Interurban line debated by Kewanee Henry meeting
A Kewanee Henry interurban reception brought C E Smith F W Potter L R Hunt Marshall Downey A Camp J O Hill C F Hallfarth Walter Harrison T J Se graves G A Burt and Elmira delegates. Speakers outlined a 1.2 million dollar plan with 850000 in bonds and 200000 outside city limits to finance a rail link connecting Kewanee Elmira Henry Magnolia and Osceola with four major rail roads plus eastern outlet benefits and higher farm and town trade.
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Henry
Kewanee
Kewsnce
C. E. Smith
F. W. Potter
L. R. Hunt
Marshall Downey
A. Camp
J. O Hill
C. F. Hallfarth
Walter Harrison
T. J. Segraves
George
F. M. Lay
Civic Relub
Public Utilities Commission
C. G. Lampman
Utilities Commission
Kewenee
Bradford
Northwestern
Rock Island
Alton
Lampman
Osceola
Whitefield Corners
Magnolia
C. & A. Rilroad
Iowa
Peoria
Chicago
Wardle
Cairo
A. Trimble
C. A. Camp
G. A. Burt
George A. Burt
Lacon
J. K. McLennon
Imira
Toulon
Henry Greys to Host Peoria Three I Exhibition Games
Two warm up games are arranged with Peoria Three I at Lakeview Park in Peoria on April 17 and 18. A noon departure train and 6 pm return trip will let fans attend both games. Peoria brings about 20 players, Greys face a pick team, and pitcher Pyell is showing solid form. Game starts at 3 pm each day.
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Peoria
Greys
Pyell
City Election Call From T K Leech
Republican candidate for mayor T K Leech urges voters to choose lawfulness in city government this Tuesday by deciding on Sunday saloon closures and gambling prohibitions. He frames the choice as law enforcement versus law defiance and calls for support to keep Sundays alcohol and crime in check.
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T. K. Leech
Aavt
School Election Nominates Tickets for City Hall Ballot
The Republican and Democratic parties select nominating papers for the school election to be held Saturday afternoon April 17 from 5 to 6 at the City Hall. President is Benj F. Ransom. Board members for three years are George C. Helper and Matthew Steele. Three year terms: George E. Pace. One year: Bernard Merdian.
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Benj F. Ransom
George C. Helper
Matthew Steele
George E. Pace
Bernard Merdian
Meeting of the W R O at I C O F hall next Saturday
The notice invites all members to attend a W R O meeting at the I C O F hall on the coming Saturday at a specified hour. The text provides no date or exact time due to unreadable percentage symbol.
City Election Outlook and GOP Ticket Praise
A strong pro change sentiment emerges as voters prepare for next Tuesday election. The Republican city ticket led by Mayor candidate T. K. Leech and others pledges reform, integrity, and efficient service. Ward candidates Walter Duke, George E. Travis, and Fred Seitz are highlighted for able, upright leadership. A separate note clarifies a local business continuation through October 3, 1915.
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Republican Party
T. K.leech
Jas
American Sunday School Union
A. B. Smith
H. Davis
Fred W. Potter
Walter Duke
Duke
Third Ward
Fred Seitz
Hunter Lumber Yard
Woman's Club Luncheon Set for April 19 at Mrs Cromwell's Home
The Woman's Club announces its annual luncheon will be hosted by Mrs. Dr. Cromwell at her home on Monday April 19. Mrs. Cromwell serves as hostess due to her mother Mrs. G F Paskell being away on an extensive western trip.
Preaching at New Jerusalem by Rev L E Welty
Rev L E Welty of St Louis will preach at the New Jerusalem church on Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm The morning sermon titled Jesus Christ Is Risen Today or the Christ of the Present Instead of a Historic Christ The evening sermon The Churches vs the Churches The holy communion will be celebrated after the morning service Public invited to attend
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L. E. Welty
St. Louis
New Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Presbyterian Church Plans Sabbath Services
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith and Mrs Wm Wheeler as superintendents. Morning worship at 11 o’clock, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m, and evening worship at 7 30 o’clock. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 p m with a mission study class afterward. Junior League at 6 30 p m and Epworth League on Wednesday evenings. Public worship at 2 30 p m with a cordial welcome to visitors.
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Wm. Wheeler
J. B. Mercer
St Marys Church Sunday Services Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday services at 8 am English sermon, 10 am high mass with German sermon at 2 30 pm, vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Pastor Fr Gensler.
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St. Mary’s Church
Fr. Gensler
St Josephs Church Announces Mass Schedule Revival
St Josephs Church sets daily mass at 7 30 a m with Sunday masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m plus a sermon. Evening services and sermon follow at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Fr Brennan.
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St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Ri N A Anniversary Observed By Woodbine Camp
At the April 8 meeting the R N A marked its 20th founding anniversary and Woodbine camp 16th. Maynard Bell led a reading Florence Siewers recited, Rev. Martin spoke on the order, and Mrs Hattie M Siewers gave a camp history. A bouquet was presented, Ye Old Tyme songs were sung, neighbors provided music, and ice cream and cake followed a social hour with guests Rev and Mrs Martin and Mrs Lottie Sparling.
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Woodbine Camp
Hattie M. Siewers
A. B. Smith
Oracle
Dora Halbleib
J. R. Robinson
May Swein
Martin
Lottie Sparling
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notes
A meeting at Mrs. Theo Kaiser's home April 7 covered The Child at Worship led by Mrs. Kaifer with Mesdames Helper Doyle Ketchum Sparling Blackwell Newman. The 59th anniversary noted, with lecture by Maki Baksh of India planned Sunday morning April 25 at church, freewill offering for expenses, invitation extended. Also Mary Ryan announces The Child Welfare Movement separate from reform, Social Settlement Work. Court ruling says trainmen not responsible for waking sleeping passengers. damages suit dismissed against railroad for missing a station. Pullman berth occupant may have action in Chicago.
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Maki Baksh
India
O. H. Davis
F. H. Jenks
Savanna
Abner Camp
C. A. Camp
Charles Wood
Illinois Oil Co
Bradford
Thomas Galvin
Bert Sparling
John Applen
Calvin Stickel
Elmer Quinn
Thomas Finnegan
James Hern
Hahi Baksh
Northwestern
M. BE
Baksh
Streator
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ilinois
Illinois Centennial Commission
L. M. Eckert
Princeton
Peoria
William Schultz
Selby Township
Schultz
Fay Waber Schultz
Jedd Landwehr
Holwayville
David Wright
William Chesney
Milo Township
Northwestern Railroad
Broadmoor
Starved Rock
Boy Scouts
la Salle
Bureau
R. C. Merryman
U. S. Army
Chicago Telegram
State Park
City Clark
Vote for O. H. Davis for City Clerk
A jumble of local notices and society items reports civic, educational and social happenings. O H Davis is urged for city clerk while districts note church lectures, post office advances, farm yields and Boy Scout camping plans at Starved Rock with Chicago Telegram sending 300 boys to the state park.
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Lay
J. C. Bannister
M. D. Scott
H. C. Dana
Adolph Szold
FE. W. Potter
H. H. Lay
W. E. Gould
Henry Zang
Potter
C. A. Trimble
Joliet
Trimble
McKinley Syndicate
Princton
Spring Valley
Ladd
Ottawa
West Par
Toulond
Mr. McLennon
Elmira
Sur
McLennon
J. D. Wardle
Henry Bridge
Alton Co
Illinois
T. 8
Kinkade
Kinkade's Restaurant
the Woman's Club
Church of the New Jerusalem
M. E. Church
Mary Ryan
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