Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Richard Tremain in Local Church
Funeral services for Mrs Richard Tremain who died at her home were held at the Methodist church. Rev Irina Chatten officiated. She leaves her husband and a host of friends after a 70 year 7 month life. Interment was in the City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tremain
Methodist Church
Irina Chatten
Tremain
Ella
Torrey
Melissa
Miles Weet
Prescott
Kansas
Henry
Brother Ng Beach
Calif
Joseph Ih
Sher
Sugar Grove
Mattison
C. T
Henry L. Clawson
W. R.brokaw
Simeon Doyle
L. M. Bell
W. S. Harrison
Et scheid Sale Realizes Eight Thousand Dollars
A sum of about $8,000 was realized from the sale Friday of the personal property of the late Peter Blacherd. The title was lacking for some goods, which had been appraised. Joe Etscheid will farm the place.
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Peter Blacherd
Joe Etscheid
Viaduct to Riviera Park Demolition Underway
The old viaduct to Riviera Park is being torn down due to dangerous condition. A concrete walkway will replace it and a completed double roadway into the park will improve safety. Lattice work is added to the lower roof area for beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riviera” Park
I ‘T! Ll
Emma Martin Buys Peters Property at Auction
The home of the late Mrs. Susan Peters was sold at auction Saturday to Mrs. Emma Martin for 2450 dollars through John Fehring. Martin will remodel and occupy the eight room frame house, about ten years old, which lacks modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan ‘Ly Peters
Emma Martin
John Fehring
Martin
Presbyterian Ladies Aid elects church officers
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. Officers named include President Mrs Grover Kirby First Vice President Mrs George Holton Second Vice President Mrs Chas Meier Secretary Mrs Charles Vogel Treasurer Mrs Henry Reade Directors Mrs S Bayne George Burt C A Camp and John Kirby. A social luncheon followed served by Mrs William Williams and Mrs Louis Meier.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Grover. Kirby
Pole Breaks With Varna Lineman At Top of Pole
Johnny McCuskey suffered a near miss when a telephone pole broke at the bottom while he worked near the top. A Varna doctor examined him and found no broken bones though the extent of injuries remained undetermined.
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VARNA
Johnny McCaskey
John
McCuskey
County clinics planned to help children health work
Christmas seal proceeds fund a nurse only part time this year. The plan uses one day clinics led by a state tuberculosis and public health nurse with local doctors to examine all town grade school children and involve parents. March 29 Wenona March 30 Varna March 30 La Rose March 31 Lacon. Open to all with no exam fees.
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Wenona
Varna
la Rose
Lacon
Marshall- Putnam Home Bureau
Oglesby Boys Try Kidnapping Near Wenona
Edwin Tallyn a 15 year old from Wenona narrowly escaped an abduction by two Oglesby youths West 17 and Hugh Currie 19 after following him in a car. The incident led to a hearing in Venona where Currie pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and paid a $20 fine plus costs.
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Edwin Tallyn
Enona
Oglesby
West
Hugh Currie
Young Tallyn
Bac
Venona
Currie
Missionary Society Halos Meeting Focuses on China
A March 11 gathering at Mrs. Clara Davis residence, led by Mrs. William Knight, studied China. Mrs. Frank Clift led devotions and reviewed China's New Nationalism by Alexander Paul, with prayers for China from all attendees. Guests included Mrs. Susie Clift and Mrs. Viah McGibney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Davis
William Knight
China
Frank ‘Clift
Leslie Waughop
Bland
Clift
Alexander Paul
Wm. Knight
Ira Hupp
Susie Clift
Viah McGibney
Lacon Child Breaks Leg in Fall at Home
A two year old son of Mr and Mrs Orville Bean of Lacon broke a leg Friday noon while playing with several children. The little fellow fell while running. A doctor set the fracture and the boy was taken to Peoria for an X ray of the break.
