker club with members sharing bottles from a common ice box. Ennis Larson of Cortland had a locker club deemed legal under similar postal liquor rules.
The program lists John Douglas' Triumph and other marches and overtures by Morse, Rockwell, Faust themes, Gounod, Hazel, Appelton, Mountain Echoes, Crystal Spring Park, Festal Overture, Song and Dance, Sweet Isabella, and selections including The Soldier's Farewell How Can I Leave Thee and Good Fellows by various composers.
The Christian Church held its annual Sunday school picnic at Pavilion Park with over 60 attendees. A bountiful dinner, lemon water and ice cream, games for all ages, foot races and rides entertained from the grandstand. Laties Aid meets next Wednesday with Mrs Stickel.
An August excursion promises refined entertainment aboard the steamship Verue with traction acts on the program. The notice urges readers to join Swen for a heat tempered trip departing at 4 30 p m from the Parl. Advertisement. Old newspapers and a pec package are for sale at this office.
A missionary letter from Taikuhsien Shansi China dated June 20 reports the death of Latha Nesbit, aged about 140 days, after a two week struggle with dysentery that extended to the nerves and organs. The service was held June 19 with 70 to 80 friends present, organ music by Wolfe, and readings by Fairfield. Corbin reflects on lessons about eternal life, God’s provision, and the Father’s suffering, praising the child’s brief happiness and the faith of those nearby.
A Town congressman mailed free garden seeds in a franked envelope labeled Penalty for private use 3300. A constituent replied seeking private garden use, noting a $300 fine and asking to avoid public use while claiming to be law-abiding.
City and county officials issue state licenses allowing fall and winter duck shooting with federal spring restrictions. Season opens August 1 for squirrels, August 15 for doves, and September 1 for rabbits. Quail Nov 11 to Dec 9, prairie chickens Oct 1 to Oct 31, and ducks Sept 1 to Dec 15 with various bag limits. Ferrets prohibited. fish protections apply under game law.
Toluca elevators merge with another firm, increasing storage and capacity to handle 150 000 bushels for the pe demands of the surrounding region. The Washburn Light & Power Co sells to Public Service Co of Northern Illinois for about 15000 dollars after months of negotiation.
M E Church holds Sabbath school at 9 45 with Mrs Wheeler superintendent. Men’s Bible class during Sunday school hour. Services at 11 and 8 pm with Epworth League at 7 45 pm. Monday and Wednesday 7 45 pm prayer meetings. Mercer pastor. St John’s Church offers Holy Eucharist at 7 30, Sunday school 9 45, matins 11, no evening prayer, P W Harst priest in charge.
The notice lists Sunday services at St Marys Church with sermons by Rev. Pr. Andrew Sots Pastor and weekday activities at Titu. It mentions special sermons in Gerona and Slich regions and a benediction following mass. The text indicates offertory details and service timings for the week.
Miss Anna OConnell of Peoria visits with Mrs. Charlotte Sparling. Ben McBride and Leon ard of Vana visit. A. D. Stevens and Morton Blood host in Peoria. W S Murphy buys Adam Glatz restaurant fixtures for Putnam. M E church unit meets Mrs. Mercer Aug 2. Granville HS seeks site for new school. Illinois River at low stage near Henry dam. rock abutment visible. Nellie Fawcett wed Everett Hugill of Chicago. Bernice Green guides pupils to Runnells School of Music. recital Aug 1. Republican Day at Princeton Chautauqua with J. W. Graff and P. G. Rennick. Captain Parker visits Maxwain Neb. Morton and Daniel Blood with sister’s estate ties. J E Hamilton of Pomona visits. orange and lemon prices rise. Detroit brochure extols city. Belle Isle Park details. Walnut Grove hosts picnickers and campers. fishing slow due to weather.
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