Thanksgiving notices and local social updates
A collage of personal notices from Henry area residents. Mrs J H McKirgan spent Thanksgiving with her children in Magnolia. Lizzie Zenor returned from Hennepin. The Steeles dined with the Dukes and Frank Johnson on Thanksgiving. Mrs Abijah Hall and August Vogel sang. Misses Evans hosted Mae Burkhart and Jane Church for dinner. Billie Steele traveled to Peoria for an implement show. J E Quinn and siblings attend Chicago fat stock show. Lloyd Brittingham named in a casualty report. Alden Hunter assists in Champaign inventory. Postage to 2 cents next July discussed. J D McVicker and Carl Eisen visit Saratoga Twp. Judge Tracey begins term. Helping Hands class meets Dec 9. Laura Donahue notes birth of granddaughter November 12. W R C to elect officers. War department telegram notes Marcellus Riggs missing since October. Nellie Ketchum reports Mrs Daniel Ketchum passed away. Adolph Haas breaks right arm cranking Ford truck. Walter Morgan wins raffle for team of mares. Irwin Shaw land sale in Hopewell Twp averages $74.95 per acre. 130 acres sold. Henry station ships large fish consignments. carp tanks reportedly 50,000 pounds. Northern Illinois Horticultural Society to meet in Aurora December 11–12. A C Henkins rents Dawson Building lower floor to open auto rems department with Nilson brothers as surgeons in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McKirgan
Magnolia
Lizzie Zenor
Hennepin
William Steele
William Duke
Frank Johnson
Abijah Hall
August Vogelsang
Mattie
Bella Evans
Mae Burkhart
Jane Church
Billie” Steele
Peoria
J. E. Quinn
Chicago
Elmer
Mary Quinn
Lloyd Brittingham
Bradford
Alden Hunter
Champaign
Hunter
J. D. McVicker
Carl Eisen
Worth MceVicker
Saratoga Township
Andrew E.tracey
Presbyterian Sunday School
Dusenberry
Laura Donahue
Leon Kenyon
New Albany
Ind
Grandma Donahue
K. P. Hall
John Riggs
War Department
Marcellus Riggs
J. D. MecVicker
Nellie Ketchum
Edmond
Daniel Ketchum
Ketchum
Henry
Adolph Haas
Adolph
Bay Center
Wash
Walter Morgan
Irwin Shaw
Hopewell Township
Court House
Lacon
R. M
Firnes
Ellen Jeson
Henry Station
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Aurora
A. C. Henkins
Dawson
Emil
Harry Nilson
Nilson Brothers
New County Officers Take Oath in Marshall County
Marshall County sworn in its new Republican slate led by County Judge Andrew Tracey and County Clerk L D Gregory. Officials include County Treasurer L N Osborne Sheriff William S Riddell and School Superintendent Willard E B King with bonds approved. Deputy clerks and staff named as part of the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Andrew Tracey
L. D. Gregory
L. N. Osborne
William S. Riddell
William Duke
Charles Greenlee
C. M. Jones
John S. Thompson
Frank E. Wilson
W. S. Harrison
Lyon Karr
Mary G. Riddell
John I. Thompson
Willard EB. King
Edgar Nichols
King
Frank ©. Wilson
George W
Miss Fischer Stages Laughable Farce At Henry House
Versatility marks Margarita Fischer in Molly Go Get ’Rm a burlesque burdened by a kiss of Maude Adams and a pork sandwich prop. At Henry Opera House Dec 6, the Henry chapter of the Eastern Star elects officers and hosts a musical program with notable performances and a silver spoon gift to Miss Marie Gregory for her coming marriage. A Spencer Ketchum report from Ocean Springs notes a local epidemic relief pause ending by late November as schools and clubs resume after a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarita Fischer
Miss Fischer
Molly
Maude Adams
Romeo
Billy Wilcox
Henry Opera House
Henry
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Theodore Kaiser
L. R. Phillis
O. H. Davis
Frances Smith
H. F. Andrews
Fdna Bell
Mary Quinn
Loran Barrett
James Case
Marie Gregory
W. E B. King
Princeton
Spencer Ketchum
Ocean Springs
Illinois Road Bond Backed to Build Ivy Way Between Chicago and St Louis
State voters approve a 60 million dollar bond for hard roads in Illinois. Engineers will stake out the right of way on the Ivy Way from Peoria to Joliet and Henry, aiming to minimize railroad crossings and deliver all season surfaces with concrete top dressing. The team includes C O Copperune, John C E Reese, Harry Jay, and Peter Beesen, housed at Camp House while surveying the Sparland Henry division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
St. Louis
State Highway Department
Illnois
