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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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Township High School plans and rules for bond vote

The article explains how a school board may secure authorization to build, locate, or purchase a school site by election or petition and outlines signs for bond issues. It urges voters to choose the right board members and consider the school’s long term benefits for the community and future generations.

Township High School Board of Education America Township High Charles, Greenlee Avlths Michels Phe

Happenings From Metamora And County Happenings

Mrs Frank Dubois of Henry hosts social gathering at Metamora. A hunt along the Green River results in wolves and cubs killed with farmer involvement. Local residents attend operetta at Metamora and view potatoes and garden produce. John Mead suffers first sclerosis attack, work disrupted. County clerk duties discussed during Chicago trip. Normal Township elections and school notices noted. Local residents plan visits, business expansions and home changes.

Chautauqua iTrive Green River Clara Ad Louise Seitz Mry Bulpi T “Brother Seitz Aimora Herald Adam Glatz eJames Wabel Parado Wabel Gregory George Cowan Chicago Dennis Itley Ennis John Hart Sand Dewitt Woodrum Dewitt Zemily Jessup Pleasant City Ne Township Proposi Mar Wenona Iton Lacon Fitnerd Marshall County Elk Joe Magnolia Varna xRutland Ca -la Rose Washburn Spar Henry Washisii Band Mra Fred “Scaseter Talay Mdv Washron Illinois Fred Pettlee Jerame

Mrs N F Olson dies after five weeks in Varna aged 80

Mrs N F Olson formerly Capa Lisa Nelson was born Feb 20 1836 in Doderhult Sweden. She died June 6 in Varna after five weeks illness leaving seven children including Mrs Otto Bergsten John Olson Oscar Olson and Mrs Olive Extrom. Funeral held at Swedish Lutheran church Varna with Rev D A Lofgren officiating. burial in nearby cemetery.

N. F. Olson Varna Capa Lisa Olson Capa Lisa Nelson Doderhult Sweden Otto Bergsten Rockford John Olson Chicago Oscar Olson Olive Extrom America Swedish Lutheran Church D. A. Lofgren Buria Los Olson Elysian Jae Ay Bo Smith Aati

Wood-Weis Wedding in St Marys Church June 15

Eva Margaret Weiss and John Wood of Tiskilwa wed at St Marys Catholic Church with Fr Schauer officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Wallace and Raymond McMahon. The couple plans a weeklong wedding trip and will reside in Tiskilwa with many friends in Henry and adjoining towns.

Tiskilwa Henry

Domke-Sleater Wedding Quiet Family Affair

On Monday June 12 at 2 PM Miss Sarah Jane Sleater daughter of George Sleater married George F Domke of Chicago at her parents home on North street. Rev R W Martin officiated. The ceremony was small with only family present. They left at 6 PM for Chicago where the groom works with the National Shredded Wheat Biscuit Co and has bought a flat for their new home.

Harvey Hunter Budd Ill M. Arleene Hunter C. Ellsworth Smith Lawrence Hunt Princeton Andrew Hunter Frank Brown Mildred Dunn Eva Mattison Florence Scharfenstein J. S. Mercer M. FE. Church Smith Lke Commercial Club Henry St.ory'’s Catholic Church Metara H W Seitz John Mallman Harry Allen fen_ Candy Co Pontiac Bloomington Clinton John Mead Peoria Chicago Meg Indiana Illinois Vari M

Kantalkenut Klub Gathering At Rose Reinbeck Home

Announcement notes the Kantalkenut klub met June 12 at Rose Reinbeck's home. Guests enjoyed a dining room decorated with hearts darts and Cupids, place cards with hearts and darts, and a poetry toast for Shreffler. Miss Hillabrand’s friends learn Dre Shreffler will supervise Deaconess hospital in St Louis next year.

Kantalkenut Klub Rose Reinbeck Edna Hiltabrand Dro A. Ri-Shreffler chads lene _ silsp

Henry High School Baseball Team Falls in Rain Shortened Game

Henry high school travelled to Villa Grove Illinois for a championship game. A 2 to 0 rain shortened contest ended after seven innings with no official winner. Hogg pitched two hits ten strikeouts for Henry while Hood allowed two hits eight strikeouts in a pitcher friendly contest.

