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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
11
Happenings note Mrs Lake's lecture scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM at the Henry Opera House. The item mentions local social and church notices, school updates, obituaries, and community entries from Henry and surrounding areas, including school enrollments and public notices.
The Illinois State Board of Health issued restrictions in two marked districts amid infantile paralysis reports from 146 localities in July and August. Children under 16 must carry health certificates for travel. transportation of minors is restricted. certificates issued by local authorities after examination are valid for 24 hours. Schools should delay openings until medical inspection systems are in place, with high schools opening first, to ensure student safety. The board expects a potential decline after two weeks and emphasizes ongoing vigilance, weighing future summer outbreak risks.
Personal items report Mr and Mrs R F Burt and family in Minonk. John Hylin of Magnolia township transacted business in Henry. A New Moon drunk in Oklahoma faced fines. For sale two yearling Shropshire rams. Nutting time scarce walnuts and hazelnuts. Hiram Mutton visiting Mrs E H Putney. Rev L R Thomas motor trips with Paris residents. John Hartley reports St Paul as a thriving market. Olive Ramsey begins teaching in Norman county. Freight handler strikes affect railroads, Burling ton resists. Germany aims to control steel with Verdun in mind. Signs mark Starved Rock route from Peoria. George Steimle and Cora Marks wed at St John’s Church. Postnuptial plans for Yellow Stone Park trip. Road stretch near Minonk discussed. heavy sand hampers travel.
Thomas Chatterton performs a 60 mph leap over a 35 foot chasm for The Secret of the Submarine at Henry Opera House. The stunt, shot between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, drew Camarillo officials and drew students from a nearby school to witness the production.
Services next Sunday include Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Wm. Knight, and sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by Rev. G. H. Rowe of Redkey Indiana. The 56th annual Illinois Christian Missionary Society convention will be at Central Christian church Peoria September 11-14 with about a thousand delegates expected. The new Central church, dedicated in June, features a fine pipe organ.
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