Woman's Club Hosts Illinois Federation President
The Woman's Club led by Mrs Alice Ketchum hosted Illinois Federation President Mrs Eugenie M Bacon for a guest day at the M E church. An evening lecture on Civic Beauty as a Phase of Patriotism drew a large audience and a morning reception followed at Mrs Bacon's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Department of Philanthropy and Reform
Alice Ketchum
T. L. Jones
Illinois
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Eugenie M. Bacon
Chicago
M. E
16Th Congressional District of Federation of Woman's Clubs
Bacon
Club Women of Mars
Decatur
Club Women
Mars
Ilinois Federation of Woman’s Clubs
T. F
W. C
I. F
Lfe
General Federation
Earth
Eve
Plato
Browning
Ibsen
Kipling
McConnell
State Federation
Carter Harrigan
May Dewey
Cora Halbreib
Cora KE. Forrest
District ‘Civic
G.M. Locke
W. 8. Potter
Peoria
Laverna Browse
Thanksgiving Services Emphasize Individual Civic Duty
A Thanksgiving observance at the MBE church shifted to evening to boost turnout. Rev Mason of the Presbyterian and Rev McCown led prayers and readings from Deuteronomy and Nehemiah, praising Lincoln’s 1868 framing of a national day. He urged citizens to combat graft, gambling, and liquor corruption, noting the power of individuals to uphold righteousness. The service included an anthem and a collection of 7.50 for a committee fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
MBE
America
D. 8. McCown
M. E. Church
W. H. Mason
Presbyterian Church
Mason
Lincoln
Rey Mason
St Louis
Board of Aldermen
Wells
Manneapolis
John Clark
Grand Jury
G. M. Locke
Troubadour Concert and Ball at New Opera Hall
The musical event of the season, a Troubadour concert and ball, will be held at New Opera Hall on Tuesday night December 8. The society crowd is expected to attend in formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troubadour
New Opera Hall
Narrow Escape From Drowning In Ice Skate Incident
Della Simpson and Virgil Vale were rescued after the ice broke while skating on Mud Lake near Henry lock. Bernard Yaeger Jr. saved Vale, then braved thin ice to reach Simpson, with Miss Mayme Kirkpatrick and others aiding until both youths reached safety. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Simpson
Virgil Vale
Bernard Yaeger, Jr
Mayme Kirkpatrick
Mudake
Henry Lock
O. G. Vale
L. E. Simpson
Bernard Yaeger
Della
Josephine
Thompson
Pearl
Sue
Mr Yaeger
Mr Vale
Miss Simpson
Herbert Hall
Blaine Slavin
Vail
Slavin
Yaeger
M. E
Presbyterian Sunday School
C. H. Society
Kirkpatrick
Notable Help From Fellow Students Mentioned
The report thanks the assistance of several young ladies and Messrs Hall and Slavin, whose help was greatly appreciated during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sults
Messrs Hall
Slavin
Obituary: Mrs Timothy Atwood Dies at 83 in Mt Vernon Iowa
Alma Root Atwood born in Ross county Ohio August 7 1840 moved with family to Illinois and later Nebraska and Iowa. She married Timothy Atwood in 1887 and raised nine children three survive William H Alfred L and J R Atwood. She lived a Christian life and rests beside her late husband in Galva Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Atwood
J. R. Atwood
H. W. Troy
M. E. Church
Galva
Ill
Alma Root Atwood
Ross County
Ohio
Peoria County
Illinois
Marshall Countty
Fremont
Nebraska
William H. Atwood
Galesburg
Alfred L. Atwood
Topeka
Kans
Mt Vernon
Iowa
Sister Atwood
Jeriel Root
Hawkeye
Lainton Growth Highlighted in Oklahoma City Paper
Copies of the Daily Oklahoman show Lainton Oklahoma as a thriving city with profuse illustrations. The feature includes J. M. Powers residence resembling Dr Swein’s house with a tower porch and dormer window. Lawton is described as rapidly growing and set to become a leading city in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
Lainton
Okla
J. M. Powers
Edith Peters Marries F M McCoy in Lima Ohio Wedding
Miss Edith May Peters of Henry marries F M McCoy a Lima farmer and dairyman at West Kibby street home. They depart for a wedding trip and will reside at 7.80 East Market Street. Mrs Susan Peters of Whitefield is her mother. They plan a visit to the St Louis exposition next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith May Peters
Henry
F. M. McCoy
Lima
Ohio
Rey Maltbie
West Kibby Street
East Market Street
Susan Peters
Whitefield
St Louis Exposition
Bessie Coykendall
Merriam Park
St.Paul
Harry Adlai Stevenson
Bloomington
Harriet M. Green
Library Social Supports New Books Drive by Woman's Club
The Woman's Club library hosts charity socials to raise funds for acquiring newer books. The second event, at Hiram Hunter's home, drew many citizens and businesspeople with decorations in yellow and white and a game matching profiles labeled American Beauties. Refreshments followed and the gathering ended on a pleasant note at Mr and Mrs Hiram Hunter's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club Library
W. W. Dewey
Hiram Hunter
Locke
Wny
Mrs Susan Munroe Dies at 75 in Streator
Mrs Susan Munroe aged 75 died at her home in Streator last week after a long illness described as dropsy. She formerly lived in Whitefield and was the mother of Mrs Frank Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Munroe
Streator
Whitefield
Frank Daniels
Mud Lake Where the Young Couple Broke Through the Ice
A young couple were involved in an ice break incident at Mud Lake. Rescue crews responded to reports of people trapped after the ice gave way. Authorities investigated their condition and possible causes as bystanders watched at the scene.
Church Notes and Upcoming Services in Local Congregations
Church notes report Rev Green to preach next Sunday at the Christian church and a quarterly Society of Friends meeting at Clear Creek church. M E church will feature The Fountain of Blessing in the morning and Small Beginnings in the evening with a 9 45 Sunday school, 11 worship, 6 Epworth League, and 1 o clock service. A sacred concert is planned at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Christian
Society of Friends
Clear Creek Church
M. E
Epworth League
Miriam Locke
Presbyterian Church
Miss Locke
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
M, KE
J. P. Gerhardy
Ottawa
Gerhardy
St Joseph’s Church
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danyville Daily Democrat
A.G
Sermon Against Card Playing by Rev D. McCown
The Rev D 8 McCown of the M E church preached last Sunday on why card playing is harmful. He argued cards inflame passions, promote bad associations, and betray Christian life, urging the congregation to stand against gambling and avoid decks in the home. He spoke with earnestness yet kindness, outlining several reasons card playing is inimical to faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McCown
Mrs Valentine Bogner of Whitefield Dies at 40
Mrs Valentine Bogner an invalid from consumption for months died Tuesday at 3 30 am leaving a husband and five children. She was 40 years 9 months and 13 days old, maiden name Margaret Edscheidt daughter of the late Joseph Edscheidt. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Fr Zumbuebhl officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Bogner
Whitefield
Margaret Edscheidt
Joseph Edscheidt
Our City
St Mary's Catholic Church
Fr Zumbuebhl
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Magnolia
E’er Jong
Mr Taft
E. R. Spencer
Ed Mathis
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