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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
9
The Henry Giants defeated LaSalle 6 to 0 after a fast first half with a 55 yard TD run by McGrail and a successful field goal by Harney. The crowd of about 1000 saw a well played match amid friendly sportsmanship and mutual praise for both teams.
Whitefield and surrounding districts plan a talk by Supt. of Winnebago Co III on consolidation of country schools about Nov 17 at Whitefield Corners church. The aim is to improve efficiency, offer larger class sizes for inspiration, longer recitations, and uniform textbooks across township schools.
A descriptive sketch recalls lower Spotted Dutchman Hill and the Illinois river view through trees. The piece argues for centralized schooling to improve teacher quality, student health, and local access, asserting education supports staying on the farm and reducing costs.
Ladies night at the bowling alley and regular Grange meeting announce social and civic events. Various residents such as Lizzie Ryan CG Vail Motter and Henry Lodge members are profiled along with new wagon traffic, timber land purchases, post master moves, insurance visits, and a growing telegraph line connecting Henry to Chicago and Peoria.
The Marshall County Farm reports the reunion of Mrs Geo Quick and her daughter Cora with Milton James Hartman, who was found after 23 years living in Albico Indiana. Hartman, adopted in 1881, located his mother in Peoria with help from local residents, reuniting the family in Sparland. In addition, LaSalle County Hereford Breeders held a semi annual cattle sale in Streator with 56 head sold. W W Feath is critically ill at 78 with long absence from medicine.
The Woman's Club circulating library hosts a social at Mrs W W Dewey's home to boost funds for buying new books. Guests enjoyed music, a US map guessing game, and a prize draw with books including Checkers and The Jessamy Bride. The event drew praise for hospitality and plans for more winter socials to support library needs.
The notes cover football prep and weather affecting practice, upcoming Princeton game, lineup changes with Ray Wood at ricl and Harrison rhle, a praise of team loyalty during a Monday opening, and an H S win over Peoria H S 24 to 0 with Hunter Wood Hunt Harrison White and F Knight starring. Visitor Mr Flannigan of Gina & Co stopped by Tuesday.
The Presbyterian Bazaar netted over 140 dollars and Rog Green will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening, with a Pilgrim's Progress talk at the Presbyterian on Sabbath at 7. The Catholic church observed All Saints with services at St Joseph's and St Mary's. Rev W H Mason began a Bunyan series in the Presbyterian Sunday evenings, while Rev McCown started revival meetings at the M E church. A bird disrupted a New Jerusalem service, and Mrs J G Faris heads to Shenandoah for the S S Institute and Missionary meetings October 19 22 as a delegate.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs P W Healy near Wenona at 82 after long illness. Wm Malhorn a Toluca elder statesman. Dr L G Thompson Marshall County physician and IPMA leader. Col Winslow Warren Henry business pioneer who died in Kansas at 78. Rev Edward N Bentley Central Illinois M E veteran. Lewis Kaufman Henry clothing merchant and longtime community benefactor. Funeral details and ages vary.
Readers who want books placed in the library should submit their lists to Mrs Locke the president or to any library board member by tomorrow afternoon Friday.
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