Rural News and Local Notes From Henry Republican Region
Week’s incidents cover postal routes, address changes, weather forecasts, and a Christmas present from Grant Wright. Obituaries note Mrs. Clark Downey of Wenona. County road and drainage projects extend into Lee and Knox counties with substantial funding needs. Social events round out with Varna and Lostant visitors and a WCTA presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Henry Republican
Luxora
Ark
Laconia
Merritt Onyun
Lacon
Grant Wright
New York Sun
Granville
Henry
Henry Republican That Rev. ‘Tom Leech
Wey
Clark Downey
Wenona
Etna
Ohio
Illinois
Knox County Board of Supervisors
Galesburg
Canton
Pulpon County
Christmas Greetings From A B Seelye in Abilene Kansas
A. B. Seelye of the Medical Co. in Abilene sends a warm Christmas and New Year greeting to George A. Burt of Henry Illinois. The letter emphasizes goodwill, peace on Earth, and a call to aid the distressed in war-torn lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kas
George A. Burt
Henry
Earth
Bethlehem
New World
A. B. Seelye Medical Co
A. B. Sealye
Dr. Guy Maulfair’s wartime voyage and escape to the United States
Dr Guy Maulfair formerly of Putnam County and a Dallas resident sailed for a South American port with a cargo of horses and canned meats. The ship was captured by a French privateer, he persuaded authorities he was an American, and he was repatriated to the United States. He is glad to be back under the old flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Maulfair
Putnam County
Channing
Dallas
Texas
Europe
Mauffair
South America
United States
Zeller Couple Spend Christmas in Henry with Kline
Dr and Mrs Zeller will spend Christmas in Henry with Mr Kline who is unable to go to Peoria for the holidays. This is the first time since they returned from the Philippines and went to the state hospital to live. Mr Kline improves constantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Zeller
Henry
Mr. Kline
Peoria
Philippines
State Hospital
A Merry Christmas Greeting From George Burt & Son
A festive greeting extends warm wishes to readers for the coming year. The message celebrates the yuletide spirit and encourages happiness and prosperity, signing the note from George Burt & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt & Son
Remembering Albert Stickel A Loyal Community Leader
An obituary notes the birth in Putnam County Illinois on February 26 1854 and death December 20 1914 in Chicago. It recalls his Christian faith patience through rheumatic suffering and devotion to uplift his community. It mentions his family and a large funeral with a sermon on spiritual strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stickel
Putnam County
Illinois
Presbyterian Hopital
Chicago
Stickel
Mudlayia
Ind
Davenport
Ila
Princeton
Ill
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Battle Creek
Frank Billings
Lina
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hiram
Sarah J. Stickel
Harmon Stickel
Los Angeles
Cal
Addison Stickel
Etta Brown
Perry
Wm. Stickel
L. R. Thomas
Putnam
Charles
Calvin
Lee
Daniel Vail
Reichel
Christian Church
Zachariah
Walter Simpson
R. W. Martin
J. E. Mercer
L. R. Phillips
Jesus
Draper
Charles ©. Stickel
Vernon
S. D
Arthur
Princeton, Ill
Guy French
Minoak
Margaret Bracken
L. A
Death of Mary M Haugens in Hopewell Township
Mary M Haugens daughter of Bernard and Mary Haugens was born February 25 1881 in Hopewell township. She married Michael Schwiderski at Toluca January 20 1904 and had five children. She died of pneumonia on December 17 and funeral services were held December 19 at St Joseph's church with interment at St Joseph's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Haugens
Bernard Haugens
Hopewell Township
Michael Schwiderski
Toluca
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Haugens
Distressing Rabbit-Hunt Accident Claims Life
