Christmas Cantata at Presbyterian Church Delights Congregation
The Presbyterian church choir presented The Shepherd King with 16 voices last Sabbath, led by Mrs. T. L. Jones. Solo, trio, and quartet numbers told the Nativity story as Ormond Andrews and Leroy King contributed. Congregation praised singers, organist Mrs. J. L. Jones, and the new Victrola program during morning worship.
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Presbyterian Church
T. L. Jones
Christ
J. L. Jones
Dr. Jones
C. A. Camp
A. B. Smith
Humphrey
Daniels
H. F. Andrews
Ela Jenness
Miss Williams
Ormond Andrews
Ellsworth Jones
Charles Meier
Allan Williams
H. W. Burger
Herbert Pace
Marie Smith
Florence King
Santa Claus
Santa
Christmas program delights crowded audience with gifts
The event featured a well rendered children's program and a Baer solo, with a full auditorium. Gifts from the tree pleased all, though Sunday school presents brought greater joy. The note from the Presbyterian pastor was appreciated. Union services will unite Methodist and Presbyterian churches for five services led by Rev. O.7. Dwinell.
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M. E
Prof. Baer
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Dwinell
Peoria
Sunday School Elects Officers for 1910 at Christian Church
On Sunday December 26 an election named Wm Knight as superintendent and Mrs Albert Stickel as assistant superintendent. Stella Dorff secretary Aubrey Stibgen assistant secretary, Mrs Stickel treasurer, Jennie Price organist, Hansie Otto chorister, Mrs We Deck Bible class teacher, Mrs Stickel young mens class teacher, Clara B Waughop young ladies class teacher, L Y Smith intermediate class, Leota Hunt primary class. Ladies Aid to elect officers January 5. Rev H G Reichel to preach next Sunday with topics Forward and Those Resolutions.
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Wm. Knight
Albert Stickel
Stella Dorff
Aubrey Stibgen
Jennie Price
Hansie Otto
We. Deck
Clara B. Waughop
L. Y. Smith
Leota Hunt
Ladies’ Aid
Wm. Deck
Christian Church
Old Santa Claus
H. GC. Reichel
St John’s Church Offers January Prayer Service Series
On Sunday evenings in January the priest will deliver talks on how the church uses the Book of Common Prayer. The course aims to help those who struggle to find passages, inviting friends and visitors to attend any or all services at St. John’s.
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St. John’s Church
St. John’s
Thanksgiving Services At St Marys Church Friday Evening
St Marys Church announces a Thanksgiving service for the old year tomorrow Friday at 7 30 p m. The service is open to the community and will be held at the church.
Public Sales Announced for January and February Dates
Public sales including J ahan Ziegler of Saratoga on Monday Jan 3 and Wimner Schlosser of Hopewell on Tuesday Jan 4 list several auctions around Putnam Magnolia Whitefield Hennepin and Henry. A combination stock sale is scheduled at McNabb Sale Barn on Friday Jan 7. Hog sale T W Stoner and Son of Henry on Monday Jan 24.
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J Ahan Ziegler
Saratoga
Wimner Schlosser
Hopewell
van Buren Martin
Magnolia
Hamilton
Joseph Ater
Putnam
McNabb
Elijah Henkins
A. L. Weber
Whitefield
Ye Edscheidt
Hennepin
Charles Griffin
T. W. Stoner
Mistletoe gift livens Christmas gathering at door
J. M. Powers sent G. M. Locke a large package of mistletoe which arrived last Friday for Christmas festivities. Locke shared it with friends, and one elderly man was seen kissing a blooming miss under the mistletoe on the door threshold, a reminder of its playful tradition.
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J. M. Powers
G. M. Locke
Mr. Locke
Marseilles Nuptials Bind Allen Family in Christmas Wedding
In Marseilles, Carrie Blanche Allen wed Albert Lee Allen at 1 pm in a festively decorated home. The ceremony featured Miss Graces Howland on the wedding march, O M club members as decorators, and a honeymoon to Chicago after a 4 34 train departure. The bride, matron of honor Mrs Reynolds, and ring-bearing rose led to a four course luncheon for about 60 guests.
