Putnam buyers invest in Medearis home on hill
Matthew Drake of Putnam bought the old Medearis homestead for 855 dollars last week and will move mid month. Ed and Theron Bare of Milo shipped horses sold here. Several residents visited, including Mrs. Williamson of Putnam and Mrs. Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Drake
Putnam
Medearis
FE. Deal
First Street
Theron Bare
Milo Township
Bradford
Charles McManus
David Rising
William Williamson
J. C. Blaisdell
Williamson
Chauncey Peters
Peters
Henry
William P .Bush
South Bend
Ind
W. H. Ryan
Chicago
The
Mystic Orders of the World
Bradley
Charles Stowell
Lawn Ridge
Chester Bidwell
Billy Sunday
David Chapman
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Illinois
R. L. Reed
A. O
Oscar) Green
S. L. Clift
Bloomington
McDonough
Quinn
S. L. Case
J. B. Kirby
Kirby
John
Grover
Roy
R. P. Kirby
Springfield
Tennessee
Alonzo Green
Western Avenue
John Kirby
Camp House
H. S. Magill
Tlinois
Union of States
Magill
Romance Dims as Weather Prophet Proves Human
The Lacon Journal faces doubt over Merritt Onyun the weather seer after the paper reported he was swindled by a con artist selling spectacles. Critics say if he could predict snow beyond Medicine Hat he should have spotted the foxy peddler and kept the sale simple in his right hand pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Journal
Merritt Onyun
Onyun
Journal
Medicine Hat
Thousands of Fish Die in River Near Frank Young Farm
Roy Watts reports mass fish deaths along a river stretch near the Frank Young farm. Dr. Johnson suspects overcrowding rather than disease. gates opened at a mill may have stranded fish and released sewage pollution. Local officials consider conservation actions as farmers worry about milk and well water contamination. Sparland OES plans a mask social with invitations issued from the Republican job office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac Daily Leader
Roy Watts
Frank Young
Dr. Johnson
Watts
Johnson
Daniel W. Whalen
Leader
Young
Mothers Meeting Highlights Charity and Guidance
A December mothers meeting at Mrs. I. F. W. Potter's home drew many mothers and children despite bad weather. Speakers stressed parental responsibility and choice of friends, with remarks on motherhood, modern work, and charitable clothing drives for Chicago’s needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF. W. Potter
George Helper
Allan Hiltabrand
Jesus Loves
Hiltabrand
Frances Smith
Eva Harrison
Tne
Chuman
Helen
Clifford Haws
Arba Law
Chicago
Peterman Bros Santa Claus Event Draws Crowds at Fair Store
Peterman Bros of the Fair Store staged their annual Santa Claus appearance last Saturday. Old Santa arrived at 1 30 and spent a full hour handing out candy to children. Over 600 bags were distributed to a crowd of laughing youngsters despite gloomy weather, with some bags sent to those known to be sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterman Bros
Fair Store
Santa Claus
Santa
Petermans
Lloyd George on wartime government duties to commerce
Lloyd George said the government assumed unprecedented responsibilities during the war as it became an essential part of the world trade machine. He noted Britain carried half the produce and provided capital to move it globally for itself and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd-George
No Contagion Declared in Henry County Health Notice
A board of health report states no contagious diseases are prevalent in Henry. Scarlet fever cases are under control with strict quarantines for former patients, ensuring no danger in public meetings, schools, or country patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
A. Hall
Board of Health
Henry department stores set apart by size and displays
The writer asserts no Illinois city of similar size matches Henry in extensive department stores and holiday window displays. They praise the current decorations but refrain from detailing each window, inviting readers to view and judge the displays themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry
Seelye Grandfather Welcomes Twin Granddaughters
J H Henry Seelye, brother of T A Seelye, reports from Montevideo Minnesota that his daughter Ida has twins born December 4 weighing 7 pounds 34 ounces and 7 pounds 2 ounces Mother and babies well Grandfather visiting and enjoying local theater moves at the Opera House noted as moral and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Henry Seelye
T. A. Seelye
Montevideo
Minn
Ida
Queen Esther circle plans fundraiser for Oklahoma girl
The Queen Esther circle met December 5 at Magdaline Phillips home to raise twenty five dollars for a Rebecca McCulskey school pupil in Booz Oklahoma. Chocolates and wafers were served. An open meeting is scheduled for the first Thursday next month. The issue notes the death of venerable citizen Joan Kapraun at his city home at 10 30 am in his 91st year with a fuller notice promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Magdaline Phillips
Rebecca McCulskey
Booz
Okla
Joan Kapraun
Mrs. Irvin Snyder Recovers From Hospital Operation
Mrs. Irvin Snyder is rapidly recovering from surgery and the shock of her hospital experience, hoping to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Snyder
Third number of winter Chautauqua at the Opera House
