Miss Mary Duke Visited Friends in Peoria and Nearby Notes
Local column records numerous visits and brief travels among residents. Mentions Miss Mary Duke in Peoria, Miss Ethel Zenor to Hennipen, Raymond Bickerman visiting from Peoria, and other movements including farms sold, family visits, and a notable aeroplane ride near Starved Rock. Also notes Harold Condit recovering from appendicitis and calls for action against pollution from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Duke
Peoria
L.R. Phillips
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ethel Zenor
Hennepin
J. H. Barry
Raymond Bickerman
Frank Potter
Bushnell
Matthew Sparr
Sparland
Herbert Pace
Harold Condit
Henry Hospital
Minnie Sleater
William
George Thiel
William Thiel
Chicago
Lucy Hutchins
Weatherly
Woodbridge
Will McKenzie
Dayton
Minn
Fred Morgan
John Phillip Cromwell
Niagara Falls
Glenn Thompson
Hubert Bakery
Davenport
Homer Barney
Lacon
Stoner
Barney
Robert Thornton
Ottawa
George Nicholson
George Tracy Nicholson
Toulon
Benjamin McAllister
Missouri
Joseph Moody
Starved Rock
Utica
Pearlitz
David Swain
Illinois
Springfield
Lake Michigan
United States
Varna advocates co op along Alton trail and Ivy Way debate
Letter from Varna business leaders and region residents argues for a cooperative push to connect Wenona to Lacon via the Alton trail and a scenic Ivy Way route. The piece recalls past meetings and rivalries over trail alignment and praises the Ivy Way for its landscape. It also notes local social notices including anniversaries and a dining room staff change at the Camp House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stateler
Varna
Wenona
Lacon
Washington
Alton Trail
Illinois
Washburn
Stateler
River Valley
Stafeler
Waubonsie Trail Association
Henry
The
LaSalle Fails to Score as Henry Greys Triumph in Tryout
Henry Greys handily beat LaSalle 12 to 4 in a Sunday tryout. Halpin pitched well for LaSalle but weak outfield support plus timely Greys hitting led to the visitors’ defeat. Box score shows Koleski and Sargent among LaSalle’s few bright spots while Phelps and the Greys offense piled up runs. Attendance was fair with Christian umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Swain
Henry Greys
Halpin
Greys
AB. R. H
PO. A. E
McGinnis
Quinn
Kern
Koleski
B. Burke
Addington
Sargent
H. Burke
Henry
AB. R. H, PO
Elwanger
J. Phelps
Stoner
J. Haas
Traver
W. Phelps
C. Haas
Ellwanger
Williams
W. Haas
Phelps
Christian
Infants at Risk as Paraly sis Spreads in Region
The state reports five cases of infantile paralysis and two deaths in Spring Valley Seatonville and La Salle. Health officials urge fly control lime borax treatment of refuse and avoidance of infected contact. Early symptoms include sore throat fever back and muscle pain. seek a physician immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Seatonville
la Salle
State Department of Health
County Judges Push One Court System Plan in New Constitution
At a meeting of county and probate judges in Ped ria the association endorsed a proposed constitution creating a single unlimited jurisdiction court of first instance and a supreme court. The move aims to simplify procedure by consolidating all common law equity criminal probate juvenile and other jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County and Probate Judges’ Association
Pedria
Court of First Instance
Supreme Court
Justice
Bee Supreme
Free gate for veterans at Illinois State Fair event
Governor Lowden proclaims Wednesday August 20 as victory and old soldiers day at the Illinois state fair. Civil Spanish-American and world war veterans invited. gates open free. Notables include Col. Clarendon H. Adams William Jones Theodore Roosevelt Jr. or Archie Roosevelt set to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank O. Lowden
Col
Clarendon H. Adams
Lincoln
Neb
Grand Army of the Republic
William Jones
New York
United Spanish War Veterans
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Archie Roosevelt
Lowden
Ulboig State
America
Lexington
San Juan Hill
