Personal notices and holiday greetings from Lacon area
The column lists residents visiting relatives over Christmas and New Year in Davenport Princeton Lacon and Bradford. It notes Mrs. Wm Merritt hosting guests including R J Hatcher and daughter, and Mrs Clifford Haws hosting Presbyterian Ladies Aid. It reports Stephen Burt as a Times selector visiting Washington and Niagara Falls, and Edwin Kane studying at Notre Dame with his father funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nin Klein
Davenport
Fienry Bickerman
Peo- Li
Ey Areff O Cage
Sis
Sgpeses Gertie
Bertha Novates
Christ
Guy Moore
Will Werritt
B. Hetron
Princeton
Ter-Pister
George A
R. J. Hatcher
Wm. Merritt
Aid
Clifford Haws
George A. Burt
Hawa
James B Doyle
Doyle & Damon
Bradford
Wan Egleston
Kansas
sGeorge A Burt
City Hall
Yonding
James McNabb
Nath
Manm
UR. F. Burt
the Times
Dunne
Megates
Ed Kane
Californiac
Edwin Wee
Chi
Newt
Sisise
Anna “Hindinarah
Percy
Lincoln
Gow
Pet- Bisew
Chicago
Christmas Cantata Delights Henry Readers at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Sunday school staged a Christmas cantata on Friday night December 24 in Henry. The packed auditorium featured elaborate greenery a Bethlehem scene and a towering decorated tree. The program opened with Marion Stickel's solo a prayer by Rev Rea W Martin and a procession of young performers. The cantata Hope of the Christmas City followed with Oriental costumes and a perfume scene. Mrs Clyde Worley led the musical accompaniment and the night closed with a chorus and distribution of gifts amid praise for the best Christmas entertainment in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Henry
Bethlehem
Marion Stickel
Rea W Martin
Manger
Hope
Herod
Clyde Worley
Christmas Celebration at the M. FE. Church
The Sunday school Christmas program drew a large crowd with choral renditions of Hang the Holy Garlands Glor God Christmas Joy and Judah's Star Is Risen A pageant by Ruth Mercer s class and performances by young soloists and duets preceded by a Santa Claus gift distribution from a tree arranged by local volunteers. Funds collected supported an orphanage and a hospital in Jephsona, uplifting devotion and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
City Hall Park
America
Cr. Anderson
Police Department
Judah
Ruth Mercer
Isabel Feaster
Wdith
Pratt
Loyal Rollins
Ivan Helner
Earl Hubbell
Mildred Ball
Thomas Ransom
Dannie DeVere
Miss Alen
Alden
Avas
Santa
Mrs Lucinda McGillick A Peoria County Probate of 1915
Mrs Lucinda McGillick born 1824 Boston married Levi Holmes 1844 moved La Prairie township Peoria County had nine children, remarried John McGillick 1865. Died Monday December 27 1915 and funeral held December 29 conducted by Rev P W Haist. Card of thanks from Holmes Doyle and McGillick families and Presbyterian Church notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Hansell
Boston
Mass
Peoria County
Ilinois
Levi Holmes
la Prairie Township
Morris
Florida
Milan II
Simeon Doyle
Holwes
Joln McGillick
rPorge McGillick
Meta Williams Marries Edward Barnard in Granville Home Wedding
Miss Meta Williams becomes bride of Edward Chase Barnard of Granville Illinois in a ceremony at the Williams residence in Herby with Rev. Landenberger officiating. The couple plans a two week trip to New Orleans after a reception. both are noted for character and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Williams
Edward Chase Barnard
Granville
J. Howard Williams
North Edward Street
Herby
Miss Meta
Edward Chase,Barnard
AL. G. Landenberger
St. Louis
Granville Myr
Frank Barnard
J. A. Robinson
Fart Robinson
Lawrence Hawthorne
Frank Morris
Tonica
Sarah Powell
Sadie
E. Rogers
Albert McKeon
Keota
Darline Dawson
Ethel Kildon
Putnam
S. W
Gardner Williams
Magnolia
New Orleans
Chicago
New Church Society
Barnard
Uecurv
Christmas Eve Bible Services and Community Events
The church held Bible school at 10 a.m. with Rev Zerby preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. An Endeavor service occurred at 6:30 p.m. The Aid Society met with Mrs T S Hunt on Wednesday afternoon. Christmas eve services pleased all with songs, recitations, decorations, and a Christmas tree by Rey Haws, plus free candy and nuts for children. Coasting at Pavilion Park was popular with two hills for slides toward the river and toward the hollow. The annual Presbyterian conference will be at the Presbyterian church with reports read and a Swill served. attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Bible School
Santa
Week of Prayer for World Peace Observed in Henry Churches
The Week of Prayer from Jan 2 to Jan 9 unfolds in Henry County Protestant churches with union services. Each day features a different theme such as Reconcilation, Peace Through Christian Service, and Unity in Churches, ending with The Prince of Peace in Victory and Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Subjest
Mtodist
Presbyterian—church
R. W. Martin
J .&. Mercer
Sunday School and Church Services Outline
The report lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Dr Wim Wheeler as superintendent and a men s Bible class. R M Tremain joins as member. visitors include Law of Chicago and Stephen Worley of Peoria, ex-superintendent. Choir, prayer, public services at 1 or 7 30 pm, Junior League, Apworth League, prayer meetings, watch night service, address by Rev R W Martiny and refreshments at 10 30 pm. second service at 11 pm led by the pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Wheeler
R. M. Tremain
Mr. Law
Chicago
Stephen Worley
Peoria
R.w.imartiny
Christmas Program at St. Mary's School Delights Local Audience
The St. Mary's church children presented a Christmas entertainment Sunday evening in the hall. Prepared by the Sisters, the program featured music and a short play. The event filled the large room with cheerful, delighted spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Sihon
Aes
Local notes and events from Henry and vicinity
The week carries stage and social updates from Henry including the Players' Club production The Sweetest Girl in Dixie at the Henry Opera House with tickets urged for a crowd. Also reports Kaiser Wilhelm’s throat tumor surgery and a sharp rise in bromide prices impacting hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Players’ Club
Henry
Dixie
Henry Opera House
Kaiser Wilhelm
Pagleston
Stone
Providence ,Hospital
Washington, D. C
J. C. Blaisdell
Bradford
Raymond
Marc Gerard
Peoria
Division-Of-The-C
Mossville
Princeville
Santa Fe
Chillicothe
Patrick Reynolds
Whitefield Corners
Patrick
Roth Island
Kewanee
Reynolds
Peter Reynolds
Robert ‘Winters
Dlaries Cushing
Brada
Ford
Rogers
Grinsted
Rock Island
Wiliam McAleer
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M. FE. Church
Lucinda McGhrlick
Holmes
George McGillick
Nev. Martin
First Presbyterian Church
Roe W. Martin
Henry Republican
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Presbyterian
Christian Church
Pavilion Park
Beausie
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Presbyterian Cluveh
Smith
Christian Endeavor
Rea W. Martin
St. Mary's School
Ts Caerver
Tremain
Terrence
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Dians
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