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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
1
A Henry Republican letter questions the Board of Supervisors five county jail study. It argues for consulting the public before debt, suggests renovating the Lacon jail for about 2000 to 3000 dollars, and warns against a costly palatial jail without public consent.
On June 1 1904 Ira Lee Hupp and Mira Jeva Davis wed before family and friends in a ceremony officiated by Rev W A Green. The bride wore French ivory lace and carried cream roses, with Miss Agnes Davis playing the wedding march. Guests, menu details, and post ceremony travel to the World’s Fair City are noted along with out of town attendees and those sending regrets.
At Owen Allen home on North Edward street, Mildred F. Allen and Robert M. Dietz of Canton united in marriage by Rev D McCown. Only family present. a wedding dinner followed. They left for St Louis to honeymoon and will live in Canton after July 15.
Miss Myrtle Goodrich of Lacon engaged to John J. Thompson. She studied at the American Conservatory of Magic in Chicago and, after mental strain, went to Alma Michigan sanitarium. There she met Dr Geo S Browning who won her. Thompson congratulates the couple. Dr Browning to practice in Alma.
A pretty M E church wedding united E Wynne Huff of Denver Colorado and Misa Dalate Morgan daughter of Mrs Bollyer Morgan of Senachwine township last evening at 8 o clock. The groom works with the civil service commission in Denver and the bride is educated and a capable teacher. They will reside in Denver after July 15.
Dr A M Pierce a renowned absentee physician in central Illinois died in Wyoming Friday night at age 68. He served in the Civil War started in Peoria with Dr Robert Boal after the conflict and was remembered as a gifted surgeon and musician. Condolences extend to his family and friends.
Conference held at Varna led to creation of a Mail Carriers association with Brown Wenona as president Bell Henry as vice president and Statelet Varna as secretary An auxiliary group planned a conference and service fundraiser photographer I W S Vanélarlinger left for Chicago A photo gallery with outfit for rent is advertised Henry Chapter No 477 received three petitioners for membership and a special meeting is announced James Colligan's barber pole sign in colors white red and blue with a gold leaf ball tops the pole
The Woman's Club Library Association formed in 1898 reports steady growth with 040 volumes shelved, strong reference works, and active efforts to publish wholesome fiction for all ages. Last year 81 books were bought, treasury about 835, and socials at Dewey, Locke, and Hunter homes boosted public interest. Upcoming: about 80 new volumes by June 25 and a July play Hazel Kirke managed by Anna Culler Hall.
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