Christmas Time Features and Local Happenings
Christmas day novelty is announced by J. K. O Neill for a six reel Mutual Master feature. Local social notes cover theatergoers in Peoria, Henry events, a water main break on Front street, and the golden wedding anniversary of William and Mrs. Everett in Chicago with roots in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. O'Neill
Wm. Duke
Galva
R. C. Forbes
Peoria
Albert Stickel
Shawnee, Okla
Herbert Hall
Henry Meister
M. EB. Wagner
Opera House
Mary
H. P. Dox
Chester Livingston
Aurora
Livingston
J. H. Stipp
Hegira
Woman's Club
Charlotte Sparling
Audubon and Forestry
J. S. Townsend
Benjamin Meliride
George’ Harney
Will Green
Thomas Waterous
Alden Hunter
Henry
Front
Front Street
William Everett
Kimbark Avenue
Chicago
Grand Crossing
Masonic Installations Highlight Henry lodge and Chapter
Henry lodge 119 and Henry chapter 477 held a joint installation on Monday evening December 18 at the Masonic lodge room with wide attendance. Deputy Grand Master Charles Kocher of Lacon officiated for the Masons and Dr J A Swein served as deputy grand marshal. New officers named include W E King as worthy master Charles Onyan west and Clarence Phillips south Frank Johnson secretary for 12th year and L R Phillips treasurer. Henry chapter elects Mrs Grace Cromwell as worthy matron with Dr J A Swem as worthy patron and Mrs BH Sterrett as associate matron. After ceremonies refreshments followed and members praised the groups for strong enrollment and smooth work. A farewell to the McBrides was hosted by Marshall lodge 170 and I O F 63 with a program of “The Old Maids Tea Party” and several performances. The rest of society notes include a Story Hour by Miss Evangelne Lovett on December 27 at 3 p.m. and a sidewalk cleanliness reminder following a snow.
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Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
Henry Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Order
Charles Kocher
Lacon
J. A. Swein
W. E. King
Charles Onyan
Clarence Phillips
Frank Johnson
L. R. Phillips
Henry
McBride
Peoria
Grace Cromwell
J. A. Swem
Merry Company
Bath
O. BE. S
Marshall Lodge
I. C. O. F. Lodge
B. F. McBride
Rebekahs
Henry Burkhart
Mary
Marie
Boston
Mesdemes C. E. Smith
Sparling
Indies
J. A. Harrison
C. L. Clawson
Michael Barry 1834 1916 lifelong resident of Lacon
Michael Barry born in Ireland in 1834 died December 13 1916 at his home in the city He came to Canada in 1846 and to Manitowoc Wisconsin then settled in Henry He married Margaret Brown in 1860 and had five children and twelve grandchildren The funeral was at St Josephs church with Rev Fr Brennan offering a eulogy A golden wedding six years ago was celebrated The family extends thanks to friends and a card of thanks from Mrs Michael Barry and children
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Michael Barry
Ireland
Mr. Barry
Quebec
Manitowoc
Wis
St. Louis
Margaret Brown
Henry
St. Joseph’s Church
Brennan
Simeon
Barry
A. B. Smith
Charles
Chicago
Henry Bickerman
Peoria
Charles Doherty
Spring Valley
Michael Gorman
John
James Gorman
J. M. Sullivan
Kate Kane
Wenona
L. R. Phillips
the Majestic
Charles Harney
F. W. Potter
George Hartney
Merry Cheaitmas
J. W. Newell
Motter
Mercury
Ladies’ Aid’ Society
M. H. Church
Alexander Brown
Mary M. Phillips
Magdaline
Helen Phillips
Richard Kelley
L. EB. Simpson
California
Nebraska
Beath
Samuel M. Clarke
Clarke & Co
Peter Casey
Park Board
William Jack
Taft
Cyrus Brown
J. O. Hill
Theodore Smith
Wurst & Knoll | Skery
Wm. Mandel
Morton
Magnolia Township
Parker P. Mills
Ropia
Christian Church
Eastman
Florid
Friends Cemetery
Wes
West 120Th Street
New York City
Centralia
Kas
William Barnes
Whitefield
Orwell
Dennis Byrne
Elizabeth
Ruth L
Wm. T. Hailey
Phebe E
Charles G. Smith
Louise C
Beyjamin F. Smith
Francey M. Barnes
Arthur L
Edmund L
Mrs. Brown
Christmas Services and Pageant at M E Church and St Josephs
Readings carols and pageants mark Christmas Eve and Day events. At M E Church a long program features soloists, choir numbers, recitations and tableaux led by Rev Mercer and others before Christmas at St Josephs Church with Mass times 6 7 30 and 10 am and a 25 voice choir under Mrs Monahan with confessions Sunday afternoon from 3 to 10.
