Week's News Highlights From Mr and Mrs Worley to New Officials
Mr and Mrs Alden Hunter hosted three tables for visitors Mr and Mrs Marion Worley of Peoria last week. Clam fishing season began April 1 with a closed period to Oct 1. Seining is banned May 1 to July 1. Illinois law allows pole fishing anytime. Democratic candidates in Henry township reorganized. Mercian replaces withdrew candidate Wels. Hopewell township parties combine into a People's ticket with listed officers. Herd bull Pride of the Boyne shipped to River Falls Wisconsin for $500. Hans Christensen will probate an $800 estate to his widow executrix. W D B VanDusen named deputy collector for income tax. replaces Moore. State health board tightens scarlet fever quarantine to five weeks and diphtheria to two weeks. Civil war veteran James W. McCune visits relatives prior to planned Pacific coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Hunter
Marion Worley
Peoria
Conrad Wels
Henry Township
Conrad Mercian
Joseph Neuhalsen
John Bly
Hopewell Township
A. M. Stoner
I. G. Folken
R. Q. Forbes
H. W. Schlosser
Harry Stroup
Frank Johnson
Fred W. Potter
W. DB. VanDusen
Chillicothe
Internal Revenue
Income Tax Department
W. H. Moore
VanDusen
State Board of Health
James W. McCune
Halesmille
Ohio
J. J. Barnes
Pacific Coast
Lightning Kills Joseph Elliott on William Wheeler Farm
Joseph Alphonso Elliott, a young farmer recently moved from Wheatland to A P Child’s land north of Putnam, was killed by a lightning strike while sheltering beneath an elm during a heavy shower. His body was found near the tree. inquest returned a verdict based on the facts. He left a wife Ida Stever and three children Lewis Joseph and Hazel, from Hast Lynn born January 17 1884. Funeral services were held in McNabb after initial rites at home. The article also notes Harold Bell Wright’s play The Shepherd of the Hills debuting at the Opera House April 7, and a brief political notice for a Henry Township collector election by Alice Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wheeler
Joseph A. Elliott
J. J. Swanzey
Wheatland Township
A. P. Child
Putnam
Mr. Elliott
Elliott
Joseph Alphonso Elliott
Alonzo
Lucinda Blliott
Hast Lynn
Nebraska
Old Mat
Sammy Lane
Pete
Mat
County M. W. A. Convention elects delegate to state camp
The M. W. A. county convention met in this city Wednesday afternoon with six of nine camps represented. Geo. S. Parks of Varna was elected delegate to the state convention in Springfield next month. H. H. Jensen of Toluca was named alternate. Resolutions urged repealing Chicago rate reforms, a 25 percent salary cut for head officers, opposition to moving head offices from Rock Island, and pledged the delegate to support these measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Turner
Venona
William Sievers
Springfield
Chicago
Rock Island
Ill
Geo
Parks
John
Heim
Harrison
George
Varna
H H. Jensen
Toluca
Republican candidates urged on April seventh election day
The piece presents endorsements for D. W. Horrom for Supervisor Frank Johnson for Town Clerk G. M. Clark for Assessor and Mrs Alice Williams for Collector It also backs William Moore for Commissioner of Highways and William Bell and William Merritt as school trustees urging straight ticket voting with a party caucus cited as orderly and regular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Harrom
General A
Grant
D. W. Horrom
Frank Johnson
G. M. Clark
Alice Williams
William Moore
Henry Township
Henry Bell
William Merritt
Kinkade Denies Poison-Aimed Dog Kill Rumor
A card quotes T. H. Kinkade denying a circulating story that he poisoned dogs. He calls the claimant a despicable liar and says the accusation was meant to harm his business. He asserts the poison was intended for his own dog, not other animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. HE. Kinkade
Wo man’s Club to Meet at Mrs Case Home Monday
The Woman's club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. S. L. Case on Monday April 6. Miss Gertrude Bickerman heads the Education department. Bella Evans is secretary. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
S. L. Case
Gertrude Bickerman
Obituary for John W. True of Whitefield Township
John W. True born August 4 1856 on the family homestead in Whitefield township died March 28 1914 in St Francis hospital after a failed surgical operation to relieve throat breathing trouble. He lived with his siblings on the old homestead and was admired for his kindness and loyalty. Funeral services were held at Whitefield with burial at Sugar Grove cemetery. Card of Thanks from his brothers and sisters expresses gratitude for kind support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley True
Whitefield Township
This County
St. Francis Hospital
Albert
Peoria
Charles
Harriet Cox
Neal
M. HB
Whitefield
Abram Shorts
Old Home
Huldah Bunch
Perry, Ta
Ellen M. Patterson
Perry, la
George Shorts
Whitefield Corners
John Fraley
Albert True
Henry
William M
Charles B
Bunch
Mr. Patterson
Harry Tsue
John Diverbiss
C. Clawson
Lewis Bogner
Jacob Cunningham
Stephen Snyder
