Week of Incidents and Travels Across The Midwest
J M Forbes trips to the Dakotas, Mrs Forbes and Miss May Young tour Mackinac Islands for a vacation. Conrad Helgoth sells his interest in a saloon to his brother Jacob who takes over the license. The Republican editor invited to a Grant Park Centennial event in Chicago. Isom D Jackson notes hail damage to hay and oats and uncertain corn impact. Powell couples plan a Colorado Yellowstone and Pacific coast trip. Howard Young begins a medical vacation amid heat and age concerns. A 37 acre Western Ave farm sold for 10000 to Sherman Glenn. Benj Lombard mansion noted. A Rock Island railroad accident injures William Duffy. he is expected to recover in a few weeks.
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J. M. Forbes
Dakotas
Duchess of Orenburg
I. M. Forbes
May Young
Mackinac Islands
Conrad Helgoth
Jacob
The
Republican
Battle of
Lakerie
Niagara
Grant Park
Chicago
Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America
Isom D. Jackson
South Bureau County
F .A. Powell
Vance Powell
Peoria
Colorado
Manitou
Cripple Creek
Arkansas
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Coast
Howard Young
Western Avenue
David Dwyer
Forbes- Brasfield-Davis
Sherman Glenn
Prick
Benj Lombard
Rock Island Railroad
William Duffy
Sparland
Drs. Cromwell & Cogeshall
Obituary for James H Brumsey of Henry Illinois
James H Brumsey born February 13 1836 in Hopewell township Marshall county Illinois died of cerebral embolism in Henry on July 31 1913 aged 77 years 6 months 18 days He married Amelia Woodhull in Jarvisburg North Carolina December 4 1879 Two children James H Jr living in Saskatchewan Canada and Nancy at home Resided in North Carolina then Illinois on the old home place in Hopewell He was in good health until October last and declined after a trip to North Carolina Interment at Caledonia Putnam county six miles east of Henry Funeral services held at C E Smith residence conducted by Rev J E Mercer The casket bearers were G C Smith Wilbur Stoner Barney Hauger Mitchell Miller J R Fairbanks Howard Stoner The interment occurred Tuesday morning awaiting James Jr from Canada The family sepulchre at Caledonia contains parents and relatives He was known for his flowing beard a Democrat of upright character and respected by the community for his virtues and life course
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brumsey
James H
Nathan
Nancy
Brumsey
Hopewell Township
Marshall County
Ill
Henry
Amelia Woodhull
Jarvisburg
N. C
James H. Jr
Saskatchewan
Canada
North Carolina
Illinois
South
C. E. Smith
Mr. Brumsty
Mr. Brumsey
Mr. Smith
J. E. Mercer
Nellie Coan
Rose Reinbeck
Louis Kraus
Homer Swift
Hoa Harrison
Messrs
Smith
Wilbur Stoner
Barney Hauger
Mitchell Miller
J. R. Fairbanks
Howard Stoner
James Jr
Caledonia
Putnam County
Rev. Mercer
Henry Greys Defeat Peoria Amateur Ball Club
Henry’s Greys beat a Peoria pickup squad by in game drama with Watkins Flugel and Roggy notable. The visitors stranded runners, while Henry’s hitters tied the game through eighth inning and executed key plays including a Clark error and WagoneR steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Henry
Greys
Illinois
Watkins
Flugel
Clark
Lashbaugh
R. H
Anderson
Blundell
White
Shoch
Oe Knoll
Eeenes Flugel
Enue
Golumuski
Roggy
P. Teheers
PO. A. E.|! Bassett, Cf. A Heininger, If. Oe Williams
Wagoner
Wae Quick
Il Ginnochio
Sweeney
Elwanger
Williams
Heininger
Quick
Lacon
McKeon
Henry Illinois adopts sprinkling hours ordinance 1913
Ordinance No 328 amends No 204 to set sprinkling hours from 6 to 8 am and 5 to 7 pm daily. Violations incur fines starting at 5 dollars, escalating to 10 dollars for subsequent offenses. Effective upon passage and publication. Signed August 4 1913 by Mayor John R Paskell and City Clerk Pro Tem Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Henry
Marshall County
Illinois
John R. Paskell
Co. B. Smith
Whitefield Center Cemetery Trustees Report Aug 1 1913
The Whitefield Center cemetery trustees present a financial account showing $470.50 in treasury, $442.50 loan, $28 not loaned, $25 paid for labor, leaving $80.13 in accumulated interest. Grounds in good condition with mowing and hedge work. supervision by George and Roy Shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center Cemetery
George and
Roy Shorts
L. R. Hunt
C. Aukland
T. R. Seelye
Farmer steals spark plug from car left at his farm
A farmer near Kewanee watched an auto stop by his chicken house at night. A thief took a spark plug from the car and fled, leaving the vehicle behind. The farmer awaits the thief to return and claim the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Benefit Entertainment at Magnolia Auditorium