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Is Now A Good Time To Sell A Farm
An advisory note warns that high land prices tempt farmers to sell but urges careful planning. It discusses buying costs, the risk of changing locality, rising farm improvements, and income taxes reducing proceeds, urging sellers to secure a new farm first and consider taxes before spring. The piece closes with a social outing report for Magnolia families at Lake Senachwine with a motor boat, bathing, and a phonograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Montgomery
Henry County
Edward Mathis
W. H. Weathers
H. R. Morris
Magnolia
Lake Senachwine
Loy alty Sunday at Christian Church services
The Christian Church announces Loy alty Sunday with Bible school at 10:00 AM and Rev. W. J. Carpenter preaching at 11 on Im mortality a Present Possession. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 led by Mrs. L. V. Smith, 8:00 union service in Central Park on The Unity of the Scriptures, midweek prayer Thursday by William Knight, choir Friday. public invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Teachers’ Institute
Ansy
Geraldine Richmond
Austin E. Wilber
Abbie
Hunter
Meek
H. S
Richmond
Austin EH
Wilber
T. H. Meek
R. A. Scheer
W. W. Bower
W. B. King
T. F. McLamarrah
Department of Home Economics
University of Illinois
W. J. Carpenter
Loyalty
Bible School
Church Mass Schedule and Sunday Programs
St Marys Church lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am with 4 pm vespers and benediction at 2:30 pm. weekday masses at 8 am under Pastor A Schauer. St Josephs Church offers 8 and 10 am Sunday masses with 7:30 am weekdays under Rev M J Brennan. Magnolia Church announces no preaching next Sunday. Sunday school at 10. young people meet at 8 pm led by Bessie Roller and Goldie Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schauer
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
the Magnolia Church
Bessie Roller
Goldie Titus
W. Harvey Young
Mickey shines as lights fail at the opera house
The audience filled the opera house last night for the showing of Mickey despite a blackout. The same reel service is scheduled again tonight, and patrons are urged to attend for another full presentation. Sunday school will meet at 11 at McNabb Methodist Church with no sermon due to Mr Young's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ette
E. C. Stoneberg
Windsor
Alpha
Galesburg
Jonah
van Leer
bin Ea
Mr. Young
Mickey
Moses
Opera House
Stormy wind floods damage and local happenings at Henry
The week reports glass panes broken by strong winds in Frank Krenz’s East Park Tow buildings. News notes include visitors from La Grange and Brad ford, a hospital return from Dr J W Potts, a river navigation update, and local racing highlights. A Tomlinson farm sale is announced, and local business upgrades at the Fred Dawson building are noted. The piece ends with a call to curb Chicago river pollution affecting the Illinois valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krenz
East Park Tow
Mr. Latta
la Grange
Latta
Howard Williams
A. C. Damon
Bradford
Emma Jorgenson
Saratoga
Alice Peterson
Marie
Kalispell
Mont
A. L. van Ostrand
Olive Johnson
Little Daughter
Lacon
Our City
Mr. Johnson
Roy Shorts
J. W. Potts
Presbyterian Hospital
Harry Sleater
Peoria
George Sleater
Harry
R. C. Orr Screen and Weatherstrip Company
Tomlinson
Hopewell Township
First National Bank
Henry
Fred P. Ely
Putnam
Ohio
Logan Barrett
Whitefield
Undercliff
Marshall County
Broaddus
Varna
Robert Miller
Tip Dandel
Eulogy
A. B. Smith
Fred Dawson
Edward Street
A. C. Henkins
Illinois Valley
Chicago
Grand River
Valley
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Phillip Thomas
Kansas
Mulberry
Kan
Mr. Thomas
Frank Schilling
Samuel Lightner
Kansas City
Arcadia
Thomas
Patrick Hennessey
Hennessey
Republican
Ka Pai
Bernie Dwyer
Evelyn Fowler
Ernest Warner
Melvin Lindemeyer
Bureau
Conductor
Nichols
Max Min
H. H. Haines
Teachers Institute OF
Christian Church
ST. Mary's Church
Pare McNabb Methodist Church
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