Henry Woman's Club meets with readings and resolutions
The Henry Woman's Club gathered April 4 with Mrs Alice Ketchum presiding. Papers on housekeeping in Japan and simplicity in culture were read, a vocal solo was performed, and delegates were chosen for a district federation in Chillicothe. Resolutions honoring Mrs Bessie Townsend were adopted and filed. Secretary Laverna Stowe Disosway notes the Home department ends its year with commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Kirkpatrick
Kate Vannah
Lucy Mateer
Chillicothe
Ida Ketcham
Emily Bonham
L. M. Lincoln
Bessie
Townsend
Mary L. Locke
Belle H. Potter
Susan A. Clift
Home Department
Phillips
Miss Mateer
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Laverna Stowe
J Watercott & Co Millinery Opening Draws Big Crowds
J Watercott and Co held a two day millinery opening on March 29 and 30 that drew large crowds. The store showcased pattern hats florals and home trimming displays plus extensive furniture carpets drapery and rugs. Officials touted vast stock quality Wiltons and Velvets and competitive prices drawing customers from 30 to 40 miles to the renowned department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Watercott & Co
Travelling Salesman, Hospital News, and Local Notes
ARISPIE reports the Colean salesman failed to sell to Carlson and Christenson in Peoria. Miss Segred Norlin of Rockford City Hospital has pneumonia about three weeks but is improving. Wai Pierson is weak and not much better. John Carlson was seen in town Monday and John and Benjamin Magnuson were in Henry recently trading. Mrs N P Nelson of Rockford visits her relatives. Chesnut Condit called on High Prairie Thursday. Matta Nordstrom lost a horse last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Carlson
Christenson
Segred Norlin
City Hospital
Rockford
Wai Pierson
John Carlson
John
Benjamin Magnuson
Henry
Easter Talk Among Walter Harrison's Fancy Chickens
Walter Harrison hosts a lighthearted talk about his fancy chickens as they gossip among the roosters. The cocks of the walk stay modest and refrain from crowing, maintaining a quiet demeanor at the Easter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harrison
High School Hosts Visitors and War Drama Play
Miss Bentley visits the high school this week as seniors prep for the teachers exam at Lacon on April 80 1904. Prof Hallister of the State University of Illinois spoke to students. The play The Spy at Gettysburg under R C Galliday will be performed two nights April 15 and 16 at the New Opera House with a five act Civil War drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galliday
Easter Sunny Day Inspires North Saratoga Farming Fever
Pleasant Easter described with bright sun and warmth. Farmers plan spring sowing. Miss Minnie Taylor now assists at Wm Yarger's. Miss Fannie Ray helps Mrs Jay Gregory with house cleaning. Neighbors visit, discuss plants, and enjoy local scenery and retirement plans at R E Hills home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Minnie Taylor
Putnan
David Huffman and
Sparland
Evan Taylor
Jay Gregory
Andrew Brown
Wm, Yarger’s
Illinois Fish Commissioners Plan 200 Mile Exposition Tour
Illinois fish commissioners prepare for a grand exhibit at the World’s Fair in St Louis. They will sail the steamer Illinois to seek fine Illinois River specimens, hoping to keep caught fish at 55 degrees, with blemish free specimens sent to the exposition aquariums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Commissioners
Ilinois
St Louis
Hutchins Lincoln Co Opens With Grand Spring Display
Report describes Hutchins Lincoln Co opening weekend crowds in a store packed with shoppers. Highlights include a vast oriental display, lavish millinery, rugs, lace hangings, and oversized carpet and wallpaper sections. Orchestra music adds to the atmosphere as the store showcases furniture and clothing departments in a scene likened to a larger city showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Hutchins-Lincoln Co’s
Marino
Peoria
Easter Week Notices From South Milo Community
South Milo reports farewell for Rev and Mrs Moles before they head to Washington due to illness in Denver. Easter services scheduled, quarterly meeting on the 17th, and Elder to Grove church. The M E church saw a large congregation last Sunday. Monier improving slowly. Dr Bradford summoned. Roy Hill and Elsie welcomed, Miss Watkins visiting home folks for Easter.
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South Milo
Rev
Moles
Washington
Denver
Brimfield
Ed Monier
Grove Church
van Pelt
Orwig
Alford
M. E
Monier
Bradford
Sparland
M. B
Roy Hill
Elsie
Roy
Miss Watkins
Tiskilwa
Easter notes fill churches with joyous rites and sermons
The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs L V Smith next week. Rev John Rogers will preach at the Methodist church. Rev Clyde Lyons preaches at the Christian church with Rev W A Green. Easter services span Catholic and Protestant churches with sermons, choirs, and decorations. Missionary meetings, home missions, and baptisms are noted, along with offerings and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Christian Church
L. V. Smith
Methodist Church
John Rogers
Clyde Lyons
W. A., Green
Lyons
Eureka College
E. Vogelaang
Canton
Presbyterian Missionary
Christian Endeavor
Ministerial Association
Traveller of
Chicago
J. A. Williams
C. E
Miss Kellogg
Christ
The
Missionary Society
C. E. Vopelsang
Buoday
Presbyterian Sunday School
Locke
Mooberry
Home Department
Water Submerges Lake Senachwine Hotel and Peoria Areas
Floods reach three feet in the parlor at Hotel Undercliff on Lake Senachwine. Charles Grubbs and family occupy the second floor as Chicago Gun Club members use boats for access and cooking. River is two to three miles wide, 21 feet above low water. Communications to opposite points cut off. Mines near Marquette shut as water rises. Lower Peoria bridge and upper Peoria ice house badly damaged. Farmers worry about crops as roads and bridges suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undercliff
Lake Senachwine
Charles Grubbs
Buresu
Hennepin
Sparland
Lacon
Marquette
FP. A. Barr
Peoria
Upper Peoria
Plinois River
Putnam County W. C. T. U Holds Third Institute
The Putnam County W. C. T. U. will hold its third annual institute at McNabb on April 29 and 30. Attending will be Kathryn Sawyer, General Secretary of the U branch, from Chicago, and Miss Margaret Wintringer, noted chalk talker. L. Emma Wilson, co secretary, extends a general invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
W. C. T. Uthe
Institute of
McNabb
Kathryn Sawyer
Chicago
U. Branch
Margaret Wintringer
L. Emma Wilson
Henry city bird protection bylaw notice
Take Notice. No person shall kill or ensnare Birds or discharge firearms within the corporate limits of the city. Anyone found guilty will be fined not less than 1 dollar or more than 200 dollars. Taft, a speaker at the Kickapoo Club Banquet, will pass through Henry at 1:21 p.m. with Dr Zeller and others, en route to Peoria. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Alureiius
City of
Henry
Henry, M
Taft
Peoria
Ecompany
Zeller
Kline
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Pern
R. E. Hills
Victoria Halbleibh
Church Notes
M. BE
Isaster Bonnet
McCown
Prince of Peace
D. 8. McCown
St Joseph’s Church
Rey Fr Kniery
W. H. Mason
Joseph
Aramathea
Mason
Nicodemus
Jenness
White
Andrews
Burtha Burt
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Zumbuebl
Judas
Holy Cross
Calvary
St Mary’s
Presbyterian
Mr Andrews
Dr White
Tupper
St Cecelia’s Guild
Missions
St Joseph’s
Republican
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