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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
The column records a mix of local notices and anecdotes from Henry with names such as Captain Borgadus and Frances E. Willard referenced. It mentions sales, weather threats like near cyclones, a real estate purchase by R. F. Burt, and community figures visiting the News office, with aging residents and veterans noted.
Amos Fox of Humboldt Iowa remains alive and a member of the institution he joined as No. 1 on December 1, 1838. The home has seen 1544 member deaths to date and Fox, now about 80, is a veteran of two wars with limited sight and memory lapses. He was admitted after eye and brain disease and remains hospitalized but mobile on the grounds. Also noted are business notices for Triebel & Sons and a notice of Sanders Nunes death, Civil War veteran.
A short Easter poem wishes joy and blessings on a bright morning. It mentions Miss Elsie Potter visiting her sister Mrs Hallfarth and thanks God for favors that cannot be repaid.
A note from the school reports the departure of James Anderson and appointment of Lester Knight to his position. Classes cover domestic science with egg dishes and eggs a la goldenrod, with visitors including Miss Blackburn, Miss Clift, and Mrs Hall forth. Reports also mention wireless telegraphy plans, piano work, and rising student activity across grades and rooms.
Candidate slates listed for Senachwine and Granville townships on April 1. Senachwine options include Democratic and Republican tickets with supervisors, commissioners, justices, and constables led by P. J Finnegan, William Wheeler, Bar ney Reismeyer, and Joseph Allen among others. Granville lists Republican and Progressive slates for supervisor and commissioner with justices and constables.
The children of Carl August Ponzer express sincere gratitude for the sympathy and tributes shown during their bereavement. They acknowledge the support received while mentioning a recent trip to New York to purchase spring stock for Watercott Co.'s store.
Easter services at St Josephs Church drew large crowds for both masses with ornate floral altars and a strong choir led by Mrs Monahan. Rev M J Brennan preached on the Resurrection, urging faithful living, while the Methodist church held Easter services and a Livingstone centennial concert with a large chorus and children's performances.
Easter at the Presbyterian Church featured morning lessons with recitations and songs by primary and intermediate classes, a large attendance despite rain, and an evening praise service organized by organist Mrs Hila Wood. About 20 youth trained in a special choir offered Easter hymns plus a brief sermon by the pastor.
M. E. Church announces services as usual next Sabbath with a third quarterly meeting on Saturday evening April 5 at 7 30 and a quarterly conference and Sabbath sermon April 6 by Rev O T Dwinell district superintendent. The Ponzer family mourns the death of the father following the mother’s passing within a year. the deceased longtime church doorkeeper was highly esteemed. St Mary’s Church lists Sunday Masses and services: 8 am low mass 10 am English sermon 2 30 pm high mass and German sermon, with daily mass at 8 am except Saturday at 7.
St. Joseph’s Church announces Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday services at 8 a m Public invitation extends from Rev Fr Brennan pastor to the community.
J H Crickenberger writes that Mrs Crickenberger underwent a second operation and is resting well after four days. The Chicago doctor and nurse report steady improvement and encouragement, with plans for a visit to Henry this summer.
Wilany Whalen and William Whaten, long infirm residents of Henry A, died in the county home where they sought better care. Coroner Grable impaneled a six member jury which found death from natural causes after testimonies by Henry Luft and Edward Rogers. Burial services for the deceased, a lifelong bachelor and a devout churchgoer, were conducted by Rev Fr Brennan with pallbearers Frank Baer, John Williams, Jacob Helgoth, William Harney, Thomas Dwyer and others.
The News-Budget reports Hopewell lines nearing completion and broad support for the new service. It notes Easter births in the German family, a recital fundraiser at Anna Cutler Hall, a railroad station upgrade for Kewanee, and local civic interest in canal and waterway governance.
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