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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
9
A column mixes light notes and local updates. It reports Toluca Coal Co plans major summer mine improvements and modern equipment, local enlistments in the army aviation and marine corps, a humorous subscriber dispute, and deputy guards at Depue zinc works as part of wartime measures.
Henry residents enjoyed eight headlining acts by the All-Star Vaudeville Co at the Opera House Tuesday. Madame Hercules showcased strength feats, Louise Dexter impressed as an elocutionist, and Electro lit a cigarette with body sparks. Alvar and Alva charmed the crowd, while Cora Youngblood Carson led instrumental selections with La Paloma and Sextette from Lucia, ending with The Star Spangled Banner. The revue drew praise and a packed house if the troupe returns.
Miss Helen V. Fosbenner died after an operation at St Francis hospital Peoria due to a pulmonary embolism. She was a Henry High School graduate and longtime saleslady at J Watercott Co. Survived by her mother, many relatives, and guardian church ties. Funeral today at West Second Street residence with Rev. F. W. Haist officiating. interment in Henry cemetery.
A large audience attended the Henry school preliminary at the Opera House on Friday evening. Pupils delivered vocal and instrumental performances of high standard, with judges awarding honors to Vesta Belle Weaver Amelda Hartley Harold Daniels Lolita Bell and Helen Siewers. Special selections were performed by the high school quartet Edna Bell Beatrice Kuss Florence Siewers.
Welly C. Gould dies at 59 after surgeries in Denver. He lived in Lamar since 1890 as cashier of the First National Bank. He leaves wife Edna Kalb son Roy, mother, sister in Berkeley, and brother in Washington. Funeral in Lamar is described as one of the largest, with a Masonic tribute. Also school menus, class studies on gyroscope and flowers, senior buttons, May baskets, student notes on Henry sports and local saloon licensing changes ending May 17.
Born in Taikuhsien Shansi Province China on March 31 1917 twins a boy and girl. The boy is Allen Monroe the girl Helen. Parents are Rev Paul L Corbin and Mrs Corbin formerly Miss Miriam Locke daughter of G Monroe Locke longtime resident of the city now in Terra Ceia Florida.
A farewell party for Verna Louise McBride was hosted by her parents at her grandmother Mrs. Lucy McBride’s home on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Twenty two classmates joined in games and peanut hunting with prizes for Gladys Pearch and Thomas Ransom. The event featured a patriotic luncheon, decorated table, souvenir streamers, pilgrim dolls, and precious gifts including an autograph album marking the Henry home departure.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lash spent winter in Eustis Florida and returned by car to Henry Illinois arriving Monday night. They faced storms and muddy roads but enjoyed the long journey from Illinois to Florida and back.
Dr. Murphy preaches at Sunday 11 o'clock on The Divine Order of Christ In the World with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Wm. Knight superintendent. P S C E prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. No night preaching. pastor preaches at Putnam. He explains the Henry Putnam arrangement to serve both congregations each Lord's Day. He attends District Missionary convention at LeRoy Illinois Thursday.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent. Men’s Bible class 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Public worship 6 30 p m. Epworth League service and prayer meeting Thursday evening followed by teachers meeting. Efficiency conference for Rock Island district Central Illinois conference at Kewanes May 7 and 8. Bishop Bashford of China among distant speakers. Delegates listed from Henry M E church. Rev J E Mercer and wife attend.
At 7 50 a m Holy Eucharist then 9 45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m Holy Eucharist and sermon, 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon announced by F W Haist Priest in Charge.
St Marys Church lists Sunday services including 8 am mass and English sermon 8, high mass and German sermon 10, 2 30 pm vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am and Saturday 7 am. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer is pastor.
St Joseph Church schedules its first mass at 8 a m and a 10 a m on Sunday with weekday mass at 7 30 a m Pastor Rev M J Brennan. Bogner Auto Co moves into a new building near Henry Opera House selling Buicks with Edward Bogner overseeing both garages and Valentine Bogner handling the Henry end with Curtis Dawson as salesman. An incident on Third street involved a broken tongue of a carriage, but no injuries. The Henry Opera House presents The Wishing Ring with Vivian Martin tomorrow night. The Henry Library association annual meeting re elected officers led by President Mrs Josephine Townsend and officers Mrs S L Clift Ida Jones Eva Harrison Carrie M Jones. Will Kuss visited his wife at the Freeport sanitarium and reports steady progress.
A roundup of social visits theatre outings and family news from Henry includes Mrs A J Lindgren visiting relatives in Venona, Arthur Williams and Bert Travers hosting guests, and a flock of residents attending Al Jolson’s show in Peoria. A faction criticizes a recent Henry Auto Co. wrestling event for faked matches, stating such practices ruin sport and end Henry’s wrestling prospects.
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