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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a 1901 May page with office contact notes for THE REPUBLICAN Henry Michigan and Editors’ Resignience. Includes phone-like numbers and a Thursday May 23 date reference, indicating a newspaper listing or masthead notice.
J S Brasfield describes the May 8 1901 visit of the president with cabinet in Los Angeles. Crowds cheered cannons bells and flowers while police and National Guards cleared streets for the state arrival and parade amid vivid spectacle and multination participation. The piece also notes Weather and Women’s Club meetings in Henry, with officer elections and plans for future projects.
The report lists Federation delegates attending regional and state meetings, names of hospitality hosts and refreshment volunteers, and notes on club unity, harmony, and progress. Emily Sparling signs as Secretary, praising attendance, yearlong efforts, and resilience despite few calendar lapses.
The new timetable on Rock Island went into effect Sunday with changes limited to two day trains. The Chicago station departure is 12.46 p.m. and Peoria arrives at 2.10 p.m.
Rev Tullis attended a Peoria ministerial meeting this week and the Christian Sunday school stresses Children's Day on the first Sunday in June. Mrs Cora Reed of Benton Harbor sang a solo and Elder Wray previews sermons for next Sunday. The M E Ladies Aid meets May 30, and Epworth League activities continue with Miss Mary Ponzer leading last Sunday’s gathering. St John’s Episcopal lists Whitsunday services and a memorial sermon. Multiple church groups and priests are noted with upcoming conventions and memorial addresses. A St Mary’s Catholic entertainment in Opera Hall drew strong attendance despite rain, with ice cream and strawberries served after the program.
Rev. BR. L. Campbell spoke to Wooster University students in Wooster Ohio. The Quincy diocese convention opened in Quincy with 125 delegates and 800 in attendance at the cathedral. Rev. Nybladh urged Swedish mission support while Dr. Taylor of Springfield was elected bishop co adjutor of Peoria diocese.
Word comes of the death of Mrs Wm Thompson a kindly woman. She leaves a grieving husband and two young daughters. Mr Thompson is son of Home Thompsoniteneld and son of Mrs James Divelbies of this city. Mrs Homer Thompson attended the funeral last Sunday. A telegram arrived for Thomas Monier on Saturday about Mrs Charles Monier of Hopkins Missouri. She had seven weeks of hospital treatment in Chicago for throat cancer. Mr Monier left for Missouri to attend the funeral held Monday. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs Charles Doran of Steuben and was beloved by many. The death has left a sorrowing family.
Col J W McClanahan of Sparland died Monday night after a long illness. A former clerk in Lacon and Sparland grocer, he served as lieutenant colonel of his regiment and was active in Republican politics and local civic life. He worked with the Peoria government store and belonged to Masonic, Odd Fellows and G A R lodges. He leaves a second wife and several grown sons. Funeral at Sparland today at 2:30 with orders assisting at burial.
William Marshall aged about 93 died at 7 a m Monday at the home of I D Kirk in Lacon after a long illness. Born in England in 1820 he trained as a boot and shoe maker then served as a butler for a nobleman before immigrating with his wife to the United States. He lived in Saratoga and later in Lacon with his daughter Mrs Milan Holmes of Whitefield. Funeral rites were at the Kirk home May 16 and burial followed at Saratoga ME Cemetery.
Dr. A C Gibson aged 78 died of heart failure at his South Omaha home on May 11 after weeks of illness. A Wisconsin native and longtime physician, he practiced in Greenbush for nearly forty years before moving to South Omaha ten years ago. Survived by wife and sons Frank H, Lusan C, Clarence D and Newell, he was revered as a steadfast old school doctor and civic figure. The Presbyterian notes his birth in Hillsboro New Hampshire on April 7 1823 and funeral services were held May 15 conducted by Rev T P Johns and Rev R L Wheeler with music prepared by local musicians.
The review history class studies administrations while the 8d year botanizes. Emily Fawcett visited the school. Roy Hill was absent due to illness. Senior classes prepare essays and commencement cards amid events at Magnolia and Opera Hall June 9 and June 12. The class of 1901 has eleven students, five boys and six girls.
Patent medicine claim promises a one day cure for a cold but the advertisement states druggists will refund money if it fails to cure. EE Grove’s signature appears on each box as verification. Product marketed with a price of 2e.
Memorial Day events set for next Thursday May 30 at 2 30 p m in Central Park weather permitting then at New Opera Hall music by Henry Cornet Band male quartet under Mr J M Powers direction prayer by chaplain quartet singing reading of roll of honor ringing by quartet address by Rev Fr Innery rector of St Josephs church benediction and a procession to the cemetery to decorate graves of our heroes
The fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and places. It hints at a local event involving Beara and Kindarian entities, with references to a purchase or transfer and possible civic or organizational context. No verifiable details on date, location, or outcome are readable.
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