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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
1
The column reflects on national gratitude and moral values, urging unity between capital and labor and praising peace and prosperity. It laments no crisis, notes religious observance, and calls for a devout Thanksgiving posture, linking divine guidance to national character and solidarity.
The Osceola community notes a marriage ceremony Wednesday evening as Rev EB Roe officiated. Mary Hallcock becomes the bride of Charles Serecon in Bradford area. Osceola home will be their future residence. Attendants listed include Schrepton and Saxidooks family members with many local well wishers.
Mrs Richard Waughop of Henry Illinois died November 20 1913 at age 82 years 3 months and 21 days after a long life rooted in Washington Tazewell and Henry. The Christian Church service featured prayers sermons and music with Rev Reichel and Rev Mercer. Survivors include husband four children Clara Belle Isaac Willis and Richard Leslie plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral attendance stretched across Whitefield Henry and nearby communities with floral tributes and a large burial plot scene.
A beautiful day marked the Golden Jubilee of Peoria’s Archbishop Spalding with warm tributes. The aged prelate’s life-teaching and character inspired thousands of teachers and all denominations, praised as a beacon of education, devotion, and integrity.
The Henrys Opera House features Thursday afternoon and evening performances including That Comedian and Two Graces with Grace Garner and Grace Parker. Singers and dancers teach tango, with a light program by Dugan and Seelig. Tickets priced about 2235 cents, lower prices for scholars. Local church notices follow.
Dec. events at McVicker school and box social referenced. Public notices include Illinois tax rate estimate by State Auditor and upcoming Putnam County Farmers institute meeting at Putnam December 16 and 17. Local figures Bert Wimner and Mrs. Gorman visit Henry area friends. Bridge construction progress on Sandy Creek. various residents’ travels and social updates.
A damaged, OCR style notice describes a prominent couple’s marriage, noting the groom Harry Haines and his wife, with references to their social standing, residence on Western Avenue, and ties to the interurban railway project between the town and Kewanee. It highlights the couple’s esteem, friendship, and shared plans, wishing them happiness.
Mrs. William Atwood formerly of Steuben Township Des Des in Pueblo Colorado died Wednesday morning November 19 1913 at the home of Mrs Emily Bonham Haver. She had been visiting two sisters and daughters and their families for several months. The funeral was held on the 21st at the M E Church in Plattsmouth. She left a son A V Atwood of Plattsmouth and many relatives here.
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