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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
9
NSS Rees notes important affairs of the week. Local prices listed for corn oats and wheat. Birthday celebrations, visits, and travel anecdotes from Henry and nearby towns. Public meetings and railway plans discussed. A Mexicans trial verdict and Chautauqua season results with financial outcomes. Community events and personal updates span this issue.
A Henry Ill. couple marked fifty years of marriage on Oct 2 1914 with a family gathering at their North Main street home. Isaac W Camery and Ellen Kellogg wed Oct 2 1864, lived on a Saratoga area farm before moving to Henry. Guests included siblings and grandchildren. gifts included $80 in gold. A pianola provided music and a devotional closing reflected on aging and faith.
Henrys horse show and race matinee drew 100 plus autos as a strong program pleased fans. Officials Oran Myers Wenona judged races with McKinley Bonnie Red Heart Praetoria winning in standout heats while Audubon Irish Lad and others earned prizes. A county fair talk and six white horses trained by W P Newell wowed crowds, signaling local interest in a Henry Marshall County fair.
Earl Houston, deputy county clerk of 14 years, urged letting capable officials serve multiple terms or rotate office to curb graft during a 1912 campaign in Camp Grove. Mothers' meeting resumes at Mrs Charles Dewey's home on Tuesday at 2:30 p m October 12.
At the Presbyterian parsonage Rev. Rea W. Martin performed the ceremony uniting Clyde Worley and Mrs Ella Meier Wood as husband and wife after Sunday services. They left for Chicago on the 1:30 a.m. train with relatives present. Both natives of Henry and well regarded in the community.
The Henry Episcopalians from Henry and La Salle attended the St. Jude's in Tiskilwa for the Woman's Auxiliary annual meeting. Rev. George Craig Start of Evanston preached, Rev. F. S. Fleming spoke in the afternoon, and Miss Menge of Chicago spoke on the city Poor Mission. Visitors included Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Haist and Mrs. Frommel.
St Johns Church lists Sunday services at 7 30, 9 45 Sunday school, 11 matins and sermon, and 7 30 evening prayers. Thursday WOMAN S Guild meets in Guild Hall and all ladies are invited. Friday St Catherine s Guild meets at Dorothy Cromwell s home. Alex Daniels is able to go out after illness.
The Presbyterian Church schedules weekly services with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m Evangelistic meetings begin next Sunday Oct 11 led by Rev G A DeFlon and singers Mr and Mrs A R Lytle A choir rehearsal is planned for Friday evening Pastor R W Martin urges broad participation in the revival St Josephs Church notes shift of Sunday masses to 8 am and 10 am October Rosary and Benediction services continue Thursdays in October Fr Brennan notes a Mass for Peace on Oct 4 and Forty Hours devotion held last week
M E Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan, rally day aims to unite all departments Home Cradle Roll and main school. Public worship at 11 includes a pastor’s sermon. Evening training class at 6 30 Epworth League at 7 30. Evangelistic services at Presbyterian church offset by weeknights. Quarterly conference notes resignations and new officers. Ladies Aid to host next Friday with height based admission. Sunday services continue at Bethel Sparland Epworth League at 6 30.
The Christian Church invites the public to a service at 10 a.m. with Rev. H. C. Reichel presiding at 11 a.m. The roll of current and past members will be called and each member should respond with a Bible verse. Absent members may send a greeting or verse to be read. Ladies Aid enjoyed a group outing at Mrs. Wm. Merritt’s home last Wednesday, with hay rack rides noted by attendees.
Clarence Clement and Gladygar Brown of McNabb wed at Princeton recently. Mrs Andrew Hunter recovering from a serious illness. Flying Squadron meeting at Peoria noted. Town social and family visits linked to Henry Opera House drama reception and local illness and convalescence updates. Medical care described for Townsend and Townsend’s progress shared.
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