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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
9
A nostalgic commemorative piece urges reverent Memorial Day observances for the dead from 61 and Spanish American War eras. It calls for flowers on graves, solemn parades, and hats off to the flag as the national anthem plays, honoring sacrifice and loyalty to the United States.
Memorial Day observance begins at 10 45 a m with Sunday school in line to K P hall then a parade to the opera house services at 11 o clock with Rev M B Van Leer Rev H G Dusenberry and Rev W J Carpenter leading readings prayers songs and an address by Rev W J Carpenter after noon assembly at K P hall at 2 o clock with a march to the bridge memorial rites at the cemetery include prayers songs a unknown dead service and grave decorations by the American Legion Taps followed by a flower collection and requests for autos to transport attendees to the cemetery if rain the program moves to the opera house plans include W R C participation and preparations at K P hall the day before for flower and procession details.
Memorial list honors Henry county veterans whose graves will be decorated on Memorial Day including W H Atkins Joshua Ammons David H Anderson John Blackburn Charles Bell J S Burt C L Buck W H Cutler Henry Detro C M Dawson Nathan Dayton James B Elston Thomas M Fish John Ford Captain Gallaher Henry Guy and others noted in local record.
Henry high school holds commencement at the opera house with class day events led by Rev. M J Brennan and Prof L J Pollard. Diploma presentations by Charles P Green and County Superintendent W E King follow a long program of vocal solos readings and a county contest winners list.
A large audience attended the baccalaureate at a hotel and later at the opera house. Rev. W. J. Carpenter, M. B. Van Leer, H. G. Dusenberry, and Principal Charles Beesley presided. The program featured a student procession, sacred choir numbers, and an oration stressing education, character, diligence, timeliness, and the duty to repay benefits through personal effort.
Henry alumni and spouses gathered May 20 at the Methodist church for a reception and banquet honoring the class of 1920 and the faculty. President Charles Green welcomed the group, with readings, solos, and a dance at the Henry opera house afterwards, praised as a highly successful reunion.
A 19 year old white man using the alias Bill Bullet secured a job with a southern road crew, lodged at the Camp House, and along with a companion named C Jackson forged two checks for 28.75 and 29.25 after robbing Hans Otto at his hotel room. They fled on a north bound freight train after dining at Friday and Heininger’s. The theft included Otto’s suit and shoes, with the pair later cashing the checks at local shops. The sheriff searched for them but they escaped in Dr. McLain’s automobile. The incident coincided with separate notices about new teachers hired at Henry High School and county supervisor bill procedures.
Mrs Guy B Naill formerly Miss Katherine Monier dies at home in East Moline after months of illness from influenza complications She was born November 17 1868 in Saratoga township and married Guy B Naill in 1909 Funeral services were held at home and burial in Saratoga cemetery Rev Mos sand presided and many relatives attended from Champaign East Moline Saratoga Henry and Camp Grove
Bible school next Sunday at 10. The memorial sermon follows at 11 at the opera house. Christian Endeavor at 6:80 led by Mrs W B Deck. Evening services at 7:30. No prayer meeting Thursday due to high school commencement at the opera house. Methodist Chimes notes Parson Jones to preach next Sunday night and praise his sermons.
Sunday masses at St Marys Church 8 and 10 am and 2 30 pm with vespers and benediction daily mass at 8 am Rev A Schauer pastor St Josephs Church mass Sundays 8 and 10 am weekday 7 30 am Hey M J Brennan pastor Whitefield Church May 30 1920 Sunday school 9 30 am memorial at Boyd's Grove cemetery 10 am Rev J William Coleman address preaching 7 45 pm carnival The Trusted Pony street event June 13 children day program planned
At the Presbyterian church a pair of stereopticon picture shows on Africa will be presented with explanations. The event aims to educate and inform attendees. Citizens willing to donate their autos to transport soldiers and W R C to the cemetery next Sunday should notify the committee. The forming line will be at the K of P hall at 2 30 p m.
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