Peorria
C. O. Copperune
John C. E. Reese
Harry Jay
Peter Beesen
Camp House
Henry
Rock Island
Undercliff
Putnam
Marshall
Peoria
Joliet
Cappertine
Bradford
Plano
Ilinois
Country Woman's Club Elects Officers at Year End Meeting
The Country Woman's Club held a pleasant last regular meeting of the year at Mrs. George Lippert's home. Officers elected: President Mrs. W. C. Chesney, Vice President Mrs. L. T. Ash, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. W. A. Boyle. Guests included Mrs. King and Mrs. Stingley. A winter meeting is planned to continue sewing and war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lippert
W. C. Chesney
L. T. Ash
W. A. Boyle
Henry’s City Water Is Analyzed Safe for Interstate Use
George Halbleib, superintendent of the city waterworks, received a November 11 1918 report from the state university showing city water is in good condition. Source reservoir is well 40 drilled. results list turbidity zero color zero odor trace bacteria trace coli confirmed. State Water Survey confirms the supply meets U S Treasury drinking water standards for interstate carriers. W L Stoner and daughter Ethel went to Chicago Saturday for the stock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halbleib
State University
U. S. Treasury Department
State Water Survey Division
M. C. Perry
Basteriologist
W. L. Stoner
Ethel
Chicago
Death of Robert R. Lash in Henry mourned by community
Robert R. Lash died November 27 in Glasgow after typhoid pneumonia contracted on a Florida trip. He was born December 2, 1882 in Magnolia and lived in Henry with his widowed mother. He married Mildred Swem in 1912 and was a longtime member of the Masonic order. His funeral was private at the family home with Masonic escort and burial in Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Raymond Lash
Lash
Williams Street
M. B. van Leer
M. BE
Henry
Masonic Order
Elmer Hunt
Elmer Haines
Harry Stoner
Logan Barrett
Albert Quinn
Frank Glover
Magnolia
Mr. Lash
Mildred L. Swem
J. A. Swem
Dunne Family Witnesses Quiet Magnolia Wedding
On Thanksgiving afternoon November 28 at James P. Dunne’s Magnolia home Marie Dunne married Lieutenant George W. Hiltabrand. Only immediate relatives plus Miss Houston of Chicago and Miss Spencer of Magnolia attended due to distance and war. They left for Camp Joseph E. F. in Florida after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Dunne
Magnolia
Marie
George W. Hiltabrand
Miss Dunne
Mr. Hillabrand
Miss Houston
Chicago
Spencer
Dunne Brothers
Hillabrand
Camp Joseph FE
Johnson
Jacksonville
Fla
Information Wanted and Stockholders Meeting Notice
Information wanted to locate Fay Siebert and Rev. A J Carson, discharged soldiers, via Miss E L Helper, Marshall county civilian relief. Stockholders meet First National Bank of Kenry Illinois in the directors room January 7 1919 at 10 a m. C H Scholes assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Siebert
Rev
A. J. Carson
E. L. Helper
Marshall County
Civilian Relief and Home Service
First National Bank
Kenry
Illinois
Magnolia Church Cancels Sunday Service Due to Flu
Owing to a flu epidemic in Magnolia there will be no services at Magnolia Church on Sunday. Mrs H H Haines and Mrs S L Clift were Peoria shoppers last Tuesday and stayed through Wednesday to visit Mrs Mary Foster in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
H. H. Haines
5. L. Clift
Peoria
Mary Foster
Miss Fay Arp Passes After Pneumonia Battle
The community mourns Miss Fay Arp a former second grade teacher who died last Monday from pneumonia. She had joined the Continental Lyceum company as a singer after leaving local teaching mid November. Funeral will be held at her aunt’s home in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Arp
Miss Brown
Miss Arp
Louisville
Continental Lyceum Company
South Dakota
Moline
New Food Rulings In Effect December 1 1918
Beginning December 1 the certificate plan of sugar distribution ends in this state. No class must obtain certificates but wholesalers and jobbers may sell only a fifteen day supply to customers. Consumers and public eating houses to limit sugar use to four pounds per person per month. Dealers stop family sugar sales reports after December 1, November reports due soon. Save food and feed the nation says U S Food Administration official A R Wright for Marshall and Putnam Counties Varna Ill.
