Henry Woman's Club Meets In April Session With Plans
The Henry Woman's Club held its regular meeting at Mrs Ella Kirkpatrick's home on Monday afternoon April 18. President Mrs E E Jones announced she may become a state delegate alternate and asked the first vice to preside, with the second vice at the next meeting. An amendment to the constitution was proposed for action next time. The club donated $25 to the Library Association for new books. Miss Clara Williams led the science program with nature papers and several piano pieces by members, highlighting beauty in home grounds and local nature. The gathering featured Miss Blanche Allen of Tiskilwa and three young performers, and the club scheduled officer elections for May 9. The next meeting will be at Mrs Hiram Hunter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation
St Louis
W. W. Dewey
Library Association
Clara Wiliams
Department of Science
Mra
Tda Ketchum
Allen Williams
Woman's Club
George William Warren
Charlotte Sparling
Ella Kirkpatrick
Gertrude Bickerman
Jessie Swein
Cathedral Echoes
Edward Reed
Hazel Clift
Blanche Allen
Tiskilwa
Hiram Hunter
Emma McDonough
Laverna Stowe
Guy J. A. Melick
C. EK. Smith
Mr Smith
Mr Melick
Cromwell
Justice Melick
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
George Hualbleib
W. B. Deck
Halbleib House
W. H. Jones
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
Humphrey
F. H. Jenks
Nee Burt
Savanna
National Editorial Association
Henry Republican
T. L. Jones
Bacon
Federation of Woman’s Club
Rock Island
Fast Mail
Chicago
Peoria
Bureau
Henry Station
Mail Service Appointment at World’s Fair
W R Stewart Dubuque notices a railway mail clerk appointment. W Appleman of the Dubuque and Chamberlain route to St Louis will head mail cars at the world’s fair grounds. The exhibition aims to show postal operations and provide on site mail service. Appleman, a Clermont resident, is noted for family ties to ex Governor Larabee and Mrs Spencer Ketchum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stewart
Dubuque
W. Appleman
Chamberlain
St Louis
Mr Appleman
Railway
Appleman
Clermont
Larabee
Spencer Ketchum
Ketchum
Illnesses Strike Several Peoria Residents
The Sick records multiple Peoria individuals in frail health. Mrs H J Adams is critical from heart trouble. L Woodward, long invalid with consumption. Mrs F H Goodrich near Pavillon Park is very ill, age complicating her case. Mr Humble prostrate from age, Addie Brown recovering from grip. Charles Beatty, Peoria cartoonist, ill with hemorrhage of the lungs at Cottage Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Adams
L. Woodward
F. H. Goodrich
Pavillon Park
Humble
Addie Brown
Charles Beatty
Peoria
Cottage
Avupeianes
James Chambers Rescued by Missouri Stranger In Flood
Emigrant Agent James Chambers touring Missouri with land seekers faced a three foot flood at Princeton. An old Missourian carried him three blocks to the depot on his back with rubber boots, leaving James grateful, dry, and determined to return to Missouri. The scene is described with rustic flair and a nod to the kindness of strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Missouri
Princeton
Ngyeytan Bennesnenr
Our Fish Industry And River Fish Laws In Effect
The fish law took effect last Friday ending net fishing in rivers lakes and sloughs. Commission authorities will survey compliance and punish violators. Demand rose as beef prices climbed and carp sold for six cents per pound on board cars in Henry. As the river opened in late February fishermen strengthened shipments but by March markets flooded with carp and buffalo driven prices down to 14 cents while small fish fetched nothing. In April merchants halted further shipments though six barrels were sent from Bureau last week. Shipping methods involve barrels half filled with water and live fish covered with sacks to keep them alive for market tanks in Chicago and St Louis. A Havana buyer reportedly earned sixty thousand dollars over two years buying and shipping fish to eastern and Midwestern markets. Despite heavy fishing, more fish survived this spring though many died during the winter cold. Observers note larger fish in Illinois river this spring though no whales. The piece notes the river’s role against railroads and beef trusts and pokes at Chicago’s press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Commission
Bureau
Chicago
Chicago River
Havana
St Louis
Illinois River
Beef Trust
Trust Press of
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Mrs J J Cooke of Nederlands Texas praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints in children. She states her family uses it for years and finds it superior to other medicines. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. J. Cooke
Nederlands
Texas
Powell
Er. H. Waldron
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Spy of Gettysburg at Opera House boosts school athletic fund
Last Friday and Saturday evenings the Spy of Gettysburg was staged at the Opera House to raise money for the school athletic fund. Most roles were filled by high school students under Capt R C Golliday’s direction. The production impressed audiences with professional quality, and the theater was packed both nights, highlighting the school’s growing artistic influence and student dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association
R. C. Golliday
Capt Golliday
Carpet rag bee and local notes from Saratoga
Saratoga notes describe a Monday carpet rag bee hosted by Mrs John Reinbeck with friends dining together. Wm Diverbiss marries. Morris Woodin returns from Oklahoma to Illinois. Oats sowing finished. house cleaning begins. School election elects Wm Jacobs director. Various family updates include measles in Reinbeck and Doyle children. funeral and obituary mentions reflect on local singing at services.
