Golden Wedding Celebration in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lippert observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their East Jefferson Street home in Los Angeles on January 22 1912. Guests limited by Mrs Lipperts ill health enjoyed a four course luncheon with roses violets and sweet peas. The couple married in Illinois later moved to California receiving warm congratulations from many local acquaintances. Mr Lippert received a watch chain from his nephew Frank Kramer of Chillicothe Texas.
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East Jefferson Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Lawrence Lippert
Emily Hartenhower
Birthday Surprise For Mr Ben Ransom In Peoria
On Monday January 29 Mr Ben Ransom turned 65 and his wife and daughters hosted a surprise party for him with 15 invited friends arriving around 8 pm. After a card game and talk they were served a two course luncheon and departed at 11 pm wishing him many more birthdays. Matthew Gorman, a 15 year Peoria fireman, died on a train in Arkansas from lung trouble and was last of several firemen who answered the 1901 Paskell House block fire. Interment took place in Peoria leaving a bereaved wife.
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Ben Ransom
Peoria
Matthew Gorman
Arkansas
Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Krenz
Deacon Beil
Henry
Barn es Plans Clear View for New Home by Pavilion Park
J. J. Barnes obtained state canal board permission to cut trees and undergrowth around the lock pond. The work is complete providing a clear view from his lot to the Highland lock and river. Barnes aims to beautify his premises with shrubbery and flowers, making it a city beauty attraction.
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J. J. Barnes
Pavilion Park
State Canal Board
Barnes
Leap Year Ball Hosted by Local Ladies in Peoples Hall
An invitation leap year ball at the Peoples hall drew sixty eight couples last evening. Mrs EB Cromwell Mrs Charles Motter Mrs Will Slowers Mrs Lawrence Gregory and Mrs 2 S Sterrett organized the event. Seelig's orchestra of six pieces provided the music for an enjoyable night.
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EB. G. Cromwell
Charles Motter
Will Slowers
Lawrence Gregory
2. S. Sterrett
People’s Hall
Seelig
Physician Dr. C. T. Taylor Dies at 70 in Granville
Dr. C. T. Taylor longtime Magnolia physician died last Saturday at about age 70 after illness. Born May 21 1843 in Champaign county Ohio he moved to Putnam county Illinois as a child and practiced medicine in Pellsville Magnolia and Granville. He served in the Civil War with the Fourth Illinois Cavalry and held public offices including Magnolia village president and county coroner. He married Nellie Clark in 1867 and survived by his wife and son Dr. F. C. Taylor.
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Putnam County
C. T. Taylor
Magnolia
Granville
Dr. Taylor
Champaign County
Ohio
Illinois
Hennepin
Putnam
Ford
Peoria
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Pellsville
Vermilion County
O. F. Taylor
Fourth Illinois Cavalry
Pittsburg Landing
Farmer Finds Missing Sow Buried in Straw Stack Near Sterling
A farm near Sterling reports a missing sow from Oct 16 found hiding in a straw stack. The pig emerged healthy and plans are to bury each hog under its own straw shelter to ease winter feeding. Farmers see straw as solution for keeping hogs fed and fat by spring.
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Sterling
Groundhog Day Folk Tale Sees March Weather Debate
The column recalls Groundhog Day lore predicting six more weeks of winter if a shadow appears, and spring if not, noting locals doubt the ritual given the cold spell. It adds that many in the area expect spring around mid June regardless of the legend.
Bauter Bros Ice Haul on Lake Senachwine Fails to Meet Expectation
Every year Bauter Bros. gain state permission to cut holes in Lake Senachwine for a seine haul. Last year they yielded 164000 pounds. last week Monday the haul produced only 60 pounds. Fish Warden J C Blaisdell from Bradford witnessed the attempt.
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Bauter Bros
Lake
Senachwine
J. C. Blaisdell
Bradford
Lane McKean Noted Illinois Jockey Dies in Peoria
Lane McKean a Bradford horse jockey with an 80 year career across Illinois half mile tracks died in a Peoria hospital last Saturday from erysipelas and was buried Tuesday in Milo.
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Lane McKean
Bradford
Illinois
Peoria
Milo
Golden Wedding in San Fernando Delights Family and Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Smith celebrated their golden wedding in San Fernando California on January 9. A thousand guests joined in a simple toast and a belated ceremony reenactment of their 1862 marriage. The couple recalled humble beginnings and thanked relatives friends and church groups for decades of support.
Boys' Club Meets for Storytelling and Citizenship Lessons
About 50 junior high boys gathered at president Kenneth King's home for a program led by Miss Stauver and Mrs. Hymann of Aurora. Stories emphasized courage, honesty, and self sacrifice, followed by singing and refreshments. Walter Smith was elected president. Superintendent King noted ongoing value for character building and citizenship during adolescence.
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Kenneth King
Chicago
Aurora
King
St John's Church Invites Friends to Worship Times
St Johns Episcopal invites friends from other denominations to join morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Next Sunday evening presents the fifth lecture on the History of the Historic Church. The Ladies Guild met pleasantly with Mrs William Meier last Thursday and meets there again today.