Henry Villa Grove Til Cace Cate Prof Lantz Charleston Normal School Hogg Cook Hood Phillips George Wright Louis Klein Louis Phillips George Stoner Wesley Deal Hiram Hogg Seleyr Robinson Ray Swiger Louis Cook Jesse Sleater C A Phillips Charleston Normal Millikin College Bradley College Peoriz

Bureau Organizes Commercial Club in Depue Area

Henry Commercial club delegates led by J J Barnes and Clifford Hians visit Bureau to organize a Commercial club at Depue. Spring Valley and Depue members speak on benefits and road needs along the Ivy Trail. Sixty one members have signed the petition for the new bureau club.

Henry Commercial Club Bureau J. J. Barnes Clifford Hians Oscar Davis Victor Brasfield Charles A. Camp Dr. Adams G. A Phillips F W. Ponzer Barnes Haws Brasfield Henry Spring Valley Frank Hoffman Hiley Riley Depue Club Welch Bureau Club Bure ‘Commercial Injsa Henrry Mors Szinbe Tio

Children’s Day Program at Presbyterian Church

Sunday service on June 11 featured Miss Lucy Mateer scripture reading Rev. Martin led prayer and offertory with multiple recitations solos and duets by local students. An evening youth choir performed Peace Be Still followed by a sermon inviting reflection.

Presbyterian Lucy Mateer J. A. Williams Martin Roberta Hawa Frederick Bauter Lucy Mateer Kare Marian Seitz Dorothy Quinn Viola Majory Powers Ralph Martin Harold “Kaiser Frances Segraves John H. Hall Rosalind Hall Inez Bauter Margaret Merdian Leo Quinn Hunter Lucile Newell Gladys Bayne Mary Downey Hallon Perdew Sim Te $ Bud Primary Department Lee Merdian Dorothy Newell Imogene Newell Sally Hans Wille Sae Eles Esther Hunter Marie Smith Eink Lagenca Rodney Brown Gertrude Hans Lotha Bauter

St Josephs First Communion Service Scheduled

St Josephs Catholic church will host a First Holy Communion for a group of children under Rev. Fr Brennan next Sunday at 7 30 AM. The church will be adorned with flowers and the choir will perform sacred selections as the public is invited to attend.

Joseph's St. Joseph's Catholic Church Brennan

Christian Church Bible School and Services Schedule

Bible school Sunday at 10 a m led by Wm Knight superintendent. Mrs Flossie Sloan Hyde speaks at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm on Usefulness of Good Cheer led by new president Miss Oral Hunter. Union service at 8 pm with M E Church. Aid society meets next Wednesday afternoon with president Mrs H.

Presbyterian Church Smith Union’ Temperance

Presbyterian and church notices clash in June services

The notice lists Sunday services for June 18 at Presbyterian and several churches including St Marys St Johns and St Josephs with times for Sunday school morning worship and evening prayers. It notes Rev Landenberger injured and unable to preach next Sunday due to a knee injury.

Henry Republican urges readers to scan every page

Local notes mix social gossip, road plans, weather, and court tales from Henry County. Ray Johnson entertains in Putnam. Mrs. Sparling sells a house and may build near center. Highway sign design contest offers 25 dollars. May rains hurt corn planting. discussions on Peru road changes for Spring Valley and Depue. Webster Park foreclosure looms as trustees report valuations.

Ray Johnson Marseilles Putnam Hiss Lottie. Sparling Eggward Street Vern K Stchum Somelace Henry Burkhart Brock Yanoshowski Chillicothe Hans” Wagner Rock Island Hans State Highway Commission Illinois Bureau County Board of Supervisors Peru Road Ladd Ivy Way Marquette Spring Valley Depue Board of Supervisors Henry Republican Fowler Haya John Tomaston Squire Dennis Bcrape Webster, Park Vonce Edby Cairo T.trimbie Princeton Salto’ State Bank Ate Princeton.s Webster Park Onat Alonk Tiliets Pulidlags Westrored

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