Miss Gertude Rennick singer and Miss Oril Hoge reader perform Monday evening August 15 at 8 15 p m at Magnolia Auditorium for a church benefit. Proceeds support the new church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertude Rennick
Oril Hoge
Magnolia Auditorium
New Church
Dryest July in 58 Years Sets Central Illinois Records
July 1913 proves the driest month in 58 years with only 0.046 inch of rain and heat averaging 78.4 degrees, well above the 58 year normal of 75.4. Rainfall since April 10 stands at 36 percent of normal, causing heavy agricultural and horticultural losses. the extreme high reached 103.4, second only to July 1911’s 106 in a long-running record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Judge Leslie D. Puterbaugh Named Republican Candidate
Announcement of Judge Leslie D. Puterbaugh as the sole Republican candidate for the vacancy left by Judge Hand provokes unanimous party support. His esteemed public service record, blameless private life, and judicial mind are cited as reasons for broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Puterbaugh
Supreme Court
Judge Hand
Bureau County
Puterbaugh
Supreme
Beardsley Builds Modern Corncrib On Crow Meadow Farm
Charles Beardsley argues his self designed corncrib on Crow Meadow farm is superior to wood. It features a cement floor perforated metal sides and a sunway entry with 800 bushel capacity while excluding rodents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beardsley
Crow Meadow
Methodist Church Sets Services for Next Sabbath
The Methodist Church announces Sabbath activities: 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan. 11 a m public worship with a sermon Humanity's Cry. 7 p m Epworth League with pastor's address. Mid week prayer Thursday. A Wednesday afternoon reception for Little Light Bearers by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society included songs, talks, and membership certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Little Light
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Jessie Mercer
Johnson
Reed
Mercer
India
Sunday Services and Picnic Plans At Local Church
Rev. H. C. Reichel will preach next Sunday morning and evening at the Christian Church. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The annual picnic date to be decided next Sunday. An afternoon was spent at Mrs. Andrew Stibgen's home with refreshments served by Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Stibsen.
St Marys Church Daily Mass Times Published
Sun day services listed with morning Mass at 7 o clock English sermon and at 10 o clock German sermon Sunday afternoon service at 2 80 oclock Fr M Gensler directs parish activities through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Fr. M. Gensler
St. Joseph Church
St. Bede's College
Peru
Ireland
Fr. Brennan
Hog cholera prevention claim draws attention at Bob Clarke farm
Bob Clarke of Peoria claims a hog cholera prevention on his 800 acre farm near Spoon River uses Arkansas razorbacks crossed with Duroc Jersey. He feeds thousands of pigs from a distillery slop, ships it in by rail, and maintains wide range pens with hog houses. The farm nicknamed Pigtown hosts four thousand hogs in various growth stages attracting neighbors and Joliet reports about Lacan woolen mills, while local sentiment weighs county industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Clarke
Peoria
Arkansas
Clarke
Bob
Henry area notes cover of tradesmen and trials
The article recounts Richard Joles returning with shorter road trips, D D Brown buying an Indiana farm for truck farming, Rev G A Blot visiting with his sons, and Corporal R D Hafflman setting a state rifle range record. It also mentions Jonas Gustafsson's estate, corn losses near Genesee, Judge Otman seeking higher office, Judge Puterbaugh's campaign, Dad Hiatt Driver at the Quincy Soldiers' Home, and Gettysburg reunion stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Joles
Gypsy Dick
Henry
D. D. Brown
Sparland
Alex Brown
Deacon Hill
Indiana
G. A. Blot
C. HB
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Salisbury
Co. G
Dunne
C. M. Lucas
Arkansas Traveler
Arkansas
Jonas Gustafsson
John Gustafsson
Bradford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Randle
Distillery
Ellwanger
Ginnochio
Bassett
Heninger
Shock
Hilwanger
Rogey
Knoll
Fielder
Wiliams
Hiwanger
Wil-liams
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Leslie B
Joliet
Genesee Canning Factory
Otman
Henry I
Peoria County
Judge Otman
Captain Otman
Stark County
Dad
Hiatt
Quincy
Belle Isle
Andersonville
Gettysburg
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