Local Notes Record Town Affairs and Personal Moves
The week’s notes cover sales of Fords to A L Kildow Put- Pvysde and to L R Phillips, with another to J L Jones. Mary E Ketchell visits Plain and relatives. Spogan Barrett returns to Bisbee after a stint in Blanco. Hunt Bros. consign a Percheron stallion to Hopewell. lemons and weather events cause farm concerns. Chautauqua plans, equal suffrage marching, and local political cueing precede a church service and a double obituary for Elizabeth Stey and family ties.
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Mias Sam
Ford
A. L. Kildow
L. R. Phillips City
J L. Jones
Henry National acMary
Henry National acMary E. Ketchell
Plain
Anc Beech
Spogan Barrett
Itf
Blanco
Col
Bisbee
Arizona
Fleury
Reyang
Appol
Hopewell
Hunt Bros
Isue
Putwill
Whitefield
Alfred
Sikotie
Illinois
Ornia
Unois
Pace Leads East Ward Ticket Push for City Offices
The piece urges East Park Row readers to vote for the Republican slate led by Mayor George E Pace for re election and for Adam P Brown city clerk Frank B Morgan for treasurer Fred W Potter for city attorney and ward candidates George Daniels Charles Co Smith Lester Brown highlighting Pace's record and calling opponents weak while praising local civic works and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citi
Wayer
Alteirs
Primie Bee
Pendin
George E. Pace
Adam P. Brown
Frank B
Morgan
Fred W. Potter
Prisow
George
Charles
Lester
George E
Seranti Ane
Ee Fas
Ser Ae
Mone
Ea Price
Athott
East Park
Edward Strett
Adam P Brown
Mammoth
Duke Bros
Frank B Morgan
Wrigley Poultry Shipping
Fred W Botter
George Daniels
Daniels
Charles Co. Smith
Civ
Sam
Lester Brown
Brown
H. J. Gregory
Faye
Rural education forum sparks talk on country schools
Members gathered at Mrs Nettle Morgan's home despite rain for the Education Department meeting led by President Mrs Charlotte Sparling. Papers by Mrs Howard Ash and Mrs Irving Broaddus explored country school problems and teacher quality, with discussion on consolidation and home maker education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Morgan
Charlotte Sparling
Alice Gilpin
Howard Ash
Ash
Wm Merritt
Clara B. Waughop
Irving Broaddus
Broaddus
Henry Public
Bickerman
Young
Gapin
Hunter
Eva Harrison
Walter Boyle
Boyle
Sixteenth District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pekin
Ida Ketchum
Bella Evans
Almeda Clift
Laverna S. Disosway
Violet Birch
Bi of
Woodhull
Mesdames Morgan and Sparling
Nellie Morgan
Eva Harrigan
Press Cor
Camp Fire Girls Hold Council At Miss Pfaffs
The Red Wing Camp Fire girls met at Miss Pfaffs on Tuesday April 8 to discuss methods and plans for the local camp fire and add Olive Henkins as a new wood gatherer and worker. They sewed cooked and sang then extinguished the rain drenched camp fire.
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Red Wing
Miss
Buckingham
Helen Phillips
Wenona
Ekngieston
Miss Simpson
Albert Neubalen
Edna McManus
Esther Hunter
Commercial Club Sets Monthly Meeting Dates and Projects
The Commercial club will meet on the first and third Fridays each month to discuss ongoing action. A definite International project is expected to be submitted by the promotion committee at the next regular meeting. Plans aim to launch the project soon. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. C. R. Jones and Mrs. T. C. Waterous for flowers donated at the club room opening. The Chautauqua association directors will meet in the club rooms tonight to discuss arrangements. The club has been asked to assist in locating a site for a new manufacturing plant.
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Commercial Club
C. R. Jones
T. C. Waterous
Teachers' Examination Set For April In Perry County
A teachers' certificate examination is scheduled for Friday and Saturday April 1 and 19 starting at 8 a m in Perry County. Superintendent instructs assessors to be alert and prepared for the next candidate.