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St. Joseph's Church
Jesus Christ
St. Josephs
Henry
Wm. Monahan
St. Joseph’s Choir
Monahan
Jesus
William Kuss Captures County Spelling Honors
William Kuss an eighth grade pupil of Fenry public school won the county spelling title by spelling 97 of 100 words at last Friday’s contest surpassing eight competitors. He is 12 and a nephew of local residents William Russ and Joseph Russ and Mrs. Charles Dille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kuss
Fenry
Springfield
William
Joseph Russ
Charles Dille
Meg
M. E. Church Sunday School and Services
The M. E. Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Wa Wheeler and a men’s Bible class at 11 am. Public worship is at 630 pm followed by Epworth League service and Thursday prayer meeting led by Mrs Doyle. Choir led singing and a duet by Mrs C E Smith and Mr Frank Fillings receive praise. Christmas exercises planned for next Saturday at 730 pm with committees preparing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Wheeler
Epworth League
Doyle
C. E. Smith
Frank Fillings
J. E. Mercer
Presbyterian Church Christmas Week Schedule
Services for next Sunday December 24 include Sabbath school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 11 A M A congregational meeting on Thursday evening December 28 will elect officers and hear reports A Christmas program by Sunday school is set for Saturday evening December 23 A Christ Church program at 7 30 P M features songs recitations and a Life of Christ lecture by Dr Murphy Seats free all invited Dr Murphy preaches The Babe of Bethlehem in Putnam Sunday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea W. Martin
Christian Church
Christ
Murphy
Putnam
F. W. Haist
Ries
Christmas church services and notes from St Marys Parish
St Marys Church outlines Sunday and Monday Christmas services with Mass times in English and German plus vespers and benediction. After services a children’s hall celebration is planned. Also details attend the Modern Woodmen death of Edward Dawson and a funeral at the M B church. A Washington speech promotes domestic manufacture to protect workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Edward Dawson
Woodmen
Henry
Union Central
Minnesota
C. M. Dawson
M.B
G. BE. Fenwick
Personal Notes from Peoria and Nearby Tales
Yesterday and today December 20 and 21 mark the shortest days of the year. Local items report plays attended by Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Phillips, calls on relatives in Chicago and Drake University students returning home for the holidays.
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F. M. Gillings
The
C. O. F Lodge
Rebekah
Evangelne’ Lovett
Miss Lovett
Alta Humphrey
Sea’y C. W. A
Court House
Lacan
Andrew K. Hancock
George N. Harney
W. L. Webber
Cemetery Association
Henry Cemetery Association
Stork
Tracy Hancock
Deaconess
Hancock
First National Bank
M. E
Mercer
Mearl Roger
Lolis
Dorothy Feaster
Thelma Taylor
John Lof- Bren
Lois Kraus
Abalene Tibbets
Lucile Williams
Irving Deitch
May Vail
Dale May
Orval Ball
Eva Hubbell
George Deitch
Mr. Smile
Mr. Frown
Alden Rollins
Fern Latourette
Hazel Williams
Bennie Peters
Elizabeth Weaver
Lilliam ‘Travers
Santa’ Claus
Wm. Kuss
M. E. Church
St. John's Church
State Agricultural Colleges
Washington
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