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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
6
An Indiana woman from West Baden credits Vinol cod liver and iron tonic for restoring her health and energy after months of fatigue and illness. The ad touts Vinol as oil free with a pleasant taste and promises money back if results aren’t met, endorsed by A. J. Ironmonger, Henry, Il.
Notices list Dr C Willett veterinary services with day and night calls, and banking by First National Bank with capital and surplus figures. Also ad blocks for grain buyers W W Dewey Sons coal, and John Hartley Jr meat market offering fresh cuts and cured meats with cash paid for hides.
Patrons tour the public school during last Friday’s open house as Prof King and staff highlight the progress across grades. Teachers Miss Bickerman Miss Hunter Miss Gilpin Miss Young Mr Steele and Mrs Carpenter guide students from primary through eighth grade with projects in drawing sewing handicrafts geography and domestic science.
The four year program operates under the superintendent principal and two assistants. Prof Wichime and staff drive a disciplined, skilled team. The School board’s harmony supports Miss Marie Pfaff as principal with Ella Worley and Carrie Carpenter as assistants. The course includes manual training cabinet work dressmaking and embroidery. The community hails one of the state’s best public schools and pledges to cherish and protect its achievements.
George F Worley born August 17 1846 near Toulon Stark county Illinois died May 21 1918 in Joliet He lived on a Henry area farm two miles north of town and was active in the old Christian church He married Nettle Wheeler March 28 1878 and later moved to Joliet Survived by two sons and two daughters the funeral held at sister in laws home in Henry with services by Rev George T Griscel Presbyterian choir and bearers listed An editorial note praises sober industrious boys and prudent citizens.
Mrs Doyle’s Sunday school class hosted a Home Department gathering at the church with over 50 attendees. A piano duet, address on home department evangelization, and musical interludes followed by a two course luncheon featuring rolls veal loaf angel food cake and confections.
Two young men named Adams and Jones were arrested in Dubuque after stealing a $5000 Packard from T J Aylward of Peoria. Police tracked the car across Illinois and into Iowa with insurance agent Green guiding the chase. The vehicle, recovered by W J Schuh, was seized along with the suspects who faced a $100 reward for capture. The theft occurred May 15 from Aylward’s garage, the pair traveled ten days before arrest, and the car’s route crossed Rock Island and Bradford before Dubuque.
A compact meditation on reporters toiling endless hours for love of the craft. The piece contrasts the newsroom grind with kings and dynasties, noting the beguiling lure of headlines and the price paid in health and time. A quip about Hobbs and widow adds a domestic vignette.
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