Local Happenings Highlight 1915 News and Obits
A cabinet of notes from December 1915 covers beekeeping, foot and mouth disease fears, and local meetings. Marion Wilcox of Magnolie wins attention for property actions. William F Hatton nee dies at 74 in West Pullman. letters from Kansas farmers on corn crops and Hessian fly damage appear. A boycott threat over Arthur Illinois high school is resolved with apologies. Reverend Jonathan Creek shares details of a ministerial journey and lasting faith.
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York County
Coppin
Wenona
Springfield
Waa
Wilis Chillicothe Bulletin
Chillicothe
Rene Stark County
Phiford
Hell
Luis
William F Hatton
Marshall Maily
Walter Wiesner
Pullman
Lacon
Anis
Bellain Township
West Pullman
Pughtars
Bradford Republican
Last Teks
L. A . Amers
Wichita
Kas
Ee Zack
Somers
W Mes H
Piarrie
James Msn
James
Bfamily
Uis Leter
Arthur
Bonn
Rogers
Pontiac
Braceville
Helen
England
Slosmno
Iy Bet
Chris
Abinegon
Wong Covotot
Woman's Club Philanthropy Report on December Meeting
The Women's Club Department Philanthropy held a Monday gathering hosted by Mrs Townsend with President Mrs Adams presiding. Miss Clara B Wangho chaired the session while Mrs Wm Green and Mrs Wm Merritt spoke on homes for dependent children and a Peoria County project with building plans and illustrations. Harold and Edwin Daniels performed a piano duet and Miss Grace Hartley gave an instrumental solo.
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Wm Green
Wm Merritt
Peoria
Contention Home
Harold
Edwin Daniels
Grace Hartley
Mesdames Wombacher
Daniels
Miss Grace Hartley
Harold and
Edwin Danials
Henry High School Trips Up Manna Midgets 52 to 9
Henry High School routed Manna High School on Friday night 52 to 9. Louis Phillips led Henry with 26 points and Swiger added two key baskets from the center. Helper impressed in his first center position appearance as McGrane and Meyers starred for the Midgets.
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Henry High School
Manna High School
Henry Boys
Louis Phillips
Swiger
Do Helper
McGrane
Meyers
Henry
Phillips
Jennens
Helper
Klein
Bell
Lashbaugh
Barry
Thorndyke tests spark strong algebra work at school
Mre Carpenter introduced the Thorndyke assessment to first year algebra with good results in signed-number multiplication. The school displays sewing class articles in the office, noting fine embroidery and lace trims. Charles C Wells from Allyn & Bacon visited Tuesday. Dorothy Cromwell plays matches this week as Christmas preparations begin.
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Mre Carpenter
Charles C Wells
Allyn & Bacon Co
Dorothy Cromwell
Kendal Smart
Miss Young
Clara Vaughan Letter Addresses Santa Monica Stay
Clara B Vaughan writes from San Diego to request The Republican of Dec 16 be sent to 1518 5th Street Santa Monica California for the remainder of their stay. She notes leaving Dec 21 and praises San Diego's beauty and salubrious climate with references to the exposition Mission Cliff gardens Corona do beach Balbra park Stadium and ocean views. Mr and Mrs S Merritt attended the funeral of Morris A Wilson of McNabb last Wednesday.
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Clara B&b
Waughop
San Diego
Cal
5Th Street
Santa Monica
California
Mission Cliff
Gardens
Coronado Beach
Balbra Park
Stadium
Clara B. Vaughan
James Theodore Locke longtime resident dies in Grantsburg
James Theodore Locke aged 68 who was born in New York City on May 1 1847 died November 23 in Grantsburg Wisconsin after moving from Long Lake township Minnesota three years ago. He married Missouri Falls in 1878 and Edna Bullis in 1891. He leaves several children and relatives including son John Locke in Wenona IL and James Howes Locke in Tuttle Falls. He was known as Honest Jim and his funeral was marked by neighbors and a Methodist choir visit.
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Ek. H. Hutchins
James Theodore Locke
New York City
Grantsburg
Wis
Henry Ill
James
Watunwan County
Minn
Charles H
Silas
Long Lake Township
Minnesota
Missouri Falls
Emma H Locke
John H Locke
Wenona
James Howes Locke
Tuttle Falls
Missouri Locke
Edna
Grantsberg
Locke
Honest Jim
EF H Hutchins
Henry
Monroe Locke
Florida
Joe Wirth
Charles Locke
St James
Silas Locke
Long Lake
John
Newton Ray a Civil War veteran and family farewell
Newton Ray born Aug 6 1849 near West Virginia moved to Saratoga township Ohio county as a youth. He enlisted in the 86th Illinois Infantry and was wounded at Bentonville. He married Frances Diverbiss in 1870 and left two children. The family moved to Peoria in 1897 and he died Dec 18. The funeral was held in Peoria.
