01 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
1
Portant Affairs of the Week highlights Ella Jenkins visiting Chicago and locals like Lantz and Bentley campaigning for Legislature. Mrs Isaac W Camery marks their 50th wedding anniversary. Noted are farm life scenes, a 25 dollar weekly resort work, and preparations tied to harvest.
The Republicans of Marshall County nominate Prof Nichols, superintendent of Toluca schools, as candidate for County Superintendent of Schools. Nichols, born in northern DeKalb County, educated at two state normal schools and the University of Illinois, has taught country schools, served as high school principal, 12 years as city school superintendent, and currently heads Toluca schools. The item notes his strong dedication to improving education and seeks votes from county residents.
Jones and Crane present Fine Feathers at Blue Henry Opera House on Tuesday October 6. The play, a successful New York and Chicago run, centers on Bob Reynolds a New York chemist faced with a graft offer to pass inferior cement for a dam project and his wife’s demand for luxuries despite a modest salary of 25 dollars weekly.
A peaceful mass at St Marys Church united Henry Schlosser and Mildred Hofer in wedlock. Rev Fr Gensler officiated. lavish dresses and flowers highlighted the ceremony. guests included the couple's families and local church members.
The Forty Hours devotion at St Josephs Catholic Church closed Tuesday after a record turnout. Rev Hendrich led morning masses and offered teachings on Catholic dogmas while Rev Brennan presided at 8 30 and the missioners spoke nightly on repentance confession and Heaven. The event drew large crowds from ten miles away with 180 communicants Monday morning and a solemn procession the Blessed Sacrament featured children and flower girls. The pastor Rev Brennan is praised for organizing a successful observance ahead of First Friday and October Rosary devotion.
Voters should check registration for the upcoming election year. First registration day events are scheduled, with dates and locations unclear due to OCR errors. Notable names or organizers are unreadable. no clear candidates or places can be confirmed.
The M E Church outlines Sabbath services with 9 45 a m Sabbath school 11 00 public worship sermon on Peace of the Nations 6 30 p m Epworth League 7 30 p m sermon by Rev R B Williams D D quarterly conference set for Monday Oct 5 full attendance requested The Ladies Ald Society hosted a meeting with 32 members sharing prose or poetry and electing officers amid sorrow from deaths and illnesses Presbyterian Church announces weekly services including Sabbath school 3 45 p m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 and Lord's Supper next Sunday. Rally Day program planned and evangelist meetings to begin Oct 11 with Rev G A DeFlon and Rev A Blyde. Precious Promise meeting tonight.
The Christian Church invites worshipers to Bible school next Lord's day at 10 o'clock with Wm Knight as superintendent. Last Sunday morning Mrs Lillian Merritt dedicated her life to the Lord in a joyous service. Rally Day is planned for Oct 11 with a roll call of current and past members. St John’s Church also hosts Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8:45 and Sunday school at 11.
Mrs George Shimp of Coddingtons Wis visits Mr and Mrs G L Shultz this week. Adam Glatz buys Lofgren lunch-counter building and may rent to cafe. Frank Stuckel of Racine and his wife visit family, with ties to Gadse implement works. Howard Young and Rankin Forbes host at Hopewell. birthday party for Miss Gilpin. lawn party near Henry with Miss Sue Eaton entertaining and a campfire chili spread.
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