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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
The Minonk area reports honey harvests bigger than last year with clover blooms strong, and residents recall a chautauqua event. Farmers face threshing delays due to equipment breaks while highway signs face removal under state law. Community members observe birthdays and local travel, noting rising prices in some markets.
Six gangs of workers grade the federal state highway from the Peoria county line north of Chillicothe to Henry. Cameron & Joyce of Keokuk Iowa won a $196 196.40 contract for four Morris Henry division sections in Putnam and Bureau counties with work to start immediately. Concrete laying planned in about one week with an estimated two miles finished this month.
In a tight Pavilion Park showdown the Greys beat Edwards Station 4 to 3. Big Bill Haas hit a three run homer, while Henry Phelps limited Edwards to eight hits over six innings with six strikeouts. Red Williams and Bowen produced key defensive plays as the game remained tied until the final at bat.
Miss Pearl Schrepfer spotted Mrs. J J Knoblauch sinking in deep water near Undercliff on Lake Senachwine. She waded 80 feet to grasp Knoblauch and pull her to shore, saving a potential drowning as onlookers rallied and the swimmer struggled with flotation aids. Mrs Knoblauch recovered Consciousness before fainting on shore and later drove home, though shaken.
Martin Medearis, once a pauper in Marshall County, inherits a $10,000 estate from Ridgeway death. Hiram Todd named administrator. decedent left $1,700 real estate and $8,500 personal property. No will found. sole heir is grandfather and long-ago poorhouse resident. Testimony notes 40 acre Meding township farm and two-fifths interests in other parcels.
Rev. H. H. Dusenberry led the final park service with a sermon from Luke 17 24. Mrs. Dusenberry sang Abide With Me and the choir performed. The pastor announced his August vacation and rural pastors study at Evanston, with contact options for arrangements.
Preacher M B Van Leer invites Methodists to return to work and attend a Sunday preaching service in Central Park. He promises a crowd and a sermon on Columbus Day weekend, praising a mighty celebration unmatched before.
Horace Heath saved a drowning man at Rome harbor without removing his shoes or clothing. He acted quickly when a group of bathers cried for help, pulling the man to shore at great personal risk and earning the Carnegie Medal for bravery.
St Marys Church lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10. Vespers and benediction at 2 30 pm. weekdays mass at 8. St Josephs Church offers Sunday masses at 8 and 10 pm. weekdays mass at 7 50. Rev Brennas and Rev Schauer noted. Visitors Ray and Ross Thompson of Fert Wisconsin traveled by auto to Wisconsin. They are interested in inland lakes for fishing and tourism.
The column notes visits by Albert C. Longman of Toronto and William Ong of Kansas City, updates on residents like Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Seelye Reese, and Mrs. Sparling, plus local events. George Daniels plans a studio vacation, George Harsuhower travels to Senachwine, and several residents travel or plan homes. Minor accidents and property sales are mentioned along with a fire update and a beach outing by Washington YWCA girls.
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