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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Memorial Day observances filled the Christian church with about twenty Civil War veterans and the W R C, featuring Rev H W Burger memorial sermon and a patriotic program. The afternoon parade and services moved from Central Park to the M B church and river bridge with bands, flags, flowers, and prayers concluding at the cemetery with taps and tributes to fallen soldiers.
Friends in Ordway Colorado learn that Dr. Homer C. Swift obtained a divorce from Miss Mary Morrison at La Junta on May 18 for extreme cruelty. Married December 29, 1905, they lived together until about a year ago. he moved to Ordway and later nursed her during illness. She remains with her father at Peoria after the divorce.
On Monday May 31 in Whitsun week the Rt Rev M Edward Fawcett bishop of Quincy confirmed four young people Walter Duke Vivian Helinger Edna Greenlee and Augusta Stever presented by the rector Lanning Vogelsang was confirmed Tuesday morning though ill The bishop preached on a text about Samson and the Civil War and the church’s martyrs blood being the seed of the church The service closed with apostolic benediction A visit to Henry is hoped later this year Chronic Rheumatism and its relief by Chamberlains Ointment are noted with local ads and a free railroad ride promotion for pianers organs at Jansen Joosten Peoria Ill 2-20-tt 5-2
Henry citizens vote to host the largest Fourth of July celebration in Central Illinois on Saturday July 3. At a June 1 City Hall meeting, officers and multiple committees were appointed with over $400 subscribed to fund the event including finance speaker music decoration parade sports and fireworks units.
The Woman's club held its final meeting of the year Tuesday at Mrs Dora Halbleib s Main street home. Miss Waughop presided as president. A piano solo by Miss Nellie Coan opened the program followed by an essay on What Constitutes True Culture by Miss Lulu Hillabrand. A vocal duet by Mrs Gladys Hannum and Mrs Dora Halbleib with Miss Ella Meier on piano closed the program. Guests enjoyed lemon sherbet and cakes during a social hour and the club looks forward to renewing work next October.
At St John’s Church eight children were baptized by the rector during a 10 am service before a large congregation. The coinciding festivals reminded worshippers of civic and divine duties. Communion featured music by Caleb Simper, with plans to repeat the music next Sunday for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
Notice that bids for painting the Henry City Bridge will be received by the undersigned up to June 21, 1909. All timbers to be scraped and cracks filled and painted with two coats. Materials to be furnished by the Bridge company. The right to reject any bids is reserved. For more information contact Jos N. Krenz, Secretary, Henry, Illinois.
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