Noted Local Visitors and Road Marking Efforts Highlight Week
News roundup reports Theodore Smith and J O Winship in Henry and nearby towns, visits by Mrs Siewers and Mrs Gorman, and health notes on Carl Doyle. It notes a cold week, Richard Joles relocating to Henry, a public sale planned for John C Johnson, and praise for Alex Brown's long service to Sunday schools. Mention of Illinois Valley Automobile association marking Sunset Trail routes and road-condition improvements ahead of spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Smith
McNabb
J. O. Winship
West
Putnam
Henry
E. Edminster
Wyanet
Frank Siewers
Tiskilwa
James Gorman
Gardner Williams
Richard Joles
John C. Johnson
Magnolia
D. W. Young
Lexington
Neb
Alex Brown
Marshall County
M. B. Church
Cotta & William Jersey
Wis
Milwaukee
Illinois Valley Automobile Association
la Salle County
Illinois Valley
Davenport
Chicago
Bureau
Peoria
Pioneer Christian woman laid to rest in Henry area
Mrs. Catharine Hill Willey Hill Locke, born 1837 near London Ohio, lived in Clinton and Marshall counties before widowhood. She raised a large pioneer family, joined M. E. church early, later Henry church, and died after long service as Sunday school worker. Funeral in M. E. church, interment at Meyers cemetery near Varna. Community tribute extols her faith and cheerful spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Barbara Justice
Samuel
Silence Justice
London
Madison County
Ohio
Illinois
Clinton, Ill
Marshall County
George W. Willey
Varna
Perry T
Sarah T
T. M. Corson
Valparaiso
Ind
Charles
Warren, Minn
Clara B
Martha J
William Barber
Muscatine
Lou Iden
Peoria
Orange M
Frances B
Cedar Rapids
Mary T
Phoebe B
C. H. Willard
Willey
M. E
J. BE. Mercer
H. F. Andrews
L. R. Phillips
Henry
W. FE. King
C. J. Rolley
Bayne
Disosway
Townend
Spencer Ketchum
Friends
Meyers
Mercer
Smith
G. Monroe Locke
Library Association Elects Officers at December Meeting
The Library Association met in the library room on Thursday afternoon December 5 with President Mrs T L Jones presiding. Mrs J S Townsend Ida Jones Miss Eva Harrison and Mrs S Y Clift were present. Mrs C R Jones was elected to the board. Officers reelected include President Mrs T L Jones Vice President Mrs S L Clift and Secretary Treasurer Miss Eva Harrison. Tributes were paid to the late Mrs Locke former secretary and treasurer. The librarian Miss Mattie Evans was thanked for her faithful service as the group discussed library needs and plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Library Association
Library Association
Library
T. L. Jones
J. S. Townsend
Ida Jones
Eva Harrison
5. Y. Clift
C. R. Jones
S. L. Clift
Locke
Mattie Evans
Local items and incidents reported across the community
John Kraus trips to Oklahoma. river ice above the dam. William Fountain buys an eighty acre farm near Cottage church and plans spring move. Allen Hillabrand at stock and land show in Chicago and visits Arba Law family. A December 12, 1912 note remarks on dates. A youth suffers leg amputation after machinery accident near Bradford. Benj Gallup moves to Henry. buys property near St Joseph's church. William Mobach sells over a hundred hogs to Henry buyers. Dr. Ross Gregory from Nevinsyville visits Henry. weather records show a cold spell with subzero temps. St Francis hospital in Peoria narrowly saved from fire. two men burned in Chicago stock car fire, one dies. Co I Hallfarth stocks holiday display with a $50 diamond ring ticket draw and umbrella gift. John Sanders window breakage on William street. a charity pound social raises about $25 in goods and cash for the Presbyterian pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fountain
Robert Grange
Cottage Church
Milo Township
Allen Hillabrand
Chicago
Arba Law
Riley Robinson
Bradford
Benj Gallup
Sparland
Henry
Granburg
School Street
St. Joseph’s Church
William Mobach
Hopewell Township
Ross Gregory
Nevinsyville
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Sisters of Charity
Iowa City
Samuel Williamson
Thomas Adams
Sheffield
Adams
Williamson
Co. I
Hallfarth
Tiffany
Early Lincoln Home Site Visit Highlights Local Research
Near Old Salem Illinois resident E H McNabb visited Henry County relatives with wife and cousin Howard Young. He shared rare old legal papers from centuries ago written with quill on linen and parchment. The group discussed antebellum life, frontier hardship, and Puritan roots shaping American values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
H. McNabb
Henry
E. H. McNabb
Petersburg
Ill
Old Salem
Howard Young
McNabb
Letter From Santa In A North Pole Workshop
