River Waters Rise Disrupt Local Life and Trades
The town notes show high river waters causing boat activity disruptions and property impacts. Local residents Earle Harris and Henry Auto Co. repair crews adapt at the Gates building while reports mention burglar attempts and civic improvements. The scene includes bird sightings, undertaker notes, and community updates on residents returning from travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthia
Theo Kaiser
Elty
P Edminster
Padford
Earl Harrison
Henry Auto Co
Messie
Gepot
Princeton
JR. Robinson
Pacific
Commercial Association Dedicates New Home in Peoria
Over one hundred members attended the dedication of the Henry Commercial club rooms in Peoria. Henry township and surrounding towns held elections, with Democratic majorities in most tickets, and Republican gains in a few offices. Delegates heard speeches by Willits J. Evans, admired the club’s progress, and enjoyed music, a luncheon, and formal toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atetendaunce
Willis Evans
Peoria
Henry Commercial Club
Willits J. Evans
Peoria Association of Commerce
Henry
George Jochem
Evans
Walls of School Echo With Student Tales and Tributes
Carrie Greenlee is pianist this week as the school notes report forty three visitors last month. The year begins with a fire drill the building emptied in seconds. Recitations and culinary tasks mark a busy week with eggs dishes and stuffed nests. A psalm of life mocks school while Orlando Fountain, Civil War veteran, dies in Ann Arbor leaving kin and memories to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Greenlee
Wenona
Roy Kern
Jacobs
Cora Randall
Ella Henkins
Albert Neuhalsen
Miss Young
Miss Helper
Anna Culter
Orlando Fountain
William Fountain
Whitefield
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ward
Bountain
Hussey
Ann Arbor University
Prata
Argentine Republic
Mr. Fountain
William—Fountain
James Fountain
Card of Thanks to Henry and vicinity for kindness
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Henry and vicinity for the many expressions of sympathy shown during our loss of W. Ford. Your kindness and the wreaths and floral tributes are deeply appreciated by the family and relatives of John O. G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mey
Libmille
Undertaker Smith
Morwn
C. Millett
Ford
Davis
Enteria
Daniels
Alexial Henry
Eddyhond
Okla
Mystrade
Bagley
Bigley & Daniels
Washington
Oregon
Edmond
Margaret Jones
Lockia
Henry
Vicinity
W. Ford
John OG
Women enter workforce transform society and industry
Two generations ago few women worked in offices stores or factories. Now there are millions joining the labor force. The social and industrial fabric has altered, prompting a broad readjustment. Unseen problems are being solved with hope for peaceful change.
Pioneer Mrs Van Ostrand 88 Buried in Saratoga Township
Mrs. Isaac Van Ostrand died March 27 1913 at age 88 10 months and 18 days at her daughter Mrs Charles L Thumma's home in Saratoga township Marshall county Illinois. She was born May 9 1829 in Somerville New Jersey and married Oct 6 1847. She had a large family including four sons and three daughters and many grandchildren. The funeral was March 29 with Rev E S Busby at the home and interment at Whitefield Center cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac van Ostrand
Catharine Cassner van Tine
Somerville
Somerset County
New Jersey
Charles L. Thumma
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Ill
Miss van Tine
Lizzie Abernathy
Ruthven
I.a
Thomas
Stowell
Texas
Dewitt
Bradshaw
Ella van Doren
Pontiac, Ill
Newton
Fairmont
Abraham Lincoln
Myrtle Thumma
Sara
Toga Township
van Ostrand
Presbyterian Church
Charles L Thumma
E. S. Busby
Saratoga
Allie Webber
Castleton
Whitefield Center
Peter Klein
Adolph Klein
Peter
Templeton
William
Gertrude Klein
Mr. Klein
Kathryn Leinhausen
Richland
Augusta
Innocence
the Precious Blood Order
St. Louis
Gertrude
P. A. Klein
Lves
Anthony
Omaha
Loretta
Ife
Adolph
Henry
Charles
Naper
Klein
Sacred Heart Church
Teachers' Examination Key Details and Dates
There will be a teachers' certificate examination held Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, commencing at a designated time. Frank Petry is County Superintendent. Mrs. Lizzie Zenor is visiting Granville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Oftig
Frank Petry
Lizzie Zenor
Quarterly conference and sermons at Marshall County church
