Clover urged for farms in Putnam and surrounding counties
A statement by Earl Edminster of La Prairie township urges every farmer to grow clover this year as grains are cheap and less profitable. Hugh Hastings also backs seed quality, and J B Stansell of Magnolia promotes reducing corn acreage to increase hay and seed yields. Local counties listed as contributing to a broader effort with telegraphed cooperation from Indiana Missouri and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh—Hastings
Steuben , Township
Stansell
Magnolia Township
Large Incubator Boosts 10000 Chick Hatchings in Magnolia
E V Mathis of the Farm Bureau unveils a $32 200 incubator with automatic turning trays and dual oil stove heating. It promises higher chick production and reflects farmer interest in modern poultry methods amid high prices and finance constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Mathis
Magnolia
Mathis
Farmers offer their share to feed starving world
Marshall county joins other corn producing counties in pledging to help feed starving Ching and the Near East by giving one earload of corn. At the Illinois Agricultural Association meeting in Chicago last week President J R Howard of the AFL said the world is out of joint with a surplus and farmers should respond to Hoover's European Relief and China via contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Tllinois—Agricultural_Association
Chicago
J. R. “Howard
The
A. F. BF
Hoover
Grateful Appreciation for Kindness in Time of Sorrow
Family of Mrs. Catherine Colligan extends grateful appreciation for kindness shown at time of their mother’s passing. They thank those who sent flowers and offered auto service and bless all who helped. Children of Mrs. Catherine Colligan.
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Catherine Colligan
George Hank Dies After Long Illness at 60
George Hank son of Mr and Mrs Anton Hank died at St Marys hospital Streator after a ten year illness. He was born October 28 1860 in Whitefield township and lived in Henry after retiring from farming with his wife Rose Toemmes Hank. He was a member of St Marys church with a requiem high mass funeral held January 27 at 9 30 am officiated by Rev Fr Schauer. He is survived by his mother and several brothers and relatives with many relatives from Wenona Toluca Alexander South Dakota Madison Minnesota Chicago and Amboy attending the funeral. The remains lay in state at Fenwick Funeral Home until the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Hank
Anton Hank
Whitefield—township
St.Mary’s Hospital
Hank
Henry
Rose Toemmes
St. Mary’s Church
Fr.Schauer
Calvery
Wm. Barth
Conrad Mercian
Val Bogner
Barney ‘Merdian
Wimner Schlosser
Paul Leichter
Ben Schwiderski
Toluca
Ed. Ha
Samuel Parker dies in Glendale California at 89
Word reached friends that Samuel Parker died two days before his 90th birthday at his son Ezra home in Glendale California. Funeral services were held at First M E church in Glendale with nephew Rev Leslie Parker assisting. Burial plans include a vault interment in April and a family lot in our cemetery. Parker born January 21 1831 near Millwood Knox County Ohio and married twice producing five sons and one daughter.
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Samuel Parker
Ezra
Glendale
California
M. E
Leslie_G
Parker
Our
Millwood
Knox County
Ohio
la “‘Sallé
Ilinois
Mary Virginia
Doffler
Ezra F
Francis M
McDonald
Kansas
Henry
Illinois
Jhad
Anna_M.—Bacon
Robert Horace
John William
San Francisco
Tland
Mr. Weber
St Joseph’s Church Sunday Masses and Schedule
The St Joseph’s Church announces Sunday Masses at 8 00 and 10 7 0 a m with a 2 30 p m vespers and benediction in the afternoon and weekday Mass at 8 o clock. Pastor M J Brennan leads the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts Joseph's
m—Rey
Brennan
Margie
What's in a Name and League of Nations at Bible School
A church program lists preaching communion at 11:00 a.m. the Bible School session begins earlier with the topic Whats in a Name. The evening service at 7:30 p.m. features the subject League of Nations and special music by the choir and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Sermon on a Sobering Theme by M B Van Leer
A preacher promises a sober message next Sunday about daily choices and their consequences. The event features orchestra and choir with a practical, testy exhortation to attend and reflect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. van Leer
Methodist Ladies Plan Family Dinner After Sunday Services
The women of Putranm Methodist Church will serve a family dinner at the church parlors after Sunday morning services. The event aims to help the pastor become better acquainted with the congregation and vice versa. All members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
St Johns Church Service Schedule in January
Rev Father Cooper conducts services at St Johns Church on Sexagesima Sunday January 30 Holy Communion at 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 a m Holy Eucharist and Sermon follow.
