Local Happenings Highlight Rural Life In Henry County
The week’s notes report Mr and Mrs William Duke in Peoria, Miss Helen Stanton visiting Henry friends, a dance at Tetfeld Corners, ongoing corn planting, and a touring visit by Superintendent W Paxson. Captain George Nicholson plans a California trip. 81 rural schools span the county with Nichols aiming for uniform school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duke
Peoria
Iike Swain
Helen Stanton
Hennepin
Henry
Peor
Chicago
Edgar Nichols
Randall Parrrish
Kewanee
Mid‘and Authors Association
Lena Stanton
Briscoe
Saratoga
Nichols
Charles G. Rowe
Sampson T. Rowe
Wagoner
Okla
Wiliam H
James ‘Harris
Oklahoma
Tiineis
Iowa
Galfelta
Pouarles
Peorla Mguers
Henry 'S
Princeton Amond
Princeton
Iddoos
Greys
Bradford
Setern
Lindavorat
The
Cuit
Alpha‘Barmers' Bank
Sjail
Alphor
Jinha
Woodbull
Brink
saMbridge
Willo
Creek Sanitarium
Moling
Art ‘Visttsin
Vitarium
Bivaa
Bos
Baran Geers
Retention of Canal Superintendent Position Confirmed
On January 2, 1916, in Chicago, 29 applicants took the civil service exam for the Illinois and Michigan Canal superintendent post held by R. P. Burt. R. F. Burt of Henry and John Monahan of Lockport ranked high, but Burt was assured of retention. Monahan’s high score reflected state service length, not greater merit. The report notes Monahan’s three years with the canal and criticizes the scoring as political, praising Freece’s long Democratic alignment and service to Marshall county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civil Service
Illinois and Michigan Canal
R. P B. Burt
R. F. Burt
Henry
John Monahan
Lockport
Monahan
Freece
Canal Commission
Canal Board
Marshall County
Illinois
Rose Burt
Mary Pickford Returns to Camera in Belasco Drama
Mary Pickford stars in A Good Little Devil produced by David Belisco and shown at the Repub lic Theater New York and Henry Opera House on Thursday May 6. The Belasco fairy play offers vivid camera effects and wide distribution to cities both large and small. A farm incident near La Prairie involved thirteen animals and three men but caused no injuries. James A. Boyd of Galva Heater Co visited town to discuss new residences and the governor prospects for Randolph Boyd, a state legislator. Wedding gifts and market quotes for staple commodities are noted trends in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Belisco
Mary Pickford
Republic Theater
New York
Henry Opera House
Biograph Co
Belasco
J. W. Green
la Prairie
Howard .Green
James A. Boyd
Galva Heater Co
Galva
Boyd
Randolph, Boyd
Illinois
Joseph Garrity
Setcof Sterling
sUversconal
Booth
Henry Greys Open Season With U S Army Ball Team
Henry Greys host U S Army Ball Team at Pavilion Park in two May 1 and May 2 games. Army team arrives via world tour, backed by government funds, featuring four high salaried pitchers and players with army service including the Philippines. Greys use regular lineup. 26 cent admission and a parade on Front Street precedes opening ceremony led by Mayor Alex Doelzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greys
U.S. Army
Pavilion Park
United States Army
S&s Army
Federal League
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Army
Hoffman
Washita College of Arkansas
University of Louisiana
Philippines
Greys
Henry Base Ball Association
Front Street
Henry Auto Co
U.S
Alex Doelzer
Henry
Hartley Francia Nuptials Held At St Joseph Church
Florence Evelyn Hartley daughter of Mrs James Hartley married Joseph Francia son of Mr and Mrs J J Garrity of Chicago in a Nuptial High Mass at St Joseph Church Tuesday at 9 30 a m The ceremony featured Rev Fr Brennan Mendelssohn music and a four course reception Guests included out of town relatives from Chicago Wenona and Peoria with a list of relatives and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Evelyn Hartley
James Philip Hartley
Joseph Francia
J. J. Garrity
Chicago
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Mendelssohn
Edward Marrity
Brennan
Lloyd Williams
Harold Barry
Virginia Lindgren
Florence Sievers
Garrity
Grace Hartley
Charles
Fr Brennan
Holy Mother Church
Gecelia Harry
Emma Monahan
Fr. Brennan
Killarney
Mrs Ward
Henry
Olal Knights of Columbus
Chicago Boars of Trade
Wisconsin
J J. Garrity
Mary
Bessie
Edward Garrity
Michael Madden
H P Moran
Lilian Moran
Charles P
J B. Quinlan
Michael Gorman
John Sullivan
Edna
Leo Sullivan
Wenona
Henry Bickerman
Peoria
Special Boal Meeting Called for Marshall County Roads
A notice to Lawrence D. Gregory directs a Marshall County Illinois Board of Supervisors special meeting at the Court House in Lacon on May 5 1915. The agenda includes organizing the new board appointing committees and determining state aid road and bridge policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Gregory
Board of Supervisors
Lacon
Illinois
L .I. Eldridge
Marshall County
Ilhois
Dacon
Pew’board
Walter
Robert “Kelley
Lawrence RiHiinta
Personal notices and local transients in motion pictures and car sales
Local items report a Ford touring car sale to Charles Kincaid of Hopewell and a Ford runabout to Dr. Adams. Prof. McComan of Dacon high school visited, and Carl Smith took his sister to Castleton. Kemp family news, sick clerk Fred Ford improves, and travels of L. D. Gregory and wife. Grover Kirby buys a Ford touring car for livery service. funeral car plans noted. Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day events discussed. Joe Ball visits from Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Keller entertain in Magnol is. Additional notes cover auto funeral car interest, church attendance, and health trips to Bowling Green, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agleston
Wagleston
Fred Ford
Hutchins & Downey
L. D. Gregory
Hoopeston
Andrew Vogelsang
Mud Lavia
Ind
Samuel Goliring
Main Street
Grover Kirby
C M Lucas Agency
Soiatore
Joseph Ball
Detroit
Mich
Joe
Michigan
Indiana
George W Keller
Magnolis
Florida
Henry
A. B Smith
Ira Brown
Christian Church
George Grace
Iowa City
L. R. Phillips
Bowling Green
Sterrett
Local Churches Map Sabbath Services and Personal Obituary
Sabbath services listed for Presbyterian, St Marys, and St Josephs churches with times and pastors noted. Obituary describes Paulina Haun, born in Germany January 1 1875, married Ira Brown January 4 1899, mother of two, died after tuberculosis April y in Henry, with funeral at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina Haun
John Haun
Germany
Ira Brown
Ufe
Henry
Gensler
Atticla
Ing
Saskels
Beare Sweére
Avitliam Flynn
Hilly John
Nell Y Josephs
Ak Ge ‘M
Shultz Andz Wwilaras G
Tony
Sauitoes
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Dewey
A ‘Sons
Saaredarta Asrbls
Henry VS
Enry Greys
Doelzer
Clipson
Utah
Salt Lake
Happigy
Joseph Prairis Garrity
Lectiwe
Tlahi
India
Kory
Woman's Foreign
Missionary” Societies of
America
Wm. Wheeler
Presbyterian Church
A. B.smith
Christian Endeavor
St. Mary's Church
Mney
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