Week of 1908 local events and notes from Princeton area
The Princeton area reports fire damage in Livingston county, political chatter about Cummins and a Missouri candidate, and a Peoria Journal editor visiting the district. Baseball clubs in Sheffield and Ikilwa struggle financially while Starved Rock excursion plans, a Bradford St. John’s picnic, and local civic efforts headline a busy week of news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Ailen
Eugéne Iververal
Inemin
Livingston
County
New
I M. Lish
Iowa
Tate
Cummins
United
Mips
George 7Uloyd
Henry
Episco
Missouri Legismire
St. Louis
Isresaman
Ugh
Peoria Journal
16Th
C. Sullivan
T. S
Congre- Honal
Geneseo
Bureau
Princeton
Peru
the Salle
Streator
Ottawa
Ikilwa
Sheild
Sheffield
Oglesby —Tigers
St. John’s
Bradford
Kilwa
Oxceola
Iby
Idford
Terre Ha Oe Peoria
Wagoner
Roger Os Sullivan
Sudateans
Ente
Papke Brothers Involved in Car Incident and Warrant
George Ziegler and wife were followed by Ed Papke and Bill Papke. A confrontation led to punches on the road near Thomas Landers’ farm. A state warrant was sworn for Bill Papke’s arrest for abusing George’s wife, with Sheriff Motter to serve in Henry County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ziegler
Thomas Landers
George
Europe
Germany
Ireland
Ed Papke
Kewanee
Bill
Henry
Bill Papke
Usig
Motter
Henry County
Crops Show Mixed Health Across Iowa Counties
Viewed crop conditions across Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, and Knox show uneven rainfall impact. June soaking rains were scarce and many fields suffer drought effects with oats yields ranging 25 to 50 bushels on sandy soils, corn moisture adequate but ears needing rain, and pastures short. Wheat and threshing outlook brighter across Central Illinois though Timothy hay remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Marshall
Peoria
Knox
Central
Illinois
Drouth
World's Champion Cubs Set to Play Henrys Grey
The World’s Champion Chicago Cubs visit Henry for a Friday Aug 14 game against the Henry Greys. Chicago’s stars, famed for multiple world and league titles, are under a $500 guarantee to field the regular lineup. The event includes parades, bands, free acts, a pavilion dance, and extra seating for about 2000 spectators with excursions from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Henry
Henry Greys
Cubs
Chicago
Remry Base Ball Association
Swain
Peoria
la Salle
Jacob S Darby Dead Foreman on C R I & P Dies at 42
Jacob S. Darby longtime foreman on the C R I P railroad, resident of Averyville, died after a yearlong illness at 42. Survived by his wife, he was linked to Henry area families and noted as well known locally. Funeral held yesterday with interment in Mooney settlement near Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob S. Darby
Averyville
Mr. Darby
Henry
Sdlonisn Darby
Yeater
Mooney
Chillicothe
Mrs Lewis E Simpson obituary notes long life in Henry
Eva Miriam Haws born July 21 1854 at ftagnotia died July 31 1914 in Henry Illinois aged 60 years 10 days daughter of Thomas G and Mary Jane Haws elder of 12 children married to Lewis Edward Simpson with five children Edward Willis Thomas Murray Arthur Garfield Josephine Estell Hazel Dell Hines grandsons and many friends mourn her She moved from Great Bend Kansas to Henry in 1897 and belonged to the ME church Her two years of moist gangrene ended her suffering The funeral in Carroll Street at 2 30 PM officiated by Rev R W Martin followed by Henry Cemetery service Pallbearers were her sons Clark Haws Lewis and Robert Davis and others Relatives attended from Dwight Dixon Dixon Magnolia Chicago Ottawa Wenona Bloomington and others Public thanks expressed by L E Simpson and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Miriam Haws
Ftagnotia
Henry
Thomas G
Mary Jane Haws
Lewis Edward Simpson
Edward Willis
Centerville
S. D
Thomas Murray
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur Garfield
Chicago
Josephine Estell
Hazel Dell Hines
Baltimore
Great Bend
Kas
Carroll Street
R. W Martin
Terian Church
Henry Cemetery
Edward
Thomas
Arthur Simpson
Clark Haws
Lewis
Robert Davis
Dwight
M Larye
Vincent Smith
Dixon
Herman Straube
Jamey Kirkpatrick
Joseph
Remains of Mrs. Kirchman Laid to Rest at St Marys
