Thanksgiving Week Roundup and Local Social News
Thanksgiving visits figure prominently as families from Peru and nearby towns spend time with relatives in Rock Island area. The Camp House proprietor Sure Paskeil falls ill but recovers. H B John of Chicago visits with Nicholson. Earl Endzley leaves his depot diet job for Lake Erie Western. Community events include the M Ez-Aid society bazaar, plus church Ladies Aid meetings and local confirmations of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hartley
Grace
Mra
Garters
Michael Gor
Wenona
Joseph
Igo Ball
Schaal
St. “Pate
Chicago
Hiss
Prother
Samuel
Dayere
Peta
Alm Bay
Bretteer Schwarz
Whitefield
Peru
la Balle
Sure Paskeil
Avery
Fred ‘W 'Pottar
Cariey
Princeton
H . Adaine
Clifford Haws
Hunter
Joseph ‘Bender
Humphreys
Neb
Brock eBhoy
Edward mm
Alfred Betz
Ler
Wunder
Marie Crone
Detroit
Mich
O Youngs
Misa
I. P. Bush
Proctor Old ‘Ladies
Iora
Lombard
Rexhurst
8. C. Ftelman-Ndlana
R. K. Me
Matthew 1
C. S
Tham
Het
J Wrighey
Wrensy
Annual Meeting of Henry Chapter No 477.0
The Henry chapter No 477 held its annual meeting with guest night. Reports by secretary and treasurer showed yearend balance and 111 members with 13 initiations. Grace Cromwell was elected worthy matron with Mary Quinn as treasurer and Carrie Carpenter secretary. A surprise bridal shower for Miss Carrie Greenlee featured a decorated wagon and Cupid. A literary and musical program followed, including readings, ballad, a guessing scene, and the Hoobo Orchestra finale. Luncheon and goodbyes concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Monde
Grace ‘Cromwell
Misa
Marty Quinn
Carrie’Carpenter
J. Howard Williams
yWorthy
Grace Crom
A. Swem
E. S. Sterrett
Theodore Kaiser
C. H. Davis
Mary Quinn
Carrie Carpenter
Carrie Greenlee
Cupid
Maxine Sterrett
James Case
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
C .E. Smith
Miss Harrison
Lannen
Mister Love
Hoobo
Neu Haugens Wedding At St Ann s Minonk News
In a Minonk article the wedding of Miss Margaret Haugens to John Neu Jr. is described. Attendants include Peter Neu and Gertrude Haugens. After a breakfast at the bride’s home the couple traveled to Minonk and Manton for a two week visit, with plans for the groom’s parents to move to Minonk soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neu-Haugens
St. Ann's
Eiturcha
Toluca
John
Margaret Haugens
Petér, Neu
Gertrude Haugens
Minoak
Manton
Otik
Bernard Haugéna
Vans
Bie
John Neu
Minonk News
Double Wedding at St Marys Church in Hopewell
Thanksgiving morning at St Marys Church saw two weddings as Fred B Klein and Grace Maubach tied the knot along with Anna Klein and Ernest A Bly. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Fre Bchauer and followed by a breakfast at the Klein home. The couples depart by afternoon train for a honeymoon in Chicago and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Fred. B Klein
John Klein
Grace Maubach
Kate Maubach
Hopewell
Anna Klein
Ernest A. Bly
South Whitefield
St. Mary's Church
Fre ‘Bchauer
Chicago
Garman
St Marys Bazaar a Financial and Social Success
The bazaar hosted by the ladies of St Marys church at People’s Hall last Tuesday afternoon and evening proved financially successful. Donations included wearing apparel fancy work and edibles. Most items sold before supper time and net proceeds totaled 277.60 from 297.01 gross after expenses. an evening program of plays impersonations and musical numbers drew a well filled house and satisfied the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Bazaar
St. Marys Church
Metamora High School Honors Instructor With Historic Baton
The second year class gifted Prof. H. W. Seitz a baton with donors’ names. The baton, partly from the Bannister of the Old Metamora House built in 1843 and razed in 1915, recalls Abraham Lincoln as a guest. K of P calls for full attendance at the Dec 11 meeting for officer elections and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metamora High School
H. W. Seitz
Metamora House
Abraham Lincoln
Seltz
Henry
Putnam Mervers
Louis B. Kraus
Church Schedule And Local Notices In Brief
St. Joseph Church lists Sunday masses at 8 10 and 2 30 with English German and benediction while weekday mass is 7 30. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer and Rev M J Brennan are pastors. A J Stapp to move to Lone Tree farm in March advertised city home sale for remodeling. Notables from Chicago duck hunting include H Daniels and D M Patterson. J S Sterrett returns from Colorado on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SE. Mary