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Perry County
Methodist Church Notes Show Growth and Fund success
The Sabbath school led by M L Coan reports increasing attendance with several new members. The quarterly conference praised department progress and a $1,000,000 gift effort for Goucher College was secured, ensuring the institution's future. a district superintendent sermon inspired attendees.
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Sabpath School
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Alex Brown
Freedman
Sabbath School
Haworth League
Goucher Woman’s College
Baltimore
J. . Mercer
Church Appointment Details From City Chapel
Rev. L G Landenberger will fill the monthly appointment in the city chapel next Sunday morning and evening, one week earlier than usual. Holy communion follows the morning service. Bible class at 10 a m led by Landenberger using the International Lesson Series. Choir practice at Miss Maria Daviss home.
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Church of the New
Presbyterian Church Services Notice
Sabbath school at 9 45 am preaching at 11 am and 730 pm by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 630 pm All are cordially invited to be present George T Griscel Pastor
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
Red Mill and Perkins Family in Bureau County History
An early settler narrative recalls Timothy Perkins and family from Kentucky who founded the Red Mill on Bureau Creek, the first flour mill in Bureau County, later sold to Masters and rebuilt after a fire. It also notes Perkin s Grove and the Leeper town saw mill, with Perkins Sr serving in the Black Hawk war and local marital and birth milestones.
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Timothy Perkins
Ross
Bureau County
Kentucky
LaMoille
Perkins’ Grove
Perkins
Timmothy, Jr
Shabbona
Peru
la Salle
Mr. Perkins
Timothy
Bureau Creek
Solomon Perkin
Leeper
Missouri
Timothy ‘Perkins
Bureau
St Mary's Church Schedule with Mass Times
Rev Fr Gensler pastor. Sunday services include 8 a m low mass with English sermon 10 a m high mass with German sermon 2 30 p m vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday 7 a m.
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St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Joseph's Church Mass Times Public Invite
St Joseph's Church announces Sunday Masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday services at 8 a m The public is cordially invited Rev Fr Brennan Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Triebel & Sons Monument Firm Continues After Death
To the People of Henry and Vicinity we announce the continuation of Triebel & Sons of Peoria. Albert and Otto Triebel assure customers of granite monuments, skilled workmanship, and fair prices, with a 59 year reputation in central Illinois.
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Henry and Vicinity
Triebel & Sons of
Peoria
Henry G. Triebel
Albert
Otto
Fiel
Gentral-Illine
Vregard
Adams Street
Court House
Triebel & Sons
R. Mellon & Son
Taco
H. Triebel
Triébel
Otto Aid Alberty
Conrad Helgoth Seeks Third Ward Democratic Nomination
The nominee appeals to voters after securing the Democratic nomination at the primary. He urges support, cites record of service and merits, and asks for endorsement, vote and influence from the Third Ward electorate.
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Third Ward
Conrad -Helgoth
Henryy City Notes and Local Happenings in 1918
The page reports on Henryy street conditions improving after wet weather, local figures visiting Beatrice Nebraska and Magnolia area, and residents encouraging youth involvement in government. It highlights Lester Brown's aldermanic campaign in Third ward, praises C E Brattman and Albert N Tyler horse opinions, and notes Miss C Cavaletto joining State's Attorney H H Jacobs office as assistant stenographer.
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Henryy
Beatrice
G. C. Helper
Ae Crater
Wapello
Ias
Brown
Mear Magnolia
Bishop
Henry
Pire
Lester Brown
Alderz
Pantagraph
Maras County
New Mexico
C. E. Brattman
Albert N. Tyler
Dewey
Charlie
Tyler
H. HB. Jacobs
C. W. Cavaletto
Brown’s Business College
TCM Vale
Verne
Peoria
Salles
Percy
la Salle
Verne Swains
W. Warner
Chicago
Buick Company
Wresno
Cal
Buick Motor Company
Pihity
Buick
Earl Jackson
Mercer
Eigh
wWatermall “Bros
Ortos
Garpenteryto
Peope
Agywell
Jattorne
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House-Of-Congress
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Hlizabeth Steycena
Livingston
Tate Hospital
Watertown
Foilliam Grubbs Dee
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