The funeral followed her death last week from tubercular illness. Agnes Geisler Kirchman left a husband and three sons, with her mother Mrs. John Haun, sister Mrs. Ira Brown, a half sister and two half brothers. The service at St Marys church was led by Rev. Gensler. Casket bearers included Frank Sowers and Fred Harney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirchman
Techare
St. Mary’s
Agnes Geisler
John Haun
Ira Brown
EH. Balenslefen
Adam l
Geo. Haun
St. Mary’s Cchurch
Gensler
Frank Siowers
Fred Harney
Patrick Gréen
Lewis Toemmes
Waillisa Peter
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Picnic
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday activities including Sabbath school at 9 45 led by M L Coan, a 11 o'clock sermon by the pastor, and an Epworth League at 7. A 7 30 union temperance meeting under the W M T A features recitations by Sunday school children. The Little Light Bearers picnic, junior W M F A, occurred Wednesday afternoon on the parsonage lawn with games and refreshments led by Mrs. Mercer and diadies. pastor J E Mercer notes a pleasant afternoon with mothers and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. ‘Coan
Epworth League
Union Temperance
Little Light Bearers
St Josephs Church Mass Schedule and Sermons
The notice lists daily first mass at 7 30 with Sunday masses at 9 30 and an evening service with sermon at 7 30. Rev Fr Brennan is identified as the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Brennan
St Marys Church Sunday Services and Week Schedule
St Marys Church announces Sunday services at 8 am English sermon and 10 am high mass with a 2:30 pm German sermon, followed by vespers and benediction. Week mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Pastor Rev Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gensler
Death of N Q Tanquary in Oakland Cal
News comes from Steuben township of the death of N Q Tanquary in Oakland California. He was born in Steuben township and became a lawyer after moving to Pontian and later Denver where he prospered. He moved to Oakland four years ago for health and died there. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son, with about seven thousand acres of land. The funeral at Oakland July 18 was conducted by the Masonic order which he served for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Q. Tanquary
Steuben Township
N Q. Tanquary
Oakland
Cal
Tanquary
Henry Republican
Pontian
Tito
Denver
Col
Masonic Order
Bertrand Sleater Marries Esther Ertle in Quiet Presbyterian Ceremony
At the Presbyterian parsonage on Thursday evening July 23 Revs R W Martin united Bertrand J Sleater and Esther Ertle daughter of Henry Ertle In the ceremony Mrs Martin and Miss Josephine Simpson witnessed the union The groom son of George Sleater works in the family painting business The bride a sales lady at Hutchins Downey dry goods store is praised for her accomplishments The couple receive general congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins & Downey
Bertrand Sleater
Local Notes and Distant Talks Across Wyoming
The Wyoming Post-Herald reports social visits by Mrs Charles Holmes and remarks on bank deposits, dining prices, and campaign car use. It notes Bradford tournament reflections, Henry Grey’s upset loss to Tiskilwa, and stories of delayed bill payments, hotel funding, postmaster politics, and a California policy dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Bradford
Wyonine Post
Henry Greys
Uoon
Henry
Tiskilwa
Princeton
J Joseph Boyce
Alf
Hazel
Harrison
Wyoming Post-Herald
Lee O’nell Browne
la Salléva
Frank Pierski
Walter Panneck
Browne
California
Asalystes
Castleton
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Pekin
Lacon
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Port
Hofel Bros
H. F
Hetty
la ‘Salles
P.m
Hofér Bros
Ill
H. F. Mehl Excursion Co
Main St
H.- F- Mehl
Ironmonger’s Drug Store
Ilinois
Oglesby Coal Co
State Mine Workers Organization
E.flatter
Chicago & Alton
David Swain
Greys
Henry— ‘Fowler
Heininger
Billings
Williams
Sheldon
Bassett
Wilte
Sommers
Riddle
Grogan
Bartlett
Wilte Bassett
Ginnochio
Hans
Ort- Tan
Henrys
Lécal-Hotel
Hinois
Lacontomer Journal
Lewis E. Simpson
L. E Simpson
Brimiarsy
Robert
bEenning
Airburyes
Hedding College
Miso
Mabel Mier
Nessie Blodgett
J. Howard Toelle
Bloomington
Ind
Toele
The
State University
Fersee
Hennepin
Sidcon
Tieave
Henry Samately
Gar Enterawentsa
Methodist Church
St. Mary’s Church
REWS
Bucget
CNY and Vicintey
Rose Reinbeck
Charles Holmes
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