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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
9
Opening dance at People's Hall set for Tuesday October 14 with Guiana's Orchestra providing music. Dancing begins at 8 p.m. Forty Hours Devotion observed at St Joseph's Church noted in church calendar.
A busy week features Henry's matinee races with 1000+ spectators at the track. Officials include starting judge Hlmer Walker and timers Tony Kern. Notables include Christie Chimes and Nora B in the 2:30 trot, plus local contenders from Henry, Bradford and Wyoming venues.
An account of matinee horse races in Henry with free-for-all trots on half mile heats. Notes praise for riders, volunteers, and local supporters, and calls for forming a county agricultural fair association while detailing community efforts and upcoming local notices.
Presbyterians hold Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Rally Day exercises at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 20 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening pastor George T Griscel invites all to attend St Johns Episcopal Church Twenty first Sunday after Trinity Dr F M Wilson of Tiskilwa to lead Bungay morning holy eucharist at 8 o clock Sunday school at 9 45 sermon and eucharist at 11 o clock F W Haist notes
St Joseph's Church announces weekly services including low mass at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and Sundays. Sunday schedule features low mass at 8:00 a.m., sermon and high mass at 10:00 a.m., with sermon and benediction at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Fr. M. J. Brennan serves as priest.
St Marys Church offers daily mass at 7 am with a Sunday English sermon at 7 am High mass and 7 am English sermon. A 10 am low mass with German sermon and Sunday afternoon services at 2 30. Fr. M Gensler signs the notice.
Public notice warns that any trespassing by hunters or others on our premises will be prosecuted under the law. Dated October 9, 1918. Anderson Bros J B Anderson Hugh Moffitt Harry Monroe F M Charles. Steve Appel sold two Duroc Jerseys last week for breeding purposes one to John Nader and the other to George White of Tiskilwa. The good ones are always in demand.
Purse twenty five dollars for the fourth race Gentlemen's Driver half mile heats. Contested under owner driven rules. Entries include John Sphinx owned by Chas Motter Henry Ill with Motter up and others such as Happy owned by Elmer Walker Dunlap Ill with Walker up and Oscar W owned by Wm Riddell Lacon Ill with Riddell up. Additional names listed with varying purses and positions.
A large crowd attended Henry area Matinee Races on a Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 6. Local merchants funded the event organized by Charles Motter C E Johnson Alex Doelzer and Lester Brown who produced an exciting program with strong fields. Spectators drove cars along the track as races continued late into the evening amid enthusiastic finishs.
Clyde A. Stoner of Hopewell township dies at home from ptomaine poisoning at age 18 years. Born July 22 1895 he would have begun adult life soon. Funeral 1:30 p m Saturday from the family residence with Rev Calhoun officiating Interment in Henry cemetery.
Mrs. Isaac Sturm, longtime Knox resident, died Friday in Knox after going there seven weeks ago to die among old friends. Her husband Mr Sturm, present at her demise, discharged final duties for his wife while caring for his own health. Mrs Sturm, 75, spent much of her life in Knox and Bradford, with a vivacious, thoughtful character noted by many in Chillicothe.
Mr and Mrs GC HB Rolley hosted a Monday October 6 gathering at their home to celebrate Leslie Rolley s birthday. Juniors enjoyed a Henry Opera house movie, refreshments, graphophone music, and games with thanks to J K O Neil. Mrs Rolley received help from sister Mrs Disosway.
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