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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
11
A card party at People's hall is announced for Thursday Oct 23 and a Friday opening dance at the New Opera House will feature Commercial Club hosts. Tickets cost $1.00 and events include varied entertainment and moving pictures with a censored program.
Marvin Greeley Cotney born December 16 1834 in Tolland Connecticut, later lived in Illinois Oklahoma and Michigan. He married Phebe Bagley in 1862 and left a large family, served as Saratoga township supervisor and assessor, and died October 4 after a long active life. Funeral and church notices follow with thanks from the family.
Dr W H Wilmot age date unknown died Sept 28 at his home in Highland California. He was father of Frank L Wilmot and brother of Charles Wilmot. Funeral Sept 30 at Highland Congregational church with high tribute from California papers and regional doctors. Burial beside wife and daughter at San Bernardino cemetery as stores closed for service while flags flew at half mast.
Arthur Crompton died at his Havana home Monday morning around six after a short illness. Born November 26 1878 in Henry he moved to Havana about nine years ago. He leaves his mother Mrs James Crompton two sisters Mrs Henry Burkhart Henry and Mrs Ed Wood Magnolia and brothers Joseph and George both of Havana. Remains brought to Henry Tuesday for funeral and burial.
The notice informs readers of the serious illness of Mrs. Henry Seegler and expresses hope for her rapid and permanent recovery. The brief, formal item serves as a personal health update within the community column.
G Theodore Conover born Feb 5 1837 in Chester Morris county New Jersey died in Bradford Illinois on Oct 8 1913. He married Mary A Lytle Oct 3 1858 in Marshall County. Six children survive them with five sons and a daughter. The couple lived in Saratoga township for decades then moved to Bradford about 15 years ago. Both were long members of the M B church and exemplars of Christian life and charity. Mrs Conover died July 6 1910. he followed in a restful sleep joining her in the spirit world.
Michael Murray born in New York December 26 1846 moved to Henry after the Civil War and served as city marshal among other roles. He married Kate Nugent about 28 years ago and died after a stroke at age 72, with funeral at St Josephs Church and interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
Minnie Ella Peyton daughter of Patrick and Ellen Peyton died October 11 1913 after years of poor health at the family home in Henry She was cared for by her mother and sister and survived by a father two sisters and two brothers The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 30 from the South Second Street residence with Rev Fr Brennan of St Josephs Catholic Church The pallbearers were Frank Krenz Alex Doelzer August Doelzer Lester Brown J J Hartley C A Frommel Interment at St Patricks Cemetery north of the city A B Smith mortician
The Fisher-Shipp Concert company presents the first number of the Winter Chautauqua at the Henry Opera House on Wednesday evening October 22. The program offers a varied mix of vocal and instrumental solos and duets, readings, full company numbers, and several sketches that have proven popular in six years of touring.
Four hundred potted chrysanthemums and three thousand cut flowers in bud and bloom are available. The Worley Greenhouse invites visitors during the chrysanthemum season spanning several weeks, with evening hours under electric lighting for those who cannot attend by day.
A Henry stage adaptation of Harold Bell Wright's That Printer of Udell's by Wright and Reynolds draws Sheldonist social themes with a strong love story and vivid characters. The production addresses social evils in a small city, promising drama and controversy.
Rev. L G Landenberger conducts next Sunday services with an 11 a m sermon on The Ministry of Sorrow. Evening talk explains Jacob and Rachel delay. Holy supper at morning meeting. Preparatory service and choir practice Saturday evening at the church.
The Christian Church announces services next Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Pastor Rev. H. C. Reichel. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. on the topic The Epistles. Selcyr Robinson leads, Hans Otto presides, and Georgs Zimmerman of Sparland, a member, attended the last service.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday evening. There will be no preaching service at 11 a m or 7 30 p m led by Pastor George T Griscel.
St Joseph's Church announces regular services each Sunday with low mass at 8 a.m on weekdays. Sunday schedule includes low mass at 8 a.m and 10 a.m with sermon and high mass, plus 7:30 p.m. sermon and benediction by Rev. Fr. M. J. Brennan.
Mass every morning at 7 a m. Sunday high mass and English sermon at 7 a m. Low mass and German sermon at 10 a m. Sunday afternoon services at 2 30 o clock signed Fr M Gensler.
St. John's Church announces the Twenty second Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Matins and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m. F W Haist.
On Wednesday October 8 Richard Waughop turned 88. His children grandchildren and great grandchildren joined him and life companion for a celebratory feast. Sister Caroline Waughop Van Petten attended as guest of honor from a round the world trip. The House of Waughop coat of arms from Scotland appeared as eighty three marigolds lit the table candles crowned by a central tall flame.
Miss Minnie Glowe born August 1895 in Bloomington died suddenly at her uncle Charles Morris home west of Putnam on Tuesday October 14. Funeral services were held there and the body sent to Bloomington for interment as mourners note the biblical warning of the Son of Man’s coming.
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