Local Happenings Across Town and Beyond
Community notes recount Mrs George A Zeller visiting from the Poorly last Saturday and disposing of stored foods on Main Street. The W E G T A plans a meeting at Mrs A B Smith’s home on December 19 at 2 30 PM with full attendance expected. Reports cover O F at Peterboro Ontario factory fire killing eight and injuring ten, farm price shifts, and events from Henry County high school basketball to clan and lodge notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A’ Zeller
Thesday
George Keller
Instituti Ton
St. Patera
Iene
Ebon Esse
Henry
Sen
Utah
Forbes
the International
Chicago
Ll Norte
International Harvester Co
Henry High School
Sparland
Pitol
Springfield
Mamie Lofgren
Ialkenut Klub
Adorf
Hilta
Camery
Oklahoma A
H. Davis
Mary Quinn
Carpenter
Ada
Arleene Mouth
Frances Smith
Rt. Quinn
J. Neains
Birthday Anniversary for Mrs Mary A Reed at Home
Mary A Reed celebrated her birthday with a family gathering on Front Street on a Thursday in December. About 30 relatives including sons daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren attended a noon meal and a large cake with ninety candles. The event honored her long life and active work, including voting rights participation, with gifts from attendees and distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. .Reed
Nana
Mary A. Reed
Henry
Front Street
Grandma Reed
Ike
Reed
Grandma
Richard Anl
Gretta Vogelsang
J. C. Bacon
Hussband
Libbie Reed
Arthur Billith
John Tomasson
Fred Mead Andusband
Irma Barry
Alta Vogelsané
William Green
Charles Reed
Eugene Bacon
Samuel Bacon
Norman
Louisa
Verner
Morris Mead
James
Battie
Mary
Catherine Bacon
Lawrence and
Mildred Green
Appreciation Letter from the Secretary to 13th Light House District
Ernest Wilde of the Illinois river light house service receives a letter from the Department of Commerce Light House Service Inspector in Rock Island dated December 11 1916. The secretary of commerce extends greetings to all officers and employes of the 13th Light House District praising faithful service and wishing a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wilde
Illinois River
Department of Commerce
Light House
Rock Island
13Th Light House
Secretary of Commerce
G. M. Hoffman
Corps of Engineers
Appreciation Letter From Henry Hospital Patient Family
A letter from a Henry Ir. resident dated December 10 1916 thanks the local hospital for efficient treatment. The writer praises nurses Mrs Sweet and Miss Winship for constant and careful attention, noting the value beyond monetary payment and the skill of staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Ir
Faitors
Henry Band Shines at Benefit Concert in Opera House
The Henry band, though new, delivered an excellent performance at the benefit in the Opera House on Tuesday evening. They impressed with a strong showing of Faust and the Soldiers' Chorus, signaling notable talent and civic pride. Proceeds near $75, with expectation of doubling at the next concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Opera House
Jets
Henry Band
Henry man leaves Duke Bros to join Roch Tan Sor team
Benj McBride, long time Duke Bros salesman, resigns after two years and will start January 1 as traveling salesman for Roch Tan Sor eeae territory in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. He and his family will relocate once settled. McBride has been secretary of Marshall lodge No. 63 I O O F since 1904 and was a loyal attendee and scribe. The move is for higher salary and broader contacts. he sells stoves ranges furnaces and gas stoves. The stove company praised his abilities.
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Benj, McBride
Duke Bros
Osition Ag Travelins
Tminois
Wisconsin
Henry
McBride
Marshall Lodge
No. 63
Lodge
Order
School notes recount students progress and events in Granville
Helen May Forbes enters first grade and completes Beader primer. Ina Adar starts first grade. Drama, sports, and domestic science exhibits at Sparland games. boys win 24 to 9. Wedding: John Halstead and Cleo Vesta Brown wed in Hezneptin with reception, then honeymoon to Peru. Granville community sends best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen May Forbes
Ina Adar
Irving
Steela Dietsch
Dr Weatherly
Sparlend
Sparland
Henry
la Rose
Woman's clubs host charity event with music and discussion
The Woman's clubs meeting at Mrs Mary Paskell's home featured violin solos by Edna Hittabrand and piano by Dorothy Cromwell. Attendees debated if individuals bear responsibility for delinquents, heard Mary Bartelme's juvenile court article, and enjoyed vocal and choral numbers before agreeing to distribute 500 Red Grass Seals. The session closed with thanks and plans for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Paskell
Thairshan
Mar Paskell
Cromwell
Edna Hittabrand
Dorothy” Cromwell
George Halbloth
Frank Wood
Halbloth
Mary Bartelme
Chicago
Mra
Char- Tatte” Sparling
Theiclub
Thosa
Meichnies BE
Gil Crontwell
Wo. Wheeler
Dorothy Cromwell
Althea Allinson
Merjorie Duke
Inez Anerson
Hufiter
Bella Bvana
Prese Or
M. W. A Elect Officers at Frid ay Meeting
The Woodmen elected Venerable consul C Lo Jlaw son banker John E Barry advisor H Wombacher clerk Wm Steserz escort Thomas Hubbell sentry Wm Garlin watchman J H Will nams trustee A R Smith physician Dr J A Swemn. New officers to be installed Friday night January 1%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
