Week of incidents and events in Henry area
Dr Cromwell visited Chicago Friday. Frank Mercer of Chicago sails vacation with his parents Rev and Mrs J H Mercer. Hans Otto returns to Normal for summer studies. P E B Clark of Varna arrested in Peoria for speeding and posted bond. Hd Mathis travels north to join wife at lakes. Lost nose eyeglasses reward upon police contact. Marshall county board adjourned to today to finish work. Joseph Clark’s new Green Street house foundation laid after purchasing Albert True site. C A Violet of Momence Press Reporter joined Swain excursionists. Misses Jessie Ruth Mercer hosted party for Peoria guests including Helen Hadfield Ruth Shockley Bertha Sucher Irma Moschel Hazel Clift. Mrs Ellis returns from Dayton Ohio. Dr C B Burt of Belvidere visiting parents and gaining local reputation. T B Kinkade buys top peanut roaster and corn popping machine valued around $300. W R Schroeder from Warrensburg visited in Henry on way home from Chicago. Miss Dora Hank begins Milwaukee schooling to qualify as teacher. Mr and Mrs J Quinn leave for Iowa trip visiting Iowa City Des Moines Jefferson Spencer. Local train depot waiting room criticized for rough treatment of ladies. call for better, separate ladies waiting room at Rock Island depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cromwell
Chicago
Frank G. Mercer
J. H Mercer
Hans Otto
Normal
P. EB. Clark
Varna
Peoria
Hd Mathis
Magnolia
Marshall County Board of Review
Joel Haws
Joseph Clark
Green Street
Clark
Albert True
C. A. Violet
Momence Press
Swain
Jessie
Ruth Mercer
Helen Hadfield
Ruth Shockley
Bertha Sucher
Irma Moschel
Washburn
Hazel Clift
Henry
Ellis
Dayton
C. B. Burt
Belvidere
Clarence Burt
T. B. Kinkade
W. R. Schroeder
Warrensburg
Fred Raymond
Schroeder
Dora Hank
George and
Peter Hank
Milwaukee
Sisters of Charity
Quinn
Towa
Iowa City
Des Moines
Jefferson
Spencer
Burt
Mary Quinn
Rock Island
Rock Island Road
Commercial Club
Mrs Carver Tomlinson Remembered At Putnam County Funeral
Mary H John born Oct 5 1823 in Bells ville Pa married Carver Tomlinson in 1844. Six children born, three living. Lived in Putnam county 60 years and died peacefully. Funeral from her son's residence with interment in Quaker cemetery. Also Marshall Rebekah lodge picnic at Walnut Grove Aug 14 and Putnam county teachers institute Aug 25 27 at Swaney school with instructors from State Normal University and Bloomingtion instructor Ella Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. John
Bellsville
Washington County
Carver Tomlinson
Putnam County
Israel
A. B. Smith
Paxson
Hennepin
Swaney School
R. R. Snapp
Ella Price
Bloomington
Ridgeley
State Normal University
Tiskilwa hosts week baseball tournament roundups
This week a baseball tournament unfolds in Tiskilwa with strong crowds. Sheffield defeats Wyanet 2 to 1, Princeton beats Tiskilwa 8 to 7, and Wyanet blanks Geneseo 4 to 0. A tied Sheffield Princeton 2 to 2 in ten innings ends amid darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiskilwa
Vailley
Sheffield
Wyanet
Princeton Tigers
Tiskilwa Braves
Geneseo
Princeton
Wyaner
Wagoner
Death of Ira Malone at 47 at Marseilles paper mill
Ira Malone, formerly of Lombardyville and employed at the Marseilles paper mill for two years, was found dead in bed by his wife before his 6 am departure to work. He was 47, cause apoplexy. Survived by wife and three daughters. Burial at Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Malone
