04 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
1
Reading mentions visiting relatives, road improvements, and farm talks in Henry County. It cites Mary Applen of Saratoga, the To To county court will, and events in Princeton with social gatherings, dinners, and bridge evenings.
The Marshall County public schools announce the 1st of several teacher assignments for various townships. Names include J Evan a and Margaret Martin among many coaches, superintendents, and educators listed in a countywide roster.
Obituary from Magnolia and Bloomington notes the death of 11 year old Robert Wallace Allen born April 2 1908 in Bloomington IL who died August 19 1919 after a long illness. He lived in Magnolia and Bloomington and leaves his parents and three sisters Mildred Charlotte and Phyllis.
Mary Garden stars in the Goldwyn photoplay Thais set in ancient Alexandria where the famed beauty attracts multiple lovers. A rival schemes murder but repentance leads to mercy as the plot unfolds amid early Christian era tensions. An adjacent note reports a Presbyterian Ladies event at Mrs John Kirby’s home.
The fourth quarterly conference of the Putnam Methodist Episcopal churches met Monday evening with Rev. John Ty Jones presiding. Reports from departments showed notable progress. Pastor Van Leer was praised for his popular leadership and fine work. the conference unanimously voted to raise his salary to 2000 dollars and provide a parsonage.
The sixty fourth annual session of the central Illinois conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in Canton starting September 9 and continuing over Sunday. Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago will preside over the conference. It is estimated that at least 600 ministers and lay delegates will be present, in addition to visiting attendees.
The Christian Church schedules Bible school on the Lord's Day at 10 o'clock with Rev W J Carpenter to fill the pulpit at 11 am and 8 pm. Morning topic is The Four Gospels Inspired. Special music and gospel practice.
Pa Ba ha- METHODIST CHIMES invites all to Sunday school and a sermon about salvation. Preacher M B Van Leer will speak next Sunday at 3 p.m. The Presbyterian Church resumes services with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Last note mentions midweek Thursday worship at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
A community song and service are planned at the Presbyterian Church on S evening September 14 inviting all. St Joseph's Church holds mass Sundays at 8 and 10 with weekday prayers at 5. Marshall county board of supervisors will meet at the courthouse in Slacon on Tuesday September 2 at 2 30 p m. filings due by noon Saturday preceding the meeting. tax bills may be carried over if not certified.
Reports indicate a local event was prevented on a Monday during a village gathering. Residents including Mrs. Harrison Gregory and others attended various activities, with school campus improvements and plans for community entertainment and a harvest presentation at the opera house.
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