Local notices mix politics and community events in Chillicothe
Community items recount visits by Mrs. Francis Shilling, a plea for home town printing, a Putnam County Farmers Institute session in Granville on Dec 8 and 9, rural route mail stamp reminders, and school bond debates for Henry township and Toulon. Also reported are a party hosted by Mrs. Fred W. Potter, a fatal railroad yard accident in Chillicothe, and a change in ownership of a Chillicothe grocery store now run by Joseph P. Sievers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Thomas
Francis Shilling
Mulberry
Streator Free Press
Gov. Dunne
Chillicothe
Putnam County Farmers’ Institute
Granville
Henry Township High School
Toulon
Fred W. Potter
Mes James Clifford Haws
W. H. Adams
C. F.hallfarth
Elmer Rollins
Charles Dewey
C. R. Jones
Co. B., Synder
G. A. Camp
T. J. Segraves
Floyd Monier
J. L. Jones
Marshall Broaddus
J. C. Hill
B.S. Sterrett
George A. Burt
Miss Beulah Nicholson
Potter
Clyde Montayne
Ft. Madison
G. L. Shultz
Charlie Jones
Doelzer
Josephine Jones
Tibune
Chicago & Hastern Illinois Railway
Joseph P. Sievers
C. F. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Joe
Minstrel Show At Henry Opera House Delights Local Audience
Local talent directed by Mrs Amy Culter Hall presented two evenings of minstrel entertainment at the Henry Opera House for the high school literary and athletic association. The cast featured notable roles and a full program of solos, quartets, choruses, and dance numbers to a accommodating crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Culter Hall
Henry Opera House
High School Literary and Athletic Association
John Hall
Barton Allinson
Wakles
Frances Segraves
Rosalind Hall
Sue Bacon
Lila Clark
Earl Ertle
Mrs. Buard
Harrison Gregory
Dora Halbleib
Louis Klein
Grover Kern
Kenneth King
Arthur Newell
Louis Phillips
Seleyr Robinson
Jessie Swem
Alta Vogelgang
Edna Greenlee
Frank Weaver
Rose Reinbeck
Alfred Luvisi
Beatrice Kuss
Jesse Swem
Kathryn Bush
Charles Hartley
J. A. Loftis
Florence Klein
Carrie Greenlee
Laura Williams
Minerva McKenzie
Elizabeth Bell
Vinel Seelye
Clarence Duke
Matt Steele
J. K. O'Neil
Miss Ponzer
Joe Myers
Accidental Death of Alden Tomasson in Kirkland
A December hunting accident at a water tank in Kirkland Newfoundland claimed the life of Alden Tomasson son of Mr and Mrs Bert Tomasson and grandson of Police Officer John Tomasson. He and a companion were pigeons hunting when a muzzle loaded gun discharged striking him below the heart. He died after several hours of suffering and prompted prayers for the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Alden Tomasson
Bert Tomasson
John Tomasson
Tomasson
Man Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Peoria
Harry Hannum, a Meyer Bros Furnace Co. collector and son of Mrs. John Mead of Henry, was seriously injured Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a taxi driven by George DeMira of Ferguson Auto Co. in Peoria. Hannum suffered a fractured leg and bruises. DeMara was hospitalized after a nervous breakdown, with police investigating the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hannum
Peoria Journal
John Mead
Henry
Fourth Street
Meyer Bros. Furnace Go
Proctor Hospital
Second
Sanford Street
George DeMira
Ferguson Auto Co
DeMara
Hannum
Second Street
Sanford
Denison Kuhlmann Weds in Lacon at M E Parsonage
Denison Kuhlmann of this city married Margaret Kuhlmann of Lacon on Sunday December fifth at 4 p m in the M E parsonage with Rev M V Crumbaker officiating. The groom, a C A Pratt barber worker, is praised as a capable and pleasing young man, while the bride is described as a highly esteemed county resident. The couple rented Elizabeth Zenor’s Market Street cottage and begun their home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Lacon
M. V. Crumbaker
C. R. Denison
Margaret Kuhlmann
Frank Kuhlmann
C. A. Pratt
Arber
Elizabeth Zenor
Market Beech
Grandma Reed’s Eighth Birthday Family Dinner
The Reed family celebrated Grandma Reed’s 8th birthday with a chicken dinner and ample sides. Attendees included Chauncey Bacon and family, Eugene Brecon and two daughters, John Tomasson, Thomas Vos song and daughter, Fred Mead and three children, Ivan Barry and son, Charles Read of Putnam, Elizabeth Reed and Richard Reed. A group photo was taken on the front porch as the celebrant remained in good spirits and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Reed
Chauncey Bacon
Susie
Eugene Brecon
John Tomasson
Thomas Vos
Song
Altn
Fred Mead
Ivan Barry
Charles Read
Putnam
Elizebeth Reed
Richard Reed
Ryan Barry
Hit
Oiling Dues Due to City of Henry Advt
Notice to those owing the City of Henry for oiling to settle with the City Clerk before January 1 1916 by order Street Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ivy Way road meeting aims to boost Illinois valley routes
