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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
4
Henry enjoyed a vibrant homecoming with 5000 attendees and new features on October 2. Residents noted a successful event with performances by the Venona band directed by M B Van Leer and the community praised by local officials for hospitality.
The report lists daily temperatures from October 2 to October 8 with varying highs and lows. Notable readings include October 3 84 64 and October 4 86 63. A weekly precipitation total of 1.32 inches is noted, attributed to Haines as the weather reporter.
On October 7 at 8:00 a.m. James Harrington and Marguerite Speer were married at St. Joseph's parsonage by Rev. M. J. Brennan. Attendants were Ferndell Simm and Harold Barry. They left for Chicago, then will live on the groom's farm with his parents.
Community notices urge Sabbath worship and Christian living after a homecoming. Church schedules include Presbyterians at 11 and 7:30, St Mary’s Masses at 8 and 10, St Joseph's Masses and a funeral for Mrs Dawson with interment at Putnam. Red Cross plans assign three nurses. local laundry and cleaning agency services advertise.
A prominent Filton department store announces its status as the county's largest and most modern shop. The store features a wide clothing department with Kuppenheimer lines and a full range of goods for local shoppers.
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