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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
2
Chillicothe outplayed Henry with strong hitting and base stealing in a closely contested third game of the five game series. Jenkins led Chillicothe with multiple hits as both sides produced timely hits while fielding miscues were costly to Henry despite a fast, crowd-pleasing pace.
Henry defeated the Penu Stars 4 to 1 at the Magnolia Grange Fair exhibition. After eight even innings Henry broke a 1 to 1 tie with a run and added two more in the ninth to seal the win. Joe Jenkins pitched for Henry with 14 strikeouts, limiting Stars to three hits.
The forger who passed 210 in checks under William Wheeler's name in Henry on July 28 was identified in Macomb as Garfield. Sheriff Howard of Lacon and Wheeler reported the man’s arrest and pending indictment in Marshall county to bring him to trial and seek further penitentiary time beyond his Macomb sentence.
Frederic Rowley received high praise for an organ recital at Canton Congregational church. The former local resident played over an hour, including his own Ame ta, and performs selections by Rubinstein Tannhauser and Puccini. He will soon depart for New York to join a concert company led by Mme. Antoinette LeBrun. Rev. R. L. Vivian returns to M E church duties, with strong support for his ongoing moral and literary work in Henry and vicinity.
Herman and Quincy Shepard of La Rose were killed when their auto was struck by an eastbound express on the Aurora and Elgin Electric line at the Butterfield road crossing. The runabout burned after overturning on the ditch. both youths suffered fatal injuries. The accident occurred at 6 30 p.m. and the bodies were identified in Maywood.
Miss Loisa M Sapp of Douglass Kansas married Barney B Roth of Henry Kansas in a Thursday morning ceremony at Red Bud Catholic church. Fr Jayton of Winfield officiated with Demetrius J Sapp as best man and Agnes C Sapp as bridesmaid. The reception served by Mrs Kuntz for 30 guests. The couple plans future residence unspecified.
The M. B. Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m An official board meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m First four number lecture course to Henry for 1 includes reserved seats starting Oct 22 Music makers season tickets available Rally Day planned for Sabbath Oct 23 with J C Crickenberger and party Ice cream and nabiscos featured after meetings.
A Christoper Lobmingter D A R chapter organized in Henry held its first meeting at Mrs. W T Law's home on September 22. Miss Elsie Potter named registrar and Mrs Bayne secretary treasurer. twelve members listed from Henry and nearby towns. The group aims to preserve history and monuments and support revolutionary relics and celebrations. Members from other chapters noted include Mrs Anna Burt Jenks of Savanna and Mrs George Lawrence of Galesburg.
Rally Day held at the Presbyterian church on October 2 featured a special evening program. The program opened with The Fight Is On sung by the congregation and the young people choir. Rev. Burger led prayers and remarks on the work among foreigners as 12 000 arrive daily at Ellis Island.
The Ladies' Ald society will meet at the home of Mrs. W. B. Deck on Wednesday afternoon October 12. A full attendance is desired for this important business meeting. Rev H C Reichel will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 11 a.m. teachers' training class at 6 30 p.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. all invited. Neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs J H Price spent Monday evening with them enjoying games and refreshments brought by guests.
Local notes cover Miss Anna Huhn returning from Peru and Warl Hubbard away on vacation. Henry Chautauqua elects a 15-member board, and community members attend weddings, moves, and illnesses. Obituaries note Harrison Mallory of Newalla and Robert Hunter of Henry. Funeral scenes disrupted by rain.
H D Lombard and wife voyage across the United States with T M Murray Simpson driving. They visit Chicago Dayton Washington Baltimore Atlantic City New York Boston Niagara Falls and Buffalo before returning to Los Angeles. The party plans a reunion with relatives in Chicago and Pierre South Dakota while Simpson and his sister Josephine enjoy sight seeing.
The Presbyterian church invites attendance at next Sabbath services. Sabbath school meets at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship at 11 a.m. features a pastor sermon. The Christian Endeavor gathers at 6:30 p.m. The evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes a young peoples choir performance.
Captain Percy Swain will leave the Illinois river with the steamer David Swain next Sunday for Evansville to run between Evansville Indiana and Henderson Kentucky during fall and winter. The line covers 12 miles with about four round trips daily while a new boat is built at Stillwater Minnesota for the Evansville Henderson route. Local businessmen guarantee profitable operation until the new vessel enters service early next spring. Mr and Mrs John Monahan of Chicago visited Terrance Monahan and sisters Mrs Charles McManus and Mrs William Wallace.
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