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Orville Bean
Lacon
Peoria
Aged resident Charles Weis dies of Brights disease
Charles Weis longtime Henry resident dies at 44 from Brights disease at his mother's home. He worked as a painter and is survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at St Mary's church with interment in Calvary cemetery. Relatives from Ottawa Ft Wayne LaSalle and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles * Weis
Henry
Pasesd
Mary ‘Weis
Eris
Weis
Bright
Dee Dee Charles
August Weis
Walter Harrison
Williams Monahan
Jack ~Woods
Ief Tiskilwa
George
Fred
St Mary’s Church
Schauer
William Peterman
Frank _Siewers
Frank Bickerman
John ‘Doherty
Addie
Joseph Merdian
Calvary Cemetery
Charles Weis
Emma Weis
Ottawa
George Treedaly
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Elizabeth McManus
Albert Kranz
la Alle
Grand Jurors Drawn by Board of Supervisors
A list of names drawn as grand jurors by the board of supervisors includes Henry George Pate Herman Hoover La Prairairiee-Tewin Odell Lawrence Webber Saratoga Thomas Cain Leo Mario Drangelh Wilbur Stoner Whitefield Harry Newman C W Ransom Roberts Charles Schwanke Merritt Steuben R H Ingram Arthur Kehlenbach Richland S J Coon Louis Koch Bennington Glenn Cusac Herman rull Evans J E Holmstrom James Martin Bell Plain Rufus Porch Henry Schwanke Lacon H G Ramp W G Dor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
George Pate
Herman ‘Hoer
la Prairairie
e—Tewin
Odell
Lawrence Webbér
Saratoga Thomas
Cain
Leo
Mario Drangelh
Wilbur
Stoner. Whitefield
Harry Newman
C. W. Ransom Roberts
Charles Schwanke
Chas
Merritt
Steuben
R. H. Ingram
Arthur Kehlenbach
Richland
S. J. Coon
Louis Koch
Bennington
Glenn Cusac
Herman Rull
Evans
J. E. Holmstrom
James Martin Bell
Rufus Porch
Henry Schwanke
Lacon
H. G. Ramp
W. G. Dor
Chicken Thieves Strike Hopewell Farms
Several Hopewell farms report poultry thefts by thieves active in the area over recent weeks. The Maubach farm east of Lacon lost 35 White Rocks while the family was away, and Ed Anderson's Hopewell home saw over a hundred White Leghorns taken. Multiple farmers have suffered similar depredations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
William Maubach
Lacon
Mr. Maubach
Ed. Anderson
March Weather Mix Prompts Early Planting Remarks
The report notes a shift to May like conditions with warm sunny days. Farmers sow oats yesterday as milder mornings erase need for heavy clothing and furnaces, suggesting a blend of Florida and California climate patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
Drake declines to run for mayor in April ballot
W M Drake, nominated at the primary last week for mayor, states his attitude has not changed and he will not consent to have his name appear on the election ballot in April.
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W. M. Drake
Sister of Henry Cook Parland Died at 62
Mrs. Josephine Burdick of 1315 North Madison Avenue Peoria died Monday morning at St Francis hospital at age 62. Born January 12 1865 in Woodford County she lived much of her life there and belonged to Royal Neighbor lodge. Survived by two brothers John Cook Chillicothe Henry Cook Sparland a half brother Alonzo Brown Montana and a half sister Mrs. Margaret Arnold Kansas. Interment in Chillicothe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Burdick
Madison ‘Avenue
Peoria
Aenea Acces
St. Francis Hospital
Woodford County
Royal Neighbor Lodge
John Cook
Chillicothe
Henry
Cook
Spariand
Alonzo Brown
Montana
Margaret Arnold
Kansas
The
Chillicothe Cemeey. S
Mrs Elizabeth Fitzgerald Bayne Dies at 82 in Evanston
Mrs Elizabeth Fitzgerald Bayne, born October 18, 1844 in Moreland Virginia, died in Evanston after a long married life with Charles Bayne. She served in the Red Cross during Civil and World Wars and is survived by three children seven grandchildren a brother William and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at her son Dr RI S Bayne's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracyne
Ruesda
W. Wilson
Evanston
Pydeath
Fitzgerald
West St
Moreland
Virginia
Charles Bayne
Berief Henry
Stone and Scholes Battle Over Nomination Outcome
Stone received the nomination and filed his certificate in Springfield. Scholes' nomination was refused at the state house, sparking claims of railroading and a looming court battle. The heated meeting was brief and chaotic with conflicting accounts.
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Stone
Springfield
Scholes
State House
Supreme Court
Charter Night Honors Founding Knights in Henry Lodge
Monday evening the Castle Hall of Henry Lodge Knights of Pythias hosted charter night with about fifteen original members honored. Living charter members Sol York, Frank Krenz, Charles C. Smith, Marshall Downey, William Strosnider, John R. Paskell, Charles Wheeler, Worth McVicker, and Fred Cook with over 38 years in the order were celebrated. Gordon H. Downey gave the welcome address on True Pythonism as Kinney's Royal Entertainers provided music and a class of candidates was initiated into the Knight rank. E Vogel, K of P insurance rep from Springfield, and guests from Golden Spur lodge of Peru attended the event.