The third number of the winter Chautauqua program is scheduled for this evening at the Opera House. Attendees can expect varied entertainment and a continuing series of lectures and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Christmas Offering Planned By Presbyterian Church
The church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent and morning worship at 11. Endeavor society officers for 1915 are named and a Christmas cantata Down the Chimney With Santa Claus will be staged with special scenery. An annual benevolence offering and Olivet Institute stocking drive for Chicago poor children are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Olivet Institute
Chicago
Christmas Endeavor Society
Marie Gregory
Frances Smith
Alta Humphrey
Elsie Carpenter
Ella Worley
Edna Clark
Santa Claus
Methodist Sabbath Services And Prohibition Sermon Note
The Methodist church schedules Sabbath school at 9 46 with M L Coan as superintendent. A men s Bible class is during Sunday school, 11 am, followed by public worship with a sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 6 30 pm features a sermon on National Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic per a National Woman s Christian Temperance Union request. Epworth League meets at 6 30 pm, mid week prayer Wednesday. The pastor E Mercer notes attendance improved and invites regular devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L.coan
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Epworth League
E. Mercer
St Johns Church announces Sunday services and meetings
The church lists services including Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 9 45 a m Sunday with matins and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer at 7 30 p m. The Woman's Guild meets 2 30 Thursday and the Boys club meets 7 Friday. F W Haist priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman's Guild
Boys’ Club
F. W. Haist
Jin Charge
St Marys Church Announces Weekly Mass Schedule
St Marys Church provides Sunday services with an English sermon at 10 a m and high mass, a German sermon at 2 30 p m along with vespers and benediction. Weekday mass is 8 a m daily except Saturday when it is at 7 30 a m. Fr Gensler, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Fr. Gensler
St Josephs Church Schedules Morning Masses and Services
The parish lists daily mass at 7 30 a m and Sunday masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m with sermons. Sunday evening services include a sermon at 7 20 o clock conducted by Rev Fr Brennan Privat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan, Privat
Card of Thanks from Woodward Family
Public gratitude to neighbors for kindness after the death of husband and father Mrs Mary M Woodward and children thank those who helped with acts music flowers and any form of support during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Woodward
W R C to Convene Saturday for Important Business
The W R C will meet Saturday December 12 at 1 C O F hall at 3 p m. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chapter
Charles Greenlee
W. B. King
L. D. Gregory
E.G. Cromwell
Theodore Kaiser
Mery Quinn
Carrie Carpenter
Lada Albertso
Adah
Susie Bacon
Ruth
Anna Culter Hall
Esther
W. 8. King
Marthe
Maria Hunt
Electa
I. L Clift
J. A. Swein
Albert. Quinn
Sentinel
Jl. R. Phillips
Carrie Greenlee
W.R. C
Thompson Farm Loans Advt 12 3 21 Lacon Il
Investors urged to consider Thompson Farm Loans securities as a prudent first mortgage notes source. The ad notes strong demand during wartime and invites inquiries regardless of investment amount. Public notice from Lacon Illinois promotes the farm mortgage opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Farm Loans
Advt
Lacon, Il
Tender Hearted Man Refused to Sleep Cat in Coal Bin
A reader recalls a man famed for kindness to animals who once found a family cat and immediately ordered a ton of soft coal so the cat could sleep in the coal bin, highlighting his unusual care.
Humorous Notes and Local Snippets From Town Columns
A jumble of personals and local items includes a widow seeking a night companion for an invalid. regional rail travel notes. a marriage at home of the Swift family. an Indiana sheriff extradition case involving Clarence Greathouse. Mystic Lodge officers elected for 1915. quotes praising Ambassador Herrick. weather and drought reports for November with temperatures and precipitation. and a Berlin incident involving Edward Page Gaston aiding English POWs and his risky position.
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Heither
Clark Swift
Rey
Gebhart
Ladd
Swift
Mary Moffett
Indiana
Rock Island
Greathouse
Henry
Edward Page Gaston
Europe
Germany
Gaston
Berlin
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Gordon Downey
Helen Phillips
Rebecca McAllister
Paul Donahue
Jesse Hopper
Bob Presley
Lacon
Charles Berguntz
Miss Young
Miss Hunter
Miss Bickerman
Sparland
Republican
Mothers' Meeting
Henry Opera House
Mr. Primrose
Campbell B. Casad
New York Heralds
Opera
Presbyterian Church
Henry Lodge
Mystic Workers
C. BE. Rolley
John H. Ford
Monitor
B. A. Sivell
Mollie Hall
Samuel Garland
G. B. Hewitt
Goldie Kraus
Supreme Banker
L. F. Schock
Ottawa
Supreme
Mina Reynolds
Wenona
Ambassador Herrick
Mr. Herrick
Benjamin Franklin
United States
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