Vacationers and storms mark Peoria week in 1916 era
Hari Eagleston and wife of Pao pla enjoy a two week vacation in Henry with R F Burt family. Springfield visitors sail in on the Columbia and 700 Joliet enthusiasts attend a hall-game at Pavilion Park. A severe thunderstorm floods Peoria causing $200000 in damage with widespread outages but no fatalities. The piece notes simplified spelling reform and political activity including Frank L. Smith's gubernatorial petition and George E. Keys' candidacy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hari Eagleston
Pao‘pla
Kraufman
Mayme Simms
Charlea
Mendota
Henry
R .F. Burt
Maud Bullock
Pénceton
Ethel -Burdick -At
Pavilion’ Park
David Swain
Chillicothe
Blues
E. W. Ponzer
Baygare
Ll W
Peoria
National
Timothy Gappen
Spain
Charles
Uncle Sam
San Antonio
Texas
Ottawa
Sparand
Republican
Eall
C. Trent
Republican Central Committee
San Leon County
George E. Keys
Keys
Farmers’ National Bank of
Springfield
Sangamon
Nator Sherman
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Ilinois
Secretary of State
Revenson
Iast
Smith
Saline Tient
Willford
Smith Head- Peeters
Fin
Dames
Marseilles Residents Rally Against Illinois River Pollution
On Saturday July 28 Marseilles residents launched a crusade to curb river pollution from the Chicago sanitary district. They plan a monster petition to the War Department to compel Chicago to cease polluting the stream, citing unbearable stench and fears of epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Illinois
Savage
Chicago
War Department
Washington
Elgin
Aurora
Henry
George C Helper 1864 1916 Dies at Peoria State Hospital
George Clement Helper died July 31 1916 after a long illness at the Peoria State hospital aged 51 years 8 months and days He was born in Henry Til Sept 12 1864 and worked at a Henry meat market before farming He married Lottie Champ in Henry April 4 1894 and left a wife six children two sisters survive He was a longtime educator and a member of the Board of Education He joined the ME church in 1914 after earlier Sabbath schools The funeral was held at the M E church with Rev Mercer and Rev Landenberger officiating and burial at Henry cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria State Hospital
George C Helper
C. BE. Fenwick
Peoria
M &E
George Clement Helper
Henry
Til
William Snyder
Hast Park Row
Lottie L Champ
Helper
Teary Publi
Episcopal
New Church
ME Church
M & Church
J E Mercer
Landenberrer
Landenberger
Mercer
Arleene Smith
Rose Reinbeck
Jesus
Nellie Coan
Henry Cemetery
Graff Congress candidacy praised by voters in Peoria
Voters favor J W Graff for Congress in the 16th district praising his 16 years of service in Washington. Hugh Weston, ex Bull Moose organizer now GOP, backs Graff amid party alignment. The piece notes strong support from Washington officials and local Republican sentiment to send Graff to the next House. It also mentions a community story hour at Min Ryan's, with child pictures and prizes, and a funeral procession details for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lince
J. W. Graff
Congress
Hugh Weston
Bull Moose Party
Servces
Mr. Grat
Center National Bank
Peo- Tia
Ill
Cominy
16Th
Congressional District
Weston
Old Guards
Graff
Phebe Perrets
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Leota Bell
Central Park
Gwinling Helninger
Hyan
Bridge Plans Balked Over City Stock and Lease
Promoters fail to reach terms with City Council on a bridge and 99 year lease. Mayor withholds 800 shares despite backing from business leaders and Judge Evans’ proposed agreement. Council, Smith proposals, and public questions mirror a stymied effort to secure a steel bridge and cross country railroad for the city.
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Bridge Board
Smith
Council Chamber
Henry
Cfty
Christians Endavor Convention at Freeport
The 24th Sinois Christian Endeavor convention met in Freeport July 6 to 9 with over 1200 delegates led by Mrs. Carrie Carpenter. A pageant in eight scenes traced C E’s work since 1881, and Gaines Cook won the oratorical contest.
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Sinois Christian Endeavor
Freeport
Carrie Carpenter
Portland
Maine
Gaines Cook
McLean County
Huo
Sabbath School and Worship Schedule at local church
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wm Wheeler superintendent. Men's Bible class during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 a m and 8 p m. Epworth League services at 7 p m. Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 45 choir rehearsal 7 46 p m. Thursday prayer meeting. All are invited. Pastor J K Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
Ij EK. Mercer
Sunday Eucharist and Sermon by Bishops in Quincy Diocese
Sunday services list Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with a sermon by Bishop Huntington of Anking China. Bishop Fawcett of Quincy presides, Sunday school at 9 45 a m, evening prayer, then summer weekday masses at 7 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Rey Fr Brennan and F W Haltst noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
Quincy
Huntington
Anking
China
W Haltst
Saint Mary's Church Festival And Ball Player Vote
City festivities begin Monday at East Park Row with concerts by the Citizens' Band and a dancing platform, benefiting local groups. A voting contest awards prizes for the most popular ball player, with The Hearliforth gold prize and a catcher’s mitt or pitcher’s glove as second and third prizes. Readable ballots are displayed in major town stores for public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wire Department
Citizens’ Band
Doelzer
East Park Row
Newden
C of Hearlforth
J. Waterwott & Co Hutchins & Downey Serraves’ Oru
Star
Red Williams’ Wright
Personal notes and locals amid hot spell and river tales
D B Pittsford travels for Prairie Farmer visits the city. Remarks on horses sold to Europe and instability in Mexico. Rev Shoop and two sons from Weona stop by. one son treated for a head bruise. Heat impacts horses and local life with headlines about Chicago parks and canal power. Various local anecdotes include church fans, visitors from Peoria and Grenville, and lake fishing reports. Incident from Watertown and Chillicothe features a suspect escape and vehicle mischief. Savannah boaters seek cool nights, mosquitoes scarce offshore but pervasive near shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Pittsford
Prairie Farmer
Europe
Mexico
Shoop
Wenona
Ei-A-Hall
United States
Joseph Schwarz
Whitefield
Shearer
Saratoga
Plmer Higgins
Jefferson
Bourdette
George H. Travis
New Jerusalem
Zephyro
Carol
New -Church
Jublicé
Frank Davis
Wif
Anderson
Peoria
AB. Bunsett
B. Juerigns
Keota
Chicago
Lacon
Samuel Horner
Henry
Tha
Sam
Tim van Antwerp
Sparland
Illinois Canal Commdasioners
Dunne
Hotel la Salle
Sanitary District
DesPlaines
Joliet
Light and Power Co
Harry Thompson
State Hospital For Insane
Watertown
Chillicothe
Harry
Rome
Loula Droli
Anid
Pearis
Frank Krenz
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George Oc, Helper
the Story Hour
Adolptr Alein
Henry i
Vere
Geceasea
Souza
Wo Sterrett
C E. Smith
William Mic- Atee
L. M. Bell
Odo. Hiltabrand
D Wy. Horrom
Henry Hhi of
Cornaing
M.aister
Clark Champ
St. Joseph
The
O'Connor
Ohio
West Virginia
Internal Revenue Office
Tilfatitiers
Prohibition Party
Mererer
Mty Ware
Sténe
Edward Barlow
Ofrertor State Water Survey
Christian Endeavor Convention
M. B. Church
S T. John's ‘Church
St-Joseph-a—Courch
Rey Fr Brennan
St. Mary's Church
Moses
Andrew Seitor
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