Local notes and notices from Henry area readers
A mixed column notes visits by Rev Father McGreavy and Father Brennan, local business trips by Fred Knight, and remarks on trains and schooling. It covers Mrs Bower's death, farm guidance from the Agriculture Department, and printery upgrades at The Fairbury Blade. Mentions Kafka concert in Metamora and glee club leadership by Mr Lelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Lacon Wednessay
Fred Knight
Moline
Charles Knight
Father McGreavy
Tiskilwa
Ity
Father Brennan
Joe
Harry Allen
Allen ‘Andy
Pontiac
Henry On
Mon‘wy
Chester Bidwell
Public -Utilities Commission
Chicago, Otawa and Peoria Traction Company
Wnion
Aaron Bower
Charles Gapen
Ottawa
M E
Osmon Bower
United States Department of ‘Agriculture
Fairbury
Linotype
Republican
Illinois Supreme Court
John E Harten
Ewer
George D. Hillabrand
Ithé
Tonfca Exchange Bank
LaSalle County
Appellate Court
Ipreme Court
Metamora
Harry Seitz
Seitz
Mabel Clara Malone
Mr. Lelly
AsLbey
Glee Club
Mr. Kafka
Birthday Party Brings Joy to George Nicholson Classmates
A school birthday surprise for George Tracy Nicholson unfolds in the first room with a chocolate cake, pink iced cake take-home slices, and gifts from Ottawa visitors. James Thornton and Beulah Nicholson assist, while Auntie Boo and Grandma help serve thirty guests as classmates sing and celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tracy Nicholson
George Nicholson
Beulah Nicholson
Lizzie Walker
James Thornton
Ottawa
Lizzie
George Tracy
James
Boo
Grandma
George
Mr. Thomas
Boys Break Into Public School. Probation for Local Teens
Report says several high school pupils plus two town boys broke into the public school building last Tuesday night. Books were scattered. room goods tossed. After hours of questioning, the school boys admitted damage and agreed to locate owners and compensate. The two town boys remained silent and were bonded for county court. District board vows to stop such acts. An appreciation note follows about the Corner Drug Store and its relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thris
District Board of Directors
Lacon
Gregg
Turn to the Right coming to Peoria Majestic Theatre
The comedy Turn to the Right will be staged at the Majestic theater Peoria with original cast from Cohan's Grand Opera House Chicago and New York Gaiety. Performances run May 2 3 4 and 6 with a Saturday matinee and box office opens April 29. Mail orders fill in sequence with remittance and return envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Henry Opera House
Majestic Players
Peoria
Majestic Theater
Penoria
Maurice Jenkins
Cohans Grand Opera House
Chicago
Gaiety Theater
New York
Cohan
Grand Opera House
The
Majestic
Red Cross over the Top fundraiser and community events in Sparland
The Sparland Red Cross chapter hosts an all day session on Saturday April 27 with speeches by State Representative Shelton McGrath of Peoria and R M Barnes of Lacon. Music by Spencer's Band and Uncle Sam appearances promise family entertainment and a large donation sale. A dinner and 5:30 lunch are offered at Red Cross rooms. The item also notes church events, memorials, and services across local churches with dates and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone Field
Henry
Red Cross
The
Order of Red Cross
Humane Society
France
Henry Red Cross
Bradford
Camp Grove
Sparland
Llam
Shelton McGrath
Peoria
Sam
Matt
Jeff
Marshall County Home Guards
R. M
Barnes
Lacon
Spencer
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. IB
Marta Hunt
Elizabeth Reed
America
Eva Harrison
Hunt
Elmer Rollins
Laland
Love
Mesdames Lawrence
Elmer Hunt
Harrison James Whitcomb
James Case
L R Phillips
Walter Cook
Local affairs and community notes in Henry township
A compendium of Henry area items covers food laws and local administration. A. B. Smith is appointed local food administrator for Marshall and Putnam counties to enforce laws and answer questions. The piece mentions dog tax and tag requirements, a Red Cross auction bird, sidewalk work near the First National Bank, a lecture by Prof Beesley on Liberty Bonds, and court victories affirming the Henry high school district's status amid back tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Paskell
Corbly Wright
Lone Tree
Robert Lash
Georgia
Illinois
A. B. Smith
Hanry Township
Marshall County
Senachwine Township
Putnam County
Red Cross
Camp Grove
First National Bank
Edward and
Second Streets
Charles Beesley
Beesley
Germany
Agi
el Paso Journal
Woodford County Circuit Court
G W Patton
el Paso Township
Supreme Court
Welty
McLean County
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J Watercott
William Duke
H Hunter
T Floyd Mouser
James Hartley
E Vogelsang
Smith Bootha
George Hatsleth- Sale
O Hill
Floyd Monter
George A. Burt
J K O'Neil
T C Waterous
Thome
O H. Davis
Henry Jacobs
J. O Hill
J E Barry
Louis Toemmes
Bank Forbes
John Fehring
Lester Brown
C H Scholes
Lou Schultz
al True
Harry Mattison
R F Burt
Wayne Hupp
George Halbleld
Jon Moody
G E Fenwick
Charles Williams
C. E. Vogelaang
Trish
George Daniels
Marjorie Duke
St John’s
William Wheeler
J A Williams
Presbyterian
John Herr
Whitefield Church
George A Burt
J O Hill
T Floyd Monier
Elmer Quinn
F D. Draper
F B Coe
Arthur Smith
Addie Brown
R F
Rebecca Louis
Fnoch Louis
Florid
Wright County
Spring Valley
Ill
Louis
Joseph Pickett
Granville
Evelyn
Jennie
William
Hannah
Peterson
Board of Health
Friends
Sunshine Club
Lorid
Barsted
Inlaw
Elmer D Higgins
Sat Boone
Iowa
Lura
Adolph, Bourdette
Funeral &T the
G. E. Tilton
Second Street
Kate Weeley
M. E Church
G E Tilton
Putnam, Ill
Regulator
Tlinois
Ferr
T. J. Begraves
A. B Smith
Henry, Putnam and Whitefield Corners
Moey
Steuben Red Cross
M. E. Ladies' Aid Society
Florence Fall
Florence Hall
Joseph
Emma
McKee) Hall
Tilton
B. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sre
Epworth League
Glenn E. Tilton
St. Mary's Church
St. John's Church
Saunders
Lda
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