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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
1
The article reports on community events in Henry including a missionary society meeting led by Mrs H R Trimmon, a memorial note for John Glasgow Corbett a Civil War veteran and former Putnam postmaster, and Henry residents planning lawn beautification and social outings. It mentions Henry visitors, local hospitality, and plans for Havana hotel expansion along with river transport considerations.
Sue R Bacon and Kemper of Pesatum Illinois wed June 27 on the veranda of the bride’s parents home in Henry. Rev D S McCown officiated as about 50 friends celebrated with a five course dinner catered by C C Hayes. The couple planned a Chicago departure after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Abram Shurts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Main street home in Henry on June 28. He is 79 and she 69, with two children, Mrs Willett and Ed Shorts of Whitefield, in attendance among about 156 guests. Gifts included a cane, gold umbrella, a picture, and about 75 in gold. A floral bell decorated the dining room and verses by George T. Shurts marked the day. Ice cream and cake were served in a tent on the lawn before guests departed at nightfall.
The June 22 celebration marked sixty years of marriage for Ichabod McKinney and his wife born Irena Diehl. They moved to Sterling seventeen years ago from Marshall County Illinois where they wed in Whitefield township. Civil War veteran McKinney served with Company E 20 Ill. Their family includes five children and 23 grandchildren with more to come.
The forecast predicts a sequence of storms and cool spells in July. Gays Hicks notes storms to begin early month with a crisis around the fourth, followed by periods of cloudiness and chill, then hot spells near the end of the month culminating in a storm on the twenty third and a final heat wave around the twenty ninth.
The post office will be open from 7 50 a m to 9 30 a m on the morning of July 4. Most business houses and the banks will be closed on that date.
The Peoria Journal transcript reports Township High School plans to raise attendance by 15 percent next year. State superintendent John Hanna endorses the move for more taxable territory, better schools, courses, and equipment. Assistant Superintendent Kinzey notes closer to home schooling and proposes a tax rate of 5 to 25 cents per acre to fund improved facilities and staff.
The City Hall last Saturday saw 28 attassat votes cast with no opposition to the selected candidates. Hawg was elected president for one year, Bognor and Greenlee to the one year term, Forbes and Starliper to the two year term, Cromwell and Hunt to the three year term. The paper urges scrutiny of high schools and renewal of subscriptions.
A call to action urges Henry voters to decide on selling 800 shares of the Henry City Bridge Co to a prospective purchasing group. If the rail line gains control, a new bridge and dike plan may be built with free passage for all vehicles, while failure to maintain could revert stock to the city. Also notes the handover of gifts: a walnut plane and an Edison phonograph to local residents.
Addie Brown and Charles Onyun visited the state capital last Sunday and viewed Camp Dunne with 8000 National Guard soldiers on the race track drill ground. At Camp Lincoln about 16,000 U S volunteers including engineers artillerymen and ordinary soldiers were present. They also toured the capitol building the old Lincoln home the arsenal and the supreme court. A guard deterred their attempt to photograph at Camp Dunne and they left rather than risk detention.
A series of moving pictures titled On the Firing Line With the Germana will be shown at the Henry Opera House on July evening. Photographs by Wilbur H Darborough will accompany the screening with live narration. The show previously played seven weeks in Chicago at the Fine Arts and La Salle Theaters.
Mrs Marin Sophia Morneth died June 23 1916 in Varna after a life born in Sweden as Johnson. She married Charles Austin then Jonas Morneth and leaves two children Mrs Lottie Hall and John Austin of Varna. Funeral was conducted by Rev Lofgren with Dr Coggshall and A B Smith assisting.
Farmers and stock raisers are advised about a stock loss incident involving the Western Live Stock Insurance Co. agent Dr W da Thomas. Loss valued at $100, paid within 16 days after report. The notice endorses the insurer's reliability and includes local references and social notes from Henry and Dorchester travelers.
William R Thorpe a Henry County native who lived in Peoria for 27 years died following strokes of paralysis. He served eight years as a Peoria park policeman and is survived by his wife Ada M Grove and daughter Ruby with a son deceased. Funeral services were led by Rev R W Martin of the Presbyterian church with burial arranged by A B Smith.
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 with Mrs Wm Wheeler superintendent. Men’s Bible class at 11 and 8 with public worship at 7. Epworth League service follows. Report on Epworth League convention at Kewanee. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday. Cordial invitations from Pastor J C Mercer.
Christian Church announces Bible school next Sunday at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m sermon at 8 p m by a minister from Wisconsin who will preach at Putnam morning service at 11 o'clock He is endorsed by state secretary J R Golden Henry and Putnam seek to locate a pastor Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Wm Knight next Wednesday afternoon
The July 2 Sunday services include Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent morning worship and communion at 11 o clock Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and evening worship at 8 p m The prayer meeting reads each Thursday at 7 30 p m Ren W Martin is the pastor.
St Marys Church lists services: 7 30 a m sermon 9 30 a m high mass and German sermon 7 30 p m prayers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday led by Rev Fr Andrew Schauer pastor.
St John’s Church offers 7:30 am Holy Eucharist 9:45 am Sunday School 11 am Holy Eucharist and sermon and 8 pm evening prayer and sermon led by F W Haltst Priest in Charge.
St Joseph Church announces weekday Mass at 7:30 a m with a first mass at 17 30 and a second at 9 30 during the summer. Rev Fr Brennan is the pastor.
In Peoria a memorial hall event honors Mrs Kalso of Putnam for lifelong charity and patient mothering, while Anne Parker, a Peoria teacher of English and music, receives a graduate’s rest at the G A Memorial Hall on June 28. Family and friends celebrate her kindness and devotion.
Personal notes from a local community scene recount social visits and weddings. Town residents, including Mrs. Barnard of Granville and Miss Riordan of Eagle, join in Chautauqua events while others discuss a riverfront warehouse and a washed out bridge after heavy rain. Memorial Day debates and local political tidbits round out the page.
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