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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
Henry hosts South Peoria Combination on a steamer excursion with about 1100 aboard. Henry wins 5 to 2 as Peoria struggles with fielding. standout plays include Williams’ infield stop and two Peoria double plays. Bockes hits a homer for Peoria, crowd reacts, boat departure ends the game.
Three Eureka officials Mayor D G Puterbaugh J L Carney and R P Brubaker visited Henry to inspect the water plant fire alarm system and city improvements. They toured sites from the water works to cement walks and praised Henry s thrifty appearance and modern public works. They urged Eureka’s Commercial club to hold its annual outing in Henry this year.
IVY.C directors meet in Peoria on May 27 vote to hold the annual Peoria to Henry motor boat race on June 22. Chairman L H Lord oversees arrangements as entries rise. A new idea proposes Henry citizens sponsor a purse for a six mile race after arrival.
The Gem lodge of the I O O B held a memorial service at the M HB church in Whitefield Corners last Sunday afternoon. About 40 lodge members and visiting brethren attended, marching from the hall and taking seats in the church. Rev Vandervoort delivered prayers and the parables of the Good Samaritan and St Paul’s charity chapter were cited. Misses Arlene Hunter and Anna Brown sang two duets with Miss Myrtle Goan as accompanist. Rev R L Vivian of Henry gave the address, praising the lodge members as a fine body of men.
Notice warns of a $200 penalty for violations of street safety rules due to broken glass bottles and glass globes found in the streets. City authorities will prosecute violators. mayor G E Pagh signs the notice.
A South Peoria ball team excursion aboard the steamer David Swain met Henry team at Pavilion Park. After the game a farmhand passenger attacked Peoria players with a knife. first mate Geiger restrained him. The man then fled, leapt from a window, and drowned. Will Sutton, a local farmhand, was missing and feared the victim. An inquest will be conducted when the body is found.
Mrs Carl Ponzer dies at home on Howard Street after a paralytic stroke and heart failure. Born February 24 1842 in Arnswalde Germany she married Karl Ponzer in 1870 and raised eight children. Funeral Friday at 730 AM at home with Rev L Vivian officiating. interment in Henry Cemetery.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will meet at the courthouse in Lacon on Monday June 12 1912 Each person’s bill must be itemized certified by the town supervisor sworn to separately and filed in the county clerk’s office by 12 o’clock noon the Saturday preceding the meeting Bills not filed on time will be carried over to the next meeting County Clerk Tally Thomas A Connell signed Wong.
Miss Ema Mae Weis Becomes the Bride of William Monahan in a June ceremony at St Marys church officiated by Rev Fr Gensler. The couple, of this city, plan to settle on Edward street after a honeymoon in Chicago, with families and friends offering best wishes.
Mrs Abbie Becker aged over 80 of Henry was examined by County Judge Clyde Ik Stone in Peoria and sent to Bartonville State Hospital under Dr George A Zeller care. The case, described as sad, followed a holiday visit to Oklahoma where Pellagra worsened to mania. her son Fred accompanied her as commitment was deemed necessary.
Mrs Ponzer passed away Tuesday at the home of her children. Sunday school is set for 9 45 a m with plans for an annual picnic. Children’s Day program at 8 p m and a morning service sermon theme A Great Work. Epworth League 7 p m on Christian Education. Baptisms available by request at morning service. Floral offerings for Children’s Education fund and singing birds requested for the program. The Q E C raised funds despite threatening weather at Mr and Mrs G M Brown’s home Monday night. W F M S reports a fine afternoon at Mrs Sidney Ketchum’s with piano solos and duets and a focus on Our Orphanages Foreign Lands. Henry Lodge 119 A M to celebrate St John’s Day with Masters degree conferral and a supper to follow. Neighboring jodaser invited to partake in the festivities.
The week notes a strong strawberry crop with large luscious berries serving households around town. Also reported: Lacon loses to Chillicothe 6 to 2. new potatoes expected by July 1. a June 18 Bradford Orchestra event at the Pavilion. various local notices including lost watch and travel notes.
Mrs. W A Hemingway and Dr Hemingway lectured at the Presbyterian church on China life customs and education with stereopticon images. The program featured Chinese costumes songs and a recital plus a display of coins badges and a new multi color five bar flag. A large audience attended and a collection was taken to defray expenses.
A civic committee elected a year ago urged active effort to beautify the city. Mrs. B E Lovett led with Mrs. J S Townsend and Mrs. Theodore Disosway guiding initial work, securing mayoral support and urging citizens to tidy streets. The group engaged children in planting flowers, cleaning yards, promoting sanitary drinking cups, and pushed for three laws including wire screening of entablets and the pure food law. Mrs G F Paskell was elected chair next year with continued backing from club president Mrs Clit and other district leaders.
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