Church Services and Holiday Plans Highlight Local Notices
Local church notices list a Presbyterian service schedule with Bible topics and Christmas program planning, plus Methodist sermons and mass times from St Joseph and church leaders. Red Cross Henry chapter announces Friday election with J P Grisyes and Iva J Sweet overseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
The
American Red Cross
J. P. Grisyes
Iva J. Sweet
Thanksgiving, marriages, and local notices across Henry area
Autoists welcome completion of Chil Itoothe to Peoria road work. Thanksgiving meals shared in Henry. Laura Ames commits suicide amid despondency. Marriage license issued in Peoria for Leslie Compton and Nellie Van Dusen. Elmer Weir listed among wounded in Chicago Tribune. New Camp Grove priest Rev Mooney steps in for ill Rev Pierson. Thanksgiving dinner hosted by C B Burt family. Dr E W Weis leaves Ottawa for LaSalle Hygienic Institute. Henry resident Jesse Brickey notes remarkable pig raising record. August Becker travels west after funeral attendance. Peoria Star reports Hall Castarion wedding in New York Navy paymaster. Health official Dr C St Clair Drake orders influenza reporting and isolation. death rate declined but pneumonia season feared. Superintendent P H Willey and sister Berna visit. local Willey family history featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chil Itoothe
Peoria
Homer Barney
Albert
Edna Stoner
Henry
T. W. Stoner
Laura Ames
Chil
Leslie Compton
Nellie van Dusen
Sparland
Chicago Tribune
Elmer Weir
Putnam
Camp Grove Catholic Church
Father Mooney
Idaho
Father Pierson
C. BE. Burt
J. BE. Quinn
Whitefield Township
George Burt
George A. Burt
Quinn
E. W. Weis
Ottawa
LaSalle
Weis
Jesse Brickey
Weston
Brickey
August Becker
Humphrey, Neb
Camp House
Chicago
Peoria Daily Star
John Warner Hall
City
Col
John Warner
Eunice Alethea Castarion
Gregory Castarion
St. Luke’s Chapel
Forest Hills
N. Y
Hall
U. S. Navy
New York
Joseph Hall
George Hall
C. St. Clair Drake
Springfield
Department of Health
Drake
P. H. Willey
Princeton
Berna D
Lou Willey
Bureau Township Consolidated School
Harris
Telephone Exchange
Charles Willey
Magnolia Township
France
Unela Sam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fog
Country Woman's Club
Robert R. Lash
Magnolia Church
Miss Fay
U. S, Food Administration
A. R. Wright
Marshall and
Putnam Counties
Varna
Poly Ea - Presbyterian Church
H. G. Dusenberry
M. E
League
Griffin, Smith and Reinbeck
St. Mary's Church
Ea- St. Joseph's Church
Rev M
J. Brennan
RED Cross
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