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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
1
News of a Week notes events at People's Hall with an opening dance by Gulana's Orchestra on Tuesday evening. Local items include visits, weather, farm notes, postal bids, and church activities amid a busy community week.
The Henrys Matinee Races attracted more than a thousand spectators who enjoyed a polished program at the track. Starting judge Elmer Walker and an eight member officiating panel led a well run meeting with timely results and several notable contenders. Winners included Christie Chimes ridden by C H Johnson with Edward Dalrymple and Robt Small among the awardees for the day.
Second Race-2:24 Pace featured Dr Highwoy and Lady Lundeen in mile heats with purse $100. A Free-for-All trot or pace offered Colonel H Chillerton Greenland contests. Winners praised track conditions and local support while organizers urged formation of a county agricultural fair association to sustain racing.
Robbers entered the Bradford Exchange Bank around 2:30 am Tuesday night, blew open the vault, and escaped with cash and papers after threats to the operator. An autos carrying five men was seen speeding through Lombardville about daylight, while cashier Thompson was away and Emmett Harney declined to reveal the loot amount. Insurance covers losses. local detectives investigate the break-in and motives.
Presbyterian Church holds Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and Rally Day at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Service at 7 30 p m by pastor. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday. St John s Episcopal Church announces Trinity Sunday with Dr F Mo Wilson of Tiskilwa in charge and holy eucharist at 8 am. Sunday school at 9 45 and sermon and eucharist at 11 00.
A formal notice warns the public about trespass and hunting restrictions on private land. It names the property owner and local stewards, and states penalties for violations.
The report recalls a revived afternoon matinee racing program at Henry with a Quarter-mile Dash won by Sally Weiss Bud Draper in 52% time. Local supporters Motter ED and Lester Brown helped organize while crowd attendance impressed officials. Community merchants funded expenses to relaunch the event.
Clyde A Stoner obituary notes the death of a Hopewell resident aged about 71 years. The fragmentary entry mentions family, duties, and a recent passing in the community with limited readable details.
The column reports social visits and family updates including Mrs. Thayer hosting Misa Olive Mattison of Morris. legal and business items such as A. W. Kern repurchasing a saloon, Traphagan & Son planning a Nov 1 takeover, and Wm. H. King selling Red River Valley potatoes. It notes religious rites at St. Marys, arrests in Rock Island, and local farming changes. oblique references to fires, sales, and community events.
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