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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
9
The Rev. L. G. Landenberger will preach next Sunday on the Wauae topics. Morning discourse at 11 a.m. will be The Mission of the New Church Doctrines. Evening at 7:30 p.m. will be The Lord's Providence Over the Passing Away of Children. He will address consoling New Church doctrines for parents suffering from the loss of their little ones.
The Woman's club held a regular Monday meeting at Mrs. Mabel R. Smith's home. President Mrs. Susie Almeda Clift presided. the Home department led a lively program with vocal solo by Miss Cecil Herry, piano accompaniment, a paper by Mrs. Dora Halbleb, readings by Mrs. Case, and an instrumental duet. Refreshments in yellow and white followed. Guests included Mesdames Marshall and Doyle and Misses Hartley Herry Doyle Smith and Harry Seitz.
Miss Pauline Patterson of Henne-Din secures the winter bookkeeper post at Lostant bank. She brings banking instinct from her father, with experience from Hennepin McNabb Granville and Lostant. Mr Whitney values her as an energetic reliable assistant returning to Lostant where she previously served.
In Lacon yesterday S H Limuefield owner of Hotel Thomas died after a wagon tipped in a rut. He and partner Frank Maxwell were hauling fodder when the wagon caused the team to startle and throw them. Limuefield died within moments after speaking briefly. He was a respected hotelkeeper and leading local citizen.
A jury trial in Bureau County centers on a crossing blockade near Bureau between a Chicago Rock Island train and Princeton area motorists. Witnesses including R A Elliston describe repeated blockades lasting up to an hour. the engineer suffered a head injury and the railroad faced liability claims totaling around 14 dollars for damages and fees.
The Henry City Eo outlines a new plan to strengthen the west side of the main dike to prevent washouts. A bridge company starts piling from the bridge end, laying wire netting, roofing, and filling with gravel to widen the dike by five feet at the crest.
Peter Beir of Humphrey Nebraska died Monday at age 85 years 1 month and 9 days. He was a longtime settler in the region. He is survived by five sons and three daughters, all residents of Nebraska.
John J. Merdian and Anna Holler of Lacon wed on Tuesday November 15 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Lacon. Attended by Miss Helen Merdian and Anthony Holler the couple will reside on Edward Street and begin housekeeping with a future wedding trip planned. Separately reports indicate Mrs Nettie Broaddus may have remarried Archie Bowman per Chicago notices.
The notice promotes magician Reno appearing at St Marys Hall on December 1 as the second lecture course event. Tickets cost 35 cents including reserved seating with sales at Segraves drug store and Peterman Bros store.
The M. E. Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and preaching again at 7 30 p m The Rev W P MacVey D D president of Hedding College will preach next Sabbath both morning and evening The pastor R L Vivian extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend and hear him.
Auto Owners invited to use Henry Auto Co steam heated garage as headquarters while in town. Leave cars during the day free of charge and use compressed air for tires. Open to customers and non customers alike.
No 10 Buick runabout nearly new with outer case on rim two inner tubes speedometer complete ideal for a doctor. Call on or address BP L Monser at coal office Wenona Illinois. 11-17-21
Readable fragments show two for a nickel school tablets kept on sale at The Republican office. The notice gives no exact dates or locations beyond the office listing.
Summary of school events includes Evelyn Harvey lecture on arithmetic retention, attendance notes for Paul Burkhart, Harry Seitz, Paul Jones, and Rose Stadel, and a dancing party chaperoned by Miss Mae Kraus. Staff changes cite Miss Bickerman ill. Mrs. King teaching. New pupils Albert Joles and Jessie Joles. Grace VanDusen absent for grandfather’s death. Irma Ketchum and others moving to Nebraska. fourth grade crafts in progress. upcoming St Mary’s guild entertainment and program details with admission 15 cents.
The Presbyterian church invites parishioners to Sabbath services with Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and the main service at 11:00 a.m. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. and the evening service at 7:30 p.m. The young choir sings during the evening. A Thursday prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. and a union Thanksgiving service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. R L Vivian will preach. offerings aid city Needy ones via church committee.
Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Camp House on November 24. Bring family and friends for a traditional turkey dinner at fifty cents per plate, with possible family rates for small children. Notify the proprietor in advance. patronage appreciated. J. J. Kirby, Propr. Phone No. 1.
Auto Owners announce space for a limited number of cars in their steam heated garage through April 1. The rate is five dollars per month with 24 hour access, allowing owners to come and go at any time.
Leam Hannum announces a Thanksgiving box social at the Quinn school house on November 23 in the evening with invitations to all. Mr. and Mrs. E. Dixon of Streator visited at the home of George M. Brown.
Dr Swem's driving horse on sick list. Dennis Hartley aided county clerk's office in Lacon. John Kraus builds Hast Park Row front windows. Undertaker Doran lays tile at Second street entrance. Mrs Kane returns from Chicago and Peoria. Union Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian church November 24 with Rev Burger and Rev Vivian. Belle Doyle hosted Sunday school. Bertha Smith and Lizzie Powers guests. Sheriff Charles Motter resigns. Benjamin Ransom appointed. Henry resident Henry Snyder relocates to Coldwater to farm. Delegates from Chicago women's clubs pass through Henry en route to Peoria for state federation in three day session. Kendra McNeal shares 48th Illinois regiment reunion pamphlet with Marshall county surviving members listed by company. Deaths of W H Mutton and Robert Mutton noted. Richard Tremain learns uncle Robert Mutton died at Grand Island Nebraska.
A Monday inquest at Western avenue examined Miss Mattie Mooberry 24 as to mental condition. County Judge Gregg and officials ruled she incurable and sent her to Peoria State Hospital Bartonville, accompanied by Dr Swem and Mrs Mooberry.
Charles W. Meier of Henry and Cleo Chance of Plorid married in Chicago on Monday according to a Chicago license notice. Their friendship began as schoolmates here and the couple plans to establish a home in the south. They have not yet returned.
W C Patterson of Hennepin with his daughter Miss Pauline called at The Republican office on a Saturday. Patterson is the courteous and efficient cashier of the Putnam County bank at Hennepin, a long time leader in social and progressive activities and a prominent influential citizen.
Miss Lottie Allen of Pontiac spent days with her mother and aunt Mrs Bidwell then returned home taking Clyde Hunter the invalid son of the late Robert Hunter to be given a home for the present. Allen is a professional nurse and the boy has fallen into good hands for sympathy and care after a period at a sanitarium since the home was broken up.
A. T. Griffith city editor of the Peoria Herald Transcript was elected commodore of the Illinois Valley Yacht Club on Monday evening. He is a prominent motor boat owner on the Illinois river and part owner of the Ivy Girl. His election pleases upriver boat enthusiasts and is expected to boost motor boat activity on the river in the coming year.
The unofficial last week table had Gish defeating Ireland but the official count shows Hon. H. T. Ireland winning by 187 votes over L. C. Gish. The district will thus be represented by two Republicans and Fahy as the Democratic minority member.
The masons have finished their work on the Robert Doran residence. Carpenters will finish the front circular porch and interior finishing this week. The new furnace is installed and operating. They expect to move in by Christmas and hold a house warming on the festival.
W C Patterson cashier of Putnam County bank at Hennepin and his daughter Pauline visited Henry on Saturday for a shopping outing. They rode with Mesdames Greiner and Deck, enjoying a pleasant day for the excursion.
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