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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
11
The Henry area reports include a home bakery sale planned by Christian Endeavorers at A B Smith’s undertaking rooms on Sept 28. Several residents travel, portend changes, medical episodes occur, and insurance and accident notes touch local families and businesses.
A quiet September 10 1914 wedding at 319 North Fifth Avenue Maywood Ill united Sara Adaline Fawcett and Oscar H Davis. The ceremony by Rev William C Way featured music by Winifred Cline and Margaret Fawcett as ring bearer. The couple will reside with Davis’ parents in Henry Illinois after a wedding trip. The Republican also notes William Rambo’s marriage to Elsa M Harris in Peoria and their plan to live in Henry.
Henry Chautauqua stockholders met at City Hall and elected L. R. Phillips president along with a new board including R. Bayne Carl Hallfarth and others. The board named officers and advisory members and approved a five‑lecture winter course with Ella Meier Wood in charge of ticket sales. Season tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children. single admissions are 0.35 for adults and 0.20 for children.
The Presbyterian Church holds Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and regular services at 11 a m and ey p m A Christian Endeavor rally day is planned for next Sabbath evening A bakery sale for Endeavorers is set for next Saturday Sept 28 at Mr Smith s undertaking room G T Griscel urges all Endeavorers to attend and the church cleaning is scheduled for Friday at 9 00 a m to help with autumn upkeep
Senator Frank Funk of Illinois Progressive ticket will speak in Lacon Saturday at 8 pm Sept 28, joined by Dr William Cadmus Bull Moose candidate for Congress in the 16th district. Held at the county courthouse with discussion of progressive issues. Market quotes list corn oats and wheat prices.
Pekin defeats Henry 9 to 4 in a 15 inning finale at Pa Villon Park. Bluejacket started for Pekin but Henry dominated with a strong lineup, turning the game into a one sided affair despite long hopes for a world series feel. Attendance was good and weather clear as Henry’s Masters, Jack, Hubbard, and Harper produced the only notable hits.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev J E Mercer The parish pledges full support to the new pastor calling him a devotional doctrinal leader who will shepherd the flock The Epworth League holds services at 6 30 p m with 7 30 p m sermon by Mercer urging strong choir and active Sunday school participation
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a farewell for Rev R L Vivian and his wife with representatives from sister churches. Rev T Leech chaired, Presby pastor Rev Griscel spoke of church unity, and outgoing president Mrs L R Phillips presented Mrs Vivian a quilt signed by 200 ladies. Refreshments followed and gifts were given.
The Coroner’s race drew concern over a hastily called Republican county central committee meeting at Lacon. Dr E Gillespie of Wenona won 19 to 17 with debate over balance and fitness for a physician in charge of inquiries into deaths.
George Sparling of the Kewanee post office force visited his mother Mrs. Charlotte Sparling and his brother Bert at Putnam the past week. Both sons serve in Uncle Sam's mail service with George at Kewanee and Bert a rural carrier out of Putnam.
Mrs E D Ennis visits her uncle and aunt Mrs and Mrs James McAleer this week. She will be joined by her husband on Saturday. Subscribe for The Republican.
News of a Week notes G M Locke and wife depart for Florida to spend winter at their Terra Celta property. Various local moves include C E Snyder relocating his family, and Dr Adams renting the vacated cottage. Indictments, barn fire, and a bishop's cruise are also mentioned with multiple local items.
The Central Illinois conference assigns Rev. McLeish Busby and Lackland to prior posts. Mercer moves to Henry. Vivian to Averyville and Putnam but plans to relocate to California for at least a year. The first detailed list covers Peoria Del Rey Decatur and other districts with numerous pastors and churches named.
R L Vivian offers thanks to Henry yes to saloonkeepers and diverse faiths for three years of public support and fellowship. He notes Presbyterians joining morning services and expresses gratitude for denominational unity while urging mutual respect and shared Christian service.
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