Varna and Hopewell Local Notes April 1914
News from Varna and Hopewell townships includes visits by Mrs J H Bell Myrtle Bell and others, movements to Peoria and Wenona, measles closures at the German school, initiations of Mystic Workers, birthday surprise for Mrs R D McCulloch, and local social calls, farm and market notes, and several residents traveling to Milan, La Rose, and Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
J. H. Bell
Myrtle
Carolyn Potter
Magnolia
Wm Jesse
J. B. Dunham
Wenona
Park
H. F Stoner
Henry
L. H. Brown
Bernice
Clarinda
Wr. Brown
L. Schumacher
Peoria
Springfield
John Norton
Max Whitney
Charles
L. W. Broaddus
Delia Kohler
Weenona
Charles Reynolds
Mystic Workers
Charles Merritt
Louise
R. W. Spencer
Tair
H. V. Calhoun
la Rose
Marie Fecht
Toluca
Myerstrohler
Martin
Putnam
Agnes Schumacher
Venona
W. R. Broaddus
Joanna Freeman
Hopewell
Wenping
Myrtle Bell
Milan
Vera Mudd
Leola
Beulah Peterson
R. D. McCulloch
Fr. R. Lord of
Streator
Fannie Ide
Cornell
Helm. M. C
Local Social Notes From Russell Area Guests and Visits
Ella Garrett visits Jennie and Margaret Russell. George Wiley and family host a Sunday dinner. Vera Sargent shows improving health with many friends eager to see her. Henry Sargent senior dines with grandfather Henry Sargent. Margareth Russell remains ill under doctor care. Township election plans noted amid remarks of local visitors. John Newell hospitalized in Peoria for required medical care. Mrs Gyrnest Whearney hosts a ladies event after a prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sargent
Hugl—Russell
Janes
Begegador
Lay Prairie
aMargareth Russell
Lfwo Royée
John Newell
Peoria
Béth
Magnolia Massie Rites Mark 78 Years Of Life
Long obituary details the life of Mrs Mary D Boman Massie born July 19 1836 in Lima. She rose from Magnolia Putnam county Illinois to marry John Wilson Massie, faced Civil War loss, and supported church and Eastern Star work. Funeral services were held April 4 in Magnolia and Magnolia Masonic hall with a large procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Boman Massie
Mary D Boman
Massie
Alexander
Rachel Baxter Boman
Lima
Magnolia
Putnam County
Ill
John Wilson Massie
Henry David Massie
Methodist Episcopal Church of
WCTVU
Eastern Star
Kitty MecKindley
Mazon
Ss. Pil -Ge
Massie of
T. A. Soman
Peoria
B. Bonian
Congregational
Mary L. Moreland
Guke
Lillian
Pearl Simons
Earl Blair
Joseph ‘Barker
Kitty Cxindley
AC Seemiatien
Masonic Hall
Lacklind
P Tayery
MisacMarie
Dunne
Franklin
Skelton
Serra
Eya Sutherland
Loy
Joseph Bosley
Ed Spencer
Jostaly Tomlinson
John Sutherland
Ennis Dakin
Ed Mathis
Time of reviewing things and holiday renewal
The passage notes a shift in how a holiday is celebrated with new clothes and hats. It observes that while women historically led this warm tradition, men are increasingly joining in the celebration.
Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes Ad Highlights New Styles
Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes showcases new fabrics both American and foreign with beautiful patterns and rich colorings. The ad touts smart new models and invites customers to view the latest suits hats shoes neckwear shirts and related men's wear.
Easter Spirit In Milady's Suit and Coat
The Easter spirit of brightness and newness adorns Milady's with fabrics and tailoring offered at reasonable prices. Early inspection highlights their fine merit and value for the season.
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Milady
Easter Hat Display Delights with Spring Style Show
A display of Spring hats offers a wide range of models showcasing individuality and refined outlines. The collection emphasizes beauty and color at low prices, promising a unique style show for women this season.
