Personal notices from Davenport and Princeton holiday round
Benjamin Klein of Davenport spent Christmas at home. Henry Bickerman and wife of Peoria visited relatives here. Ed Wyckoff of Chicago came to see his mother and sister. Gertie and Bertha Neuhauser returned for Christmas with family. Mr. Guy Moore went rabbit hunting with Will Merritt. Ula B. Herron of Princeton stayed with sister Mrs. George A. Burt. Mrs. R. J. Hatcher and daughter visited Wm. Merritt’s home from Friday to Sunday. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to be hosted by Mrs. Haws, Mrs. Burt and Mrs. Quinn on Jan 5. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt hosted guests for Christmas dinner. Marshall county circuit court convenes Jan 10. Shafer vs Chicago Sanitary District on docket. John T. Morgan and sister entertained at Mrs. C. R. Jones’s Christmas dinner. Jessie Mallary’s Merritt school pupils enjoyed a Christmas tree and program. Robert Holsinger, former neighbor, now in Kansas, suffered long TB. George A. Burt and wife attended Princeton Christmas tree festivities. Community notes praise Princeton’s Christmas observances. Jud Ong Jr plans to establish a player-manufacturing factory in Lacon. meeting at Commercial club rooms. James McNabb visited, grateful for living in a dry, Republican town. R. F. Burt of The Times named a director at rivers and harbors congress. visited Niagara Falls. Edwin Kane to attend Notre Dame at father Ed Kane’s expense. Percy Hindmarsh and wife of Chicago spent Christmas with sister Anna Hindmarsh. Percy, former Lincoln buggy dealer, now with American Steel Co and inventor of patented steel fence post. factory planned. Percy returned to Chicago, wife to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Klein
Davenport
Henry Bickerman
Peoria
Ed Wyckoff
Chicago
Iases Gertie
Bertha Neuhalsen
Guy Moore
Will Merritt
Ula B. Herron
Princeton
George A. Burt
R. J. Hatcher
Wm. Merritt
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Clifford Haws
Ed Quinn
Hawa
Merritt
Jemel Ketchum
Marshall County Circuit Court
Lacon
Shafer
C. R. Jones
Jessie Mallary
Robert Holsinger
James B. Doyle
Doyle & Damon
Bradford
Wi. Egleston
Kansas
City Hall
Jud Ong,Jr
James McNabb
McNabb
R. F. Burt
the Times
Dunne
Burt
New York City
Niagara Falls
Christmas Cantata Shines at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Sunday school presented a highly praised Christmas cantata “Hope of the Christmas City” on December 24. The program featured young choirs, a scenic Bethlehem backdrop, a decorated tree with a silver star, and a perfume effect from a hot air vent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Bethlehem
Marion Stickel
Rea W. Martin
Herod
Clyde Worley
Avery
Christmas Celebration at the M E Church Event
The Sunday school Christmas program drew a large crowd at the M E Church. The choir led with songs including Hang the Holy Garlands and Judah's Star Is Risen while Ruth Mercer’s class performed The Christmas Star. Children from several classes sang and spoke as Alden Rollins delivered the closing talk. Santa distributed gifts from a Christmas tree arranged by Alex Brown, D R Blackwell and Allen Hillabrand. Nuts and sweets were shared and proceeds split between Lake Bluff Orphanage and Peoria Deaconess Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Ruth Mercer
Isabel Tfeaster
Dith Pratt
Loyal Rollins
Ivan Helper
Earl Hubbell
Mildred Ball
Thomas Ransom
Daunte LeVere
Miss Allen
Mrs. Blackwell
Tia Brown
Vesta Belle
Elizabeth Weaver
Alden Rollins
Santa Claus
Alex Brown
D. R. Blackwell
Allen Hillabrand
Lake Bluff
Peoria
Mrs Lucinda McGillick dies after long life of learning
Mrs. Lucinda McGillick born 1824 in Boston moved to Peoria County Illinois in 1842 married Levi Holmes in 1844 and later John McGillick in 1865. Nine children were born, three surviving, funeral held December 27, 1914 at George McGillick’s home with Rev. Haist and local bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Hansell
Boston
Mass
Peoria
Ulinois
Levi Holmes
la Prairie Township
Morris
Florida
Milan N
Simeon Doyle
Holmes
John McGillick
George McGillick
F. W. Haist
Nellie Duke
May Young
Alta Vogelsong
J. L. Gilpin
Arthur Smith
Frank Peterman
George Halbleib
Max Slewers
William Williams
Henry Cemetery
Read Rev Martins Card of Thanks to The Henry Republican
Reverend Martin thanks The Henry Republican for publishing church notices. He lauds the paper for space and goodwill, wishes the editors a prosperous New Year, and signs Sam Sincerely, Rea W. Mertin Pastor Presbyterian Church. Bradford relatives joined Green family for Christmas in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Martin
