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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
9
Local remarks report several residents visiting Peoria and Dixon, marriage licensing in McNabb, health alerts for Dr Potts and Mrs Watercott, and a planned Henry race matinee. Family visits span Illinois and New Jersey with reunions, hospital stays, housekeeping moves, and church society events.
A large Putnam gathering celebrated returning soldiers with a 2 PM parade led by Bert Sparling, decorated cars, and a civil war veterans’ car. Festivities at the town park featured remarks by Rev. W. J. Carpenter, Father Schaaf, Father Brennan, and music by Bierman’s orchestra, followed by a free town hall dance and a huge chicken supper. The event showcased community pride and unity, with strong turnout from Henry area residents and a call for continued civic duty. A Farm Bureau meeting is slated in Henry on Sept 20 at 2:30 PM.
The laying of the corner stone of the Methodist Episcopal church in Henry featured a 3:30 pm start to accommodate schoolchildren. Clergy from multiple denominations, songs, prayers, and a copper box of mementoes were deposited, including church records, war memories, coins, a Bible, and period newspapers from 1888.
The Presbyterian church Ladies Aid hosted a reception in the parlor with over seventy attendees from all town churches. A program featured Mrs. Burt leading prayers, vocal solos by Mrs. Dusenberry and Mrs. Van Leer, a kitchen utensil quiz, and lively games, followed by a bountiful luncheon and joyous socializing amid a cold dreary day. The event strengthened community bonds.
Lloyd H Hunter and Lilian Egan were married at the bride’s home on September 11 with a Baptist minister officiating. The couple, guests served a luncheon then left for Chicago before settling in LaSalle for the coming year. Hunter Lumber bookkeeper Lloyd is the groom’s son, and Miss Egan is noted for her charm and generosity of spirit.
A busy week in Henry includes Mr. and Mrs. William Steele and Mrs. William Duke at an implement exhibit in Peoria, travel by air from Princeton to Henry, and a two week visit by Adam Staab and kin to Schuyler. Elm street houses change hands, postmaster Theodore Disosway retires, Gordon Downey heads to Lake Geneva military school, Harold Helper opens sales route, and mourners attend Mary Leinweber’s funeral.
Citizens are called to Henry township city hall on Monday evening September 22 to plan a homecoming celebration for returned soldiers and sailors. All residents and societies are urged to attend and assist in preparations. Signed G E Pace, Mayor.
The season opener drew ninety four couples from surrounding towns as Ron Strum's orchestra played popular pieces. Gus Johnson extended the closing hour at the Newport, and next Seelig dance is set for September 30 with six piece orchestra.
Henry B. Walthall delivers remarkable acting in And a Still Small Voice portraying an ab sent influence on his character. The film charts redemption as Clay Randolph shows power over despair and social oblivion. See it next Monday September 22 at Pm. Weak men believe in luck strong men believe in cause and effect.
The central Illinois M. E. conference lists yearly assignments including Henry M B Sparland Van Leer W H Day Varna Iver M Johnson Wenona W B Shoop Brimfield A A Waters Chillicothe L L Dana Deer Creek Varney Jacobs El Paso W Harvey Young Lostant C S McClure Lacon L M Thompson LaPrairie J V Kennedy Magnolia McNabb W W Howard Minonk Joseph Bell Rutland A L Pitman Bradford A H Smith Hennepin John Wood Tiskilwa A H Dickerson Wyoming L V Harmon Whitefield circuit no appointment Alpha R A Reeves Rev John T Jones retained as district superintendent of the Rock Island district.
Presbyterians announce morning service at 11 o'clock with Sunday school at 9 45. The sermon titled The Christian's Objective will explore the wartime word objective and its relevance to Christian life. The Holy Scriptures study at 9 45 begins the hour.
The preacher reports returning from conference and expresses gratitude for another year, urging the church to perform deeds of service and blessings. He notes plans to preach next Sunday on Clothes That’s Ready Made and to worship with Presbyterians in the evening.
Bible school next Sunday at 10 a m. The pastor speaks at 11 on Heaven What It Is Where It Is. Miss Olive Elizabeth Smith sings Eternity. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with Miss Mary Broline leader. At 8 p m sermon on The Second Coming of Christ. Prayer meetings Thursday evenings. Choir practice Tuesday evenings.
Forty hours devotion opens at St. Joseph's Church next Sunday with a 10 o'clock high mass. A procession of children will follow the mass and again at the close of services Tuesday evening. A Passionist priest will be here, and masses for Monday and Tuesday will be announced on Sunday.
EpFiscopal Services announce Sunday evening services at St John’s Church with Rev Harold Linwood Bowen of St Paul’s Peoria to officiate. All are invited and morning masses at St Mary’s and St Joseph’s churches are listed with respective pastors.
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