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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented Memorial Day article outlines honoring fallen soldiers from the Spanish American War through church services, a parade, flag salutes, and honors in the cemetery. It calls for community participation, flowers for graves, and a civic ceremony led by local officials and veterans groups.
The baccalaureate service featured Rev. H. G. Ducant delivering an earnest address to graduates. Prof. Beesley and Rev. Dusenberry sat with the faculty as the high school chorus performed, while the ceremony emphasized discipline, preparation, and the value of lifelong learning.
Members of the Houty Alumni Association with their wives and husbands gathered at the Methodist church on May 20 for a reception and banquet honoring the class of 1920 and Henry High School faculty. After a dinner and program, the group moved to the Henry Opera House for a dance.
In appreciation Mrs Samuel Day Putnam Illinois extends thanks to Henry Shriners Sharon chapter No 238 Tiskilway for flowers and visits during hospital stay. Also notes ex servicemen and American Legion members to gather May 30 at K hall for Memorial services. J O Hill recovering after carbuncle drainage last Friday.
The speaker extols public schools as the foundation of the republic and denounces self interest over national duty. A humorous sketch critiques short cut methods and a future Hottentot philosopher mocks Teddy Roosevelt as a mythic god. The program closes with hymns and blessings from Rev. Carpenter and Rev. Dr. Van Leer.
A young white man and a black accomplice worked a burglary at a hotel, stealing a suit, shoes, and a blank checkbook. They forged two checks for 28.75 and 29.25, cashed after dining, then fled on a northbound freight train. The thefts and forgery were tied to a missing doctor’s car later that day.
Katherine Monier Naill, born November 1868 in Saratoga township, died after months of illness in East Moline. She married Guy B Nail on September 45 1909 in Te ligman Arizona and lived in several places before settling in East Moline. She is survived by her husband, two step-brothers, four step-sisters, and several Champaign relatives. Funeral services held at her East Moline home with burial at Saratoga cemetery in Wyoming.
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches announce programs for next Sunday. Rev H G Dusenberry leads morning services with a union Memorial at the opera house and a Africas stereopticon show in the evening. Sunday school at 10 am and a 7:30 pm sermon follow. Memorial address planned at Boyd's Grove cemetery May 30 at 10 am by Rev J William Coleman.
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