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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

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Capital Asked to Stop Sewage Flow Into River

The Illinois waterway commission reports Chicago sewage juts into Des Plaines and Illinois rivers, contaminating waters to Peoria and Havana. It warns that delayed sewage treatment endangers Chicago and Illinois Valley health, and criticizes Sanitary District for funding other projects instead of building treatment plants.

Illinois Chicago State Waterway Commission Chicago Stanitary District Sanitary Board Lake Michigan Sanitary District Canal Waterway Divisions Des Plaines Lockport Peoria Havana Ilinoig Valley

W C T U Meeting Promotes Prohibition in March Event

The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon March 15 at Mrs Minnie H Smiths home with Miss Clara B Waughop presiding. Members sang America and discussed prohibition and anti liquor themes including remarks on England is Hope of Prohibition and a Chicago Tribune article on triad drink effects. A query box prompted discussion on Americanization and loyalty. notes by Bella Evans, press correspondent.

Minnie H. Smith Clara B. Waughop Elizabeth Reed Lizzie BE Zenor America C. C. Smith Maria L. Davis May Stickel England Minnie Smith C. E. Griffin Walt Mason Mary Newman D. R. Blackwell Wisconsin Matilda Morse M. C. Doyle Chicago Tribune Frank Johnson New Jersey Assembly

Illinois PTAs Annual Conference Address in Peoria

At the Illinois Council of Parent Teachers Annual Conference in Peoria on Tuesday March 29 G W Hunt former Putnam county superintendent will give an address of welcome Professor Dean Minman Granville High School principal will speak on Interior Decoration of Schools.

Illinois Council of Parent‘Teachers Peoria G. W. Hunt Putnam County Dean M._ In‘man Granville High

Miss Ida Davis residence beautified by painter

The residence of Miss Ida Davis is being beautified by the painter’s brush, enhancing its exterior appearance. The project involves fresh color and detailing to improve curb appeal. Local observers note the improvement adds charm to the neighborhood.

Ida Davis

Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Forestry Talk and Social

The Ocean Springs group met at Mrs. Mary Shorts home with Audubon and Forestry chaired by Mrs. Josephine Townsend sending greetings from Long Beach. President Mrs. Charlotte Sparling spoke of returning after winter in Mississippi while Rev. H. G. Dusenberry urged tree preservation and discussed the Snell bill and forestry. He quoted eulogies of trees and shared notes on Mariposa trees and California forests. Mrs. Sparling also spoke of turpentine trees and Gulfport shipyard visits, and members shared favorite birds. Letters from Mrs. Allen Wenona and Mrs. Clifford Haws conveyed thanks and greetings.

Mary Shorts Audubon and Forestry Josephine L. Townsend Long Beach California Charlotte Sparling Ocean Springs Mississippi G. M. Clark Clara B. Waughop H. G. Dusenberry Snell Congress China Cincinnati Ohio Ohio River Dusenberry Osh Kilmer Johnny Appletree Rev. Dusenberry Miss May Young England C. G. Allen Wenona Cor R. F. Burt Bernice Green Clifford Hawswith Bella Evans Prs. Cor

Daniel Horrom Dies After Illness at 43

The community mourns Daniel L. Horrom aged 43 years 9 months 10 days, elder son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Horrom, who died Monday afternoon at his farm north of the city after a severe appendicitis operation. Funeral Thursday at 2:80 oclock from his late residence with Rev Dusenberry officiating. interment in Henry cemetery. Obituary to follow next week. Also notes about the groom and a family illness in Rochester, Minnesota.

Daniel L. Horrom Wesley Horrom Dusenberry Henry Cemetery

Road Bond Appeal to Vote for Better Gravel Roads

Magnolia correspondent urges the township to adopt a bond issue for improved highways, arguing good roads boost education, church attendance, markets, and overall prosperity. The piece warns that earth roads fail under increased traffic and calls for immediate action by Grange members and the community.

Magnolia Farm Bureau

Red Cross Elects Officers and Plans Peace Time Program

The Red Cross in Marshall county met at the opera house last Thursday, reelecting Chairman J K ONeill Treasurer J A Williams and Secretary Mabel L Steimle. Directors named were Mrs James Hartley Mrs Walter Duke Clarence Duke and Charles P Green. Miss Coleman outlined a peace time program. Next meeting in April will feature Grant Burgner on plans for the peace time program. The chapter reports 30 members. A note from Corn Dent of Macon Mississippi mentions pleasant weather and low cotton prospects due to price slump with 88 to 1544 cents.

The Red Cross Opera House J. K. O'Neill J. A. Williams Mabel L Steimle James Hartley Walter Duke Clarence Duke Charles P. Green Coleman Marshall County Court House Lacon Grant Burgner Emnig Dakin Corn Dent Magnolia Macon Mississippi

Grandmother Sarah Leech Celebrates Nonagenarian Birthday

Last Thursday afternoon March 17 Mrs Sarah Leech known as Grandma celebrated her ninety first birthday. A large gathering at the farm reception included friends from Hennepin Chicago Peoria Houston and El Campo. Guests sent flowers and gifts while cakes candy and a homemade verse were shared.

