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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
9
Miss Hazel Clift visits Miss Bertha Wykle in Mohamet near Champaign. G. E. Fenwick plans funeral supplies business next door to Segraves' drug store. Peoria charity excursion Cradle Beach aids 40 children, while Wykle party hosts a garden gathering with lanterns and games. Local notices include school recitals, YMCA youth housing, and church announcements with officer lists.
A local perspective urges residents to invest at home rather than send funds to distant ventures. The piece laments capital flight to Colorado gold mines, Chicago insurance stocks, Florida groves, and Texas oil, arguing it weakens town prosperity while mills run and local jobs could grow if investment stayed local.
The Foster family thanks friends and relatives for sympathy after the sudden death of husband and father William Lee Foster. Gratitude for floral offerings and kindnesses from St. Paul Minnesota, signed by Mrs Mary G Foster and children.
The Peoria Henry Colony schedules its annual home-coming to Henry on August 14 aboard the Verne Swain. Local gatherings at the homes of Harvey Leech, S A Worley, and J D Krenz energize plans for a successful event. The group emphasizes old home ties and reunion conversations over a formal program.
A heartfelt note from Luella Worley of Peoria thanks former pupils for loving tributes and a July 3 gift. She recalls a gloomy year ago and now reports a full cup of happiness, expressing gratitude to all and especially those who organized the gesture.
After Fourth of July remarks in Peoria Illinois Dr E G Cromwell sent a $25 check to Hon E N Woodruff for his speech the mayor declined saying more than sufficient compensation was given and expressing intent to cast light on public matters from a citizen official perspective. Henry Greys excursion to Morris planned for Sunday with round trip fare two dollars and four cents.
Miss Mabel Smith of Kankakee visits the family of M L Coan and enjoys a river picnic yesterday. She returns home today to prepare for school work as she teaches in a Kankakee county school.
Christian Church and Bible school held next Sunday at 10 a m with Wm Knight superintendent morning sermon by Rabern Zerby Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m topic Little Everyday Kindnesses evening sermon at 7 45 p m Rev H C Reichel notes they arrived safely at Edwards Mississippi and are now domiciled in the home for the superintendent of the Southern Christian Institute
Sunday services include 8 a.m. English sermon and 10 a.m. high mass with a German sermon at 2 30 p.m. Vespr and benediction follow. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday 7 a.m. Rev Fr Gensler is pastor.
A priest from Peru will celebrate mass and officiate each Sunday at St Josephs Church during Rev Fr Brennan’s three Sunday absence. The arrangement mirrors a pattern of local absences and security concerns as burglaries continue in the city. The piece notes a burglary wave, and reports on Richard Waughop and his daughter Clara returning home to find valuables stolen.
Charles Presley of Lacon visited town Monday. Grover Kirby repainted his bus used for trains. Miss Lucy Mateer made a Bradford business trip. Princeton bans cigarette sales to individuals. The Peoria Henry Colony plans Aug 14 excursion on the Verne Swain to Henry. No August Presbyterian services due to the pastor’s vacation. S. A. Bracken and sister Margaret visit relatives west of Putnam. Earl Smith leaves for a two week vacation visiting sisters in state near the Mississippi and in Indiana. Taylor Smith sowed alfalfa and reports a fine stand after rains. Lacon Independents beat Quaker College 4 to something at a Saturday ball game. Mrs. Lee Stickel ill for weeks. her family visits to assist care. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Burt visit their son and druggist Crum in Middletown. Harness stolen on First street. T. S. Hunt seeks return. Frances Smith reports on the Chicago Christian Endeavor convention. A sidewalk fund is suggested to connect Catholic cemeteries to main road. Dog days described with Sirius nearby. Rev. R. B. Williams preached at district M B church conference. W. D. McAfee hosted a party for Ruby McCerty with movies and a guessing song game.
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