Illinois State Grange History and Key Milestones
The Illinois State Grange began March 5, 1872 with Alonzo Golden as master. It champions education and agriculture, supported interstate commerce reform and rural mail delivery, and backs direct primaries and parcel post reform. Notable leaders include A P Forsyth, E A Gillen, J M Thompson, and Oliver Wilson. The group has held assemblies in Peoria and Belleville, with Guilford Hope Grange No 6 in Winnebago as its oldest.
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Britf
State Grange
Illinois
Alonzo Golden
Whiteside County
Grange
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Agriculture
Joliet
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
A. P. Forsyth
E. A. Gillen
J. M. Thompson
Oliver Wilson
Illinois State Grange
Bro. J. M. Thompson
Will and
Winnebago
Free City Library Extends Six Month Access At Council Vote
City approves six month free library service funded by a 100 dollar council grant. Miss Mattie Evans assists as librarian with a part time staff, two new books weekly, and hours 2 to 5 pm Saturdays. Woman's club library joins as free facility for Henry residents with strict rules on borrowing and fines.
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Library Board
Mattie Evans
Woman's Club
Henry
Itl
Death of Florid carpenter A. B. Deininger at 53
A. B. Deininger of Florid, 53, died after blood poisoning from a finger injury. He was a respected carpenter and builder, active in Woodmen and Yeoman fraternities. Funeral held yesterday at Florid cemetery with Rev. J. T. Bliss and Rev. Thomas Martin officiating. Burial in Florid cemetery.
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A. B. Deininger
Deininger
Birthday Surprise For Will Hannum By Epworth League
Last Thursday evening members of the Epworth League surprised Will Hannum for his birthday at his home. Rev Beall presented a large molasses candy and the league president gave a box of Shinola with brushes. A case of handsome military brushes followed. Guests enjoyed luncheon and a decorated birthday cake with music and conversation.
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Will
Hannum
Epworth League
Beall
League
Keller
City Council Audits Bills and Appropriates 100 for Henry Library
The December 7 1908 city council meeting in City Hall passed a unanimous appropriation of 100 for the Woman's Library Association to aid running costs. The minutes record treasurer Charles B Vogel's report, various bills including water works and street work, and a request from the Woman's Library for support. The Eastern Star chapter held elections and reviewed membership and past officers.
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Haws
Yanochowski
Pace
Evelyn HB. Jones
Mary L. Locke
Mary W. Dewey
Josephine L. Townsend
Susie A. Cliff
Eva Harrison
Ald. Cromwell
Smith
Cromwell
McCune
Leavitt
Ald
Russ Bros
Pace, Smith
Farmers Institute and Christmas Seals At Henry
Farmers institute scheduled for December 16 and 17 at the Henry M E church with exhibits and demonstrations. A warning against trespassing is issued by landowner Thomas Landers. Local notices recount family visits and improvements, including a cottage porch addition by Benjamin Hewitt. A trove of community items includes a quail shipment fine and a jeweler's wife illness.
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Lester Brown
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Harter
Chicago
Western Avenue
Republican
Farmers’ Institute
Peter Mercian
Hanna
August Leichter
Miss Bogner
Whitefield
Frank Phillbrook
Institute
Henry
Taft
Danville
M. E
Thomas Landers
J. H. Crickenberger
B. Crickenberger
Haverhill
Benjamin Hewitt
Deacon Hill
G. M. Locke
Robert N. Lee
Dowagiac
Mich
Leet Family Suits Against Sister in Chicago Court
Anna L Boysen with Rudolph Haug sue sister Rosa L Thompson for 50000 damages over a slanderous arrest claim and alleged insanity. Asmus Boysen seeks 100000, Dr Jay F Pitts 25000, all citing charges of forgery control of estate and calling him a shyster doctor. Also notes ongoing claim about Boysen living in instructor’s apartments and mental status. W B Kirkpatrick sold fire insurance rights to Howard Stoner in Marshall and Putnam counties with no residence change. Kirkpatrick remains active in Central Illinois and Texas Panhandle land deals.
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Anna L. Boysen
Rudoph Haug
Chicago
Rosa L. Thompson
Asmus Boysen
Jay F. Pitts
Thompson
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Howard Stoner
Kirkpatrick
Ilinois
Texas Panhandle
Greatest Newspaper Bargain Ever Made
The Peoria Herald-Transcript offers a bargain period from November 28 to December 16 for a yearly metropolitan daily at 3 dollars with free 25 word ads in three issues. Mail or hand deliver by December 15 to Peoria Illinois. Also includes local society notes and marriage announcement in Magnolia township.
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Herald- Transcript
Metropolitan Daily
Herald-Transcript
Peoria
Ill
Associated Press
Illinois
Springfield
Washington
Masonic Lodge to Hold Special Communication
Henry Lodge No 119 A F and A M announces a special communication on Saturday December 12 at 7 pm All brethren invited O P Carroll W M Frank Johnson Secretary The Presbyterian Aid Society annual bazaar will be held Saturday at Falls music store.
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Masonic
Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
O. P. Carroll
W. M. Frank Johnson
The
Presbyterian Aid Society
Falls’ Music Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Grange
City Circulating Library
M. E. Bazaar
Methodist Church
Siewers
Spalding
Quigley
O‘reilly
Charles B. Vogelsang
F. A. Yanochowski
C. W. Woodward
P. P. Smith
Harry Doty
George Halbleib
Seeree
Wm. Donovan
Oval Randall
Avril Spon
EAS M
John Hawkins
Greenlee & Humphrey
Henry Electric Light Co
Guy Forrest
Ooth
Joseph N. Krenz
Ayes
Alds
Mcune
Nays
Woman's Library Association
Woman’s Club Library Association
John Toomey
B. A. Hall
Ren- Sandard Oil Co
Roscoe Durflinger
Ree
Lons Gasoline
Lhc
Uss Bros
Macarnival Oe
Henry = se
Yanochow
Fine Board of Health
Fred Merdian
W. Woodward
Oal
Ald Leavitt
Clifford Haws
Elias B. Wright
E. S. Henry
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Mary Quinn
L. R. Phillips
G. M. Clark
J. A. Melick
H. J. Gregory
Mary Keller
Spencer Ketchum
Ada
Pauline Williams
Ruth
A. Clift
Hsther
Mary Bobby
Martha
Marie Pfaff
Electa
W. B. King
J. A. Williams
Frank Johnson
H. J. Adams
Robert Hunter
G. W. Keller
News OF the City
Illinois Traction System
McKinley System
Mississippi
St. Louis
Leet
Henry Knights’ Banquet
K. of P
Castle Hall
C. C
H. F. Andrews
Wright-Meier
Mildred Steyer
Messia
L.R. Phillips
Zoe Daley
Jessie Daniels
Mabel Newman
Ela Meier
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Elizabeth Stager
la Salle
Eagle Grove
Charles Wabel
Gerald Wabel
George Wabel
Presbyterian Church
Falls
Magnolia Township
Lark Haws
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