Enthusiastic gathering at Henry Commercial club rooms includes visitors from Lacon Sparland and Putnam with Henry officials. Plan calls for coordinated surveys and cost estimates to build or improve a key Bureau to Chillicothe road route known as The Ivy Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Commercial Club
Lacon
Sparland
Putnam
Henry
Commercial Club
Homer Barney
Eli Hexter
JF. H. Gehr
L. N. Osborne
Andrew Aitchison
J. C. Winship
Joliet
Illinois Valley
Chicago
Peoria
Bureau
Chillicothe
City Ordinance Prohibits Ashes and Rubbish Dumping
City of Henry bans dumping ashes or rubbish on streets or alleys. Violators will be prosecuted by order of Street and Walk Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
aAdyt
W R C Elects Officers and Sends Parcel Request
The W R C held last Saturday at the C O F hall electing Miss Bella Evans as president and naming officers including Mrs Hunt first vice president and Mrs Doyle second vice president. A sympathy note was sent to Mrs Young and a parcel post sale request was issued to the chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. F. Hall
Bella Evans
Hunt
Doyle
Merritt
Riggs
Zenor
Starliper
Newman
Young
Brown
Wilde
Christmas Cantata to Highlight Presbyterians Sabbath Program
The Junior and teen classes present the sacred cantata Hope of the Christmas City with dialog and song. Primary and beginners join in chorus and song with a Christmas tree and gifts for all. Pastor Rea W. Martin invites the public to attend the program at the church next Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma
Rea
Methodist and St John’s Church Services Listed
Sunday activities at Methodist Church include Sunday school at 9 46 am led by Mrs Wm Wheeler and multiple services throughout the day. Epworth League Junior League and choir practices are noted with evening prayer and sermon at St John’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth
J. E. Mercer
F. W. Haist
St Joseph Church Mass Times Announced
Rev Fr Brennan, pastor, lists Sunday first mass at 9 am second mass at 10 am and weekday Mass at 7 30 am for St Joseph Church noting service schedule for parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
St Marys Church Schedules and Local Notices
St Marys Church holds Sunday services with English sermon at 10 am and high mass with German sermon at 2 pm, daily mass at 8 am except Saturday 7 am, pastor Rev Gensler. Brokaw family relocates from Oklahoma, James Zenor, 84, dies and funeral held, community mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Roy
Gensler
Personal notices and local society items from Henry page
T J Segraves and family enjoy a Pathe phonograph. Mrs D I Davis of Chillicothe visits in town with three children. Alden Hunter visits Griggsville. Woman's club meets December 13 with Mrs J S Townsend. K P officers to be elected next Monday. Bakery day sale by St Joseph's League nets 80 dollars. Richard Tremain and wife move into West Second street home. Mrs Elizabeth Zenor travels to Chapin to help daughter Ethel. Ralph Paxson of Magnolia visits Henry with uncle P W Paxson. William Farling builds new residence on James street. BF Hallforth Jewelry store upgrades include a new safe and full-length mirror. Obituary: Mrs Joseph Winter dies at Rock Island, formerly of Henry, survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral at St Mary’s Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
Frances
Pathe
Floyd Monter
D. I. Davis
Chillicothe
L. R. Phillips
Alden Hunter
Harold
Griggsville
Woman's Club
J. S. Townsend
Clara B. Waughop
Disosway
Sec’y
K. of P.’s
Caleb Gondit
C. C
Ladies of St. Joseph’s League
Richard Tremain
G. M. Locke
West Second Street
Treman
Elizabeth Zenor
Chapin
Jacksonville
Miss H
Kansas
Albert
Amos
Ralph
Great Bend
William Farling
James Street
Edward
Main
George Mercian
Rock Ialand
Joseph Winter
Henr
Gerny
Schuster Homestead
Renz Homestead
Richard Street
Edward Street
Milen
Rock Island County
Victoria
George Fiedler
Andrew Fied
Our City
Thomasboro
Winter
John Dattber
Putnam
St. Mary's Church
Milan
Dace
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University of Ilinois
Anna Lindgren
Boy Scouts
King
Daniel Boone
Mary Ryan
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Peterman Bros
Petermans
Peterman
Peterman Brothers
Peter Man
Denison Kuhlmann
Morris A. Wilson
Amos and
Anna Wilson
Belmont County
Putnam County
Ohio River
Minois River
Hall's Landing
Hennepin
Grange
Mary W. Smith
Eddy
L. Emma John
M. Gertrude Shinn
Big Rapids
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Theodore
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Seattle
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Clara
Cordelia
John Sutherland
Frank Smith
Ray Bumgarner
W. L. Mills
Frank Phillips
J. J. Tomlinson
A. B. Smith
M. EF
Church of the New Jerusalem
Rerson
Frank Sewall
D. D
Washington D. C
Thesday
National Church
W. R. C. Meeting
St. John's. Church
C. R
Callied Brokaw
Oklahoma
Finand
Richard Remain
Brokaw
Illinois
James Zenor
Grandma Leech
Arthur Smith
Te State
Ponnier
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