C Lo Jlawson
John E. Barry
H. Wombacher
Wm Steserz
Thomas Hubbell
Wm Garlin
J H. Will Nams
A. Br, Smith
J A. Swemn
New Steamer Charles BE Ces3na Ties Up In Local Waters
The new large aide-wheeler Charles BE Ces3na, 175 by 64 feet, 12 mph, 3% foot draft, built for Florida coast excursion service, sits at a dock in the La Salle basin on winter quarters. Percy and Verne Swain own the boat, which features a grand dance hall and gallery, with plans to operate on the river next season and extend public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE
Percy
Verne Swain
la Salle Basin
Florida
Finois River
Death of Michael Barry at 82 at Warren Street residence
Michael Barry died at 10 30 a m on Wednesday December 12 at his Warren street home aged eighty two. The funeral will be held at St Josephs Catholic church at 9 a m Friday with Rev Fr Brenan presiding. Friends of the family invited. Obituary next week. Have you renewed your subscription
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Barry
Warren Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Brenan
Union Temperance Meeting At Christian Church
A large audience attended a Union Temperance Meeting at the Christian church last Sunday night under Ww. Co CTU auspices. Rev J E Mercer opened with scripture and prayer. Dr Murphy of the Christian church delivered the morning address on Dare To Be a Daniel, denouncing liquor and urging temperance among the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balshazzar
Babylon
Presbyterian Church announces December services and Christmas program
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 A M led by A B Smith, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and an evening service at 7 50. Thursday prayer meeting at 7. Gadds Aid meeting postponed until after Dec 23. A Christmas program with primary songs and a teen cantata The Sign in the Sky will be presented. annual congregational meeting set for Dec 28 at the church parlor. Pastor Roa W Martin notes reports due at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roa W Martin
Hedding College Endowment News and Local Church Schedule
M. EB church announces Sunday school at 9 45 am led by superintendent Mrs Wm Wheeler with men's Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 followed by teachers meeting. Sunday school preparing for Christmas celebration December 23. Endowment fund at Hedding College reaches 550 600 in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Wm. Wheeler
Hedding College
J. E. Mercer
Christian Church Services This Sunday and Evening
Dr Murphy will preach next Sunday morning at Henry on the Knowledge of Christ and at Putnem in the evening on the Christian's Triumphant Hope. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Murphy
Henry
Ghriat
Putnem
St John’s Church Sunday Services Schedule
At 7:30 a m the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated and at 9:45 a m the Sunday school meets with litany and German. There will be no evening prayer. F W Haist pastor in charge.
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St.John’s Church
F. W. Haist
Pricat
Sunday Mass Schedule and Sermons At St. Benedict Parish
Sunday schedule lists mass and sermons with English service at 8 o clock and High mass with German sermon at 10 o clock followed by Benediction at 2 30 p m. Weekday evenings at 8 and Saturday 2t 7 with Rev Fr Andrew Schauer as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew. Schauer
St. Joseph Church Mass Schedule Listed
First mass on Sunday at 8 a m and a second at 10 a m. Weekday mass at 7 30 a m led by Rev M J Brennan pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brennan
Henry Opera House Eyes Birth of the Nation Two Day Run
The k O Nelt manager hopes to secure a two day engagement of The Birth of the Nation at Henry Opera House after Christmas. Negotiations with the rights firm are underway to bring the acclaimed drama with a 20 piece symphony orchestra. Richard Kelley returns to Peoria after a week visit as his son recovers from appendicitis at the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opera House
Henry
Thomas Dixon
David Work Griffin
Richard Kelley
Christmas Gift Shipments and Local Notices in 1917
A collage of society notes, meeting postponements, and public notices. Includes plans for the next county fair dates, local visiting relatives, and updates on Carnegie library funding. Also reports on benefit concerts, express company shipping advice, and a wartime film reel event by the W R C and Boy Scouts.
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Aitchison
3Veney
Hettry
Seoson
Tirele
Ames
M E
Hezneptin
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John Halsted
Cleo Vesta Brown
Brown
Gransville
Pharos Brown
Macellia Brown
Peorta
Halsted
Sherman Glenn
Indy
Wfe
Granvillé
Granville
Oxbow
Dawson
F. Anderson
Murdock
C Riddell
Pares Bussell
Totel
Phillipa
Swiger
Neten
Sleater
Newall
Bell
P Todge
Ben R. Nichols
V. C
H W. Adama
L. Gilpin
B. Kraus
H. Daniels
F. Wayne A. Hupp
A. B Smith
Bt. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph Church
Oak “Asialt
tate-Board of ‘Agricultirs
Springfeld
Mary’ Canary
Milo Township
T.W .Camery
North Main
Nwaa F
Ladies' Aid
Presbyterian Church
Noxmore
Carnegie
Carnegie Commission
Vintea
Ayening
James Latourette
Guetta
Boy Scouts
Hentra
Thiai
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