High water memories and town notes in weekly roundup
Mrs Annie Luft and daughter visit Sparland friends. Hart Harris starts at Henry Auto Co. A Princeton depot burglary attempt with masked assailant and pistol shots. Gates building repaired. euchre party and birthday luncheon. Henry W Wombacher and wife return from Pacific coast. An albatross found in Morgan county, first inland sighting. Undertaker Smith praised for embalming C B Willett. Oscar Davis named Union Central Life agent replacing deceased John C Ford. Local bankers watch river floods, Mary Margaret Jones Park submerged, bridge approaches inundated. people relocate materials for flood defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Luft
Sparland
Theo Kaiser
BH. E. Edminster
Bradford
Hart Harris
Henry Auto Co
Princeton
J. R. Robinson
Helper
Progressive Euchre
Jefferson Street
Henry W. Wombacher
Annie Hindmarsh
Henry
Pacific Coast
Illinois
Morgan County
Edward McCarthy
Libertyville
Undertaker Smith
Morristown
N. J
C. B. Willett
Margaret Jones" Park
Henry Commercial Club Dedicates New Home
The Henry Commercial club unveiled its new rooms with over 100 members present. Willis Evans of Peoria spoke on the rapid growth to 136 members, praising united effort and progress as the club plans regular monthly meetings and continued community work. Music by a male quartet Mandolin club and soloists accompanied a luncheon and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Commercial Club
Willis J. Evans
Peoria Association of Commerce
Henry
George Jochem
Peoria
Evans
Dr. Adams
Frank Ganzer
William Flynn
Dr. Hall
Mandolin Club
John Hartley
Township Election Yields Broad Party Ticket Results
Henry township elected a Democratic ticket with Frank Dennis as justice and James Wabel as the other, total poll 325 including two women votes. Across towns, Republican or Democratic slates won varied offices including highway commissioner, justices, constables, and trustees with multiple towns reporting single-ticket lines and local officials like John Hickey and James M. Corcoran winning posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
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
Horro
Joseph Maubach
H. A. Ruggles
Mitchell
I. M. Forbes
B. A. Martin
Marion Strawn
la Prairie
John Turnbull
J. B. McQuilkin
John Davidson
H. Hastings
C. R. Scoon Jr
J. K. Burnett
M. N. Holmes
Card of Thanks to Henry County community
The Ford family thanks Henry and surrounding citizens for many courtesies shown to their relative John C. Ford during his long residence. They also express gratitude for the fragrant roses wreath sent after his death and pledge to remember the kindnesses. James W. Ford and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Vicinity
John C. Ford
James W. Ford
Changing role of women transforms social and industrial life
The text notes a shift from few women working in offices stores and factories to over nine million today. It argues society has changed, unrest signals readjustment, and believes reforms will occur without internal strife as problems are solved.
Tal es out of c choo Carrie Greenlee piano week
A school page notes Carrie Greenlee as pianist this week and mentions forty three visitors last month. Fire drills occurred with the building emptied in about fifty five seconds amid worries over windstorms and rain delaying plans for teachers to travel to Wenona Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Greenlee
Wek
Wenona
Roy Kern
Cora Randall
Ella Henkins
Albert Neuhalsen
Miss Young
Helper
Anna Culter Hall
Hall
King
Obituary for Mrs. Isaac Van Ostrand of Saratoga Township
Mrs Catharine Cassner Van Tine born May 9 1829 Somerville New Jersey died March 27 1913 at home of daughter Mrs Charles L Thumma in Saratoga Township Marshall County NL aged 83 10 months 18 days She married Isaac Van Ostrand Oct 6 1847 and had a large family including four sons and three daughters with many grandchildren The funeral was held March 29 at 1 pm Rev EB S Busby officiating and interment in 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
Miss van Tine
Lizzie Abernathy
Ruthven
Thomas
Stowell
Texas
Dewitt
Bradshaw
Ella van Doren
Pontiac, Ill
Newton
Fairmont
Abraham Lincoln
Myrtle Thumma
van Ostrand
Busby
Saratoga
Allce Webber
Castleton
Whitefield Center
Charles I
Thumma
Peter Klein
Adolph Klein
Peter
Templeton
William
Gertrude Klein
Mr. Klein
Kathryn Leinhausen
Richland
Ill
Augusta
Innocence
the Precious Blood Order
St. Louis
Gertrude
P. A. Klein
Anthony
Omaha
Loretta
Adolph
Henry
Charles
Naper
Oldest Fountain Dies in Ann Arbor After Civil War Service
Orlando Fountain the eldest son of the late William and Mary Fountain of early Whitefield settlers died last Friday in Ann Arbor Michigan. He raised a company for the Civil War and served as captain then major of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He is survived by a daughter married to Professor Hussey of Ann Arbor University and a son James Fountain of this city. His wife and the daughter are with him in La Plata Argentina where he was buried on Sunday. Peace to their memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Fountain
William Fountain
Whitefield
Ann Arbor
Mich
86Th Reg
Fountain
Hussey
Ann Arbor University
la Plata
Argentine Republic
Mr. Fountain
Beieve
James Fountain
Teachers Examination Set For April 18 19 At County Office
