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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
Local Happenings item notes the Bradford picnic rescheduled to Tuesday August 3 1915. It details visits and events around town including Miss Hazel Clift Miss Bertha Wykle and other residents with social notes and remarks on local activities and forthcoming events.
Local column covers visitors, vacations, and community happenings in Princeton area. Mentions Charlie Presley, Grover Kirby, Miss Lucy Mateer, and the Peoria Henry Colony excursion on the Verne Swain to Henry. Also notes church schedules, sidewalk funding ideas, and a chalked harvest of small town life with weather and dog days lore.
A cautious investor scornfully rejects local schemes in favor of distant opportunities in Colorado gold mines Chicago insurance stocks Florida orange groves Texas oil wells and electric telephones. The piece argues the town must promote local enterprises and attract investment to create jobs and long term growth rather than chase speculative ventures abroad.
Mrs Mary Foster and children of St Paul Minnesota express gratitude for condolences and sympathy shown after the sudden death of their husband and father William Lee in a heartfelt notice.
The Peoria Henry Colony prepares for its annual home-coming to Henry on August 14 aboard the steamer Verna Swain. Enthusiastic meetings held at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Leech S. A. Worley and J. D. Krenz, with plans to make the city a standout event in the association’s history. The group seeks old-time friends and memories of auld lang syne, hoping for good weather and a short program.
Luella Worley sends heartfelt thanks for spontaneous tributes and a July gift. She notes past hard times now eased by friends and encourages continued support, signing a sincere message of gratitude.
Article notes a disagreement over payment to Hon. B. N. Woodruff for a Fourth of July address. Woodruff declines remuneration, stating public duty as motivation and referencing potential future public explanations. Mention of a Henry Greys excursion and a railway plan for fans adds local transport context.
Miss Mabel Smith of Kankakee visits a river town and plans to return home today to prepare for school. She attended a local event and saw students at one of the Kankakee County schools with 25 Toncies observed.
St Marys Church lists Sunday services English sermon at 8 a m high mass and German sermon at 2 30 pm with vespers and benediction. Week mass at 7 a m daily except Saturday. St Josephs notes a Peru priest to celebrate images and officiate Sundays during vacation. A burglary report adds to recent incidents with valuables stolen. Richard Vaughan and daughter Clara away five nights. home entered with gold beads spoons money and tickets taken. Community urges steps to prevent petty robberies. Also mentions White Sox defeat and Henry Greys loss affecting local reactions. Jesdia Barnes sold to Boatjee Club.
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