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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
11
Notable items include church service changes, a government drawbridge lift, La Rose election results, and travels of Dr. Conner. Coverage also notes Mexican and British investments, a prank ad for weed removal, local visits, and the Clifton cyclone report with drug store damage and family ties to local businessmen.
Board of Education votes to keep Prof King as superintendent after reviewing seven years of progress in industrial and domestic programs. Miss Massey will not return as principal. other staff retained. Three vacancies to be filled later. Also notes death of Mrs. Neufind and upcoming performance of In Arizona in Henry.
The steamer Swain will run a 50 cent round trip excursion to Peoria on Saturday May 9. The boat departs Henry at 7:00 a.m. and returns from Peoria at 1:00 p.m. Adyut.
Preliminary contest of the Henry public school held at the Henry Opera House on Friday May 15 with afternoon vocal and instrumental programs and evening orations and declamations. Winners advance to Washburn June 5 6 with first class gold medals and multiple contestants listed.
Henry High School Alumni officers and members are urged to gather at the Commercial Club rooms Saturday evening at eight oclock. Plans for an Alumni gathering at commencement time are to be made. Wm Ponzer President. Advertisement.
Manager Murphy of Spring Valley submits a lineup for next Sunday’s clash with the Henry Greys. Featured players include Beyer Princeton and Fitzpatrick at third, with Haas catching Red Sanders pitching and a strong Illinois city mix.
The Woman's club gathered May 4 at Mrs. G. M. Clark's home with president Mrs. Theodore Disosway presiding. Mrs. Nellie P. Harlin led a paper on whether present fiction writers match those of the last century, praising Lydia Sigourney and Harriet Beecher Stowe. She noted Willard and Stevens advancing temperance, while a sociable hour followed with refreshments from the hostess and Mrs. Loomis. Guests included Mrs. Lyman Loomis and Mrs. A. G. Hillabrand.
The Republican reports completion of a canvass of city business and professional people for its 60th anniversary edition. About 80 names and firm descriptions are ready and missing parties are asked to contact the paper. Also announced is the first annual Putnam County Oratorical and Athletic association meet at John Swaney school on May 16 with literary contests at 10 am and athletic events at 1:15 pm. Admission is 25 cents for both contests and athletics.
Henry Peck at Kewanee plants 15 acres of sorghum cane this season and estimates syrup value from $50 to $80 per acre if properly cared for, reflecting a shift from past farming practices in the Tiskilwa region.
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m evening service moved to 8 p m and Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m Next Sunday is Mother's Day with special music and a sermon The Mother Flower and a white carnation will be given to attendees The New Jerusalem Church will move its service to next Sunday due to Rev L G Landenberger's attendance at the Cincinnati convention May 19 26 The Ascension sermon at 11 a m explains Jesus being received into heaven by a cloud and seated at God’s right hand In the evening a discussion of The Inside of the Cup by Winston Churchill is planned A congregational meeting will be held Saturday with choir practice afterward.
Community notices recount Lookout Mt. post and W R C Memorial Day preparations, elevator blaze at Evans station with losses, health updates on Cary Fosdick, and praise for Bradford Republican editor Breen. Also reports Starved Rock State Park expansion plans, road work, and Wilcox visit by Henry Republican editors.
M. E. Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with M L Coan as superintendent. Men's Bible class during the Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 a m and 8 p m with sermons by the pastor. Epworth League service at 7 p m. Mid week prayer Thursday evening and choir rehearsal Saturday evening. J B Mercer, Pastor.
The weekday mass at St Joseph's Church moves from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Each Friday in May features special services at 7:30 p.m. honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St Marys Church posts a morning mass at 7 a m with Sunday high mass and English sermon, a 10 am low mass with German sermon, and Sunday afternoon services at 2 30. Fr M Gensler signs the notice.
The Ministerial Association of Peoria and Pontiac districts met in Pekin on May 4 and 5 with about 80 ministers in attendance. Rev J H Mercer joined from Henry and contributed to discussions. Several other church leaders and educators attended to discuss church interests.
A meeting of business men and all Henry citizens is called for Monday May 18 at 8 p m in Commercial club rooms to decide on committees for the annual Fourth of July celebration. Mayor John R Paskell urges a large enthusiastic turnout.
The Voters League schedules a May 8 meeting at City Hall at 7 30 p m with secretary Bella Evans. Mrs L G Landenberger attends osteopathy studies in Kirksville Missouri. Miss Lorene Landenberger is named delegate of the Kenwood church New Jerusalem to the National League in Cincinnati May 20 and 21.
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