County Superintendent E Frank Perry announces a two day examination for teachers certificates to be held at the county office beginning at 8 a m on Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19 Mrs Lizzie Zenor is visiting Granville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Frank Perry
Lizzie Zenor
Granville
M E Church Conference and Dwinell Itinerary
The M. E. Church holds a quarterly conference Saturday April 5 at 7 30 PM. Rev O T Dwinell preaches in the morning and assists with the sacrament. The 49th Marshall County Sunday School session met this week at the church with fine attendance and interest. Dwinell’s Fourth itinerary lists events: Friday April 4 7 30 PM Chillicothe. Saturday April 5 10 AM Putnam. 2 30 PM Sparland. 7 30 PM Henry. Sunday April 6 morning sermon at Henry on Jesus and His Church After His Resurrection with Blue Ridge and Chillicothe in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Dwinell
Marshall County Sunday School Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chillicothe
Puttnam
Sparland
Henry
Jesus
Blue Ridge
Dwinell
Sunday church services and youth singing group plans
The Christian Church holds Sunday school at 10 with Rev. H. C. Reichel preaching at 11 and 7:30. A Saturday 7:30 meeting invites those interested in learning new songs, with Reichel drilling the singers. Nine window panes were broken by an air gun, prompting calls for parental action. The Orphans and Old People's homes collection totaled $11.15 and the program by children and adults was praised. Rev. Reichel and Hans Otto sang solos, Miss Ryan led the program, and Mrs. Rowley played the organ amid floral decorations. An earlier Bible school hour featured an encouraging talk by Rev. Leech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichel
Hans Otto
Miss Ryan
Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services Schedule
Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 46 a m preaching at 11 a m and 380 p m by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 630 p m next quarterly communion service to be held Sabbath morning attendance urged by Pastor George T Grisell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
St Marys Church Mass Schedule Announces Services
St Marys Church with Rev Fr Gensler as pastor lists Sunday services at 8 am low mass with English sermon, 10 am high mass with German sermon, and 2:30 pm vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily, except Saturday 7 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times Announced
St Josephs Church releases mass schedule with Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday service at 8 a m. Public is cordially invited by Rev Fr Brennan pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
The Voters' League Platform Endorsed for Election
The Voters' League presents a platform pledging equal rights before the law enforcement of all laws impartially honest economy in municipal affairs and the promotion of morality and good citizenship. It asks electors to support its ticket solely on the published platform and candidate merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Hardihood
Voters’ League
Ady
Taft Bill Extends Federal Hunt Regulation Across States
The agricultural appropriation bill signed by President Taft empowers the federal government to regulate hunting in every state. As rules and regulations are adopted, migratory game birds will be protected nationwide, a move welcomed by sportsmen across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Union
Uncle Sam
Local News and Social Notes for Princeton Area
Excavations for Dr. Adams’ new home on North Edward street have finished and cement block foundations are being laid under Will Heininger. Harold Hunter and wife visit from Griggsville amid his wife’s mother’s illness. Robert and wife expect return from Florida to their William street bungalow. Clara McManners marks her 79th birthday on March 29 with well wishes. Ken McNeal sends a mounted deer head to Richard Tremain. Ken plans a summer visit from Lady Smith Wisconsin. Alden and Hunter expect to return soon from Mesa Arizona for health reasons. Col. N C Buswell’s illness worsens near Neponset. State fire risk highlighted by F R Morganridge reporting $22 million in 1912 losses, mostly from carelessness. Former State Senator James W Templeton of Princeton dies. he previously served as postmaster and county clerk. Educational trains reach over a million people across 31 states, aided by 4 state colleges Texas California Louisiana Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s train includes moving pictures to attract farm youths to state college education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Adams
North Edward Street
Will Heininger
Harold Hunter
Griggsville
John Stockton
Robert R. Lash
Florida
Southland
William Street
Clara McManners
Ken McNeal
Richard Tremain
Ken
Wisconsin Woods
Ladysmith
Wis
Alden
Hunter
Mesa
Arizona
James W. Templeton
Princeton
Templeton
Illinois
State Treasury
State Agricultural Colleges
F. B. Jenks
United States Bureau of Education
Texas
California
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Institution
State College
Wwe Ee
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Commercial Association
Willis Evans
Tales Out
M. E. Church
The
N.C. Buswell
Stark County
Col
Bureau County
Neponset
F. R. Morgaridge
Chicago
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