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Saratoga
John Reinbeck
Wm. Diverbiss
Morris Woodin
Oklahoma
Illinois
Wm Jacobs
Charley Darling
Jos Reinbeck
Herbert Wilson
James O’brien
Bradford
Wim, Jacobs
Frank Klein
Owen Doyle
Local misfortune befalls judge Melick at grocery trapdoor
Stately judge J. A. Melick suffered a severe fall after stepping into an open trap door at C. E. Smith’s grocery. He was found unconscious, treated by Dr Cromwell, and remains bruised but slowly recovering. He continues to handle papers and calls despite the injuries.
Mortuary notices note deaths and obituaries in Lacon Journal
The community mourns Joseph Schick cements contractor after a bowel obstruction. Obituaries also record Nellie Harris 44, Meyer Hexter 54, J V Robbins 80, Christine Poignant 69. school election results show low turnout. The appellate court met in Ottawa with wage dispute Tarter v Bickerman at issue.
Missionary meeting and church notes from April events
The Ladies Aid of the M E church meets April 27 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Wesley Doyle. Miss Zella Kellogg leads Africa missionary talk. Rev W A Green returns to preach as Eld Lyon did. Rev Mason describes sacred hymns in concert style. Mrs Lucy Mateer and others perform. A Monticello teacher and pastor’s wife will speak May 1 at Presbyterian church on race progress. L G Landenberger’s sermons praised. he will attend General Convention in Washington. Lake City pastor publishes a weekly paper Woodlawn Christian. Presbytery reports and local church fundraising noted. Elmira and Peoria churches support missionaries. Williams to General Assembly in Buffalo. A M B church service highlights life building. Becher siblings visit Henry home. Becher to preach in Winston MO. La Prairie Center MEB church dedication April 24 with sessions by Van Pelt and Gough. roof damage repaired. $4500 project, $1500 unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wesley Doyle
Zella Kellogg
Africa
C. 5. Society
Christian Church
W. A. Green
Eld. Lyon
Mason
Rey Win Mason
Nero
Redeemer
Lucy
Burtha Burt
Lucy Mateer
Nubane
Monticello
Ark
Presbyterian Church
Cme
L. G. Landenberger
Emanuel Swedenborg
Landenberger
Washington
D. C
Lake City
Iowa
Elmira
Benson
Peorim
J. A. Williams
General Assembly
Buffalo
M. B
Mesdames Phillips
MecVicker
McBride
Motter
Edna Hillabrand
Stella Pershing
Arlene Hunter
Rey Lewis KE
Becher
Mary S. Harsch
Reinhold Becher
Henry Republican
Beecher
Evangelical Association
Winston, Mo
Kansas City
Harsch
Peoria
Ganzer
Heinrich
Henry
la Prairie Center
van Pelt
Gough
Hedding
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Chambers
Mortuary Record
Joseph Schick
Nellie Harris
Frank Harris
Edward Pendegast
Héury
Pendegast
St Joseph’s Church
Fairbury
Harris
Minnie Dwyer
Meyer Hexter
Ashland
David Hexter
Hexter
Lacon
Harry Hexter
Eli and
Aneel Hexter
Masonic
Odd Fellows, Woodmen
Royal Circle
J. V. Robbins
San Francisco
Ellaworth & Halsey
Board of Trade
Robbins
John Hutchins
Lacon Journal
Christine Poignant
Lagrippe
Lorraine
France
Woodford County
Emil Mangin
John P. Poignant
Sparland
Board of Education
Dr Swem
J. A.williams
Messrs
A. G. Humphrey
Ottawa
Tarter-Bickerman
Tarter
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