The church schedules a quarterly conference for Saturday evening April 5 at 7 30 with Sabbath services. Rev O T Dwinell preaches in the morning and assists with the sacrament. The Marshall County Sunday School session gathered this week with strong community support. Dwinell outlines the district itinerary covering Chilliothe Putnam Sparland Henry Blue Ridge and Chilicothe with sermons on Jesus and His Church After His Resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Dwinell
Marshall County Sunday School Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chillicothe
Putnam
Sparland
Henry
Jesus
Blue Ridge
Chillicothe —O ' Dwinell
Sunday services and choir plans at the church
Rev. H C Reichel preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. A choir practice for singers is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at Albert Stickel's. Nine church window panes were broken by air gunfire. Easter collection for orphans and elderly homes totals 11 15. Children and adults performed well. Rev Reichel and Hans Otto sang solos with Miss Ryan in charge and Mrs Rowley at the organ. Decorations featured roses, violets and sweet peas. Rev Leech spoke at Bible school hour last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C Reichel
Albert Stickel
Rev Reichel
Reichel
Hans Otto
Miss Ryan
Rowley
Rev. Leech
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 1 30 p m by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m The next regular quarterly communion service will be held Sabbath morning Let all who can attend these services with us George T Grisell Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
Saint Mary's Church Service Schedule
Rev Fr Gensler pastorizes Sunday services at 8 a m low mass and English sermon 10 a m high mass and German sermon 2 30 p m vespers and benediction daily mass at 8 p m except Saturday 7 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Joseph’s Church Schedules Sunday Masses and Weekday Service
St Joseph’s Church announces Sunday mass at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m Weekday services begin at 8 a m The public is cordially invited Rev Fr Brennan Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
The Voters League Platform and Moral Citizenship
The Voters League presents a platform pledging equal rights before the law, honest and economical municipal governance, and promotion of morality and good citizenship. It asks electors to support an undoubted ticket solely on the published platform and candidate merit. It notes Taft’s bill and migratory game protection expanding federal oversight for sportsmen nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
Hardihood
Adv
Taft
Uncle Sam
Local notices and updates from Princeton area society
Excavations for Dr Adam s new North Edward street home completed cement block foundations in place under Will Hleininger. Harold Hunter and wife visit from Griggsville amid illness of his wife's mother Mrs John Stockton. Col N C Buswell ill near Neponset. Fire prevention losses in 1912 exceed 22 million dollars largely from carelessness. James W Templeton former Princeton postmaster and state legislator dies. Educational trains from 34 states reach rural areas benefiting over a million people with farm education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Adams
North Edward Street
Will Hleininger
Harold Hunter
Griggsville
John, Stockton
Robert R. Lash
Florida
Southland
Williams Street
Clara McManners
Ken McNeal
Richard Tremain
Ken
Wisconsin Woods
Lady Smith
Wis
Tors
Alden F. Hunter
Mesa
Arizona
Nc, Buswell
Stark County
Col
Bureau County
Princeton
Neponset
F. R. Morgaridge
Illinois
Chicago
Isshiss
James W. Templeton
Templeton
state agricultural_colleges
F. B. Jenks
United States Bureau of Education
Texas
California
Louisiana
Oklahoia
Oklahom
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Commercial Association
Frank Dennis
Esq. Dennis
James Wabel
Wm. Heinrich
John Rambo
James H. Wabel
George Johnson
A. B. Conner
Wm. Donovan
Grover Kirby
C C Doran
Fred Morgan
Bernard Mercian
D L
Horrom
Frank Constable
Wm Daniels
Mercian
Kapraun
Henr
John Hickey
James M Corcoran
C. J O'Brien
Patrick Barnes
James P. Hickey
Wm. C. Yarger Hopewell
Joseph Maupach
H. A. Ruggles
M. S. Mitchell
David Bachman
Arlés Wheeler
John Wu. Dawson
Carl Swanson
Charles O. Reed
Christian Church
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