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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
9
Citywide reform talk opens with a leech metaphor as physicians treat disorders in governance. Peoria and Ottawa items cover runaway girls, a proposed Aurora to Princeton interurban, relocations, and a garden contest for youths with cash prizes. Horse sales, local farming notes, and a Chillicothe baseball effort fade amid lukewarm support.
Elmer Hunt of Henry Illinois married Leam Hannum at the home of the Hannum family in Peoria on a Thursday afternoon. The ceremony featured Dr William E Shaw and included music by Ruby Patterson and Lucille Tippy with the Lohengrin procession. The couple plan travel to the Pan American Exposition and will reside at Oakdale Farm near Henry after May 1.
Miss Hazel Clift led the Marseilles domestic science class in a second annual St Patrick's Day banquet for the school board and superintendent. The six course meal featured a festive menu, smilax and Shamrocks decor, and candles at the table.
Republican nominees listed for five Marshall county townships with Walter Burnett Will Kellenbach John Turnbull Evans J F Douglas Ashley Judd Robert Kelley John Hickey Roberts Adam Gray Olney Hurl H F Stoner. Election filings pending as caucuses completed amid tense campaign talk.
The Peoria Graves store promotes its exclusive millinery selection with a strong sales staff ready to assist. A market report lists prices for shell corn grain and poultry products, including oats wheat and butter, across local commodities.
Minnie Lawless Eiler born on a Wenona area farm in 1868 married Frank Hiler in 1887. She lived in Henry and Chicago with her husband and children Catherine, Raymond, and William. She died after cancer at mid night Sunday after years of illness with pallbearers and many relatives attending in Henry and Chicago.
Albert Logan born in Glascow Kentucky in the early eighteenth century lived in Hennepin from youth until death. He served in the Civil War and returned home on discharge. He witnessed Black Americans rise to public office and professional achievement. He died Sunday March 21 about age 100 with funeral Tuesday at 1 PM conducted by the M E church pastor.
John W. Birck born October 4 1893 in Jefferson Indiana dies from appendicitis complications after seeking farm work near Henry Indiana. He leaves behind parents Nicholas and unnamed mother two brothers and two sisters. His body is sent to Taliuna for burial with brother Philip and uncle Henry Birck and Edward Balensiefen accompanying the coffin to Madison Indiana for funeral services.
T K Leech Republican candidate for mayor urges strict enforcement of all current and future laws. He argues leniency breeds contempt for law and calls for economical, efficient municipal governance and healthful amusements.
A Magnolia gathering features a good roads meeting this evening with many Henry county boosters attending. The event aims to rally support for road improvement projects and transportation upgrades in the area.
Letter from W Duff Piercy explains voting reforms aim for fairer school board choices. Any candidate may file a petition with 50 legal voters ten days before election. central committees often select candidates, limiting public input. Blank petitions available from the school board secretary.
Mrs Wm Martin of Deacon Hill was surprised by a birthday gathering organized by her daughters Ruby and Mrs Rickey along with Mrs Blackburn and Mrs George Wabel. They lured her downtown then returned to a luncheon and a cake bearing the 62 age, with many friends delivering good wishes and keepsakes.
Mr and Mrs C A Camp and their niece Miss Marjorie Leech return to Illinois after visiting El Campo Texas and stopping in Memphis New Orleans Houston Galveston and San Antonio. They describe Mardi Gras and rising cotton prices while urging better roads and smarter road planning to save time and money.
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches announce Union Passion Week services from March 29 to April 8 with daily 7:30 p m programs. Presbyterian notices detail Sabbath school 9:45 a m worship at 11 a m and a 7:30 p m evening service, with a Lord's Supper on Easter Sunday morning. The program includes the Day of Authority conflict silence farewells suffering and tomb. Methodist schedule adds morning and evening worship and a children’s sermon with Easter program preparation.
St Josephs St Johns St Marys share weekly Lent observances with daily and Sunday masses. St Josephs lists weekday 7 40 pm rosary sermons and benediction and Friday Stations of the Cross. St Johns notes Holy Eucharist 7 30 am Sunday school 11 am and evening prayer. St Marys outlines 8 am masses 10 am high mass German sermon 2 30 pm vespery and benediction.
Christian Church hosts Bible school at 10 a.m. with William Knight as superintendent. Reverend H. C. Reichel preaches at 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m., followed by an Endeavor service at 6:50 p.m.
Petitions for candidates must be filed by April 7. Four members to be elected with terms to include one year for the president and one year for a vacancy, three year terms for two members, and a three year term for another, to fill the resignation of C F Hallfarth.
Miss Ruth Mercer spends the week end in Peoria as guest of Miss Helen Hadfield. The Illinois and Michigan canal opens April 16. Barges must limit draft to 4 feet due to repairs. BH Harris killed crossing Burlington tracks in Monmouth. Starved Rock season opens May 1 to Oct 20. The hotel opens April 28 with Chicago delegations visiting the park.
Yue surveyors completed land tied lines and await engineers cost estimate for Peoria and Chillicothe Interurban. An application for a charter will follow and construction may begin. Local workers will receive preference. Samman sources right of way grants and stock for the Kewanee Henry line. A river bridge is promised and lines would extend to Streator, with activity likely starting soon on both lines.
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