Local notes hint at political shifts and community events
Reader summaries show social calls by Mrs Francis Shilling from Mulberry visiting Enea Happenings and immigration of ideas, with town meetings planned at Granville on December 8 and 9. The bulletin notes mosquito control discussions and a proposed Henry township high school bond issue of 40000 dollars over twenty years, plus updates on local hospitality and a train yard accident in Chillicothe leaving a young man dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enea
Phillip Thomas
Francis Shilling
Mulperry
West-Ern
Streator Free Press
Gov Dunne
Cabe Putnam County Farmers
Natit Spitite
Granville
Henry Township
Toulon
Fred W Potter
Indy
Iwere
Mes Ames
Clifford Haws
Fis
F Hallfarth
Elmer Rellins
Charles Dewey
C R Jones
C M ReSynder
C A. Camp
T J le Floyd Monier
J L. Jones
Marsh Broaddus
J. O Hull
E. Sterrett
George A. Burt
Miss ‘Beulah Nicholson
Crie
Clyde Montayne
Chillicothe
Ft Madison
G L. “Graves
Momise
Ere Tribune
saven_young ladies
Afriea-Collinsim
Pollygune- Fireseneu
Charlie Jones
Doelzer
Nenee
Josephine—Jones
Dture A
Ivie Ete
CIA
Snyder
Local minstrel show benefits high school at Henry Opera House
In Blackface, under Mrs Anna Culter Hall, two evenings of minstrel entertainment at the Henry Opera House benefited the high school literary and athletes association. The cast included many named performers and an active reception committee, with praise for the production and detailed roles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Culter Hall
Henry Opera House
High School Literary and Athlete Association
Frances Segravesend
Rosalind Hall
Sue Bacon
Lila Clarr
Karl Ertle
Mrs. Ellard
Harrison Gregory
Dora Halbleib
Louis Klein
Grover Kern
Kenneth King
Arthur Newell
Louis Phillips
Seleyr Robbinson
Jessie Swem
Alta Vogelsang
Edna Greenlee
Frank Weaver
Rose Reinbeck
Alfred Luvisi
Beatrice Kuss
Jessa Swem
Kathryn Bush
Charles Hartley
EA Loftis
Florence Klein
Carrie Greenlee
Laura Williams
Minarva McKenzie
Elizabeth Bell
Seelye
Clarence Duke
Matt Steele
J K O'Neil
Miss Porter
Joe Myers
Death in Kirkland Pigeons Hunt Fatal Accident
Alden Tomasson, 20s, son of Bert Tomasson and grandson of Officer John Tomasson, died after a hunting accident at a water tank when a gun discharged while he and a companion were lifting it. He lived several hours after the incident, which echoed a past family tragedy. Relatives and the community extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Alden Tomasson
Bert Tomasson
John Tomasson
Tomasson
Verie
Injured Peoria Man Harry Hannum in Motorcycle Crash
Harry Hannum, 500 block Fourth street, collector for Meyer Bros Furnace Co., was struck by a taxi driven by George DeMera of Ferguson Auto Co. at Second and Sanford streets. Hannum suffers a fractured leg and other injuries. DeMera also hospitalized after a nervous breakdown. Police investigate cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hannum
Peoria Journal
John Mead
Henry Harry Hannum
Fourth Street
Meyer Bros. Furnace Co
Proctor Hospital
Second
Samford Street
George DeMera
Ferguson Auto Co
DeMara
Denison Kuhlmann Marries in Lacon Parsonage
Denison Kuhlmann and Margaret Kuhlmann were married at the M F parsonage in Lacon on Sunday December 5 at 4 o clock in the afternoon with Rev M V Crumbaker officiating. Denison is an employee of C A Pratt barber shop in this city and the couple will live in Mrs Elizabeth Zenor's cottage on Moariet street. The Republican extends best wishes and welcomes the newlyweds to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Crumbaker
R Denison
Margaret Kuhlmann
Frenk Kuhlmann
Elizabeth Zenor
Moariet Street
T. J. Segraves
Frances
Pathe
Floyd
D. I. Davis
Chillicothe
R. Phillips
Alden Hunter
Harold
Griggsville
Woman's Club
J.95s
Townsend
Clara ‘Br “Watghoor
Hirs
Disdsyay
K. of. B
Desir Caleb Gondit
C.C
Richard Tremain
G. Locke
West Sécor Street
Tremain
Chapin
Jacksonville
Miss Sthel
Ethel
Zenor
Ralph Paxson
Magnolia
P. W. Paxson
Albert
Kas
