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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
9
Lawrence Eugene Bacon and Miss Mary P. Keller were united in a private ceremony in Moline on February 22 with Rev. D S McCown officiating. The couple, both well known in Henry county, will reside on the Putnam road near Townley farm as they begin married life.
The Woman's club met at the home of President Mrs. H. L. Clift with a large membership. Nettie Morgan was unanimously elected to membership. Mrs. Hendrick led a Half Hour With English Poets featuring Milton Shakespeare and Gray. Miss Young and Mrs. Paskell joined the discussion. Visitors included Mesdames Snyder Young Hmerick and Miss Campbell. Refreshments were served.
J C Ford agent for Union Central Life Insurance Co paid two endowment policies on February 28 for Thompson McKean Bradford and George Helper. Helper’s policy included 184.03 extra from five years’ dividends. Union Central reports 35000 in endowment policies in Henry vicinity in five years. Avery man satisfied with settlement. details from agent available. Letter from C B Dagger Eldorado Springs Mo dated February 25 notes Kansas farm sale and Elgin Cottage stay. mentions Old Man Dagger recuperating after siege.
The pastor reports a morning life sketch at 11 o clock next Sabbath with the subject Mary Reed Cured of Leprosy. The fourth Paul life sermon is at 7 30 Sabbath night titled Paul the Writer. Sabbath school at 9 45, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday. Mrs Mayme Lindgren of Wenona visited sisters Mesdames Hartley and Siewers.
A family in Edmond Oklahoma reports a possible burglar entering their home and firing shots at a figure near the parlor window. Walter Duke fired three shots but the intruder escaped. another arousal occurred at Mrs Downey’s house with similar door tampering. Nearby hobos are blamed for the unsettling incidents. Also notice the death of Daniel Ketchum at Edmond aged about 79.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Lacon courthouse on March 14 1911 at 1 30 p m. Each bill must be itemized certified by town supervisor sworn separately and filed in the county clerk’s office by 12 o’clock noon the Saturday before the meeting. Bills not filed by the time will be carried to the next meeting. Thomas A Connell County Clerk
Petitions filed with City Clerk Elias Bright as the primary set for Tuesday March 14 to select nominees for mayor city clerk city treasurer and city attorney. Ward by ward lists show Republican and Democratic candidates and vacancies in wards one and two.
A Sunday school program is planned for next Sunday at 9 45 am with a short temperance program from last Sunday noted. Taft letter read by Belle Doyle Dalrymple and Wright with Harold Helper singing. Epworth League preaching at 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm. Social at George Helper’s praised. farewell to Mrs M McDonough and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bacon and Mr and Mrs Moore. Officer elections listed and prayer meeting Thursday. Local market prices given: Yellow corn No 3 38c No 4 26 44c oats 26c wheat 80c.
Local business leaders urged to form a commercial association to boost town growth. The piece cites attractive location, facilities, and a need to attract factories and new enterprises, aiming for population and economic expansion through organized effort and persistent leadership. It also notes Millinery News and St Marys Church Lenten stations as community topics.
The Bergantz blacksmith shop and feed yards will be auctioned at 2 p m on Wednesday March 15 1911 at the premises. The sale is public and cash only. George Bergantz Henry H J Williams report a horse with a broken leg was shot last week to end its suffering.
School notes show telegraphy topics in physics and civics work on duties of citizens and contracts in the common law class. Absent students include Irma Vogelsang Lela Hennefeld Laura Williams Evlyn Hartley Frances Elizabeth Forbes and several others as Miss Hunter is ill and Miss Gilpin uses her typewriter for language work. The Knox County Republican warns farmers of a barbed wire graft offering eight wire fences at eight cents a foot risking overcharges and loss.
Fred Bauter added city water to his home. Charles Onyan moves from Hartley building to School street tenement owned by Eli Wright. Illinois ranks sixth in average teacher salaries per 87 states surveyed by State Superintendent Blair. Community notes cover travels, business changes, hunting, sermons on Lincoln and Washington, Lent begins March 1 with Ash Wednesday observances and the 40 day fast observed through Easter.
The Christian Church reports the young ladies class as banner class last Sunday with Rev. Reichel delivering two interesting sermons. Sunday school is set for next Sunday at 9 44. Stella and Oleda Dorff entertained the class Tuesday evening February 28 with dainty refreshments. Ladies Aid met Mrs Stidgen March 1. a tea was served and $1 80 taken in. Three visitors attended. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs James McCune in two weeks.
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