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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
9
Local notes cover a Republican rally planned in Lacon on October 21, along with assorted community happenings. Reports include visits from regional residents, farm sales, pension changes for widows, a California letter, and preparations for Harvest and political events.
Lyle B. Duncan and Emma C. Cumming, both of Sparland, married on October 18 1916 at 3 PM in the Sparland Methodist church by Rev J B Mercer. Attendants included the couple’s parents, Joy Duncan and other relatives. They plan to reside on a nearby farm with well wishes from friends.
The Marshall county Republicans held a Lacon gathering to organize a Hughes for president club and to back the Republican ticket in November. Paul Grieves was named president Edgar Nichols secretary and Charles Turner treasurer. A publicity committee includes Prof. Sheers Wallace J. Black Olney Hurt Harry Stroup J Owens Isaac Davis and Edgar Nichols. An Oct 21 rally is planned with singing speaking and spirited support.
County clerks across the state rush to prepare ballots for the November election after the withdrawal deadline. Specimen ballots posted November 2 and official ballots delivered to judges November 6. A sample ballot shows six parties Democratic Progressive Republican Socialist Prohibition Socialist Labor.
The article urges electing W C Thierry for coroner noting the office as an emergency post if the sheriff is vacant. It highlights Thierry as young energetic and capable, and mentions he is an undertaker at Wenona.
Sunday school 9 45 with Mrs Wheeler superintendent and Epworth League at 7 30 led by Mrs Smith public worship at 11 led by Rev Nesbitt of Chillicothe preaching at Putnam 6 30 pm. Rally Day was held last Sabbath with readings solos and offerings for needy areas and a special Armenian famine offering announced by Pastor J E Mercer.
Local notes report painting and new heating at residences, a church chicken dinner raising funds, and farmers husking corn as Henry town buzzes. Mentions of St Joseph’s church event, harvest results, and vehicle show chatter accompany campaign chatter for Clifford Ireland of Peoria and local candidates.
Dr Elam T Murphy, recently called pastor for the Christian churches of Henry and Putnam, will reside in Henry and alternate Sundays between Henry and Putnam. Morning sermon titled Our Great Opportunities and evening The Pre eminence of Jesus. Enjoins members to bring friends and attend Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
Church notices announce next Sunday services at the Church of the New Jerusalem with morning sermon on Mephibosheth and evening sermon on The Lord's Providence, followed by Holy Supper at the morning meeting. St Johns Church lists Holy Eucharist, Sunday school, matins, and evening prayer with Woman's Guild meeting. Presbyterian Church shows Sunday school, morning worship, Christian Endeavor, and Thursday prayer meeting and an illustrated lecture.
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