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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
A condensed column lists varied items from socials and school news to local politics and cemetery notes. Readers learn about residents visiting, teaching staff changes, upcoming church and school events, and remarks on Henry Cemetery grounds and maintenance.
Illinois health officials restrict travel for under16s within two districts due to infantile paralysis. Certificates required for travel, transport bans for uncertified children, and immediate filing on arrival. Schools urged to delay opening until medical inspection capacity is established, with high schools opening first.
Joseph Caley born in England in 1845 served in the 129th Illinois Infantry from Moline. He married Augusta Owen and had nine children. He died August 22 1916 after gall stones and arterial hardening, funeral August 24 with old soldiers assisting. He lived in Henry Teas and Cherryvale.
Thomas Chatterton. star of The Secret of the Submarine. performs a 35 foot chasm dash at 60 mph between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The stunt, filmed with three cameras, leaped a broken bridge, landing safely. Camarillo officials halted schools to avoid distraction. The actor praised the feat as key to the weekly Henry Opera House chapters beginning Sept. 11.
Edith Johnson and Jemell Ketchum were married at the bride’s father Sanford M Johnson home near Henry on September 6 1916 at 8 oclock. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J E Mercer of the Methodist Episcopal church Henry. The couple will reside on Mr Ketchums farm seven miles west of Henry amid family and friends congratulations.
The Presbyterian Church sets next Sabbath with Sabbath school at 9 46 a m and morning worship at 11 a m A B Smith superintendent. Evening worship moves to 730 p m. Thursday prayer meeting remains 730 p m. On Sunday at 730 p m the pastor presents an illustrated lecture The Uplift in China with colored slides. A silver offering will be taken.
Mr and Mrs R F Burt spent several days in Mendata. John Hylin of Magnolia township transacted business last Friday. A schooner named New Moon ran afoul of moonshine in Oklahoma. For sale two yearling Shropshire rams. Nutting crops report scarce nuts. Mrs Hiram Mutton of Whitefield visiting Mrs E Putney. Rev L R Thomas of Putnam motoring to Minoc and Streator with companions from Paris. Olive Ramsey begins teaching year at Normandy rural route. Rail strike affects several lines including Rock Island and Illinois Central. Germany’s Verdun strategy discussed by H H Campbell. Signs guide routes from Peoria to Starved Rock via Streator. George W Steimle and Cora Marks wed at St John’s, Bradford area. Parking and road conditions cited in Hopewell Township near Lacon.
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