Andrew Schauer
St. Joseph Church
M. J. Brennan
A J Stapp
Lone Tree Carnera
Chicago
H. Daniels
Consolidated Show Co
Harry ©. Stearns
Cogdal, Stearns, &_ Co
D. M. Patterson
Daniels
Josephus Daniels
Rockive lief lecture at Olivet Institute in Chicago
Rev. G Rockwell delivered an illustrated talk at the Olivet Institute in Chicago’s Little Hol and Black Hand districts. He depicted destitution in garrets with crowded rooms and explained gospel plus practical aid programs. A benevolence collection and a relief box were organized for needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockivelief
Chicago
Rev. G
In & Olivet Institutet of
The
x.Presbyterian ‘Church
Rocky
Garrets
Bellars
Rockwell
Henry
Algo
C. A. Camplérag
F. Paskell
J.A.‘ Williama
Martin
Weekend church services and endowment drive report
The article details Sunday worship schedules at K B and Church with sermons by Rev. Charles W. Stavens and Rev. John T. Jones, and a 9:45 a.m. Sabbath school led by Mrs. Wheeler. It notes a Gileaning Sunday for Hedding College ending with a $360,000 endowment fund goal and a $625 subscription, plus a quarterly conference and union services at the Christian church led by Dr E T Murphy. The Presbyterian Church list adds services at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. union temperance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K&b
Wheeler
Pasunion Temperance
Christian Church
Charles W. Stavens
Elsworth
Northwest Kansas
John T. Jones
Rock Island
Church of Christ
Hedding College
la Prairie
Bradford
Putnam
Lacon
St Johns Church Sets Early Sunday Services
St Johns Church schedules Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and matins with sermon at 11 a m on Sunday plus Sunday school at 4 45 a m. No evening services next Sunday. St Marks Mission Chillicothe to hold evening prayer and sermon at 3 p m. St Marks Woman's Guild organized Tuesday the 6th with seven charter members. F W Hats Priest In Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
St. Mark’s Mission
Chillicothe
St. Mark
Chalksgiving Services at the Presbyterian Church
An annual Thanksgiving service was held Thursday morning at 10:30 at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Martin presided with readings by Rev. Mercer and a broad program including organ pieces, singing, a prayer, and a lecture on historical and national days of thanks. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Cornell sang a duet, followed by a final hymn and closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prasbyterian
Lzdtey
Rasbyterian
EB. T. Murphy
Christian Church
Leyden
Holsand
Siegdé
Plymouth
Plymouth Rock
Mqnor
Jerusalem
Zion
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Friday in Catholic Churches
Friday December 8 is a holy day of obligation. Immaculate Conception celebrated at St Josephs and St Marys with masses listed. Rev Fr Sehauer visited in Hennepin Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Mary
God
St. Joseph's Church
Didis
St. Mary's
Fr. Sehauer
Hennepin
Local notes mix weather, politics and social highlights
A garbled, decades old column reports wolves killed in Illinois counties, legislative plans to fund Illinois Normal University, auto dealer activity, miners’ union votes, and a Thanksgiving gathering in Peoria with extended family and guests from Chicago and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tllinois
Igor
Alexander Doelzar
Dennis Hartley
John
Applen
Magnolia Townships
Pest
John’ Bender
Horo
William Russ
Chicago
Mwar
Normal University At Normal
David D. Felmley
Orrin Fulka
John Hartley
Louina
Bell 5
Spengr
Streats
Bec
Ond
Henry Auto’ Co
Ie Winers
Frank Farrington
Streator
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Illinois
Wmig
Warrington
Lotowana
Ottawa
New York City
Florida
Erie Canal
Ilinois and
Michigan Canal
Illnois River
Mississippi
A. T. Leech
West Bluff
Peoria
H. H. Leech
Jackson
Merjorie
O. Barbour
Crir
Mary Deck
Henry
Mra- Appasin Noxon
Robert Duncan
Tao
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Lodge
Charles Onyun
J. Clarence A. Phillips
Caas
Harrison Gregory
Daniel Vath
John Id
Harry Stoner
Williams
Tyfer
Elmér Haines
Presbyter Church
E. King
Wae
Faeere Owen
Opera House
Henry Band
Bennett
Hazel
Ellenberg the Pals
Bernard
Faust
Gunod
Huff Diegfield Follies
Hirsch Memories
Vienna
Buff George P. Thompson
H. H. S. Alumni Association
Commercial Club
F. Mei Bride
WOC. T. U
H. F. Andrews
Iva Harrison
E T Murphy
Daniel
Chalksgiving
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