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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
1
A Henry Michigan reader urges naming the Henrys new hotel after Illinois. He praises Henrys growth and local lore, argues Illinois honors state roots, and suggests placing bronze Illinois arms in the lobby as a dignified emblem. He warns against a trivial or jokey name.
Leslie Aukland of Henry married Mary Anderson of Wichita Kansas on May 4 at 8 30 pm in the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev Horney. The groom a Navy veteran and electrical engineer and the bride daughter of L J Anderson will reside at 603 South Lawrence Wichita. Mr and Mrs S A Lorimer were in Tiskilwa Sunday.
Henry station is chosen for daily Illinois River water samples sent to Peoria Laboratory. John Hurt, collector at Henry bridge, will secure and ship samples. Joliet, Peoria, and Beardstown labs will analyze data for S K Hoskins under the Illinois Investment project to assess sewage purification effects and inform national sanitation legislation.
Otis Skinner appears as Hajj the beggar in Kismet screening filmed by Robertson-Cole. henry Opera House shows run Wednesday and Thursday May 18 and 19. patrons urged not to miss the performance.
A reader in Pascagoula Mississippi on May 2 1921 proposes naming a new hotel “Illinois” to honor the state meaning Tribe Of Men. The letter suggests the Sun Kist Shore location and ends with a courteous sign off by “Just a Passerby.”
The Board of Education of District No. 35 met at the First National Bank building and secured Gertrude Bickerman as principal and first grade teacher and several others for grades two through eight with salaries listed. A janitor position was offered to Phillip Steimle at 90 dollars monthly. Mr and Mrs 8S Clift receive an invitation to the Sarasota commencement on May 25, courtesy of Robert Thacker, president of the graduating class.
A large audience attended last Friday’s preliminary meet at the opera house. Henry High School students showcased music by the school orchestra, piano solo by Elizabeth Weaver, vocal solos by Frances Elizabeth Forbes, marimba and piano by Bruce Bauter and Harold Daniels, dramatic reading by Margaret Van Leer, and humorous bits by Enid Case. The performers, including Weaver, Forbes, and Van Leer, are aiming for honors at the upcoming meet in the city on May 21 with participants from several surrounding towns.
A memorial planning meeting at the office of A B Smith outlined Memorial Sunday May 29 and Memorial Day May 30 observances. Henry orchestra will provide music and Rev M B Van Leer and Rev C C Carpenter will speak. Cemetery decorations by committees led by A S Newman Frank Clift George Shorts Albert True Guy Wilson and Harry Blackburn. A Hunt veteran from the 1812 war was noted.
At the W R C meeting on May 7 three candidates Mrs Humphrey Mrs Lantz and Mrs Reichenbauch were initiated. A конvention in Galesburg May 17 18 19 was discussed and arrangements for a May 10 W A C supper for the American Legion dance were made. The supper in the Gates building featured chicken sandwiches potato salad ice cream and cake with tables linen and bunting. The event yielded between 40 and 50 dollars. Alice B Gilon press corr.
Mrs. Ida L. Jones died in Chicago after a five week illness. She was born in Covington Kentucky and lived in Des Moines Grinnell and Henry Iowa. She married Dr W H Jones in 1879 and leaves two children Clara J and Paul C. Jones. Funeral held at Main Street home with Rev Dusenberry officiating and burial beside her husband.
J W Hancock longtime Lacon resident and Democrat official died May 9 at 6:30 am after a two day illness from uraemic poisoning. Born November 25 1839 in Hopewell Marshall County Illinois he lived 81 years 5 months 4 days. Survived by wife Margaret Bullman and three children Bruce of Lacon Mrs James Robertson Rushville and Mrs B S Sterrett Henry. Funeral at his home in Lacon Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Rev Davies officiating. Interment Bullman Cemetery east of Lacon.
The Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of Knight on three Esquires at a Lacon gathering last Monday. Lacon members including L. D. Gregory Harry Hexter David Owens L. H. Allen Robert Onyan Ansel H. Hexter Harry Bestold Caleb Forbes Geo W. Smith H H Wescott W J Burbridge W Dalrymple Chas F Smith and Sam Guysinger attended. Many assisted in the work and the event, which included lunch and coffee after, was well received by all.
The piece frames S. E. Lantz of the 16th Senatorial district challenging a Chicago board of trade setup described as a shell game. It compares Lantz to a reformer amid postwar education, warning against duplicitous schemes and noting the Diamond King analogy as rural deception.
Earl J. Buhn son of Granville residents and Laverne R. Smith daughter of Henry residents were married May 10 1921 at the bride’s parents home Rev M B Van Leer officiated. The couple plans a two week trans east tour then will set up housekeeping in Granville.
Rev. H. G. Dusenberry delivered a stereopticon lecture on Korea at the Presbyterian church detailing geography and size then focusing on missionary work and 50 years of progress. He noted many churches schools and hospitals and described Japanese influence as oppressive while praising local cultivation and varied landscapes.
A Minneapolis reader proposes several hotel names for a new Riverside Inn including New Era and New Paskell House. The letter, dated May 7 1921, also notes the writer’s approval of the hotel project. Roy Harris and Clarence Roach of Whitefield visited Henry on Sunday.
Mother's Day services were held at the Presbyterian church with flowers and a boutonniere for attendees. A special solo by Mrs. H G Dusenberry and a sermon by Rev H G Dusenberry highlighted Moses's mother's devotion and enduring motherhood values. At the M E church, no flowers were available but Mrs Elmer Hunt sang Mother O Mine with Miss Rose Reinbeck and Rev M B Van Leer spoke on motherhood's impact and national hope.
Pastor W. J. Carpenter presides as Bible school begins at 10 a m and the evening service at 8 p m features Mr B Corwin Howell of the Worlds Purity Council discussing Can a German be saved outside the church The talk questions if moral life alone reaches the Father and invites attendance Bible study and chorus rehearsals are set for Thursday evenings
Last Sunday evening at St John s church a large congregation witnessed Bishop Edward Fawcett of the Diocese of Quincy, assisted by Rev Cooper, confer the rite of confirmation on seven candidates J L Jones Frederick Cromwell Robert Steele Harry Morse Frances Elizabeth Forbes Harriet and Rose Baugh The bishop spoke on the duties of church membership and daily living in Christ as the choir offered music and candles illuminated the altar with flowers.
Reverend Dusenberry hosts Mr and Mrs B Corwin Howell of The World Purity Federation with Mrs Howell speaking at 11 a m and Mr Howell at 8 p m. Sunday school 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m. All welcome.
Rev Fr Cooper leads Holy Communion at 7 80 a m with Sunday services at 9 4 Sunday School 11 Eucharist and sermon May 15 Whitsun Day Observances extend to May 16 with 7 30 a m Holy Communion Confessions featured before Whitsun Friday 7 30 p m Saturday 8 50 p m.
M. B. Van Leer notes both services at the church this Sunday with an indication that a visiting preacher may deliver the sermon and teach worthy lessons.
Rev A Schauer announces Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m with 2:30 p m vespers and benediction and a weekday mass at 8:00 a m at St Marys Church.
St Joseph’s Church schedules Sunday Mass at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm and weekday Mass at 7:30 am led by Rev. M J Brennan the pastor.
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