Memorial Day Observances Vividly Recited in City
The piece outlines Memorial Day ceremonies with marching bands at K P hall and Central Park, a church and W R C program including addresses by Rev. M B Van Leer and Rev C Dr Carpenter, and a cemetery observance led by W R C with decoration of graves. Names of local organizers and participants are listed. Publication notes observances by the local Post and patriotic societies.
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Talden
Opera
W.'R. Cc
America
Paul ‘Corbin
Presbyterian Choir
M. B. van Leer
W. J. “Carpenter
W. R. Co
Central Park
K. P. Hall
Park
J. Brennan
Dr. Carpentera
Eoria
Stig Art Exhibit at Duke Bros Store Window
Exhibit showcases 229 gingham dresses aprons and lingerie pieces under manual training. Pupils Schiffbauer and Dewey Doyle receive praise for neat, exact work and first and second year garments. Domestic arts display also features furniture including library tables a piano and plant stands.
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Duke
Bros
Schiffbauer
Dewey
Doyle
Baccalaureate Address by Fr. Schafer at Opera House
Fr. Schafer delivers the Baccalaureate address on character formation to graduates. He defines character as engravings from heredity, association, and education, stresses home influence, environment, and self control, and urges reading good books and moral training to attain lasting happiness. The program wraps with a benediction and close by the orchestra.
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Opera
Qng
van- Leer
Imelda Hartley
Harold’ Daniels
Schauer
Ben
Fr. Brennan
Flowers on the graves and women of France
In a frontier wartime vignette the text recalls women tending graves and paying tribute. The piece honors fallen soldiers with phrases of loyalty and remembrance amid a somber battlefield landscape.
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France
Mrs Ganzer Breaks Arm in Yard Accident
Mrs Ganzer, aged 80, fell in her back yard after a dizzy spell while viewing the garden with her son Frank. Dr Coxsaball treated the break to the arm near the shoulder socket and she is under care at home. friends extend sympathy.
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Sophia Ganzer
Levening
Frank
Drie Coxsaball
Local Lodge Knights Four At Lacon Social Evening
Twenty six members of the local Lodge of K of P's traveled to Lacon Thursday to aid in elevating four Lacon lodge members to the rank of Knight. A luncheon followed and attendees enjoyed a social hour together.
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P’s
Lacon
Sunday Mass Plans and Weekday Schedule Noted
Parish bulletin lists coming week activities with masses at 8 and 10 a.m. on Sunday and 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. Vespers at 2:30 p.m. and benediction are planned with Rev. M J Brennan, pastor.
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J-Brennan
Lightning Burns Hiram Mutton Barn Killing Two Horses
A severe electric storm struck the Hiram Mutton farm at midnight wrecking a barn and destroying four horses two of which were killed by the lightning. A wagon gear crop and grain were burned along with straw and a hog. Mrs Mutton raised the alarm as the house neared danger and two cows were saved. Mr Mutton injured his finger while freeing a horse and needed medical treatment. Chemicals brought to the scene could not stop the blaze.
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Hiram Mutton
St Johns Church Service Schedule Announced
The church posts a May 29 the first Sunday after Trinity schedule with 7:30 Holy Communion and 7:45 Sunday School. The Rev Fr Gooper leads services at St Johns Church with sermon and related rites.
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St. John’s Church
Gooper
Saab
Memorial services and Bible School schedule
W J Carpenter pastor announces Bible School at 10 a m. Memorial Service at the Super House at 11 a m. Evening Service at 8 p m with the subject The Greater Patriotism. Bible Study Thursday evenings and choir rehearsal Thursday evenings.
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Super House
Presbyterian Church Announces Memorial Service Plans
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev. H. G. Dusenberry invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m no morning service and says the congregation will attend Memorial services at the opera house Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m Everybody welcome.
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Opera House
Christian Endeavor
Mrs Doyle Hosts Dinner for High School Faculty
Mrs Doyle and Miss Evans entertained the high school faculty at a six o'clock dinner at her home on Tuesday. Red and white decorations set a festive tone. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Dennis and babe, Mrs Carpenter and daughter Elsie, Miss Gretchen Schiffbauer and mother, Miss Eula Mathew, H. W. Seitz, Dewey Doyle, Hans Otto, and the hostesses. The attendees praised the menu and social hour.
Fire Destroys Carter Shearer Barn in Saratoga Farm
A 40 by 50 foot barn on the Carter Shearer farm in Saratoga burned Monday evening. Fire found at 5:45 p.m. consumed the entire structure including 10 to 12 tons of hay and 3 to 4 thousand bushels of corn plus 400 to 500 bushels of oats. A small outbuilding burned. The machine shed hog house survived. Insurance was $2,000 on grain and $3,000 on buildings, with total loss estimated higher reaching twice that amount.
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Carter Shearer
Saratoga
Scarlet Fever at Magnolia Closes Schools Then Reopens
Magnolia schools reopened last Monday after a weeklong closure due to scarlet fever. Several mild cases were reported and recovering, with the spread checked by village authorities' precautionary measures.
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Magnolia
Methodist Chimes Sermon Invitation by M B Van Leer
A church note urges attendance at a Sunday sermon and urges commitment to service. The author, M B Van Leer, emphasizes devotion over entertainment and staying to hear the Spirit’s call on the Sabbath.
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M. B. van Leer
Wo man’s Relief Corps Holds May Meeting at Galesburg
The Wo man’s Relief Corps met Saturday May 21 with strong attendance. President Mrs Zenor returning from the Galesburg convention praised local Boy Scouts and citizens for their courteous reception. A follow up session was set for May 28 at the K P hall to prepare wreaths and arrange flowers with members urged to bring flowers Monday morning.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Zenor
K. P. Hall
Alice B. Gilnin
Illinois Oil Station Sold to Charles Pogee Miller
B J Stewart sold the Illinois Oil station at his house to Charles Pogee Miller of Rock Island. Miller has taken over the station and stays at Parkside Inn with his wife until the Yaeger house is vacated. Mr and Mrs Chas Maidmant, current occupants, expect to move to Princeton later this week.
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B. J. Stewart
Mlinois
Charles Pogee Miller
Rock Island
Henry leads invitational high school track meet suspenseful arts day
At the Fair Grounds Saturday the Invitational High School Literary and Track Meet drew around 1500 spectators and 300 cars. Henry school dominated the athletic events with multiple first places while Bradford Sparland and Lacon also earned top finishes in sprints and field events. Music competitions at Pavilion Park featured Elizabeth Weaver and Maybelle Watkins, with Henry prevailing in chorus.
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Pavilion Park
W. B. King
Bernice Wineteer
Washburn
Selection
Frances Sherburne
Lacon
Cowen
Frank Westhoff
Eva Kidder
Peoria
Alvina Knobluach
Metamora
Elizabeth Weaver
Henry
Maybelle Watkins
Sparland
Bradford
Fairgrounds
Steele
Hinman
Chillicothe
Richmond
Carrol
Frederick
Robbins
Driscoll
la Plante
Chillicope
Graves
Latan de
Chillicothem
C.reed
Lisa Tst
Owens
D. Reed
Hos Ream Ante Dies
Pearce
Ahldenfeld
Hanger
White
Rinna Plante
Riggs
Heininger
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