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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
9
The Peoria Automobile Club directors plan a Labor Day opening for their new club house near Chillicothe at Columbia Park. The invitation extends to all automobile enthusiasts, members or not, with foods and dancing all day. A road-improvement campaign from Peoria to the club house will start after opening.
Mary O Seitz born October 10 1875 Cincinnati daughter of the late William Seitz and wife married February 8 1899 to Robert A Williams of Toulon subsequently lived in Toulon Dakota and Williams Minnesota last spring five children Paul 16 Lewis 14 Anna 9 Gertrude 7 and husband survive funeral held at Williams Minnesota home last week mourners include mother brothers sisters and children in sorrow and sympathy.
A Royal Slave, described as an elaborate melodrama with lavish scenery from Mexican photos and rich costumes, promises high literary and dramatic merit. Clarence Bennett presents the production, seen at the Henry Opera House on Monday Sept 6.
The W C T U holds a Tuesday meeting September 7 at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian church. Marshall County W C T U arrives September 15 with Mrs Harriet Darling Hall of Aurora a national organizer delivering the main address. An evening September 14 features a W C T U contest in the Opera House and a full program is planned.
The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County Illinois will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Tuesday September 14 1915 at 1 30 p m Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the County Clerk s office by 12 o clock noon Saturday September 11 Bills not filed will be carried over to the next meeting Act 2-21
Two couples from Peoria Heights and Milwaukee wed in a County Capitol ceremony after marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Gregory on the first day of the week. Rev. W. J. Calhoun officiated a double knot witnessed by county officials as the couples departed from the garden venue near Prospects Heights.
Announcement of a three reel feature series headed Who Pays showing The Price of Fame and other stories. Includes a one reel Patha Weekly and a four reel program opening Monday Sept 13 with prices 5 and 10 cents. Also notes a local medal contest Sept 10 and oblique local notices.
Mrs Stella Hanson and Miss Shella Evans visited Mrs Carrie Sparling and her sister Miss Pet Bagley to see papers about Sparling’s deceased husband George E Sparling. He served in the 113th Illinois and 189th regiment 100 days. Lincoln signed a certificate of honorable service. Artifacts include a knapsack, canteen, gray blankets, and a land lease in Canada in English and French signed by a St. Regis chief. A century-old Methodist Magazine completes the collection.
The school has the largest enrollment in years with 80 in the high school, 40 freshmen, and 19 in eighth grade under Mrs. Carpenter. Fifth and fourth rooms have 37 and 39 pupils, while third, second, and first rooms hold 36, 22, and 23. Principal Miss Panzer leads a well organized high school as Grace Hartley and others contribute to an active year.
Last Friday night at Wm Wheeler's home a shower for Miss Jessie Mercer drew about 30 young women. Prize activities featured a song naming contest and a zoological guessing game with 13 animals and six birds. The bridal party entered to cake walks and flowers as Miss Elizabeth Bell and Lolita Bellcake led ribbon bearers.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent, morning worship at 11 a m, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m, and evening worship at 7 30 p m with a note that evening times are 30 minutes earlier than summer. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 o'clock. Pastor Rea W Martin and family return from vacation and invite the public to worship with them.
The M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Wm Wheeler as superintendent and a men s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 6 30 p m with Epworth League and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Evening services start half an hour earlier than summer. Pastor J E Mercer notes the adjustments.
St John’s Church lists services with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 00 a m and a sermon. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m. Evening service with sermon at 7 30 p m. F W Hirst priest in charge.
St Marys Church offers Sunday services at 5 am English sermon 10 am high mass and German sermon at 2 30 pm vespers and benediction during the week mass at 5 am daily except Saturday 7 am on Saturday River Gensler pastor St Josephs Church first mass Sunday 7 80 am second mass 9 30 am weekday mass 7 30 am Rev Fr Brennan pastor Captain Logg of the Peoria Salvation Army visited as fundraiser solicitor and coordinated clothing donations with Mrs Zelma Joyce old clothes to be taken to her home for shipment Wyss Ernest Edmund catcher for the Portsman Peoria semi pro team died Monday morning after injuring chest in a game last Sunday
Georgia's motto Wisdom Justice Moderation appears as the town's chatter recounts local calls and greetings. Fred Seibold of Sparland, Frank Perry of Lacon, H. R. Reynolds and wife move into former printing office rooms, Postmaster Paskell uses crutches, and various Henry area residents are mentioned with visits, work changes, and social events.
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