Weekly notes of social visits and local events
Miss Margaret Jones returns from Davenport. Mrs C R Jones visits Chicago. A niece from Clarence visits to attend school. Misses Hazel and Zella Stubbles visit Mrs Lawrence Gregory. C R Clemens visits Cedar Rapids and Floyd. Pearl and Ora Thornhill vacation with EH Thornhill in Sabina. Mystic Workers picnic planned at Wildmont Park on Aug 15. Phil Schamber visits from Pekin. campers at Walnut Grove. Loman Eldredge attends Hopewell township highway meeting. Mrs Asa M Lake visits Blaisdell home. Lake is Blaisdell kin. T EB Kinkade learns of father’s heart failure recurrence. Normal students camping on Stadel farm. five students including Harry Metcalf. Lee Kinnear reports sheep stops near Kirkland to feed before Union Stock Yards. Rain drenches area. heavy heat earlier in season. John W. Smith and daughter visit Republican office promoting Wyoming fair Aug 26-29. expect P M honor for John if Congress grants it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jones
Davenport
C. R. Jones
Chicago
Frank Potter
Clarence
Hazel
Zella Stubbles
James Stubbles
Springfield
Lawrence
Gregory
C. R. Clemens
Cedar Rapids
Ira
Walter
Floyd
Fred
Pearl
Ora Thornhill
Sabina
EH. A. Thornhill
Kewanee
Henry Lodge
Phil Schamber
Pekin
Schamber
Walnut Grove
Bradford
Loman Eldredge
Broadmoor
Hopewell Township
Asa M. Lake
Laura E. Pettegrew
Milo
Shelbina
George Lutes
J. C. Blaisdell
Lake
Mr. Blaisdell
T. EB. Kinkade
Stadel Farm
Harry Metcalf
Union Stock
Illinois
John W. Smith
Stark County
Wyoming
John W
John
Congressman Stone
Orter
Peoria to Henry Boat Race Set for August 16
The Illinois Valley Yacht club announces the Peoria to Henry boat race next Saturday August 16 with at least 50 boats. Peoria and Henry spectators can ride Swain steamers to watch finish at Henry bridge around 5 to 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Peoria-to-Henry
Henry Bridge
Peoria
Illnois Valley
Henry
U. S
Fuller
Yacht Clubs
Upper
Illinois
Undercliff Hotel
Swan Lake Club
Henry Lock and Dam
Pavilion Park
Hennepin Canal
State Park
Starved Rock
Secretary Bryan Proposes Postponed Nicaragua Protectorate Plan
The report notes Secretary Bryan delaying a Nicaragua protectorate plan due to Senate and foreign relations opposition. It warns against hasty action risking Central and Latin American backlash. It mentions reverting to a treaty for canal rights, a 99 year Fonseca Bay lease, and a $3 million payment, all needing full deliberation to avoid suspicion among southern neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Nicaragua
Senate, Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Central America
Latin
Senate Committee
Fonseca Bay
Pacific
Corn Islands
Caribbean
Triplets Bring Joy to Tennessee Household
A Tennessee family welcomed triplets as a newborn blessing. The father invited a passing Irishman to view the infants lying together, asking his opinion. The man pointed to the middle baby and replied he would save that one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Waul
Marshall County Jurist Named as Probate Judge
Judge Daniel H. Gregg of Marshall county will replace Judge Charles Cutting in the Cook county probate court when Cutting resigns Sept 1 to resume law practice. Gregg, a Democrat allied with the Sullivan organization, will serve the term until a special election can fill the vacancy, with full $10 000 annual pay. He has been sitting in La Salle county court and is regarded as an authority on probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Daniel H. Gregg
Charles 8. Cutting
Cook County
Gregg
John A. Creyanka
Cregg
Cutting
Chicago
Cervenka
Lacon
la Salle
William Hinebaugh
Progressive
Congress
Sullivan
Baltimore
Magnolia Opens New School With Civic Program
Magnolia unveils its new public school building with a Wednesday Aug 20 program. Events begin 1 30 pm with a parade from the park to the school, assembly at 2 pm with prayers and remarks by A Hecht and J W Street, then a ball game, supper 5 7, and an evening session from 7 to 8 with band music and speeches by W A Paxson and F D Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Rev. Lackland
A. Hecht
J. W. Street
Ladies’ Aid Society of
M. E. Church
W. A. Paxson
F. D. Blair
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Canal commissioners urge federal action to force Illinois rehab
Canal commissioners told Acting Secretary of War Breckenridge to compel Illinois to rehabilitate and maintain the Illinois and Michigan canal or forfeit the grant. They proposed DOJ proceedings or a grant forfeiture action. Breckenridge to refer to the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois and Michigan Canal
United States
Canal