Henry
Ill
Henry Republican
Sam
Rea W. Mertin
Presbyterian Church
Met a Williams Marries Edward Barnard in Henry
Miss Meta Williams wed Edward Chase Barnard of Granville Ill at the parental home on North Edward Street Henry I a very pretty home ceremony at 3 pm. Rev L G Landenberger officiated with Lohengrin’s wedding march. Attendants included Masters Latta Williams Stickel and Earl Robinson best man. The bride wore ivory satin Chantilly lace with orange blossoms roses and lilies. A two course luncheon followed as guests received mistletoe sprigs. The couple plans a two week trip to New Orleans via Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Williams
Edward Chase Barnard
Granville
J. Howard Williams
North Edward Street
Henry
Miss Meta
Edward Chase, Barnard
Ill
L. G. Landenberger
St.Louis
Louis Meyer
Roger Latta
Joseph Williams
Marion Stickel
Philip Latta
Earl Robinson
Mary Latta
Frank Barnard
J. A. Robinson
Lawrence Hawthorne
Frank Morris
Tonica
Sarah Powell
Sadie
E. J. Rogers
Albert McKeon
Keota
Darline Dawson
Ethel Kildon
Putnam
W. Latta
la Grange
Myrtle Hess
Cifezzo
Gardner Williams
Magnolia
New Orleans
Chicago
New Church Society
Barnard
Week of Prayer Observed for Universal Peace in Henry
The Protestant churches of Henry designate January 2 to January 9 as a week of union services. Each evening at 7 30 Rev R W Martin and Rev J E Mercer invite the public to attend as themes range from reconciliation to peace through education and brotherhood across Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Prince of Peace
R. W. Martin
J .E. Mercer
Presbyterian Church to Hold World Week of Prayer for Peace
The Presbyterian congregation plans Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent and morning worship at 11. A congregational meeting with lunch and a business session follows. The Lord s Supper will be celebrated next Sabbath January 2 as part of World s Week of Prayer for Peace and Unity lasting January 2 to 9. The pastor Rea W Martin and family thank contributors for Christmas blessings and wish a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Smith
Rea W. Martin
M N Church Sunday Schedule and Guest Visitors
The M N Church outlines a busy Sunday including Sunday school at 9:45 led by Mrs Wheeler with R M Tremain as a new member and visitors Lin of Chicago and Stephen Worley of Peoria. Public worship at 2:20 and 7:30 with Junior and Worth League services, midweek prayer and choir, Friday watch night. Rev R W Martin to preach at 10:30 with refreshments. Pastor J W Marcer extends cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Martin
J. W. Marcer
Christmas at St Marys School entertains parishioners
The Christies entertainment by the children of St Marys Church was held Sunday evening in the hall. Sisters prepared a program of music readings and a short play. The large room was filled and all were pleased and delighted by the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's Church
St Joseph’s Church Services On New Year’s Day 1916
The notice lists New Year’s Day mass times at Govloot and 82:90 4. m with confessions Friday afternoon and evening and a morning mass at 3 nom. It urges the faithful to begin 1916 in God’s grace and seek His guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Govloot A. Im
Henry Players Club hosts event at Opera House Friday night
The Players' club of Henry presents a show at the Henry Opera House this Friday evening. Tickets are urged to secure early as the venue is expected to be crowded.
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Notre Dame College
Indiana
Ed Kane
California
Edwin
Percy Hindmarsh
Anna Hindmarsh
Percy
Lincoln
Neb
American Steel Co
Steel Corporation
M. E. Church
City Hall Park
America
Thei
C. F. Anderson
Police Department
Lucinda McGillick
M. N. Holmes
Rev. Martin
David Risen
Christian Church
Lord
Bible School
Knight
Zerby
Endeavor
Aid Society
T. S. Hunt
Ray
Santa
Pavilion Park
The
May Baugh
I. W. Camery Art Family
St. Joseph's Church
Players’ Club
Dixie
Henry Opera House
Kaiser Wilhelm
Eagleston
Stone
Providence Hospital
Washington
D. C
Congressman Stone
J. C. Blaisdell
Raymond
Marc Gerard
Mossville
Princeville
Santa Fe
Chillicothe
Patrick Reynolds
Whitefield Corners
Patrick
Rock Island
Kewanee
Reynolds
Peter Reynolds
Robert Winter
Charles Cushing
Rogers
Grinsted
William MccAleer
McAleer
Republican
M. V. Tremainn
Malcolm
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