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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
7
Social highlights include W. T. Wallace of Chicago visiting friends and references to Oscar Straus on monarchy in Europe. Local events cover road conditions, Quaker club gathering, Rev. Kyle’s resignation, school openings, and aviation mishap.
Sidney Ketchum age 69 died September 10 1914 at his Henry Illinois home after a prolonged illness. Born near Bucyrus Ohio December 3 1844 he lived in Whitefield township Illinois Fisher Champaign and finally Henry Ill. He was a Democrat a devoted Primitive Baptist and a quiet man of strong convictions. Survived by wife Alice Daley stepson John Daley Bloomington and stepdaughter Zora Hinton Fisher plus brothers Smith Ketchum Kansas City Spencer Ketchum Hull and sister Mrs C W Peck Hull. Funeral held at his home with Dr D W Owens and Rev J Eppeta officiating. interred in Henry Cemetery near his brother Eliphalet. Card of Thanks to public for support. notice ends with subscription request for The Republican.
Obituary recounts McKendrie McNeal a prominent local blacksmith and carriage maker born November 17, 1840 in Ohio. Civil War veteran of the 86th Illinois, he later moved to Henry and Ladysmith before dying September 11 at age 73. Survived by six children. two died in infancy. Funeral held at M E church with G A R honor guard and sister present.
Henry Opera House hosts Friday show featuring George Broadhurst's Bought and Paid For amid endorsements from clergy and Drama League on drama's moral lesson and technical balance. Public praise follows a long New York and Chicago run, with Chicago noting 185 consecutive Princess performances as a record.
A notice announces a meeting at Sugar Grove cemetery on Monday September 21 1914 at 1 p m to elect one director and to clean up the grounds. Attendees are urged to bring pitchforks and scythes. Signed H J Gregory secretary.
Newly elected Marshall county Republican township committeemen met at the court house in Acon to organize. George Cowan of Lacon was named chairman and L N Osborne of Sparland secretary. Delegates and alternates to the state convention were chosen, and the ticket for county offices was praised as worthy of support as the fall election nears.
Mary Dorcas McDonough born July 18 1842 in Washington county Pennsylvania moved with family to Illinois in 1854. She married Robert McDonough in 1859 and lived on a farm in Saratoga township later settling in Henry. She died September 14 1914 at age 72 with funeral at M B church. She leaves sister Emma Beardsley and brother James J. Jones and friends. Interment at Henry cemetery beside husband and daughter.
The Presbyterian Church outlines Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent A B Smith morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m evening worship at 7 30 and Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30. Rally Day plans are in progress and a mission study class will read The Immigrant Forces by Shriver. Evangelistic meetings may begin October 11 with guests Rev G A DeFlon and Rev and Mrs Lytle. All Henry churches and the public are invited.
The Christian Church holds Bible school next Sunday at 10 a m with a contest between Lily and our school. Rev Reichel and his wife attended last Sunday. her soprano voice uplifted the singing. Selcyr Robinson and Miss Etta Lassman confessed salvation, and baptism followed for them and Mrs Zelma Joyce. Mrs Reichel led the Christian Endeavor that evening with strong prayers and remarks.
Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan in charge and a men s Bible class in the same hour. Pastor absent next Sabbath for conference at Kewanee. Mr J C Blaisdell to teach the class. Mid week prayer on Thursday eve by Rev Thomas Leech. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Pastor J H Mercer urges full attendance at all services.
Rev L G Landenberger will occupy the pulpit next Sunday after months away. At 11 a m he will preach The Shoes of the Bible and Their Significance. In the evening he will speak on Wars in the Light of Divine Providence and explain the real cause of wars and why they are permitted.
St. John's Church lists a 7 30 a m Holy Eucharist service on Sunday followed by Sunday school at 9 45 a m and matins with sermon at 11 a m Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 a m led by Rector F W Haist.
Rev Fr Gensler, Pastor, announces Sunday services at 8 am English 10 am high mass and 2:30 pm German sermon, vespers and benediction. Weekdays mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am.
St Josephs Church posts daily mass at 7 30 including Sunday with a second service at 9 30 and a Sunday evening sermon at 7 30 led by Rev Fr Brennan the pastor.
Graves of Peoria showcases a vast array of hats from velvet to plush in many shapes and colors. Aseason purchase from New York factories brings over 300 dozen hats, the largest in Illinois outside Chicago, offered with a 25 percent discount.
The W C T U held its annual election of officers on Tuesday. Mrs Wilde was chosen president, Mrs Blackwell vice president, and Mrs Hillabrand secretary treasurer. Mrs J A Williams is correspond ing secretary and Miss Bella Evans press correspondent. The county convention will be in Venona Sept 26 with State President Miss Helen Hood speaking in the evening. a Henry county delegation is urged to attend.
Pope Benedict to appeal for peace. Miss Lizzie Frey becomes housekeeper and companion. Miss Alta Humphrey to host Quaker club. Mrs Edith Hoschell visits from Peru. Barber Nichols quarantined at Camp House with mild scarlet fever in family. Charles Verhunce of Chicago visiting sisters in Henry. Kenneth Helper and Paul Burkhart return to UI for second year. Miss Leam Hannum joins Peoria Daily Journal as proof-reader. Henry post office set record day for mail volume. Baptism by immersion adds Selcyr Robinson and Lassman to church. Henry Bridge Co receives dimension lumber from the south. Nicholas Appel and Mary Kittige marry at Peoria. Maud Taber returns to Chicago for work. New Church thanks organist Maud Taber. Visitors include Miss Blanche Patterson and Mrs J A Whitney. Virgil Vale visits from Grandville. candidate for treasurer on Progressive ticket wins. Agricultural association protests civil service expansion on state boards. John T Borland and wife visit Henry. 77-year-old couple reflects on long life. Senator Lawrence Y Sherman gains Republican nomination for US Senate. rivals noted. expects strong ticket in November.
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