Sherman L. Marshall
Ipain
W. L. Sackett
Morris
Harry P. Dwyer
Minoak
Leon McDonald
Lockport
Canal Commission
Breckenridge
Department of Justice Institute
Union Troops Rapidly Scale Missionary Ridge in 30 Minutes
Col Howe recalls the Missionary Ridge assault noting Union forces moved from Orchard Knob to the ridge crest without rest. The 1.5 mile climb saw troops reach the top in under 30 minutes after orders, and by 35 minutes the ridge near two miles had fallen to Union hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Ridge
Col. Howe
Orchard Knob
Barnes Declines Supreme Court Nomination in Democratic Primary
R Magoon Barnes of Lacon withdraws from the race for the vacant supreme judgeship to succeed Judge John P Hand. He states he never intended to run and asks Democrats in the Sixteenth district to support other candidates. With his withdrawal the Tenth circuit faces only Craig of Galesburg and Bergland of Galva against Judge Puterbaugh who appears favored to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magoon Barnes
Supreme Court Bench
Puterbaugh
R. Magoon Barnes
Lacon
John P. Hand
Cambridge
Secretary of State
Barnes
J A. Weil
Democratic’ State Central
Tam
Supreme
Mr. Barnes
Tenth Circuit
Fifth Supreme Court District
Judge Puterbaugh
Messrs. Craig
Galesburg
Bergland
Galva
Methodist Church Services Next Sabbath
The Methodist Church outlines Sabbath activities starting at 9 45 a m with Sabbath school led by M L Coan, a Men's Bible class, 11 a m public worship with a sermon by the pastor, and 7 p m Epworth League followed by 730 p m public worship and a sermon on Lovers Fear as a Ruling Motive. A Thursday mid week prayer meeting invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
J. HB. Mercer
Rev L G Landenberger Preaches in Illinois Town
New Jerusalem Church reports Rev L G Landenberger held services at his Olney home last Sunday. He will preach in Henry next Sunday at 11 am on The Gate of Pearl, or the Knowledge of the Saving Power of the Lord. Evening topic Marriage, the Saving Jewel of the Christian Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
Olney
Ill
Henry
Saint Mary's Church Sunday Mass Schedule
St Marys Church offers mass every morning at 7 a m a Sunday high mass and English sermon then at 10 a m low mass with a German sermon Sunday afternoon services at 230 oclock conducted by Fr M Gensler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. M. Gensler
St Joseph Church Services and Parish Updates
St Joseph Church holds Sunday services with low mass at 8 a.m. and high mass with sermon at 10 a.m. A supply from St Bede College Peru will cover until the pastor Rev Fr Brennan returns from Ireland. A sister of C B Elliot is being entertained at his Second street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Church
St. Bede's College
Peru
Ireland
Fr. Brennan
C. B. Elliot
Second Street
Illinois Essay Contest Invites Pupil Participants
The Illinois public instruction superintendent announces a Lake Erie victory themed essay contest. Any student from Illinois schools may enter. papers due by the last school day of September 1913. Winners receive bronze and silver medals, with a state gold medal awarded by the governor in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Blair
Perry
Lake Erie
Illinois
United States
Illinois Commission
William Hale Thompson
Springfield
Eureka district notes and local events of interest
The column reports visits and property deals in Eureka and nearby towns, a hotel plea, upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, swine fever spread and a hog cure offer, a Mendota mayoral legal tension, a veteran worker’s journey, mail theft penalties, a stray advertisement tale, film crews at Starved Rock, La Salle county road funding, and baseball tournament promotions plus a critique of hiring professionals for tournaments.
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Vermilion River
Streator
Bert Massey
Lebo
Gertrude Schuman
Wm. Hoster
Order of Moose
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Wiliam Hester
Magnolia's New School
Monsieur G. G. Faget
Paris
George T, Griscel
Daniels
Lane
Redfield
W. H. Page
Great Britain
T. N. Page
Italy
B. J. Hale
Costa Rica
W. B. Gongales
Cuba
P. C. A. Stowell
Switzerland
Washington, D. C
Cornelius Ford
R. L. Metcalf
Taft
Bill Taft
Atlantic Ocean
T. N. Leavitt
Ilinois
Joseph Heininger
Bloomingen
Tennie Helgoth
Frank Leavitt
A. D. Stevens
Clifford Haws
Eureka Democrat-Journal
Eureka
Morton
Rogers
Mendota
T. J. Swearingen
Fairmont
Ft. Dodge
Newspaperi Ag
Thomas Kinkade
la Salle County
Ducky” Mills
Tiskilwa
H. E B. Curtis
Valley City
Princeton
Geneseo
Sheffield
Wyanet
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