Social and Advertisements Roundup From Henry County
The Henry Republican notes visits of Mr and Mrs Fred Schaefer of Pekin and Mr and Mrs Walter Scholes at Catona Beach Fla with plans to return. It mentions a Bushnell domestic applicant declined for lack of garage space and promotes seed corn testing as business for farmers. It reports Byron Wear’s funeral in Princeville from Denver, and a 102 degree room in Alton used to incubate eggs. It covers Easter plans, pension payments, and an Easter program at the Presbyterian church. It cites Illinois State Medical Society inviting auxiliary medical defense committees and a C A strike impacting about 1000 railroad section men with Alton’s wage boost. It notes late winter relapse delaying Easter finery, large church crowds, Sparland death of John Reed in army service, and his funeral at Lacon Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Walter Scholes
Catona Beach
Fla
Chicago
Birds
Bushnell
J. C. Hill
Byron H. Wear
Washington
Cornelia (Hill) Wear
Princeville
Wear
Denver
Col
Alton
Uncle Sam
Henry Republican
Presbyterian Church
Illinois State Medical Society
Lee County Medical Society
Dixon
All Henry
Sparland
John Reed
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Christina Reed
John Poignant
L. §. Schultz
Camp Grove
Lyne Poignant
F. H. Gehr
Sunmlay
Lacon Catholic Church
Lacon
Mabelle
Harland
PTA meeting at high school outlines events and elections
The Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon at the high school with Mrs. George Helper presiding. Officers were re elected and a new flag for the public school was approved. A moving picture program and patriotic drill are planned for April 13 at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
George Helper
Charles Wabel
Grace Hartley
Rose Reinbeck
Edna Hillabrand
Mary L. Langworthy
Illinois Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Bloomington
Oscar Davis
Opera House
National Educational ‘Association
McMullen
Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
A. G. Hillabrand
Alice Gilpin
Mary Stephens
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Patriotism Proclamation From County Superintendent Nichols
County Superintendent Edgar Nichols urges all citizens to display the American flag, pledge allegiance weekly, and urge unity across parties in the nation’s crisis. He cites school law requiring flags and staff for every school and directs boards to act swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Illinois
United States
Germany
Edgar Nichols
Insurance Promptly Paid to Mrs May Burkhart
Mrs May Burkhart received a $1240 payment from Union Central Life through agent Oscar Davis for the life policy of her late husband Henry Burkhart. The 1900 policy, issued at age 88, carried a $1000 face value and $29.15 annual premium, with dividends increasing the total payout to $1240.26 after post maturity dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Burkhart
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Oscar Davis
Henry Burkhart
Bradford woman Mrs James FE Noyes passes after long illness
Mrs James FE Noyes of Bradford died Thursday April 5 after a long illness in her 69th year. A beloved resident of Saratoga township for years before moving to Bradford she was a member of the MBE church and a charter member of Bradford Order of Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fe, Noyes
Bradford
Saratoga Township
M. BE. Church
Bradford Order of Eastern Star
Election for District 35 president and three board seats
Election set for Saturday April 21 to fill a president role and three board seats in School District 35. One year for the president and vacancy, three years for two others. Vacancy follows the death of George C. Helper. Current board includes O H Davis, Matthew Steele, George Daniels, John E Barry, George E Pace. Nominations circulating include J Archie Williams, John E Barry, Linn Downey, Charles Onyan, Vernie Ketchum, Rev F W Haist, Benj Ransom. Polls open 2 to 5 pm at City Hall. Advt Frank Fiedler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
George C. Helper
O. H. Davis
Matthew Steele
George Daniels
Mercian
John E. Barry
George E. Pace
George B. Pace
Steele
J. Archie Williams
John EB. Barry
J. Linn Downey
Harney awards cottage contract to Steen for mother’s home
