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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
11
Incidents of the week note visits by Emma Bean and the Craft sisters in Henry, excursions to Peoria, a Cadillac picnic in Glen Oak Park, a parade float pledge by Henry merchants, and a chautauqua. Community reflections praise local papers and a humorous tale of a snowbound trip and canned soup incident.
The column lists local figures visiting or residing in the area including C. A. Whitney of Losantville, Milton Griscel, Frank Vogelsang of Streator, Lottie Allen of Pontiac, and Mrs. Chester Bidwell. It notes church services by Rev. F. W. Halist, visits from S. M. Appel aiding Walter Green, and travels by Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Pearson of Sac City. The piece marks the paper’s 61st volume ending and reflects on the paper’s history and values.
R C Forbes resigns as manager of the Henry Greys effective after Sunday’s game. In his brief tenure the team earned notable victories and tight losses. A reorganization followed naming Larry Gregory manager with Will Williams as secretary and treasurer. The club aims to continue its national reputation.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs James H Smith and C E Smith thanks neighbors friends and city officials for kindness during illness and death of their father and for floral offerings Public notice prohibits firing of firecrackers toy pistols or like items on the Fourth of July parade and speaking time Autos may be parked on Main Street north of Central Park with police guarding throughout the day and evening J R Paskell Mayor
No grocery deliveries will be made on Friday July 4 1913 by H J Gregory Co F Snyder Co BE Smith G B H Vogelsang. Miss Alice Cartmell of California visited The Republican with Mrs F A Raymond sharing old memories with J C Blaisdell. They recall Henry area changes over 40 years. News notes include a ball game at Pavilion Park next Sunday June 29 Hicks Park vs Greys with three Leland Giants players and Slim Walsh pitching.
Senate committee heavy rains flooded the Illinois River and jeopardized Lake Michigan control structures. Engineers call for Portland cement restoration, elevation increases, top smoothing, and improved dam access with power and safety upgrades. A camp at Lake Senachwine prepares youths for moral summer activities beginning July 1.
The report notes severe drought in central and southern Illinois with many farmers near Decatur and Springfield seeing little hope for grain this season. Other regions remain moist with hail and wind causing localized damage but not widespread losses. replanting is possible in troubled areas and rising yields are expected elsewhere.
The church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan as superintendent. Public worship at 11 and 7 45 led by the pastor. Epworth League at 6 45. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts Little Light Bear at the parsonage Wednesday at 3 8 o'clock. Peoria District Epworth League convention in Washington this week drew delegates Ai leen Hunter Jessie Mercer Edna Bell. Miss Hunter will report at next Sunday evening League.
Christian Church invites all to attend Sunday morning and evening services preached by evangelist Guy J. Zerby noted for fluency and power. A Hamilton Avenue Christian church member, Mr. Lindsay of St. Louis, Mo., joins the Merritt relatives for the summer and enhances Sunday school and church services.
The Presbyterian Church outlines Sabbath school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 145 p m Christian Endeavor at 645 p m The next quarterly communion will be the first Sabbath in July All invited Pastor George T Griscel Mrs Fred Hank of Peoria visiting Edw Haddon family home
Daily mass at 7 a m with a morning English sermon on Sundays at 7 a m. A 10 a m service offers low mass and German sermon. Sunday noon services at 2 30 p m led by Fr Gensler and subscription renewals urged.
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