Henry News Highlights Local Visits and Snowbound Texas Link
George Smith visits Henry. Mrs. Kate Kirkpatrick stays with her sister. Card party at Dr and Mrs Bayne's. Red Williams shines on Fall River polo team. Texas visitors Charles Diverbiss and Harry Johnson recount Texas snow and cattle losses. Ed Sterrett returns from Colorado Springs amid heavy Colorado snow. Manito drainage district yields high corn. local sales and relocations noted. Monday sanitarium menu listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Sheffield
Henry
Kate Kirkpatrick
D. B. Pearch
Bayne
John Burton
Anna
T. A
California
Coast
G. Vale
J. W. Hill
Mr. Hill
Benj Hoyle
Casper Halbleib
Ed Smith
Albert Easter
Peoria
J. B. Fowler
Havana
Zenas Graves
Howard Kemper
Persota
Ill
Bacon
Susie Bacon
Frederick
Fred Bauter
Missothel Seelye
Leam Hannum
John McKenzie
Dr. Willis
Worcester
Mass
Red” Williams
Fall River
Red
Charles Diverbiss
Dumas
Texas
Harry Johnson
John Perdew
Sparling
Here
Putnam
Manito
Sterrett
Colorado Springs
Colorado
S. L. Clift
Stickel
Battle Creek
Mich
Spelling Contest Honors Go To Red Town Girl
Cecil Wallace of Red Town Standard School won first honors at the Lacon spelling contest held at Sugar Grove schoolhouse. John McAllister and Ralph Wabel placed second and third. Cecilia Wallace tied for top in the county contest, with another tie before breaking to win the final list of difficult words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wallace
Red Town
Lacon
Bennington
Edna Rithmiller
Bell Plain
Myrtle Arrowsmith
Steuben
Nellie Aitchison
Spar
Land School
Whitefield
Cecilia Wallace
Redtown Standard
Perry
Arrowsmith
Penises Hopewell
Ruth Ashold
Otag
Ogre Evans
Pearl ‘Peterson
Judd
la Lacon
Mildred Rose
la Prairise
Harry Seitz
Henry
Esther Hunter
Henry Township
Here
Putnam County Farmers Institute Elects Officers
The Putnam County Farmers Institute in Putnam held this week elected EE O Gunn as president of McNabb Leland Griffith as secretary also of McNabb Fred E Wheeler of Putnam Lyle Marine of Hennepin and Henry Gunn of Granville will serve on the executive committee In domestic science Mrs Fannie Griffith was named president and Mrs Frank Griffith secretary The next meeting site is Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mark Durley
Oxnard
Cal
San Francisco
Durley
West
Putnam County
Board of Supervisors
Howard Durley
Hennepin
Virgil Vale
Granville
Putnam County Farmers’ Institute
Putnam
O. Gunn
McNabb
Leland Griffith
Fred E. Wheeler
Lyle Marine
Henry Gunn
Fannie Griffith
Frank Griffith
Magnolia
Gebhart Swift Marries Bertha in Chicago Union
Rev. James M. Phelps officiated as Rev. Gebhart and Bertha Swift wed in Chicago on December 16. The couple will establish a Maple Park pastorate, with Gebhart continuing his work after pastorates at Whitefield Corners and Boyd’s Grove. The event drew warm community praise for the bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James M. Phelps
Dixon District
Rock River Conference
Harry B. Gebhart
Bertha
Clark Swift
Maple Park
Gebhart
Gentleman
Whitefield Corners
Boyd’s Grove
W C T U Holds December Meeting at Mrs Merritt Home
A regular W C T U meeting convened Tuesday afternoon December 16 at Mrs Merritt s home with Mrs George Helper presiding. Mrs Blackwell led the session after prayers and readings by Mrs Mercer and Mrs Reed. Members read papers noting Sabbath desecration as a companion to intemperance and its impact on work and spiritual uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
George Helper
Blackwell
Mercer
Reed
C. C. Smith
Maria Davis
Williams
Hillabrand
Wilde
Evans
Bella Hvans
Press Cor
Installed Officers of Henry Lodge No 119 A F and A M
Henry lodge No 119 held a special communication to install officers elect and appointive. Retiring W M Elmer Quinn served as installing officer with Elsie Smith Past W M as grand marshal. Officers installed include Oscar Davis W M L D Gregory 8 W Charles Onyan J W R Phillips treasurer Frank Johnson secretary B G Cromwell 5 D J M Arnold J D Taylor Smith Sen 8 Albert Quinn J 8 J A Williams chaplain J A Swem marshal C C Hayes Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lodge
No. 119
A. F
A. M
W. M
Elmer Quinn
Elsie Smith
Oscar Davis
W. M. L. D. Gregory
Charles Onyan
Woman's Club Holds December Meeting at Commercial Hall
The Woman's club met Monday afternoon December 15 at the Commercial Hall. Miss Bella Evans spoke on Public Health after a western trip. The civics committee with Miss Evans, Mrs. Paskell, and Mrs. Clift aims to push health work. Mrs. T. S. Hunt attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Hall
Department of Science
W. A. Boyle
Bella Evans
T. S. Hunt
How I Would Use 10
A sixth grade pupil describes how to spend ten dollars on toys and gear. He lists a forty eight shot bedy gun a dime store items marbles a top skates a Yankee watch and chain a baseball a hickory bat a second hand bicycle sharpener and Xmas toys with the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearless
School Spelling Winners and Activities Noted
Mrs. Carpenter led a Friday spelling contest with Esther Hunter winning by perfect 100-word performance. The county contest in Lacon saw Cecilia Wallace win for Red Town while Miss Hunter arrived late due to an auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Town