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Castle
Henry Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order—Ass
Henry
Sol York
Frank Krenz
Charles, C. Smith
Marshall Downey
William Strosnider
John R. Paskell
Charles Wheeler
Worth McVicker
Fred Cook
Order
Gordon H. Downey
Kinney
E. Vogel
K. of
P. Insurance
Springfield
Golden Spur Lodge
Peru
Former Hy Cliff operator sentenced to six months at Vandalia
John Gony, known as Homeboy, colored, who ran Hy Cliff Inn long ago, received a six month state farm term at Vandalia and a $500 fine. Prohibition charges filed last May led to trial in June, with Judge Prichard imposing sentence. The appeal upheld the decision and he received a new address after appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johngony
Prichard
Sheriff’s Office
Dunkleberger Assumes Pastoral Role At Christian Church
Rev Dunkleberger named new minister at the Christian church replacing Rev W J Carpenter who left for Camp Point. He comes from Warsaw Indiana and is a Drake and Valparaiso University graduate. He has led churches in Petersburg and Paris and will relocate with his wife and two daughters once arrangements are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Dunkleberger
Christian Church
Warsaw
Ind
Camp Point
Dunkleberger
Drake_ University
Clarence Roach Stricken at Home With Paralysis
Clarence Roach lies dangerously ill at his Main Street home with no feeling in his limbs and unconscious for long periods. A Peoria work injury and possible inhalation of germs from old basements are cited as causes. physicians fear for his recovery and advise notifying relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Roach
Main Street
Peoria
Bethel Schoolhouse Struck by Lightning
The Bethel schoolhouse was struck by lightning on Friday night causing severe damage. The chimney collapsed, stove blown apart, all windows except two panes shattered, desks scattered books, and a large floor hole appeared. No students were present. Miss Bella Rae taught the school.
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Bethel School
Providential
Bella—Rae
A New Way to Start a Fire
A family alarmed when a dog on a settee caused a battery to overheat igniting the stuffing. The father, alerted by his daughter's shout, turned from the radio to find flames and quenched them with a fire extinguisher. The incident ends with the dog leaping away and the battery relocated to safer furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy
Baseball Practically Assured as Summer Draw
Local solicitors report strong progress on securing baseball as a key attraction this summer in Henry. Organizers say the national sport will draw crowds and support for community events, signaling a successful season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Founders' Day Program at Methodist Church
Sunday morning service at the Methodist church features a Founders' Day program with preludes hymns readings solos and duets. Kenneth Fuller and Miss Scott perform selections while Mrs Burkhart Ruth Nielsen and others contribute readings and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Kenneth _ Fuller
Miss Scott
Peoria county man dies after horse kick in barn
Aged farmer Beck died after being kicked in the head by a horse in a barn south of Peoria. An inquest was held by the Peoria coroner. Beck would have turned 64 on August 8. He immigrated from Germany and married Lena Dister. Survived by seven children and a brother, with funeral services planned from the home Friday at 10 a.m. and interment in Sparland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrer
Peoria
Pi Suns
Moon
Rade
Augaat
Beck
Swith
Peoria Pone
Béck
United States
Estatre
Germany
Lena
la Rose
Lee
Steeee
Sau
Pigter
Mirs
Annie
Scadtan
Péluea
Henry Municipal Band To Give Concert
The Henry Municipal Band directed by Geo P Thompson will perform at the opera house on Friday night March 25. Proceeds will cover concert expenses and broadcast costs with city funds to support band needs including director pay and music purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HENRY
Geo. P. Thompson
Opera House
Rip
Baye
Reynolds Sale Totals About 3800 Dollars
About 3800 dollars was realized from the sale of the personal property of W. W. Reynolds at a sale held Tuesday. The event took place at the sale flyers northwest of Putnam, with items auctioned to various bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Reynolds
W. W. Reynolds
Putnam
Soil Expert Addresses Farmers in Community Room
A representative from the university soil department explained soil management to farmers. He urged building up and maintaining soils, noting farming without treatment robs future productivity and that thin fertilizer spreads over larger areas are more effective than heavy applications on small plots. A similar meeting was held at Frank Clift's yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Department
University
Frank Clift
Irvin Stringer Quits Business and Henry Meister Opens
Irvin Stringer closed his soft drink parlor Tuesday night to move to Broaddus farm north of the local school. Henry Meister opens a similar business at the same Broaddus location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Stringer
Henry Meister
Irvin
Stringer
Broaddus
Theoolei School
Henry
Meister
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Presbyterian Hurch
Oglesby Boys
Missionary Sociey
HALOS
ST. Marys
Calvary
Board OF Supervisors
Henry—Cook
Parland
We Gs
Wdte
Hycliff
Rev
Christian
Clarence’ Roach
Bethel
Renser
Piesain
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