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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
11
Henry residents rally behind a proposed modern hotel for the town of Henry. Citizens urge local capital and business support to attract travelers, conventions, and regional commerce, claiming the structure will boost prosperity and pride.
Continental Engineering and Construction aims to build and run the Henry hotel and expand to a statewide chain. The Hotel World notes four major hotel corporations rival large industrial firms in capital and influence, reflecting early 20th century American chain hotel growth.
Carrie Miller Jones of Henry Illinois is mourned in a November 1919 service and funeral. The town honors her leadership at the First National Bank and Red Cross work, noting her sympathy, civic effort, and business acumen alongside family ties and church involvement.
Following the death of Henry Cemetery president George Nicholson a meeting at Hiram Hunters home elected Edward B Smith to serve the unexpired term. Previous presidents W T Law E H Hutchins also died in office. Board members listed include F A Powell Hiram Hunter William Duke.
The November wedding at St. Joseph's church united Alvin Barry and CeCelia Herry with a ceremony conducted by Rev. Father Brennan. Attendants included Agnes Longman and Edward Herry. a reception and train trip to Chicago followed, with plans to settle on East Richard Street. A later note describes a second wedding at St. Mary's, Evelyn Thiel and Louis Hank, with a yellow themed breakfast and a Peoria trip.
Miss Edna Greenlee daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Greenlee and Lester Meihnsner of Princeton were married at St Pauls Episcopal church Peoria by Rev Harold Linwood Bowen at 3 PM Wednesday Attendants were Miss Marjorie Duke and Harold Wagner The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon and will reside in Princeton where the groom runs a billiard parlor
Adam Staab of Henry Township thanks neighbors and friends in Whitefield and Saratoga townships for assistance after the fire that destroyed the small house on his farm Monday morning.
Church notices list Mass times on Sundays and weekdays for St Marys and St Josephs with pastors Rev M J Brennan and A Schauer. Hunter family reunion at Main Street home features kin from Illinois and Nebraska. Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a social at Mrs R B Baynes home with guests including Mrs T L Jones of Washington DC.
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