Lombardyville
Marseilles
Bradford
Riot at Rock Island Depot Involves Mexican Laborers
Coroner's Jury recommends four held for grand jury after a fatal riot among 40 to 70 Mexican laborers employed by the Rock Island Railroad at Henry. A drunken outbreak left Aljandro Cortez dead and several wounded. jurors named Jose Piaz, Sabine Maro, Pedro Gonsales as to be presented. Henry public schools begin Sept 1 with Miss Mother Massey new high school principal and Mrs. Emma F. Cornell domestic science and music teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Henry
Aljandro Cortez
A. B. Smith
Jose Piaz
Sabine Maro
Pedro Gonsales
Henry Public School
Pfaff
Mother Massey
Jacksonville
University of Illinois
Emma F. Cornell
Cincinnati
Oxford University
Oxford
Humboldt University
Iowa
W. E. King
Ella Worley
Carrie Carpenter
Matthew Steele
May Young
Alice Gilpin
Arleene Hunter
Gertrude Bickerman
William Knight
Squire C. W. Woodward Plans Davenport Home Move
A city’s chief justice, Squire C. W. Woodward, may abandon citizenship here for Davenport, Ta. after visiting his two sons there last month he was enraptured by conditions and plans a permanent move within a month. The two sons are prosperous and established in Davenport. The aged judge intends to live with them for the rest of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire C. W. Woodward
Chet
Davenport
Magnolia Grange Fair Opens September 23 to 26
Magnolia Grange Fair runs September 23 through 26 with special premiums. Exhibitors urged to prepare displays and participate. E R Bumgarner, secretary, McNabb Illinois, stresses readying exhibits and boosting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Bumgarner
Sec
McNabb
Illinois
Promotions and parish notes from Peoria to St Louis markets
Former Henry Man Wilbur Forrest rises to assistant manager at the Washington office of United Press. The piece notes his illness absences, plans for Thanksgiving, and potential Mexico war correspondence. It also covers the first feeder cattle contest by St Louis exchanges, with prizes and scoring, plus students Lloyd Hunter and Eugene Jenness scheduling studies, Pauline Williams teaching domestic science, and a farewell reception for Presbyterian Christian Endeavor members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Forrest
Peoria Journal
Washington
United Press Association
Doc
Forrest
Peoria
Mexico
Lloyd Hunter
Culver Military Academy
Indiana
Eugene Jenness
Lehigh University of South Bethlehem
Peck brothers set Illinois seed record deliver to Quincy
At Quincy last week B. W. and C. P. Peck shipped 70 sacks of clover seed weighing about 7800 pounds to a local dealer, earning 1200 dollars. The crop yielded about 190 bushels total, six bushels per acre, with red clover at 7.50 and alsike at 8.50 per bushel. They are related to Mrs. George Vail of Whitefield and Spencer Ketchum of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
B. W
C. P. Peck
Illinois
Peck Brothers
George Vail
Whitefield
Spencer Ketchum
Do Not Do These Things, Warns Cautionary List
A list of common-sense prohibitions warns against dangerous acts. It notes kerosene fires, walking on railroads, boarding moving trains, brandishing a weapon, signing another's note, hiding savings in an old stocking, gambling with strangers, running for office while holding a paid job, and insulting a larger man as a mar.