Henry
Paxson
Kansas
Amos
Ralph
Great Bend
William Faring
Allding
James Street
Edward
Main
George Mercian
G. R. Hallfarth Jewelry
Halifarth
Rock Island
Heinry
Commuae
Thor
Schuster
Mrs. Winter
John Danber
Puinamye
89th Birthday of Grandma Reed Celebrated
The Reed family marked Grandma Reed’s 89th birthday with a large chicken dinner and ample side dishes. Attendees included Chauncey Bacon and family, Eugene Bacon and family, John Tomasson and family, Vogel family, Fred Mead, Ivan Barry, Charles Read, Elizabeth Reed, and Richard Reed. A group photo followed, and the celebrant appeared in good spirits and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Reed
Chauncey Bacon
Susie
Eugene Bacon
John Tomasson
Thomas Vogels
Alta
Aid
Fred Mead
Ivan Barry
Charles Read
Pullan
Elizabeth
Reed
Richard Reed
Tamlyn
Ivan
Barry
Ivy Way to Boost Valley Roads Aims for Coordinated Plan
Enthusiastic meeting at the Henry Commercial club builds support for cooperative road work from Bureau to Chillicothe. Delegates from Lacon Sparland Putnam Homer Barney Eli Hexter Jo Winship urge joint surveys and cost estimates to establish continuous Illinois valley roads from Chicago to Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Commercial Club
Lacon
Spangnd
Putnam
Henry
Commercial Club
Homer Barney
Eli Hexter
Sparland
Bureau
Chillicothe
W R C Meeting Elects Officers and Notes Parcell Sale
A W R C meeting at the I C O F hall elected officers with Bella Evans as president and multiple vice officers named. A sympathy note to Mrs Young followed the death of her husband. a parcel sale request from a Soldiers Home prompted a 25 cent parcel for each chapter. An informal Corps meeting is planned. Presbyterian Church announces Cantata Hope of the Christmas City and a Christmas tree program for all ages with cantata pieces and choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. O. F. Hall
Bella Evans
Hunt
Doyle
Merritt
Riggs
Zenor
Star- Jiper
Newman
Young
Brown
Wilde
McAtee
Rea W. Martin
Methodist Church Sunday schedule and duties
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Wheeler with a men's Bible class at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Public worship at 2 30 p m with Junior League at 6 30 p m Epworth League Monday evenings official board Wednesday prayer service Thursday choir practice. St Johns Church services include Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m with matins sermon 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth
Jbe, Mercer
St. John's Church
la. R
F. W. Haist
St Josephs Church Schedules Sunday Masses
Saint Josephs Church lists first mass at 8 a m and second at 10 a m on Sundays. Weekday mass is set for 7 30 a m with Reverend Father Brennan as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr Brennan
St. Mary’s Church
Durie
Fr Génsler
St Marys Church Services and Local Notices
St Marys Church holds services daily with English and German masses and a 2:30 p.m. sermon on Sundays. Local notes report the Brokaw family relocating from Oklahoma to Richard Tremain farm, and other community updates including deaths, travel, and civic meetings.
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University of Ilinois
Anna Lindgren
Henry Boy Scouts
Mr King
Daniel Boona
Filary Ryan
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Peterman Bros
jSanta
Peterman
Hildren
Wikland
Denison Kuhlmann
Morris A. Wilson
Morris A Wilson
Amos and
Anna Wilson
Belmont County
Putnam County
Ohio River
Linely River
Hall's Landing
Hennepin
Society of Friends
Grange
Mary V Smith
Union
Eddy
L. Emma John
M. Gertrude Shinn
Big Rapids
Mich
Theodore
Gorge S
Seattle
Wash
Clara C
Cordelia
John Sutherland
Frank Smith
Ray Bumgarner
W L. Mills
Frank Phillips
J. J. Tomlinson
A. B
Mortician
New ‘Jerusalem
Nelson
Ehugeh
W. RR
C RR
Vallie Brokaw
Oklahoma
Tim
Lis
W H Brokaw
Amd
Illinois
James Zenor
Gvas
Grandma-beech
Bhig-Elty
Arthur Smith
Ike
Werthern
Freelale
Mary -Wa
Weber
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