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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Local notes from Sparland to Racine cover weather, memorials, and community events. A state convention of Catholic societies at Springfield is planned with delegates named. Memorial Day services, school meetings, and anniversaries are mentioned along with parish education plans and a historic stone marker at Starved Rock State Park.
The Marshall County literary and athletic contests were held in Varna on May 26 and 27. Rain paused some events to be completed on June 3. Winners in declamation, oration, piano, piano duet, vocal solo, and essays are listed for Toluca, Henry, Lacon, Washburn, and Varna, among others.
The Henry High School Alumni association held its annual banquet at the Henry Opera House with 132 attendees. A five course meal by Caterer C C Hayes featured music by Confrey’s Orchestra and toasts by Mrs Carrie Carpenter and Hiram Hogg. The event included a dance until 12:30 am and announced officers for the coming year.
The article notes a Memorial Day event with Rev. Wyb Shoop of Wenona delivering an eloquent address at the cemetery. It praises the speaker’s bristling points on liberty and the audience’s edification and gratification. A new baby is mentioned in a separate family vignette.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Sunday Mass at 7:30 and 9:30 and a weekday mass during summer weeks. Rev. Fr. Brentian is listed as pastor in the readable portion.
In Milo township memories of early settler life and Underground Railroad days are recalled by Mrs. S. C. Brown. The obituary notes her death in Clare May 26 1615 and burial at Mound cemetery. A Chicago funeral attended by family and relatives is described. A separate report details a foot and mouth disease study in McDonough county with infection sources and farmer guidance. The piece ends with reflections on youth, education, and opportunity.
John Longman died at State University Hospital in Iowa City ten minutes after midnight last Thursday after a two week illness and gangrene surgery. Survived by widow Minnie Seydel and five children with two in infancy. services at Keota Christian church conducted by Rev. Dorren and Rev. Barker, interment at Keota cemetery with Enterprise lodge presence. Born Toronto May 10, 1848 he lived in Illinois and Iowa, a shoemaker by trade, three marriages ending with Minnie Seydel in 1907. noted as honest, Christian, and well known in the community.
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Wm Wheeler superintendent Yen s Bible class noted as an oversight omitting Alex Brown and L M Elk from last week s condolence resolution for J C Blaisdell correction given 11 a m worship 2 30 p m Junior League 7 p m Epworth League 8 p m worship prayer meeting Thursday choir rehearsal Wednesday all invited J E Mercer pastor
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent Wn. Erlight. Children’s Day at 11 a.m. features a foreign missions collection. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Pastor from Washington IN will deliver a trial sermon at 7 30 p.m. Members and friends urged to attend. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs James Wherry.
The article outlines Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church including an 11 o'clock morning service, a 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor meeting, and a 3 p m vesper. It notes prayers, sermons by Rev Bry Andreae, and daily mass at 8 a m except Saturday at 7 20 a m amid war in Europe coverage.
F B Coe trips to Elmwood last week. Miss Clara Alphonso of Washing Re visits. Sterrett family visiting Rushville. Will of late Milly Brann filed for probate. Henry markets quoted by W W Dewey & Lone. Mrs C R Jones and Miss Margaret enjoy an eight cylinder automobile. Hunt visits Kansas and looks after land. McNabb township high school election set. George Stoner breaks shoulder blade at Henry High. Ed B Travis visits relatives in state. Ganzer invites to Versailles commencement June 9. Deppe village approves budget including street, sewer, and park funds. Large bull snake seen in town. two men capture it.
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