J. E. Harney has let the contract to John Steen for a modern cottage on Exest Main street for his mother Mrs. William Harney who will move from Henry as soon as the place is ready for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Harney
John Steen
Exest Main Street
William Harney
Henry
Bradford
Union Temperance Meeting Draws Large Galesburg Crowd
A big audience gathered at the Opera House for a Sunday evening temperance meeting. Mayor John T. Conger of Galesburg spoke on city progress under prohibition, noting debt reduction and budget savings. He praised police efficiency improvements and highlighted Knox College ties in a saloonless town. Two services are planned next Sunday with speakers H E Waits of Princeton and Thomas J Welch of Kewanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Union Temperance
John T. Conger
Galesburg
Conger
Illinois
Knox College
Henry
H. E. Waits
Princeton
Thomas J. Welch
Kewanee
Deaths and notices from Strathaven to La Prairie
Obituary for David Aitchison of La Prairie Illinois born March 18 1833 Strathaven Scotland died April 5 1917 age 84 after a weeklong illness. He married Agnes K Shearer in Joliet October 5 1869 and had seven children. Funeral at United Presbyterian Church with Rev Tussey. Also divorce suit of Elizabeth Lofgren against Emil Lofgren for non support and custody of John Emil. Opera House event for David Harum hosted by Parent Teachers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Aitchison
David
Mary Aitchison
Strathaven
Scotland
la Prairie Township
Marshall County
Illinois
Woodstock
McHenry County
Agnes K. Shearer
Joliet
la Prairie
Lizzie Myers
Kate Weekley
Ada, Randolph
Delavan
Ellen Winans
Toulon
Scott
Henry
Archie
Robert
Virgil
Kas
Mr. Aitchison
United Presbyterian Church
U. P
Tussey
H. S. Edminster
W. J. Scott
John Turnbull
Harry Scott
Cora Scott
United Presbyterian Cemetery
Ms. Lofgren
Emil Lofgren
John Emil Lofgren
Opera House
David Harum
Parent-Teachers' Association
Child Welfare League
Rome
Advt
Baking and Candy Sale by St Marys Ladies Aid
The Ladies' Sodality of St Marys church will hold a full day baking and candy sale this Saturday the fourth in the Jones building. Adyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Sodality of
St. Mary's Church
Jones Building
Adyt
Church Week Services Include Union Temperance Meeting
The schedule for the week begins April 15 with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent A B Smith and morning worship with communion at 11 00 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. A 7 30 p m union temperance gathering at the Opera House features speaker Thomas Welch city attorney of Kewanee. Thursday prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m with choir rehearsal afterward. Lord's Supper observed at next Sunday's morning service and benevolence offering taken. Pastor Rea W Martin extends the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Union Temperance Meeting
Opera House
Thomas Welch
Kewanee
All
Rea W. Martin
Easter at St John’s Church Celebrations and Baptisms
Easter services at St John’s Church unfolded at 6 7 30 and 11 o clock with a choral 11 o clock featuring Processional Hymn 109 Introit Communion in D sermon text St Matthew 28 5 6 Anthem Great Joy and Recessional Hymn 121. Sunday at 3 pm Mrs Ross and Mrs McLaughlin were baptized and presented by Mrs Arthur Smith and Mrs Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin W. Read
H. P. Danks
Ross
McLaughlin
Arthur Smith
Coe
Helen Virginia Duke
Clarence Duke
Clara Noyes
Russell Taylor
Miss Noyes
Florida
Taylor
Los Angeles
Cal
Hallfarth
Miss Young
Christian Endeavor Seeks Attendance at Evening Sermon Series
The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 at the church with Dr Murphy starting the third sermon, Court Scenes from the Bible, David At the Court of Saul. A union service follows at 7 30 at the Opera House urged for all to attend. Dr Murphy preaches in Putnam Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Rev L G Landenberger to miss Henry services until April 22
Rev L G Landenberger will not conduct services in Henry until April 22. He preached for the St Louis Avenue church of the New Jerusalem in St Louis on Easter. He will be in Springfield Illinois on April 15. The general convention of the New Jerusalem meets in Philadelphia May 15 to 22 to mark its centennial. A banquet and reception are planned at Hotel Bellevue Stratford on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G Landenberger