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Marseilles
A. C. Allen
Carrie Blanche
Albert Lee Allen
Pontiac
O. M. Club
Ina Allen
Mildred Dunn
Henry
H. H. Appelman
Congregational Church
Lela Adams
Blanche Galloway
Roy Allen
Charlotte Allen
H. L. Huntington
Fred Allen
Winchester
Andrew Allen
Chapin
J. W. Farley
Hiram Allen
Wm. Piper
Ben Brown
Tiskilwa
Louis Allen
Lacon
Anna Brown
Arlene Hunter
Virgil Vale
Hiram Hunter
Florence Barber
Manlius
Ernest Reynolds
Finley Scages Wedding in Putnam town ceremony
Agnes Finley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Finley married Lewis Scaggs at Putnam parlor on December 22. Rev D T Wilson presided as guests praised the couple. The celebration included a substantial wedding supper and many gifts. The groom, formerly from Kentucky, will farm the couple’s land with Agnes.
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Putnam
Agnes
George Finley
Lewis Scaggs
Frank Anderson
D. T. Wilson
M. E. Church
Kentucky
George Dally
Lon Dally
Harry Finley
Gladys
Elsie
Clay Finley
Opal
George
Ivan
Lloyd
Henry Dally
George Freer
Ida Dawson
Daniel Anderson
Oliver Scages
Rey
D.T. Wilson
News of the City and Local Anecdotes
A compilation of neighborhood notes recounts visits and departures around Henry and nearby towns. Mrs Damm visits relatives in Peru, Prof Ong now based in Galesburg, J H Price travels to McConnell for New Year, and local families host relatives during Christmas. Snow and cold are described as historic, with reflections on longer days and winter leisure.
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Henry Damm
Peru
Ira M. Ong
Galesburg
J. H. Price
Mc . Connell
Stephenson County
Claude Doran
la Prairie
Henry
Doran
William Sutton
Nevada
Idaho
California
A. B. Smith
Alex Smith
Chicago
Eliphalet Ketchum
Oscar
Mary Ketchum
Clarence
Ford County
Eddy Ketchum
Ketchum
New Year Message From The Henry Republican 1909
The Henry Republican bids readers farewell for 1909 and looks ahead to 1910 promising better publication. It notes over fifty years of weekly local news and aims to continue as a welcome visitor in the new year.
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Henry Republican
Christmas Anniversary for Mrs. Timothy Wood Sr. 86th Birthday
Christmas day 1909 marked the 86th birthday of Mrs. Timothy Wood Sr at Putnam Illinois. An elaborate dinner was planned but snow and cold hindered travel. Tim Wood Jr of Muskogee visited briefly, sending pecans and mistletoe. Brothers Frank Wood and Tim Wood joined, while Mrs. Wood remained in good health with a slight cold. A birthday greeting to Sister Lois on her 86th birthday was composed by Mrs. Aaron Blanchard of Wisconsin, praising family and blessings across years.
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Timothy Wood
Putnam
Ill
Tim Wood, Jr
Muskogee
Charles Wood
Frank Wood
Swan Lake
Tim Wood
Oklo
C. A. Ww
Lois
Aaron Blanchard
Oconomowoe
Wis
Alex
Aaron
Christmas at Mother Leech's Home in Henry
Mrs. Sarah Leech hosted a joyful Christmas with son Harvey Leech, his wife and child Marjorie, plus relatives from Peoria. Despite rail blocks and snow, they arrived around 10 pm after hours of delays. A bobsled ride, a snapshot by photographer Daniels, and a feast marked a warm family gathering. Jack, Marjorie, and Ruth planned holiday time in Henry. others returned home after a very late trip.
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Henry
Sarah Leech
Harvey
Peoria
Jack
Marjorie
A. Leech
Ruth
Divelbisses to Move to Dumas Texas
Mr and Mrs C W Divelbiss prepare to depart for their new home at Dumas Texas Mr Divelbiss and household goods go this week and Mrs Divelbiss and her sister Ella follow in a few days They have a farm there and will make a permanent home in the Lone Star state All their friends wish them prosperity and the full measure of life s benefits in their southern home
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A. A. Webber
Henry M
Saratoga
W. S. Hannum
Castleton Cor
Wyoming Post-Herald
W. A. Smith
Emerson, In
Henry Republican
Dr. Powell
C. L. Loomis
North Pole
C. W. Divelbiss
Dumas
Texas
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