Local notes from Putnam and Bradford week in review
Town chatter highlights residents and visitors including Drake at Putnam, Theron Bare of Milo, and William Williamson of Putnam. A target match, a funeral in Chicago, evangelistic plans, and family reunions anchor a roundup of local events and movements.
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Drake
Putnam
Medearis
First Street
Tare
Kawilliam Williamson
Put- V
J C Blaisdell
Williamson
Bradford
Juncey Peters
Peters Farm
Les
Henry
Iam
P Bush
Dam
South Bend
Bratiley
Charles Stowell
Lawn
Mer Bidwell
Sheerhusband
Chicago
Chapman
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Illinois
R. L
Repubers
nDo
Oscar Green
S. L
Bloomington
McDonough
Tennessee
Alonzo Womestead
John Kirby
Dilys
Springfield
Pela
Eliiciretiee Adoliticel
Lacon Journal notes raise doubts on weather prediction claim
The article mocks Merritt Onyun, the Journal's weather prophet, after a swindle claim and predicts scrutiny of future forecasts. It mentions students buying Red Cross seals for tuberculosis awareness, school classroom activities, and upcoming Christmas handiwork exhibits across rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Journal
Merritt Onyun
Onyun
Medicine Hat
Thousands of Fish Die in River After Mill Gates Open
Roy Watts reports vast numbers of dead fish along a four mile stretch below the dam amid reports of flooding and sewage pollution after mill gates were opened. Dr Johnson and local fish commissioner Daniel Whalen consider overcrowding or pollution, while farmers fear polluted river water may affect milk supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac Daily Leader
Roy Watts
Frank Young
Dr. Johnson
Au Post- Mortem
Watts
Johnson
Daniel W. Whalen
Young
Brougne
Avith Ib
ALS. Deate
No Contagion Report From Henry Health Board
The Henry health board states there are no contagious diseases in the area and scarlet fever is under control. No new cases have developed and former patient residences remain quarantined, ensuring no danger in public meetings or schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. A. Hall, MD
Board of Health
Christmas Offering for Olivet Institute Aid
Presbyterian Church announces a morning offering next Sabbath to aid the Olivet Institute in Chicago. Proceeds will buy food and clothing for poor children in a target city area. Christmas cantata “Down the Chimney With Santa Claus” planned with special scenery and a 1915 officer slate for the Christmas Endeavor society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Institute
Mario Gregory
Frances Smith
Alta Humphrey
Elsie Carpenter
Ella Worley
Ana Clark
Santa Claus
R W Martin
Methodist Sabbath Services With Prohibition Sermon Change
The church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with M L Coan as superintendent. A men Bible class meets during Sunday school. Public worship at 11 a m and 4 30 p m includes a sermon by the pastor on National Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic. Epworth League service is mid week with a Wednesday prayer meeting, adjusting times to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Wil
J E Mercer
Sunday services and church events at St. John's Church
St. John's Church schedules homilies and worship with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am and 9 45 am daily. Sunday school starts at 11 am matins and sermon follow at 7 30 pm. The Woman's Guild meets at 2 30 pm Thursday and the Boys' club gathers 7 pm Friday. F W Haist priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman's Guild
Boys’ Club
F. W. Haist
St. Marys Church Mass and Sermon Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass and 2 30 p m German sermon with vespers and benediction Weekday mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday Pastor River Gensler notes Mass daily at 8 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Rver Gensler
St. Joseph's Church Schedules Daily and Sunday Masses
St Josephs Church announces daily mass at 7 30 a m Sunday mass at 8 00 a m second Sunday mass at 10 00 a m with sermon Sunday evening services and sermon at 730 p m Rev Fr Brennan priest leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Brennan
Card of Thanks From Mary M Woodward Family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and the Odd Fellows hall attendees after the death of husband and father. It notes beauti ful music flowers and assistance in sorrow and mentions a meeting and business to transact at the Odd Fellows hall on Saturday December 12 at 3.00. It is signed by Mrs Mary M Woodward and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF W Potter
George Helper
Allan Hiltabrand
Jesus
Hiltabrand
Frances Sprit
Eva Harrison
Hillabrand
Chuman
Ome
Panion
Helen Wreed
Mrs Cart
Clifford Haws
Potter
Mesdames Helper
Haws
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Mary M. ‘Woodward
Personal notices and local items mix with family news
A fragmentary column covers social notices, marriage talk, and court news. It mentions a sheriff in Brown County and a suspect Clarence A Granthouse tied to a case with Mary Moffett. There are notes on ambassador Herrick and a weather recount for November 1919, plus gossip about couples and local happenings in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
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Red Cross
Brent Army
Robinson
Frank Ruffstetter
Gordon Downey
Frank Tuffstetter
Helen Phillips
Rebecca McAllister
Donahue
Jesse Hoppe
Bob Presley
Lacon
Charles Bergantz
Miss Young
Miss Hunter
Miss Bickerman
Mothers' Meeting
Peterman Bros
Fair Store
Santa
Tle
Petermans
Lloyd George
Henry Opera House
Mr Primrose
Campbell B. Casad
New York Herald
Grémie Tingle
Henry Chapter
Charles Greenlee
W King
Trregory
Ily Cromwell
Theodore Kaiser
Mery Quinn
Carrie Carpenter
Lada Albertso
Adah
Susie Bacon
Ruth
Anna Culter Hall
Mark King
Martha
Marian Hunt
Electa
L Clift
J A Swem
Albert—Qunny
Sentine
L R Phillips
Carrie Greenlee
Henry Seelye
T. A. Seelye
Montevideo
Minn
Ida
Andy
Magdaline
Phillips
Maye
OfSk
Joann
Kypraun
Wei
Spain
Presbyterian Church
Judy Sbug
Clark Swift
Rey Gablark
Ladd
Swift
Clarence
Granthouse
McNabb
Mary Moffett
Indiana
Rock Island
Greathouse
Rolley
John H. Ford
Masale
A. Stivell
Mollie Hall
Samuel Garland
L. I. Sehock
Ottawa
Mina Neynolds
Wenona
Ambassador Herrick
Herrick
Benjamin Franklin
Atch
Plomaay
United States
Gaston
London
Or’ Courtyeares
Wien
Europe
Art Raent
Germany
Tosfurniah
Clothigig
Oyther -Sn
Byza
Berlin
Aes Os
Ats
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