Happenings In Henry County Noted In Weekly Review
A condensed weekly roundup from Henry County mentions Marl Wagleston and wife visiting for two weeks, plus multiple residents sharing travels and trades in Henry and nearby towns. The piece notes a large crowd of 700 attending a Joliet ball game, a Peru team loss to Chillicothe, and local social visits at Panzer and Sparland. A Peoria thunderstorm caused extensive damage yet no fatalities, while discussions touch on spelling reform and political moves including Charles Keys’ bid and Frank L. Smith Dwight’s gubernatorial petition efforts across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl Wagleston
Pepa
J K. Kaufman
Ingme Simms
Charles Sonie
Mendota
Henry Inday
R. F Burt
Mily
Ae Maud Bullock
Princeton
Ethel Burdick
Law Ldge
Henry
A. PB Mner
Jem
P. m
Ringfield
Verne Swain
Joliet
Pavilion Park
David Swain
Peru
Chillicothe
Blues
B. W. Ponzer
Panzer
North Edwardet
Nncast
Peoria
Thruout
Thoro
Thoroly
Thorotho
Oro Z
Othy Gapen
Sparland
Charles
Uncle Sam
Antonio
Texas
Ottawa
Spard
I-C
Trent
Relican
Lanson County
George B. Keys
Keys
Farmers’ Fonal
Bank of Springfield
Ientist
Ini
Frank L. Smith Dwight
Illinois
Smith
Livingston
Smith ‘Bead Arters
HetzAl
Rkers
Esop Peary Tae
Residents Rally Against Polluted Illinois River Seeping From Chicago Sewage
Marseilles residents urge a valley wide petition to the War Department in Washington to stop Chicago sewage pollution of the Illinois River. The odor is extreme in the town and along streams, with concerns of epidemics and ongoing damage noted. Citizens are asked to join in the petition drive and sign in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Illinois
Chicago Sanitary District
War Department
Washington
Chicago
Elgin
Aurora
Illinois Valley
Henry
Helper George C dies at 61 in Henry Illinois
George C Helper died July 31 1916 at Peoria State hospital from bronchial pneumonia aged 61 years 8 months. He was born September 12 1864 in Henry Illinois married Lottie Champ in 1894 and had six children. He served on Henry Board of Education and converted to the M B church April 12 1914. Funeral held at M B church with large crowd and burial at Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illaevss
Peoria State Hospital
George C Helper
C. E. Fenwick
Peoria
George Clement Helper
Henry
Ill
Helper
Henry Public School
Episcopal
New Church
M. B. Church
M. HE
B. Mercer
Gi. Landenberger
Landenberger
Mercer
E Smith
Rose
Graff for Congress Gains GOP Backing in Peoria
Supporters highlight J V Graff as a strong 16th district candidate with 16 years in Washington. Hugh Weston, ex Bull Moose aide, joins GOP effort from Central National Bank building, Peoria, urging voters to back Graff for national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V Graff
Congress
Hugh Weston
Bull Moose Party
Servces
Graff
Central
Washington
National House
Charles Evans Hughes
16Th Congressional District
Children's story hour draws 100 plus in city turnout
The event at Miss Ryan's drew over 100 children from across the city with more than 50 picture clippings used in stories. A 6 year old girl shared a Last Supper image while a larger girl narrated the tale, winning the afternoon prize. Miss Leota Bell spoke clearly and firmly. After games the group visited Central Park for play before 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Bell
Central Park
Gwinling Heininger
Contested Bridge Lease Stalled by City Mayor Opposition
The push for a 99 year lease of the bridge and docks stalled as Mayor blocked turning over 800 shares to Mr Smith and the bridge promoters. Despite backing from 20 leading businessmen and bond assurances, council members and the mayor rejected the arrangements. Reports note prohibition debates and local editorials alongside a call for an alcohol constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Board
C. EB. Smith
Smith
Henry
24th Illinois Christian Endeavor Convention at Freeport
The 24th Illinois Christian Endeavor convention met in Freeport July 6 to 9 with Mrs. Carrie Carpenter as delegate. More than 1200 delegates attended four days of lectures, programs, contests and singing including a pageant of C E work since 1881 and an oratorical win by Gaines-Cook of McLean County. The delegate report praised the convention as one of the greatest in the society’s history and lauded Mrs Carpenter’s capable presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Christian Endeavor
Freeport
Carrie Carrpenter
C. B
Portland
Maine
Gaines-Cook
McLean County
Thoxre
C. H
Carpenter
M E Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
M E Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent. Mens Bible class during Sunday school hour at 11 a m and 8 p m. Public worship at 7 p m with Epworth League Monday and Wednesday 7 45 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 45 p m and prayer meeting. All are cordially invited by Pastor Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
J'& Mercer
Sunday Eucharist Services at St Joseph’s Church
Bishop Fawcett will celebrate the Eucharist and Bishop Huntington of Anking China will preach. Sunday schedule includes 7 30 a m service 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m second Eucharist and sermon. Evening prayer observed and no services until September first Sunday. Weekday mass at 7 30 a m. Fr Brennan pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
Quincy
Huntington
Anking
China
F W Haist
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr Brennan
St Marys ChurchILL Parish Activities and Festive Ballot Event
The text describes St Marys Church services with English and German sermons and benediction, weekly mass times led by Rev Fr Andrew Scisiear, plus a festival hosted by Henry Fire Department and Citizens Band at Gast Park Row for local charities. It highlights a voting contest for the most popular ball player with prizes including a gold watch fob and baseball gear, tied to a week of amusements and dances with band performances and displays in local window venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Scisiear
Henry Fire Department
Citizens’ Band
Doelzer
Gast Park Row
Duke’ ‘Bros
Wes As
Peterman
addZrest
Smerry
Watercott
Local notes on racing losses visits heat and town news
Readers report horse losses in Saratoga and Whitefield with owners Shoph and Shearer Bros. visiting. Mrs. Elmer Higgins of Jefferson In accompanied by her mother visited for a brief excursion. Fishermen note good catches as lake surface clears from algae and heat eases. Illinois canal bid by Sanitary District to Joliet dam provides $105000 annual income to the state with future equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsford
Prairie Farmer
Europe
Mexico
Schante
United States
Joseph Wars
Whitefield
Shearer Bros
Saratoga
Elmer Higgins
Jeffersons In
George
Travis
Jerusalem
Frank Davis
Anderson
Peoria
A. Be Baagett
B. Juekisns
Fiere
Lacon Jornal
Samuel Horner
Henry
Athi Lacon
Sam
van Antwerp
Sanitary District
Dés Plaines
Joliet
Sanitary “District
Economy, Light and Power Co
Harry Thompson
State Hospital
BBC
Chillicothe
Harry
Rome
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George C. Helper
the Story Hour
Henry Township
Adolph’ Klein
Torin
Sterrett
William
Ste Joseph Mose
Himerae
Sidney
Bertha Boerckel
Bronk. Hoover
Champ
Republican
O’connor
Ohio
West Virginia
Internal Revenue Office
Prohibition Party
J. BE. Meister
Christian Endeavor Convention
St. John’s Church
St. Mary's Church
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