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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
5
In the off year ahead of next Tuesday’s election, Marshall county Republicans urge voters to back the party ticket. They warn that nonparticipation could allow the enemy to mobilize and defeat Republican candidates, stressing duty to attend polls, support nominees, and uphold honesty in public service.
The Henry Woman's Club met Monday afternoon October 31 with Mrs Freece Burt hosting. President Mrs S L Clift presided at 3 30. After failing to secure a press correspondent each chairman will report her meeting or appoint a deputy. The Education department led by Miss Gertrude Bickerman presented an engaging program including an essay by Miss Young on the conservation of the defective child and a discussion on progress in rearing children led by Miss Waughop. Musical numbers included piano solo by Miss Bertha Merdian a vocal solo by Miss Elizabeth Bonham of St Paul with piano accompaniment by Mrs Lucas and the Seitz orchestra Clara Seitz violin Lulu Seitz cornet and Harry Seitz piano performed two selections Dandy and Blue Bells of Scotland. The hostesses invited all to sociable hour as the dining room displayed Halloween decor with pumpkins candles and autumn leaves. The room featured yellow and white Carnations. Guests included Miss Bonham and Clara Lulu and Harry Seitz.
Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m Rally Day program well rendered audience large offering over 18 dollars W F M S met with Mrs Becker report from Peoria district Pekin pleasant feature prayer meeting Thursday night Everyone welcome Mr and Mrs Ketchum had their three children baptized last Sabbath morning A heavy frost this morning.
Jeanette Davidson Williamson born June 14 1848 died October 24 1910 in the house where she was born north of town in Steuben township Marshall county after a long cancer illness. She married John Williamson in 1883 and had two children one of whom died in infancy. the other John David survives with his father. Funeral services were held at Chillicothe M E church on Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Martin of La Prairie with interment in Chillicothe cemetery.
Feast days observed with holy masses and cemetery visits. The Catholic Woman's League meets at Mrs. J Williams home on Wednesday afternoon. A church supper is planned for Saturday November 5. Rev Fr Dooling supervised St Joseph's Cemetery improvements including a black cross inscribed I H S and a white gate reading St Joseph's Cemetery.
The Marshall county circuit court held an adjourned session last Saturday with Judge Green recalling the grand jury. Wm Armington alias Dudley Armitage faced murder charges for the Wednesday morning shooting of Jerome Cray the Venona liveryman. he was held without bail to the January term after witnesses testified.
In Wenona on October 26 at the livery barn Dudley Armitage shot Jerome Cray, killing him. Witness Green reported Cray tried to seize the gun before Armitage fired. Armitage fled, later arrested at Hotel Stanton. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Cray died of a bullet to the heart fired by Armitage. Armitage remained jailed in Wenona awaiting grand jury action.
City council met at city hall Monday night to act on saloon bonds and licenses for Nov 1 1910 to May 1 1911. Bonds and licenses were presented by Emil Lofgren Charles W McManus Conrad Helgoth A L Hupp Charles P Heininger William Steimle A W Kern Henry Meister J Meier Green J P Heininger with several associates. Motions approved bonds and licenses upon payment. adjourned. Mayor Paskell City Clerk Wright.
Belle Doyle serves as pianist this week while Edna Bell was absent Monday and Tuesday on business. The physics class tested on motion Monday and now covers Energy and Work. The seniors are industrious as Margaret Fraher was absent Monday and Olive McCutcheon of Hennepin visited Monday afternoon. Latin II had a test on Wednesday.
John M Thompson moves to Creston Nebraska while J R Robinson accompanies candidate L C Gish visiting Putnam and Hennepin. Obituary for John M Sharp pioneer of Marshall County. Open quail season announced starting Nov 11 with bag limit 12 per day. City officials to attend St Louis waterway convention. Halloween mischief described. Boat seizure cases in Chicago district for improper fire suppression equipment. Coin collector A H Sheldon showcases rare 1802 silver dollar and other antiques.
The city records the marriage of Carl F. Hallfarth and Miss Gertrude Potter at Grace Episcopal church in Chicago on Monday Oct. 31 1910. The couple, both Henry residents, wed quietly with bride’s brother F W Potter giving away the bride and relatives as witnesses.
Delegates at the Episcopal Church national convention debated divine healing and its fit with modern science. Rev Lucius Waterman argued Jesus healed in the first century and can do so today, while Rev H M Taylor urged reclaiming the churchs lost gift of healing once associated with Mrs Eddy and Christian Science.
Voters in the 16th district question why the Peoria Daily Journal singles out incumbent J. W. Graff while ignoring other Republican candidates. Editor Harry Pindell resents Graff's pledge to represent district people, not individuals, and vows to retaliate. The piece hints at party shifts and upcoming ballot consequences.
Intimation suggests Haocomy Power & Light Co of Chicago and Joliet may supply motor power and current for light to the tri cities Henry Lacon and Chillicothe, cutting coal plant costs. If approved, light rates would drop and a gas pipe may be added for heating. The firm now serves 90 plants and may offer day and night service.
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