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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
3
June 4 1914 notes show neighbors visiting relatives in Peoria Henry and Chicago. Many mentions of local social events church socials and family travel with brief remarks on attendees and pastors sermons.
The commencement of the class of 1914 drew many friends and relatives to town. At the Frank Y Van Antwerp home, Mrs. Harry Green and daughter Lillian and Mr. Robert Stouffer of Chicago visited, along with Miss Jennie Stouffer of Peoria. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Van Antwerp hosted Mrs. Van’s sister Mrs. M. B. Kellogg and son Dolphin of Chicago, and Mrs. Orcutt of Lacon spent Friday night with sister Mrs. Tesmer Campbell. Others may have attended unlisted.
The Bethel church Ladies' Aid to host an ice cream and strawberry social on Wednesday evening June 10 at the church. Sunday schools at Bethel and Sparland M. E. churches prepare to observe Children’s Day. Rev Busby from Prairie gave a largely appreciated sermon last Sunday evening at the M. E. church.
Commencement exercises for the class of 1914 were held Friday evening May 29 at the M B church. Rain cooled the crowd as the program opened with a procession and a program of songs and orations by Miss Leila Maxwell Velma Campbell Frances Ray and Chester Van Antwerp. Dr Andrew Stephenson Rev D McLeish spoke on labor and unrest and the class songs delivered with praise.
The Speer class of 1914 featured readings on notable women such as Clara Barton and Rosa Bonheur, essays by Mary Ann Evans and Miss Tyler, and an oration on the Education of the Negro by Frances Rae. The program ended with a benediction by Rev McLeish, class motto Sun Rise not Sunset, and colors Green and White.
Attendees Mila Arthur Adking and Claude Snyder joined auto races in Indianapolis last week. Mrs Emma Sherman and daughter Mine Dula visited at William Bentley’s. Memorial services held at Center in the afternoon. An ice cream social at Mrs Mary Hanchett’s home on Thursday evening June 11 supported MSE Sundaes school. all invited. Baratoga Sunday afternoon Memorial services noted. William Hufnagel and family visited his brother Charlie and Aaron. Ida Grady was a caller. Mrs George Barker hosted her Sunday school class last week.
Local residents from Richmond to Peoria visit friends and relatives in La Prairie. Upcoming events include a Methodist Foreign Missionary lawn fete at Charles Kimble’s home on Thursday evening June 11. Community members travel to Walla Walla, Peoria, and Chillicothe for visits and services.
Mrs Alfred Johnson and daughter Elizabeth visit her parents at Granville. Matthew Steele, son of John Steele of Henry, stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Whitmer. Cattle shipped to Chicago by Hunt. Visitors at Mrs Hints Trowley Opal Swers: guests of hometown folks Friday to Sunday. Harvey Nightwonger helps with farm work at the Saratoga home of Mr and Mrs Gue Hawks Tor.
Mr and Mrs James Kelley welcome a baby girl while H M Dewey hosts guests from Annawan. Peoria agents Brady and McClintock discuss business here. Pekin Rainbows starter Wilhelm Pyell draws praise as a young left-hander. A Walsh Construction Co crossing accident injures a driver and kills a team. Postmaster O'Brien receives a query from A H Bassett of Lahore Colorado about early residents and the Lincoln school. Death of Mrs William Herberger noted with meditation on faith and a Catholic service for Miss Bessie Epley Herberger.
A Detroit reader reports Chamberlains Tablets restored appetite and relieved bloating and constipation. The note credits improved digestion and a pleasant bowel movement after use. The ad copy notes sales through Adri Teacher-Did Columbus and similar notices.
Putnam VI a grey stallion of 1800 pounds foaled June 1909 is recorded number 73040 with sire Putnam NT and dam Inec by Cadox. License valid to March 22, 1915, listing seasonal stud dates across several barns and owners with terms and insurance notes. G. J. Staab owner and Alva Vandusen groom oversee the stallion service in Iowa.
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