A Sunday hunting party near Varna ended in tragedy when Joseph Lee Johnston, 22, son of Mr and Mrs J L Johnston, was accidentally killed by a gun discharged by his father. He was born January 18 1892 and died just before his 23rd birthday as the family mourns a sudden, sorrowful loss. The funeral was held from the family home with interment in Myers cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Green River
Max Whitney
W. R. Broaddus
L. W. Broaddus
Louis Reuben
H. BH. Broaddust
Soen
Tim
Joseph Lee, Johnston
J. L. Johnston
Varna
Myers
A. B. Smith
Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Clift Home
The Woman's Club will hold a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. H. L. Clift on Monday December 28. The Art department is chaired by Mrs. G. F. Paskell with Bella Evans as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
St Josephs Church Daily Mass and Sunday Services List
St Josephs Church announces daily mass at 7 30 a m and Sunday services starting with a first mass at 9 00 a m second mass at 10 00 a m with a sermon. Evening services and a sermon at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Fr Grennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Grennan
Privat
St Marys Church Sunday Services and Weekday Masses
St Marys Church announces Sunday services with English sermon at 10 am and German sermon at 2 30 pm High Mass and Vespers with benediction. Weekday Mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am pastor Fr Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Gensler
Presbyterian Church announces Christmas cantata and annual meet
The Presbyterian church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting. The annual congregational meeting on Dec 31 at 7 30 p m will include reports and elections. The Christmas cantata Down the Chimney With Santa Claus runs Thursday 7 30 p m with free admission. Christmas services at St Joseph's include Masses at 6 00 a m 7 30 a m and 10 00 a m with Adeste Fideles and a sermon on the nativity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
Lect
Santa Claus
St. Joseph's
Universal Catholic Church
Brennan
Monahan
Methodist Church Sabbath School and Christmas Eve
Sabbath school at 9:45 with M L Coan as superintendent and a men’s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons by the pastor J E Mercer. Epworth League at 6:20 p.m. Midweek prayer on Wednesday. Christmas Eve celebrates the Savior’s birth. Christmas trees and a Sabbath school program featuring children. Parents and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Lttle
J. E. Mercer
St Johns Church Christmas Services Schedule
Sunday services include 7 30 Eucharist 9 45 Sunday school and 11 Eucharist with sermon Christmas services are at 7 30 Thursday evening 11 20 Thursday night midnight Eucharist begins F W Haist priest in charge D Kane of Pontiac visited Tuesday with his nephew Edwin Kane Jack appears well and enjoying life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
D. Kane
Pontiac
City
Edwin Kane
Jack
Personal notes and town news from Henry area
A busy personal column details Toluca visitors for Mrs Schwiderski’s funeral, local business moves by Johnson and Rehn to Rock Island, births, holidays, social events, and local incidents. It covers marriages, illnesses, new ventures by C C Hayes, travel and homecomings, evangelistic plans, a funeral, Marine Corps enlistment, a burglary scare, andEyewitness reactions.
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A.B. Seelye
M. W. A. Camp
W. J. Mallory
Charles Wabel
John. EB. Barry
Wm. Sievers
J. A. Harrison
Wm. Marshall
C. B. Johnson
J. A. Swem
F. A. Raymond
M's
William Wheeler
Wheeler
Paddy
Part I
Primary Department
Edwin Daniels
Mayella Peterman
Land of Nod
Blossoms
Santa
Bobby
J. J. Donnelly
Schwiderski
Johnson & Rehn
C. E. Johnson Billiard Rooms
Rock Island
Ivan Berry
L. D. Gregory
C. C. Hayes
Hayes
Lloyd Hunter
Lloyd
Magoon Barnes
Conrad Held
Emma Strawn
Farmers’ Institute
J .S. Neal
Whitefield- Boyd's Grove
G. H. Smith
Terre Haute
Boyd’s Grove M. HE
John Donnelly
Lue
St. Ann's Church
Fr. Walsh
L. M. Schroud
Mike
Washburn
Elmer Mercian
United States Marine Corps
Naval
Army
Hartley
John Noll
J. C. Blaisdell
Novelty Store
Noll
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