Harry Seitz
Peoria
Greece
East
L. E. Flanagan
Ginn He Co
Rev. Haist
Lloyd Hunter
Mildred Wabel
Rose Stadel
Irene Hofer
Forrest Kocher
Phillips
Willard
Lesons
Mr. Steele
Barton Allison
Virginia McVicker
Miss Gilpin
Santa Claus
Miss Bickerman
Marie Gregory
Boys State Fair School candidate notices form
Boys aged 15 to 21 are invited to apply for the boys state fair school next September. Send names and addresses to the County Superintendent Perry by December 31. The County Superintendent, Farmers Institute president and Board of Supervisors chair will select two boys. Miss Edna Hillabrand visited Magnolia with Mrs Vivan Haws for a parental home Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair School
Perry
Farmers’ Institute
Board of Supervisors
County Superintendent of Schools
Edna Hillabrand
Magnolia
Vivan Haws
Christmas Festivities at St. Josephs Church
Christmas Day services at St. Josephs Church include high mass at 6 am and 10 am with a 7 30 am low mass and a pastor led sermon. Confessions are offered the previous day for distant parishioners while the choir directed by Mrs. William Monahan prepares special Christmas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Church
Jesus
St. Joseph's Church
William Monahan
Brennan
Methodist Christmas Cantata Plans and Services
The church announces Sabbath services with Sabbath school led by M. L. Coan at 9 46, a pastor sermon at 11, and Epworth League at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30 features the pastor. A Christmas cantata by the Sunday school is set for Wednesday Dec 24 at 7 30, with midweek prayer Thursday. Committees listed for program decorations gifts and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth
Jessie Mercer
Nellie Coan
Edna Bell
Velma Rowe
Cora Brown
Alex Brown
A. G. Hillabrand
8. L. Clift
Eva Harrison
Christmas Services at St John Episcopal and Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 46 a m with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by the pastor and a Thursday meeting at 7 30 p m The Sunday school entertainment is planned for Wednesday Dec 24 and the Christmas sermon follows Next Sunday is the last sabbath before Christmas with Christmas music Then St John Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m evening prayer and sermon at 4 30 p m Christmas Sunday school at 7 30 Wednesday and a Holy Eucharist on Wednesday at 11 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Christmas sermons at Church of the New Jerusalem
Church of the New Jerusalem announces Christmas sermons by Rev. L. G. Landenberger next Sunday. Service at 11 am with the sermon "God With Us." Evening topic "The Unscriptural Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception" and the New Church explanation of the Virgin Birth. Bible study at 10 am. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
New Church
Christmas Eve Mix Ed Program At Christian Church
The Sunday school will present a mixed program titled Jacob's Ladder on Christmas Eve. The event features a full show with presents for children and a treat for attendees. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
St Joseph's Church Services And Mass Schedule
The notice lists weekly services at St Joseph's Church with low mass at 8 am on weekdays and Sunday worship including low mass at 8 am, sermon and high mass at 10 am, plus sermon and benediction at 7 30 pm. Rev Fr M J Brennan is the priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
St Marys Church Mass Schedule and Sermons
Mass daily at 7 a.m. Sunday high mass and English sermon at 7 a.m. Low mass and German sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday afternoon services at 2:30 p.m. Fra. Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fra! Gensler
Community Notes Include Visits, Travel and Local Events
The News Budget reports visits and arrivals including Herbert Doyle and family, May Gray and Frank, Agnes Diverbiss from Texas, Walter Harrison and family, Libbie Hunt Collins and relatives. Belle Doyle visits with Florence Chapin and Marie Patterson. Charles Trim and family arrive from Ord, Nebraska for the holidays. A Phoenix newspaper notes J. S. Griffin in real estate. Henry school wins prize literary contest with three essays chosen for Springfield. Ladies Aid plans and officers for 1914. A bulldog attack injures D. Thompson at Belford farm. rescue and medical care follow. dog not yet killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Doyle
May Gray
Frank
la Prairie
Henry
Agnes Dennis Diverbiss
Texas
Walter Harrison
la Salle
Libbie Hunt Collins
Russellville
Ark
Grandpa
Grandma
T.S. Hunt
Belle Doyle
Florence Chapin
Pennsylvania
Marie Patterson
Wisconsin
Charles R. Trim
Ord
Neb
H. R. Trim
Charles
Republican
Phoenix
Ariz
E. Kays
The
Oxbow
J. S. Griffin
John Kline
D. Thompson
Lacon
Belford
Thomp
Mr. Thompson
Anna Belford
Mrs. Thompson
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Putnam Camp
Woodmen of America
M. W
Gebhart Swift
Woman's Club
Chris
J. J. Kirby
St. Joseph's
W. D. McAtee
Henry School
Springfield
Marshall County
Florence Mercian
Edwin Jenness
Kenneth King
Ladies Aid of
Clifford Haws
J. A. Williams
L. D. Gregory
Grover Kirby
Wm. Steele
C. A. Camp
Harry Adams
Hugh Andrews
A. B. Smith
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