Henry
St. Louis Avenue
St John Church and M E Church Weekly Services
The M E Church schedules Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent and a men’s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 11 a.m. and an Epworth League service at 7:30 p.m. A Union Temperance meeting at the Opera House features the pastor and congregation. Prayer meeting Thursday. St John Church holds 7:50 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. matins and sermon, with no evening prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
St. John Church
Saint Marys and Saint Joseph Churches Weekly Mass Schedule
St Marys Church lists 8 and 10 oclock masses with English German sermons and 2 30 p m vespers and benediction plus weekday masses at 8 and Saturday 7. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer is pastor. St Joseph Church lists Sunday masses early and late and weekday mass at 730 a m with Rev Fr Ray Brennan. Union Temperance meeting at Henry Opera House Sunday 2 30 with Prof H K Waits of Princeton. evening 7 30 with Hon Thomas J Welch of Kewanee. Prosecution threat for missing penant theft at Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Andrew Schauer
St. Joseph Church
A. m
Ray
M. J. Brennan
Personal notices and local events from Henry area
Mr and Mrs C G E Burt return from Normal after visiting children and grandchildren. R M Tremain brings home Ocean Springs Biloxi and New Orleans views from the south winter. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Frank Potter’s home next Wednesday afternoon. Dr George A Zeller offers Longshore Park for a U S military camp. Funeral attendees from Whitefield and Saratoga townships accompany George Vail’s burial to Henry cemetery. Frank Fiedler’s Chicago-linked family attends the Henry funeral. W R Bush closes pantorium, moves above Dawson’s, plans Indiana estate sale then Florida farming. Emil Manski and family move to Henry near the depot. he returns from Chicago to live near his wife. Debate at Orpheum Peoria: Clarence Darrow vs Dr Foster on Life Worth Living. Senachwine township results: supervisor J O Winship reelected. commissioners and justices listed with party tallies. women votes noted. Henry excursionists may be denied Columbia sail if navy needs river transport. Columbia valued at 60,000. Captain Mehl praised for patriotism. Mrs William Harney sells Monroe Street home to Miss Victoria Halbleib for 3600. plan to live with Bradford family as daughter and sons reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Frank Potter
Western Avenus
Ed Kaiser
H. J. Gregory
Longshore Park
Illinois River
Galena Road
United States
George A. Zeller
Brown Bros
George Vail
Whitefield
Saratoga
Henry Cemetery
George Fiedler
Chicago
Frank Fiedler
Henry
Fiedler
Matthews & Co
W.r.bush
G. W. Coan
South Edward Street
Fréd Dawson
Indiana
Florida
Emil Manski
Herman Hofer
Helgoth
Clarence 8
Darrow
Foster
University of Chicago
Orpheum Theater
Peoria
Pater
Senachwine Township
J. O. Winship
Beldin Long
Caleb Condit
Fred Kapraun
J. M. Wil Hamsyr
Charles R. Wheeler
Charles Dorff
James Keegan
Constables
Dawson
Carl Swanson
P. W. Schlosser
Timothy Fogerty
Columbia
United States Navy
Herman F. Mehl
Roy Page
Coast Defense Naval Rescoes
Illlnois River
William Harney
Monroe Street
Victoria Halbleib
William
Livingston County
Mrs. Real
Edward
Thomas
Emmett
Bradford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Schaefer
Pekin
FTO
The
Nichols
Mr. Fiedler
Andrew Fiedler
Frank
East Third Street
Fr. Schauer
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Frank Krenz
George
Otto
Willi Peterman
Peter ‘Ocemmes
Philip Steimle
C. Be, Vogelsang
Frank Baer
Max Siewers
C. CG. Doran
Steuben
Wallace Burnett
Edson Blackwell
G. W. Zimmerman
Aman Cheeler
Robert Ingram
S. V. Hodge
E.S. Tanquary
Whitefield Township
Joseph Bogner
Joseph Harrington
Albert Trobaugh
Lyman Sutton
Milo Township
John Diverbiss
St. John’s Church
Christian Church
Church of the New Jerusalem
J. K. O'Neil
CG. E. Burt
R. M. Tremain
Ocean Springs
Miss
Biloxi
New Orleans
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