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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
10
Local notes from Varna and nearby towns recount visits and calls in Henry, Lacon, Washburn, and Veona. Residents attend plays, concerts, and church events, with many journeys to Henry, Chicago, and Streator. A Swedish parish wedding, school fund drive, and a fire safety training program are mentioned among daily activities.
Over night visitors from Putwam Mioo and Eureka frequent gatherings with local families. The April 24 lecture by Mrs L R Thomas drew a large audience, with Hiawatha readings and Indian melodies by Mrs Forrest Draper. A La Salle court joke ends with Poland housing and possible penitentiary outcome. The piece includes light dialogue between Kitty and Harry about revenge.
Local Gazette reports on a unique log house project for Mrs Carrie Phelps and her relatives, Fred Wier Jr and family relocating to Richmond Indiana for work, and a double wedding at the Frank A Barr home with Miss Alice Barton and Henry Stillwell. Also noted are a horse theft in Hopewell township, mausoleum construction at Lacon cemetery, Mrs Clara Fort and Miss Anna Ballows returning from abroad, the death of Aurelia Boys, and railroad right of way filings for a Peoria to Rockford line through Hopewell township.
A Chicago effort seeks to establish a yearly book return day to encourage citizens to return overdue borrowed books. Supporters hope Gov Dunne will issue a proclamation designating Columbus Day as the observance time for this idea aimed at educating schoolchildren nationwide.
McNabb community reports planters for Fred Wolf selling first class machines at fair prices. Ground breaking for a new bank is set this week as several new houses rise. Road commissioners face drag or grade needs on outlying roads. Yeomen lodge adds members, insurance seen as solid. Dramatic company to perform a musical in two weeks with anticipated quality. Principal Panzer earns another year, third at McNabb. Tracks west of village receive repairs by extra gang. Dance at McNabb hall well attended with Standard orchestra. Local travel and visits noted among residents and visitors. Fresno Republican reprint covers third Raisin Day in Dinuba with parade and 5000 attendees. Justice P Hand of the state supreme court, recently ill, returns home after stroke. future vacancy unclear but unlikely immediate.
The piece defends the state militia as more than uniforms, praising Illinois volunteers aiding Ohio and Mississippi regions against disease and distress. It notes morale in viewing soldiers and emphasizes their genuine service in life saving duties.
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