Remarkable potato sprouts at Annbank in Ayrshire
A potato plant grown among rose bushes at Annbank by station master Mr Morran from France yielded 48 potatoes weighing 14 pounds at root. The specimen is described as fine and of shallow eyes with a beautiful skin, and the season's planting result is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annbank
Ayrshire
Scotland
Morran
France
Henry Greys Beat Princeton Tigers Again on Diamond
The Henry Greys dominated Princeton last Friday winning 6 to 4. It was the third of four encounters this season in which Henry silenced the Tigers. Princeton imported five Chicago players for the finale, but Henry’s regulars prevailed and extended their 1913 season edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greys
Princeton Tigers
Princeton
Henry
Tigers
Chicago
Princetonians
Local News From Magnolia and Surrounding Areas
Mason Wilson of Magnolia reported an exceptional oat yield of 60 bushels per acre. New blacksmith William Donovan has moved to Doelzer's and occupies rooms above Hartley music store. A dance at Albert Clarence's pavilion on Aug 26 features the Chilli cothe orchestra. Notable visits include Miss Aella Traphagan of Wyoming and Mrs. J. F. Hennessey of Streator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Wilson
Magnolia
William Donovan
Doelzer’s
Hartley Music
Albert Clarence
Chillicothe Orchestra
Aella Traphagan
Wyoming
Stark County
J. F. Hennessey
Streator
Patrick Hennessey
Coggshall
Sampson Rowe
Mudlayin
Ind
W. W. Dewey
San Diego
Cal
Henry
Ennis Dakin
Thomas Finnegan
Grafton
Neb
Finnegan
Nebraska
West
Lee Smith
Kansas City
Frank Wood
L. V. Smith
Taylor Smith
Won Kendall
Senachwine Lake
Steve Snyder
Thomas Rott
Wheatland Township
Bureau County
Bob Shields
Rott
Shields
Magnolia Township
Swain
Robert Fairbairn
Thomas Fairbairn
David Ross
Springfield
W. D. Burrell
State Asylum of
Kankakee
Risely
Whitefield
Sugar Grove
Walter Reeves
Fairbairns
Reeves
J. ©. Vail
Clara McManners
Illinois and Michigan canal board seeks aid on injunction
At an organization meeting the Illinois and Michigan canal commission decided to appeal to General Bixbee and United States Attorney General McReynolds to enforce federal duties for canal maintenance. An injunction against the commission’s use of last session’s appropriations was to be dissolved. The old commission, Rosenfield Anderson Sackett, adjourned sine die. The new board, led by 8. L. Marshall, planned Washington consultations and a Joliet to Copperas Creek inspection. McDonald’s resignation slated for September and a successor will be appointed then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Michigan Canal
General Bixbee
War Department
United States
McReynolds
Burke
Chicago
General Assembly
W. A. Rosenfield
Rock Island
Charles 8. Anderson
Princeton
William L. Sackett
Morris
L. Marshall
Ipavn
H. B. Dwyer
Minooka
Leon McDonald
Canal
McDonald
Washington, D. C
Joliet
Copperas Creek
Methodist Church Sabbath Services and Music Notes
The Methodist Church schedules 9 45 a m Sabbath school under M L Coan, 11 a m and 7 30 p m public worship led by the pastor, 7 p m Epworth League, mid week prayer Thursday. Morning worship featured a duet Love Divine by Jessie Mercer and Irma Moschel of Washburn. Miss Moschel also sang Rock of Ages at the evening service.
Sermons and Sunday School Notes From Local Church
Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by pastor Rev Reichel. Evening sermon on the Straight Gate and Wide Gate based on Matt 7 14 impressed listeners. Sunday school picnic postponed due to Mrs Knight illness wife of Superintendent Knight and teacher Mrs Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichel
Knight
Wm. Knight
Presbyterian Church Schedule for Sabbath Services and Meetings
Sabbath school at 9 40 a m preaching at 11 a m and 745 p m by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 645 p m prayer meeting Thursday evening at 746 please do not forget these services we need your presence George T Griscel Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
St Marys Church Mass Schedule and Sermons
St Marys Church announces daily mass at 7 am with a morning English sermon on Sunday at 7 am. A high mass with an English sermon follows, and at 10 am a low mass with a German sermon. Sunday afternoon services are at 2 30. Fr M Gensler signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
M. Gensler
St Joseph Church Services Schedule
St Joseph Church announces Sunday services with low mass at eight in the morning and high mass with sermon at ten. A supply from St Bede's college Peru will cover until the pastor Rev Fr Brennan returns from Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Church
St. Bede's College
Peru
Ireland
Fr. Brennan
Early hay fever arrives ahead of usual in Rockford Star
The Rockford Star notes hay fever usually hits on August 15 but arrives early this year with sneezing and nasal itching. Ragweed not matured, goldenrod not blooming. Advice warns against dubious cures, favors cooling baths and menthol inhalers, urges medical approval before drugs, and recalls there are no cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
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Mrs. Carver Tomlinson
Marshall Rebekah Lodge
Walnut Grove
Rock Island R. Rd. CO
Depot
Henry Man
St. Louis
Christian Church
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