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Newton Ray
Joseph Ray
Wheeling
W Va
Saratoga Township
Bentonville
N.C
Frances
Jonas Diverbiss
O F Welsenborn
Clement S. Ray
Peoria
Newton Bay
Camerford Undertaking
D. E F. Williamson
Fresbyterian Church
Obituary Notice for Col. B F Shoup of Dayton Ohio
A letter from W W Shoup of Dayton Ohio informs Miss Mary Ann Green of the death of Col B F Shoup on Friday December 3 at a very advanced age. He spent forty years as a railway conductor, lived in Dayton, retired to Henry and later resided with his brother for about fifteen years, contributing to The Henry Republican editorial rooms. He was a courtly, dignified gentleman and longtime Episcopal church worker, Senior Warden of St Johns. His funeral was held Tuesday December 7 at Dayton cemetery.
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Mary Ann Green
W W. Shoup
Dayton
Shoup
Eastern Railways
Ohio
Lfe
Henry
Henry Republican
Episcopal Church
St Johns Church
Whema
Tragic Death of Lloyd V Seelye in Whitefield Aged One
Lloyd Vernon Seelye the only child of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Seelye was born December 31 1912 near Whitefield. He died after a severe croup attack December 1 to 4 with funeral services at home then M E church in Whitefield Corners and interment at Henry Cemetery. The community extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved parents and relatives amid flowers, neighbors and friends.
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Lloyd Vernon Seelye
Thomas A Seelye
Whittefied
Idan
Alphonso Seelye
Norton Moffitt
Wright
Whitefield Corners
M E
J & Mercer
Henry Cemetery
Park McAllister
Ralph Wabel
Ormond Rowe
Cecil Fountain
Duval Lutes
Joseph McAllister
Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Daniel Vail
A farewell party was held at the Vail family home on Saturday evening with friends attending. Games and charades provided entertainment while a late lunch of fruit salads whipped cream cake and coffee was served before guests departed, praising a delightful evening.
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Daniel Vail
Christmas Cantata and War Question Dominate Church Services
The Presbyterian Church outlines Sabbath services starting with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent A B Smith. On December 24 the Junior and teen classes will present the sacred cantata Hope of the Christmas City featuring characters and scenes from biblical narratives. Rev L G Landenberger to speak on Preparedness or Reconciliation at the Church of the New Jerusalem with an evening sermon on the divine names of the Lord and a Bible study at 10 a m.
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Smith
Christian Endeavor
Dla'og
Church of the New Jerusalem
England
L. G. Landenberger
Wilson
Bryan
Roosevelt
Heaven
Methodist Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The Methodist Church outlines Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent The men s Bible Class during the Sunday school hour 11 a m and 7 30 pm public worship Junior League service 230 pm Epworth League service prayer meeting Wednesday choir rehearsal Thursday J E Mercer pastor Continuous weekly schedule in a concise church notice.
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Wm Wheeler
Men's Bible Glass
Durine
J. E. Mercer
Church services and events announced
Christian Church schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Wm Knight. Rev Zerby preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. En deavor meets at 6 30 p.m. Ladies' Aid to meet with Mrs Hunt Wednesday afternoon December 22.
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Bible School
Wm Knight
Zerby
Endeavor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hunt
St Mary's Church Announces Sunday and Weekday Mass Schedule
St Mary's Church lists Sunday services with English sermon at 10 am and German sermon at 2 30 pm plus 3 pm vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Rev Gensler serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rver Gensler
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Brennan
Sree Shadtee
St John’s Church Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday services listed with times for Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a 11 2 p m litany and sermon with 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon led by Priest in Charge F W Haist.
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St. John’s Church
Haist
Local notes and visits fill a steady week
A string of small items fills the column: Miss Bertha Neuhalfen visits relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Deck host Leslie, and Mary Duke visits. Aubrey Stibgen heads to Racine for work. dredges prepare drainage work tied to a $11,000 contract. Prof. Gibson plans a June stop in Henry for Home Economics discussion. County road plans, political bills, and Grange notes round out the week.
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Bertha Neuhalfen
Wm. Neuhalfen
Barney
Elmer Deck
Leslie
Wm. Merritt
William Duke
Mary Duke
Doelzer
James Colligan
Isaaqa Gilpin
Wm. Wheeler
Aubrey Stibgen
Racine
Wis
Miss. Ryan
Poland
Wisconsi
Sin
Chicago
Homewood
Thursty
Brownsville
Tenn
Chippewa Falls
Berkshire Worll
China
Blackburn & Hunt Bros
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