A December 12, 1912 message from Santa Claus describes a toy load accident with a Teddy Bear causing trouble. reindeer were frightened and the sleigh lost shoes. Santa invites children to visit Davis Shop to choose items or write for desired toys, signing off with a Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
North Pole
Mark
Blitzen
Dancer
Davis
Papa
Dr H C Swift Osteopath Turns to Chiropractic
Dr H C Swift, long time osteopath, has studied chiropractic at Wichita Kansas since last April. He will treat patients with the most suitable method, offer glasses fitting with a guarantee, and provide mixed treatments when beneficial. Office at L M I lk residence with listed prices and Monday Wednesday Saturday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Swift
L. M.ilk
Monument Erected in Baptist Cemetery by Lacon Firm
A two piece rustle block gray granite monument stands on Henry Lesch’s Baptist cemetery lot. Richard Mellon of Lacon arranged the erection, with a matching granite coping surrounding the plot. The Lacon firm also built Fulton memorial at Mt. Verdon cemetery and M. L. Coan is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lesch
Baptist Cemetery
Richard Mellon
Lacon
M. L. Fulton
Mt. Verdon
Washburn
Local notices and courtship of Henry area residents
Reports include Mrs. Richard Waughop's paralysis, visits by Clyde Wood and Mrs. Efford, health notes on J. J. Barnes, and Mrs. John Williams returning to Colorado. Also noted are the new nickel coin design, a December birth, Casper Hoffman moving back to Henry, Ladies' Aid earnings, Mendota hospital talks, Charles Willey at a funeral, and local family moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Waughop
Clyde Wood
Sheboygan
Wis
Dr. Efford
J. J. Barnes
Put-In-Bay
John Williams
Colorado
Antone Deitrich
Henry
Charles Hunt
South Whitefield
T. S. Hunt
William Chesney
Cottage
Casper Hoffman
Whitefield
Township
Robert Doran
York
Leo
M. E. Church
Mendota
Charles Willey
Hill
Marshall County
Minn
Red River Valley
T. W. Bobby
Mary
Florence
Western Avenue
Farmers Institute at Hennepin Next Week
The Farmers Institute of Putnam County will be held at Hennepin on Wednesday and Thursday, December 18 and 19. President Peter M. Morine and secretary treasurer W. Mark Durley lead a two day program with addresses on alfalfa, soil fertility, live stock, and rural resources. Prizes include corn, bread, cakes, cookies, and butter with premiums from 50 cents to 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute of
Putnam County
Hennepin
Peter M. Morine
W. Mark Durley
Fr. Schuetz
B. T. Abbott
Ralph Allen
Illinois
O. S. Fisher
J. W. Street
Blanche Patterson
U. of I
Midnight Rock Island Train Runs Solid Peoria to Chicago
The Rock Island line now operates a solid through midnight train from Peoria to Chicago at 12:01 a m with no junction delays. The return mail train also runs solid Chicago to Peoria departing 2:14 a m arriving 6:40 a m. General Passenger Agent Warren Cowles cites increased business and added sleepers as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Rock Island
Chicago
Warren Cowles
M. E. Church Plans Christmas Eve Program
Services are listed for next Sabbath at M. E. Church with Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. led by M. L. Coan, a men's Bible class, 11 a.m. worship, Epworth League at 6:30 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. worship. Thursday includes prayer meeting and choir practice. A Sunday school program is rehearsed for Christmas Eve with a Christmas tree to be displayed and the program expected to attract attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Endavor Schedule
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm by the pastor George I Griscel. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George ‘I’.Griscel
Advent and Christmas Sermons at New Jerusalem Church
Rev. L. G. Landenberger will deliver an Advent sermon next Sunday at 11 a.m. on The Name of Child Born and Son Given a Prophecy of the Incarnation of Jehovah. Evening sermon on The Birth of Jesus Christ in the human heart, today the fulfillment of Prophecy. Bible study at 10 a.m. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem Church
L. G. Landenberger
Jesus Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Catharine Hill
Florida
Henry Republican
Union Sunday School
T. Ralph Robinson
R. Be, Abel
Wm. A
John Kraus
Oklahoma
John Sanders
William Street
Mr. Sanders
Ady
DR. H.C, Swift
Glencarnock Victor
J. D. McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Washington
Matthew Tremain
Malcolm, Neb
Richard M. Tremain
William Ketchum
Hampshire Breeders’ Association
Union Stock Yards
George Lippert
L. F. Boyle
Wisley
Calfornia
Hampshire
Longfellow
Farmers Institute
H. S. Magill
Princeton
Eva R Robinson
Republican
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