Local notes and obituaries from Henry Illinois and nearby towns
Floral tributes and family thanks follow a funeral in Henry. News covers church events, school progress, and community meetings, plus a report on voting patterns and family travels. A long item details the Big Apple story and British fruit harvests, then notes Bishop Bowman’s death in Orange New Jersey.
Local Notes From Sugar Grove and Nearby Areas
Sugar Grove reports John Storse spent Sunday at W Camerys in Henry. Miss Viola Herr a Wesleyan college student visited homefolk from Monday to Tuesday. Mrs C L Clawson and Elsie hosted the W W society last Thursday. Edward Kaprom from St Marys school in Henry was home over Sunday. BF M Falks family visited relatives near Bradford Sunday afternoon. There was no school today due to the funeral of the late Sin Stickel. Wm Gray and son John attended Mrs Frank Gray’s funeral in Peoria last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Nels Hultgren
Fred Weir
Ed Holmstrom
Gus Carlson
Charles Wallin
Gus Extrem
Evar Carlson
Jalmer Hullgren
Ed Coleson
Richland
John Selquist
Clarence
Peter Benson
Inez Lane
Brink Lane
la Rose
Gus Stoner
Marlon Head
Richard Antrim
Quaker Lane
Robert Newburn
Know
Ind
John Wilson
Bea
G. Griffith
Karene Spalding
Toluca
Young Friends Association
Meeting House
J E. R. Fairbanks
Varna
William
Hazel Boman
Normal
T. W. Boman
Peoria
Mrs
Massie
F. E B. Smith
Joseph and
Beatrice Massie
Ethel Chamberlain
Mazon
F E Smith
S. P. Boman
Zelin
McNabb Hall
Lou Quaintance
Mary Blilis
Lostant
Relace
Sunny
W I. Studgvin
Chicago
F. EB. Smith
Mary D. Massie
Magnola
Grange Dramatic Club
Bob
Whitefield Corners
James Patterson
Emma Quimlisk
John True
Willett
Ed Short
Elizabeth Bountain
Wm. True
Henry
Perry
Our Town
Fosdick
Rochester
Minn
Palestines
Meeet
Theodore
Wenry
Charles True
Quita
Swillett
MTS
Herr’s
Miola Worr
Éniéon
Sone
Sugar Grove
John Storse
W. Camery’s
Viola Herr
Wesleyan College
Mrnday
C L. Clawson
Elsie
W. W.'s Society
Edward Kaprom
St. Mary’s School
BF. M. Falk
Bradford
Peery
Ternoon Om
Sin Stickel
Wm. Gray
John
Frank Gray
Broadmoor Notes and Local Court History Briefs
Broadmoor reports include E G Reese visiting Chicago for business and Daniel Hemingway and wife of Elgin visiting John X Brown. Patsy Powers slowly recovers from a long illness while Ed Sutherland of North Dakota visits his sister. Leo Chariton visits his sister Mrs Henry Churchill and local baseball season opens with fans at Broadmoor diamond. Alfred Corbin, trustee, says Plainfield private gate bank may pay fractions of dollar on deposits totaling about 90 000. likely 9 000 to 10 000 could be realized from cashier's checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmoor
E. G. Reese
Chicago
Tuieswey
Aniel Hemmingway
Elgin
John X. Brown
Patsy
Powere
Ed Sutherland
Tater N. D
Dav. Shriver
Bert’ Boles
Lewis Ghariton
San
Mra
Henry
Churchill
Hallé
Emity
Sacien
Peete
Plainfield
John
Bratts
Alfred Corbin
Corbin
Chease
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Henry, Illinois
Bloomington
Harry Monroe
Hess
Wheatland
Whitefield
England
King’s Acre
Charing Cross Hospital
County
Kent
Bowman
Methodist, Episcopal Church
D. B Goldwel
Orange
N. J
Methodist Church
Berwick
Asbury
DePauw University
Baltimore
Dickinson Seminary
Williamsport
Hannon
United States Senate
Matilda, Hartman
York
Orange, N. J
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