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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
Weekly notes cover weather impacts on corn, local moves and purchases, missing item recoveries, bridge maintenance, household goods by pupils, a new bicycle, and reflections on the Gulf Stream and patriotic themes. Includes discussions on farming advice and veterans’ remembrance.
Henry Cemetery details its 22 acre layout 10 plots used with trees shrubs and roads graded in the west half. Officers E H Hutchins F A Powell Captain Nicholson Ed B Smith oversee finances and maintenance funded by endowments and court oversight. Lewis Paul Hennefeld 14 died May 27 1913 at Henry aged 14 funeral at St Marys Church with Fr Gensler officiating.
Fourth of July committees for Henry’s celebration were selected at a club meeting last evening. Finance committee includes Vogelsang Gregory Peterman Helin ger. speakers Cro nwell Burt. program and sports Gregory McManus Forbes Gresser Davis Greenlee Halbleth. advertising Camp Ransom Hill Lash Pace True McGillick Flynn Green. decorating Krenz Gilpin Smith Doran Loomis Shultz. music Wright Harrington Coe. water and seats Doran Loomis Shultz. singing Adams Hall Elynn Ganzer. automobile parade Hill Gresser Barry Downey Starliper Gehrig’s Pekin band engaged. watch for the program later.
An excursion from Hennepin to Peoria and back is advertised aboard the Steamer Columbia. Leaves Henry at 8 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Round trip from Hennepin 25 cents, other points 10 cents. Tickets sold with bills and cards for details. Mrs A W Gallup and daughter noted amid trade in a Dusy mart on Tuesday.
Henry defeated Princeton 5 to 2 in a Henry County baseball clash. Henry’s Henry Bassett and Williams led with key hits while Umpire Harney was praised for impartial calls amid clear warm weather. Attendance was good as Duke Bros showcased needlework displays elsewhere.
Mrs Charles Casey aged 75 of Lacon died suddenly on South Adams street Peoria after a cerebral hemorrhage apoplexy was cited as the cause Dr Allison and a coroner's certificate supported the diagnosis She leaves husband Charles Casey two daughters Mrs Edward Monter of Bradford and Mrs Alvin Calder of Sparland and son Wilbur Casey of Lacon burial planned in Lacon.
The city installed 31 posts with five globes each totaling 155 lamps. Lighting runs Tuesday night across Edward street East Park Row Second street and sites in front of the Henry Republican office C C Doran's undertaking rooms Central Park and the Henry telephone central building. The Tele phone company had earlier clusters and the city will pay for ten years.
The Red Wing Camp Fire girls held a council and picnic supper at the lock on Wednesday evening. A report of the April 24 meeting in Barry's pasture featured water color depictions of the girls preparing the meal, in pasture, and returning home. Wood-gatherers earned honor beads. reporters were named. Indian legends and camp fire songs followed with planning by Freda Heininger Elizabeth Bell Edna Moody and Mary Schubert. The event closed with the group heading home at 6 30.
A municipal note requests Henry officials close business and schools on Friday May 30, 1913, during Decoration Day ceremonies so citizens honor veterans and preserve memory of their service for younger generations.
Local items include visits by A J Eggenberger and Miss Lillian Sturtevant, upcoming Decoration Day events, and health news on Milton Griscel after appendicitis. Reports cover theater notices, church connections, and business updates from C F Snyder, with social mentions of Reid and Landenberger and a Paulist choristers concert in Peoria.
The Epworth League reports a busy week with officer elections and 15 new members at a Friday session. The group now exceeds 800,000 members with chapters across multiple countries. officers were installed by the pastor and a reception followed at Mr and Mrs Andrew Hunter's home.
Christian Church sets Children’s Day for next Sunday at 10 a.m. The program titled The Cry of the Nations will be presented as a foreleg missionary effort with funds to the foreign Society. Mrs Stickel’s class earned the banner last Sunday. Superintendent Knight distributes small weekly cards and larger monthly cards for scripture verse rewards. Rev H C Reichel will preach next Lord’s Day morning and evening. Elderti William of Saunemii attended our last service.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Marys Church services with pastors and multiple languages but lacks clear date events or structured details. It references mass at 8 am English sermon German sermon vespers and benediction with weekly and Saturday notes but no coherent full item emerges.
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