Appendix Bursts Proves Fatal for Mrs Bogner
Mrs Joseph A Bogner of Henry died at Henry hospital after a five day illness from appendicitis. Born August 9 1894 she married Joseph A Bogner April 9 1918 at St Marys church. Surviving are her husband her parents and siblings. Funeral at St Marys church with Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella in attendance. Out of town relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Bogner
Henry
Henry Hospital
Fred W
Highswood
John Wunder
Lacon
Bogner
O Mary’s Church
Rosary
Daughters of Isabella
St Mary’s Church
Fr. Schauer
Rosary Society
Isabella
Laurette
William
Joseph Merdian
Jane Merdian
Frank
Emma Shields
A. Hindert
Minonk
William Volk
Benson
Fred Newhalfen, Jr
I, EB. Boyer
Robert
Peru
Wolf
Tonica
William Wolf
Tony Wolf
McNabb
Anton Webber
William Friedman
Julia Noones
Princeville
John Kerner
Wenona
Frances Bickerman
Paul -Uticas
Marank Bogner
Camp Grove
Fred Newhalsen
Paul Wunder
John Holler
Birth of Barbara Ann Keegan Named for Keegan Family
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keegan welcomed a baby girl named Barbara Ann on Saturday morning. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuss and Mr. and Mrs. James Keegan of La Salle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Keegan
Barbara Ann
Joseph Kuss
James Keegan
la Salle
A Brokaw Family Reunion At Stein Home
A Brokaw family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Stein in Trivoli on Sunday. Attendees included Herman Ehni of Sommerville New Jersey Jasper Brokaw and daughters Thomas Girvin and son Alva Brokaw C R Brokaw W R Brokaw and Stein and sons. A basket dinner served cafeteria style accompanied the gathering which emphasized renewed family ties and reconnections after four years for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokaw
A. N. Stein
Trivoli
Herman Ehni
Sommerville
N. J
Jasper Brokaw
Thomas Girvin
Neponset
Alva Brokaw
Tiskilwa
C. R. Brokaw
North Putnam
W. R. Brokaw
Bernard visits with relatives and hospital visit noted
Bernard rd church of Denmark visits with sister Mrs Jennie Garland. Mrs Schopper and daughter Margaret of Chicago, and Mrs Santry with son Edward of Gary Ind motored down Saturday and visited over the Fourth with Mr and Mrs R Klug and family. Mr and Mrs Peter Newhalfen and Mr and Mrs Louis Newhalfen visited Spring Valley hospital Sunday afternoon with Harry Mead who underwent an operation. He is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Denmark
Jennie Garland
Schopper
Margaret
Chicago
Santry
Edward
Gary
Ind
R. Klug
Peter Newhalfen
Louis -Newhalfen
Spring Valley Hospital
Harry Mead
Magnolia Doctor Says Farewell Move to Hennepin
Dr. W A Franklin Magnolia's physician for 16 years leaves next week to practice in Hennepin. He came from Nebraska where he practiced 15 years. The doctor and family will reside in Hennepin, and Magnolia residents regret losing their long time resident physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.’Franklin
Magnolia
Hennepin
Franklin
Nebraska
Peoria M P Team Wins Twin Games Over Marshall Putnam
The Peoria M P team split two Sunday and Monday games with the Marshall Putnam squad at Riviera Park. Scrub Halbleib pitched both days while Carl Mace and strong defense highlighted the performances. Peoria improves after a rocky start and heads to Woodruff Field for a July 17 rematch with Marshall Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Peoria
Marshall-Putnam
Halbleib
Carl Mace
Lacon
Riviera Park
Mace
Marshall- Putnam
Woodruff Field
M.-P
Daughter is born at Graves home near Magnolia
A six pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Noel Graves west of Magnolia at 4 oclock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Graves
Magnolia
Testing Shows Slowdown With Rush Season
Dr. Forbes reports 235 cattle tested last week with four reactors. Since March 1 he has tested 4500 cattle and found 100 reactors. Indemnity money at $25.00 would exceed testing costs, as the aim is to minimize reactors and gain the hog bonus from clean counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Obituary of Mrs Julia Halbleib Dying June 23