Simonn Doyle
Sugar Grove
C. C. Doran
John
John W. True
Henry Dutro burial noted in Peoria with veterans
The remains of Henry Dutro were brought from Peoria and buried beside his wife in Henry cemetery. Born in Morgan County Ohio in 1829, he died March 26 1914 at his niece Mary Ramey’s home in Peoria after eight years of care. Six comrade pallbearers conducted taps as Rev J E Mercer served as chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dutro
Peoria
Henry
Mr. Dutro
Morgan County
Ohio
Mary Ramey
Howett Street
Dutro
J. E. Mercer
Chaplin
Taps
Jonas Maust
L. J. Simpson
Joseph Caley
William Starliper
Levi Durflinger
Mr. Traver
Hennepin Road
Dirs. McCheney
Fahnestock
W C T U Meeting At New Jerusalem Church
The W C T U met at New Jerusalem Church on Tuesday March 31 with Mrs George Helper, president, presiding. Mrs Alice Williams led prayer and reading, a temperance song was sung, specimens of women ballots were shown and explained, and the session closed with prayers by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem Church
George Helper
Alice Williams
Helper
Mesdames
J. W. Mercer
J. A .,Illiams
S. Wilde
F. Johnson
Bella Evans
Methodist Church Announces Holy Week Services
The Church outlines Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan as superintendent. Bible class at 11, public worship with the pastor. Epworth League at 6 30. Union Temperance meeting at the Opera House with Mr Thatcher singing and local speakers. Cottage prayer meetings hosted by area families this week. Easter week services follow with mission study on April 4. J E Mercer, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Union Temperance
Opera House
Thatcher
Arleene Hunter
G. M. Brown
Hiram Wright
Roger Rowe
Sampson Rowe
Owen Doyle
J. E., Mercer
St Johns Episcopal Palm Sunday Services Schedule
St Johns Episcopal Church outlines Holy Eucharist and sermon times for Palm Sunday and midweek services. Guest lectures and guild meetings noted with Mrs Gladys Sivell house event and quilts sent to St Marys Home Chicago. F W Haist signoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Palm Sunday
Woman’s Guild
St. Catherine Guild
Gladys Sivell
St. Mary’s Home
Chicago
F. W. Haist
Christian Church and St Josephs Services Schedule
Christian Church holds Sunday activities led by Wm Knight with morning service at 11. Rev H C Reichel to sing No Room In the Inn. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm then unite with temperance at 7:30 pm at the Opera House. St Josephs Church offers Low Mass daily and Sunday high mass at 10 am with 7:30 pm benediction by Rev Fr M J Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible School
Wm. Knight
H. C. Reichel
Christian Endeavor
Opera House
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
St Mary's Church Daily Masses and Sunday Service
St Marys Church offers Mass every morning at seven with an English sermon. A high Mass and English sermon start at seven. A low Mass with a German sermon is at ten oclock. Sunday afternoon services begin at 2:30 led by Fr. M Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
M. Gensler
High School Adds Books and Shows Student Talent
Several new titles join the high school and upper grade libraries as students, with Miss Massey and Mrs. Cornell, attend a basketball tournament at Chillico. The freshman and sophomore classes staged readings and recitations led by Grace Hartley and others while illnesses cause absences and a few students move between grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Massey
Cornell
Chillico
Grace Hartley
Ethel Stoner
Marion Bickerman
Beatrice Kuss
Olive Henkins
Freda Heininger
Helen McKenzie
Florence Mercian
Walter Helper
Charles Williams
Joe Meyers
Webster
Bunker Hill
Hazel Schwarz
Irene Wallace
Mary Schubert
Alice Williams
Nora Schmitt
Harry Harney
Elizabeth Wheeler
Marie Williams
Voters League to Convene Meeting at City Hall
The Voters League will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the council room of City Hall. A very important meeting with large attendance desired. Bella Hyans secretary. Drug Store activ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
City and Vicinity News Budget and Comers
A collage of short items: train detour near Sparland after a washout. aldermanic races due to resignations in wards two and three. Mrs. Carl Webber undergoing a third operation in three years. Henry county backs an experimental farm between Galva and Kewanee. jokes and local notes. registration reminders and Easter church plans. coin changes total for various denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Carl Webber
la Prairie Township
Peoria
Henry County
Galva
Kewanee
Co. L. Loomis
Main Street
Papa
Bobby
Josh
Puck
Valentine
Henry
Lloyd
Chillicothe Bulletin
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Theodore Cuyler
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Segraves
Republican
Methodist Church
Segraves’ Drug Store
University of Illinois
Ona Reno
Dunne
Michigan
Detroit
William Wloch
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