Sarah Leech Grandma Mary Deck Hennepin Billy Patterson Chicago Peoria Jack Leech Houston Texas C. A. Camp el Campo John Leech Venice Ocean Park Santa Barbara California Harvey Camp Deck

Buried Thrift Stamps Turned Into Income Securities

William B. Bosworth urges thrift stamp owners to search homes and offices for stamps left unredeemed. Collect completed Thrift Stamp folders to exchange for 5 dollar savings stamps, and note new 25 cent, 1 dollar, 25 dollar, 100 dollar and 1000 dollar denominations. Registration protects against loss and 4 percent interest compounded quarterly with tax exemptions can yield over 6 percent.

William B. Bosworth Treasury Savings Securities Federal Reserve District Mr. Bosworth Savings Division Treasury Department Treasury Savings

Move for Salary Increase for General Assembly Members

Representative Cruden sponsors a bill to raise General Assembly salaries to 5000 for a two year term, with a 10 cent per mile mileage allowance. The measure targets members elected in 1922 and later, tracing historical increases from 2000, 3500, and 3500 mileage adjustments and court rulings. Mr and Mrs Paxson and Mrs Bosley and Mrs Shields of Hennepin visited last Saturday for shopping.

Cruden General Assembly Springfield Fayette S. Munro Legislative Voters League Citizens’ Association of Chicago Supreme Court Walter Paxson R.S. Bosley Allie Shields Hennepin Our City

Stereopticon Lecture on Philippine Islands by Rev Dusenberry

A Presbyterian Church Sunday evening talk highlights the Philippines with about 3 000 islands and ten million people. Since 1898 under U S protection, converts report healthier lives through medical missions. The Bible now in seven dialects, twenty years of growth ends with 100 000 worshippers singing praises to God.

Admiral Dewey United States Manila

Public School Notes From St Louis Meeting

Our Public School high school Miss Evans travels to St Louis Missouri for three days for the annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South of which she is a member. Mr Dennis is absent due to illness. Spelling certificates awarded to Edith Bergantz Ellen Randall Clyde Fowler. Seals to Willma Heininger Mae Chestnut Dorothy Jeanne Forbes. Perfect attendance certificate to Emmett Harney. Grades will review music at the Opera House soon.

Abe Martin Peo- Tia Journal Abe Edith Bergantz Ellen Randall Clyde Fowler Willma Heininger Mae Chestnut Dorothy Jeanne Forbes Emmett Harney Opera House

Home Talent Play Benefit For St Josephs Organ Fund

The city hosts a two act farce comedy The Doctor at the Opera House next Thursday evening March 31 for St Josephs organ fund. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents plus vocal and instrumental numbers by local artists. Also notes economic folly about eggs and a Buick car sale to Marquette Cement for traveling salesmen.

Opera House St. Joseph's la Salle Marquette Cement Company

Holy Week Observances at St. Joseph's Church

Holy Thursday mass and procession at St. Joseph's with prayerful vigil at the repository. Good Friday services begin 7:30 am, Way of the Cross at 3:00 pm. Holy Saturday 7:30 am blessing of water and paschal candle. Easter Sunday 8:00 am high mass and 10:00 am low mass with special music and flowers. congregation urged to receive Holy Communion and share in the risen Savior. Public welcome at both services.

St. Joseph’s Church Repository

Easter at Presbyterian Church with Joyful Sermon

The Presbyterian Church invites all to Easter services led by Rev. H G Dusenberry with the sermon Some Joys of Easter. Special music includes a choir anthem a duet by Mrs Dusenberry and Mrs Andrews with violin, and The Palms by Leybach. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening stereopticon pictures of the southern mountains at 7 30 p mEveryone welcomed.

H. G. Dusenberry Dusenberry Andrews C. A. Phillips Christian Endeavor Theouthern Leybach

St Johns Church Easter Week Schedule

The Rev Father Cooper leads St Johns Church events from Thursday March 24 7 30 p m prayer and instruction to Easter Sunday March 27 Holy Communion 6 30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m and Holy Eucharist 11 00 a m Confessions offered Monday and Tuesday in Easter week 7 30 a m Holy Communion. Good Friday schedule 2 to 4 p m Holy Saturday 7 30 to 8 50 p m.

Father Cooper

Memorial service for B L T at Methodist Church

The note announces a Sunday night sermon at the Methodist Church honoring B L T and Line o’ Type. TM M. B. Van Leer promises a cheerful service with a strong choir anthem and orchestra, aiming to lift the spirits of mourners.

M. B. van Leer

Mass Times at St Joseph’s Church

St Joseph’s Church announces Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday mass at 7:30 a m The pastor is Rev M J Brennan.

M. J. Brennan

St Marys Church Mass Times and Pastor

St Marys Church announces Sunday mass at 9 or 10 am with vespers and benediction at 2 30 pm. Weekday mass is at 8 am led by Pastor Rev A Schauer.

A. Schauer

W R C Meeting Reports Growth and Deliberations

The W R C met on Saturday March 19 at the K P Hall. Thirty five members enrolled with many more desirous to join and plans to skip the March 22 practice. The gathering was pleasant and profitable for officers and members.

K. of P. Hall Alice. B. Gilpin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Club Daniel Horrom Fred Smith Gib Barclay Rochester Minnesota John Smith Earth Philippine Islands Presbyterian Church Mendota ST. Joseph’s St. John’s Church St. Joseph's Church St. Mary’s Church W. R.C
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