Mrs Julia Halbleib widow of Fabian Halbleib died at Elmhurst on June 23 at age 73 years 11 months. She was mother to Birdie May Ethel Lorena and the late James Casper and Harry Halbleib and aunt to Mrs Eli Wright and Geo Halbleib. Her home was in the Oxbow on the farm where Theodore Rott now lives. She was buried at Elmhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Halbleib
Fabian—Halbleib
Elmhurst
Birdie
May
Ethel
Lorena
James
Casper
Harry Halbleib
Eli Wright
Geo. Halbleib
Oxbow
Theodore Rott
Legionnaires Celebrate Fourth of July At Riviera Park
The American Legion celebrates Independence Day with a large gathering at Riviera Park drawing several thousand attendees. About 3800 in the afternoon and 2600 in the evening enjoyed band concerts, games, fireworks, dancing, vaudeville, parades and more. Parade winners include Meier Bros and Henry Motor Co for best representation, Bogner Auto and Klein Motor tied for best decorated car. ragamuffin and pony displays placed as well. Legion wins best organization turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legions
Legionnaires
Riviera Park
Meier Bros
The
Henry Motor Company
Bogner, Auto Company
Klein Motor Company
O. H. Davis
Frances Pierson
Legion
E. E. Eagleston
O. F. Landon
Peoria
M. J. Hickey
Davenport
Baby Suffers Ptomaine Poisoning in McNabb Area
Little Rose Mary Noder, 16 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Noder near McNabb, suffered a serious ptomaine poisoning Monday morning. The cause is unknown. She is resting easier and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rose Mary Noder
Frank Noder
Near, McNabb
School Property Values and Taxes Reported
Report shows total value of all school property 105352 dollars with high school property at 37000 dollars. Taxes levied last August amount 6000 dollars. No endowment, outstanding teachers' orders, anticipation warrants, bonded debt, or readers lacking literacy. Secretary C A Onyun.
Farm Bureau Game Postponed After Defeat
The Farm Bureau game in Lacon has been postponed a week despite ending the district. They lost 11 to 4 to Peoria County farmers last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lacon
Peoria County
Henry Chautauqua Held August Weekend
Summer Chautauqua runs four days from August 25 to 28 with C. L. Bergdorfer, Shaver Jubilee Singers and Dr. Arthur D. Kloniz, Bergman company performances including Verdict of Pilate and Smilin’ Thru, and Troubadours with Dr. Gordon B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bergdorfer
Shaver Jubilee Singers
Arthur D. Kloniz
Pilate
Bergman Company
Smilin
Troubadours
Gordon B. Smith
Mexicans in Fight Near McNabb After Boozy Scrap
A group of Mexican laborers fought south of McNabb on Sunday. One man was badly injured and could not be moved to a hospital until Tuesday. Local authorities investigated the incident and searched for those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Unti
Willard Nighswonger Dies at Sparland High Graduate
Willard Delbert Nighswonger, born March 31 1907 near Sparland, died June 29 at his birth home at age 20 years 2 months 28 days after a lifelong frail health. A Sparland High School class of 1927 graduate, he was praised for perseverance, kindness, and skill in mechanical drawing. He leaves mother, brothers Fred and Clarence, a twin sister, and several relatives. Funeral was held from the home with Rev. F. E. Pelton officiating and burial in Sparland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard ~Delbert- Nighswonger
Fred
Clarence
Jirma_Sharicko
Frances Pierson
Whitefield
Louise
Floyd
F. E. Pelton
Midred Lyons
Marian van Antwerp
Isle of
Sparland
Gordon Cummings
Howard Powell
Arthur Russell
Claude Webber
James Anderson
Leslie Jones
Iver
Twins Born to West Evans Couple
Twin boys born July 3 at the Palm of West Evans. The boys weighed 7% and 80% pounds and are doing nicely. The family now has three boys and one girl. Mrs. Palm is in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ert
West Evans
Sowashin
Farm Bureau Team Suffers Second Defeat in Five Years
The Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau team lost 11 to 4 to Peoria county last Saturday afternoon, with Spangler relieving late. Despite the setback, they still lead the district conference. Next Saturday, Lacon hosts Woodford County at Pastime Park at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
Peoria County
Farm Bureau
George Stoner
Spangler
Lacon
Woodior County
Pastime Park
Richard Schneider Buys Small Fruit Farm
Richard Schneider purchases a 417.8 acre fruit farm beyond the Roger Rowe hill from John Pearson. He plans to plant more trees and intensify the orchard, with about 1400 apple trees 1000 grape vines 25 cherry trees 50 plum trees and two acres of raspberries. One seasonal worker remains employed and the old brick residence will be dismantled for a caretaker shack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Rowe Hill
John Pearson
Richard Schneider
Weekend visits spread among Shurts Mead Kirby families
Miss Mildred Shurts of Normal spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Shurts and family. Mr and Mrs Albert Mead Mr and Mrs Ely and Mrs J B Karby of Peoria visited John and Grover Kirby and families. Mrs Kirby and Mrs Ely stayed for a week long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Shurts
Normal
Roy Shurts
Albert Mead
Ed—Ely
J—B- Karby
Peoria
John
Grover Kirby
Sparland Girl Falls from Tree Suffering Broken Back
Miss Anita Herman, staying with her father near Sparland, climbed a honey tree Friday and fell about twenty feet. Doctors say she has a broken back and may not survive. She was taken to Proctor Hospital Peoria for X rays and treatment. The family has few means while the accident saddens a small Reed stand business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita’ Herman
Sparland
Royce
Cromwell
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Hanna
John Riley Former Rockford editor dies after illness
John Victor Riley 59 a former Henry resident and longtime Rockford Star editor died at 10 30 p m Saturday night at his fishing camp in Wisconsin He had recently been active planning a new Star building and suffered a pneumonia attack leading to heart failure He leaves a son John Stewart Riley and a wide network of civic and fraternal memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Victor Riley
Henry
Rockford Star
Rockford
Wisconsin
Amanda Clisbee Riley
Ireland
Clisbees
Rileys
Decedent
Michigan
Rockford Star Publishing Company
The
Morning Star
Col. J. Stanley -Browne
Riles
Rockford Apartments Corporation
Palm Theatre Company
Rockford Theatres Company
Freeport
Tebala Temple
Mystic Shrine
Custer Guard
Midian
Rockford Public Library Board
Leonore Hooker
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Stewart Riley
Europe
Hattie Jones
Catherine Street
Philadelphia
Ella Coulter
Maplewood Street
Peoria
Lee Riley
New York City
Mary Clisbee Riley
Charles McAllister
Dinner guests visit Mrs McDonald and Mrs Peterman
Mrs John McDonald of Chiftree hosted a dinner guest Monday in May with Mrs Wm Peterman taking part, as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Chiftree
Wm.Peterman
Edmund Harney Pioneer of Over 101 Years Dies
Edmund Harney aged 101 years dies at his daughter Johanna Wallace home in Magnolia after a long life spanning Ireland to Illinois. Born February 4, 1826 in County Tipperary, he arrived in America with his brother, later farming 80 acres in Saratoga and then settling in Magnolia. He leaves seven children, including Mrs. Johanna Wallace and William of Peoria, with a respected late-life period marked by endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Harney
Johanna Wallace
Mayo
Dip
Harney
Johanna
McGrath
Wa Thebey
Johannayallace
Henry
Na Henkssésuey
Walla Walla
Wash
Wilforde
aLe Townsend
Galitz
Price
New Orleans
Ireland
St.i.Louis
St. Louis
Prairie City
County Tipperary
Lyman Horrom
Caledonia
Caledonian
Hennepin
Tom Alexander
Magnolia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jos. Bogner
Mrs
Ray Keegan
W. A. Franklin
M.P
Sams
E. J .Mace
Asseesshildieodsanager
Stoner
B. Griffith
Wallace
W. Griffith
Ss. T
Phelps
Goodnecht
Peoria S. S
Eoneneee
Ziesler
Pere Eer Rs Thome
D. Jones
Noll Graves
Baby
Roy
C. A. Onyun
Henry Chautauqua
Sparland Giaen
John Riley
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