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St. John's Church
Episcopal
Ladies’ Guild
William Meier
Month's Mind Mass for Fr Dooling at St Joseph's
A month's mind mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's church on Monday February 5 at 10 am for Fr Dooling. A solemn requiem mass will be celebrated.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Dooling
Local troupe to stage Singbad the Sailor comic opera
A city group of young performers will present Singbad the Sailor at the People’s Hall on Feb 8 and 9. Tickets go on sale Feb 5 at T. J. Segraves’ drug store. Cast includes Princess Aminta Jessie Swem and Caliph Haroun Al Rashhid Bert Mead with numerous locals in roles. General admission 25c, reserved 35c.
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People’s Hall
Singbad the Sailor
T. J. Segraves
People's Hall
Aminta
Jessie Swem
Gulnara
The
Silent Isle
Clara Seitz
Gulelka
Murad
Leam Hannum
Lazula
Margaret Fraher
Singbad
Cecil Herry
Kitty Pace
Mayzella Bentley Murad
Clarence Phillips
Royal Guard
Leo Hoffman
Elmer Merdian
Fred Ford
Leo Merdian
Ajib
Ivan Barry Singbad
Semie Tobrataletely Shate
Harry Seitz Hassan
al Schick Haroun al Rashhid
Bagdad
Bert Mead
Muncho
Lennie McBride
George Mattern
Gingerdeniteeestsie
Clifford Mercian
Harvie
Clitaetrelstaeiee
Lou Klein
Stetsle Acres
Harry Hank
Florence King to perform piano as school hosts visiting speakers
School chimes bring pianist Florence King this week while seniors study the romantic period and the general history class begins Rome's civil wars. Domestic science bakes cornbread, physics runs density experiments, and the boys’ club meets at Mr. King’s home with Walter Smith elected president.
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Florence King
Hate
Scott
Rome
Alice Eymann
Aurora
Preacher Rev W J Leach to Speak at Pekin Methodist
Reverend W J Leach, Pekin Times preacher-porter, will hold morning and evening services at the Pekin Methodist Church next Sunday. The note thanks Rev Vivian and family for support during the pastor's long illness and prays blessings in return.
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M. EB. Church
W. J. Leach
Pekin Times
Methodist Church
Augustine
Vivian
County Clerks Paid From Township Funds for Tax Extensions
County clerks will be paid for extending taxes from the township funds this year with each township fund contributing its proportional share. Previously the county clerk received payment for tax extensions from the county fund.
Buick Hill Climber Display Draws Big Show
A New York Buick exhibit showcased a Model 25 climbing a 45 percent grade, witnessed by automobile editors from New York and Brooklyn. Burton Brown of the New York Globe rode, as Buick touts economy of power and seamless production at its Flint factory, claiming peak efficiency with parts made in one plant under unified supervision.
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New York
Brooklyn
Burton Brown
New York Globe
Buick
Hyery Buick
Buick Motor Company
Warner
Chicago
Flint
Mich
The Woman's Club Holds January Meeting
The Woman's club met January 22 at Mrs. Harriet M. Stevens home. President Mrs. S. Almeda Clift presided. Miss Gilpin led the Education Department program. Miss Gertrude Bickerman spoke on What Do You Know revealing the value of knowledge. Paul Burkhart provided piano music. Members gave quotations on knowledge and refreshments were served.
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Woman’s Club
Harriet M. Stevens
S. Almeda Clift
Department of Education
Miss Gilpin
Gertrude Bickerman
Paul Burkhart
Fire Department Honor for Late Fireman Matthew Gorman
Henry fire department contributed a floral piece for the funeral of Matthew Gorman late of Co. No. 7 at Peoria. The funeral and burial were held at St Marys cemetery yesterday afternoon. He helped at the Paskell house block fire eleven years ago and was highly esteemed for his many fine qualities.
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Henry
Matthew Gorman
Co. No. 7
Peoria
St. Mary's Cemetery
Paskell House
Marital License Breach In Peoria Ceremony
Nunzio Capranica and Assunca Capranica obtained a marriage license in Peoria and, after a ceremony in Marshall County, traveled to Peoria with a priest who secured a second license and performed the wedding at the Peoria county clerk's office contrary to county law.
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Toluca
Nunzio Capranica
Assunca Capranica
Peoria
Marshall County
Jolly Bunch entertains with progressive euchre evening
Mrs John Peterman and Mrs Gus tav Meijer hosted the Jolly Bunch at Mrs Meijer s home last Thursday. Progressive euchre was enjoyed as the main activity with Mrs James Colligan winning first prize, Miss Mollie Murdock taking the booby prize and Miss Mary Slaven the most lone hands. Refreshments included fruit ice cream cake and candy. Everyone reported a fine time.
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John Peterman
Gustav Meijer
James Colligan
Mollie Murdock
Mary Slaven
Chillicothe Captain Buys Columbia For Illinois River Excursions
Capt. H. Meihl of Chillicothe buys the fast steamboat Columbia for the excursion season on the Illinois River. The 175 by 36 foot vessel will be overhauled and fitted for excursion service with a capacity of 1500 passengers.
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H. Meihl
Chillicothe
Illinois River
Star Theater expands with new moving picture machine
J. J. Barnes owner of the Star theater visited Chicago last Friday and purchased another moving picture machine. The addition will bring two outfits and greatly increase the theater's nightly picture entertainment capacity.
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J. J. Barnes
Star Theater
Chicago
Baseball Club Forms for 1912 Season With Noted Signings
Local managers plan a stronger 1912 club and have already signed several players including Mr. Plugel of Peoria. The move aims to build a more competitive team than last year.
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Plugel
Peoria
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