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St. John’s Church
Father
Needs Challenge Sermon at Presbyterian Church
The Church with a Work and a Welcome invites all to Sunday services led by Rev H G Dusenberry. Morning worship at 11:00 with Sunday school at 9:45 and Christian Endeavor at 6:30. An evening stereopticon program will show a Siam travel scene to educate and welcome all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H-G.dusenberry
Christian Endeavor
Stereopticon
Siam
Bogner and Wallace Wed in St Josephs Church
Elmer Bogner and Miss Irene Wallace were married Wednesday morning at St Josephs church with Rev M J Brennan officiating. The couple plans a brief honeymoon in Chicago before settling on the T C Goggshall farm at Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Monahan
M. J. Brenman
Irene Wallace
Elmer Bogner
Margaret—Wallace
Leo Bogner
James Wallace
White Field
Joseph Bogner
Whitefield
Untold Fire Aftermath Involving Kuhne Family
A fragmentary report describes a house fire and a sequence of events around Peter Kuhne and his wife. Dr Coggeshall aided the wife who was moved to her husband’s mother’s home. Mrs Kuhne, said to be assaulted or harmed, was carried from the root terrace and loss included clothing, furniture, and vegetables for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soeeta
Peter “Kuhne
Higband
Coggeshall
Mras Kuhne
Churches Unite for Temperance Meeting in Evening Program
A large audience attended a temperance gathering led by Clara Waughop of the local W C T U. Speakers included Eva Hubbell, Mary Downey, Albert Rower, and Frances Segraves representing various regions. Rev. W J Carpenter spoke on Law Enforcement, urging personal commitment to uphold abstinence and enforce the line against drink. The program closed with a song and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. En U
Clara
Waughop
Battie
Leesson
H. G. Dusenberry
Dusenberry
John
Ithe
Margaret Helper
Margaret van Leer
Penelly Weaver
Glenna Sivell
Robert Burt
Otto
Sabon Se Aoet
Lo Hater
Eva Hubbell
France
Mary Downey
South “Africa
Albert_ Rower
China
Frances~Segraves
W. J. Carpenter
John— Barleycorn
M. B. van Leer
Community Farm Bureau Meeting at Lacon
An enthusiastic Barent Bureau meeting convened in the Court House at Lacon Tuesday with Jones Tontz as chair. Farmers and wives filled the room as J. L. Schure man spoke on farmer problems. Donald Richmond provided xylophone and phonograph music. Mrs. Enid Case read. F. E. Fullers gave a soil testing demonstration and talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barent-Bureau
At- Lacon
Jones Tontz
A.splendid
J. L. Schureman
Lacon Home Journal
Donald Richmond
Remembering a Devoted Mother and Her Family
Catherine Mallory Colligan, born in 1834 in Ireland, died after a long illness in Henry. Her children and grandchildren survive, including Mrs Henry Powell, John, Ned, James, Mrs Charles Motter, and Emma Colligan. The funeral at St Joseph's Church reflected a pious Catholic life and a peaceful home, with burial in St Joseph's cemetery.
White Star Line expands Peoria to Chillicothe bus service
The White Star Bus Line, operating between Peoria and Chillicothe, has acquired two new trucks with capacity for 232a passengers. The company plans a Henry service extension in the near future per company official Georg Peline Pogrehary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Chillicothie
Henry
Georg
Peline
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church This Week
Special revival services planned at the Methodist church begin Sunday night and continue throughout the week. Interesting subjects will be discussed and special music featured at every service. Services start promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Stereopticon Pictures to Be Shown at Presbyterian Church
Stereopticon Pictures present a travelogue titled A Little Known Country, featuring Siam progress and beautiful views. The show is scheduled for next Sabbath evening at the Presbyterian church, inviting attendees to come and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
The
Woman's Club Holds Open Meeting at Haws Home
The Woman's Club met Monday evening at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Haws with about twenty in attendance. Miss Clara Waughop presided. Miss Kella Evans served as secretary pro tem. The program featured vocal solos and readings, a violin number by Mrs. C. A. Phillips, and a talk on decorations and simple menu options. The next meeting is in two weeks at Dr. Weatherly's home with Mrs. Charles Griffin assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Clara—Waughop
Waughop
Kella—Eivans
Sally Haws
C. A. Phillips
Wm. E. Green
Phillips
F. E. Fuller
Fuller
Elizabeth. Burt
Dora Halbleib
Burt
Weatherly
Charles Griffin
Gertrude Warfield
Clara_Wangtop
Kraft Woodend Marriage in Granville and San Prairie
Mrs Anna Woodend of Granville and Ferdinand Krafft of San Prairie were married on a Wednesday in January with Rev Barbere performing. Guests included Mr and Mrs Nick Schammel and Albert Hartwig. After a wedding dinner at Mrs Rose Klein's Granville home the couple left for a brief honeymoon in Springfield and will reside north of Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna—Woodend
Granville -and
Ferdinand—Krafft
San Prairie
Barbere
Nick_Schammel
Albert Hartwig
Burr
Elizabeth Schammel
Rose Klein
Granville
Springfield
Niles North
Maren
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Foes Fuller
Putnam
Leonard
Indiana
Missouri
Adame
Carroll
Champaign
Christian
Cook
DeKalb
Holgar
Ford
Fulton
Greene
Densy—Davenport
University of Ilinois
Putnant Farm Bureau
Oan
George Hank
Californias
Putnam Christian Church
Methodist
Putranm -“Methodist Church
Irene Waelace
Churches Unite For Temperance Meeting
Community——Farm Bureau
Lacon
Catherine “Mallory
James and
Mary
Mallory
Wexford
Waterford County
Ireland
America
Utica
New York
Mary. Murdock
John Colligan
Henry Powell
Long Beach
Cal
Farnam
Ned
James
Charles_.Motter
Emma Colligan
Colligan
St. Joseph's—church
A. B. Smith
Homan's
Kraft-Wooodend
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