Week of local events and notices in Toulon area
A recap of past week activities includes a fox social at Harrison school, a Valentine program, and a fund drive for church education. Residents report real estate moves, a cattle herd purchase in Bridgeport, and a Bloomington horse sale. theater and lecture notes highlight music and lectures, with political commentary on Governor Deneen's tenure and public policy impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Caverly
Toulon
Co M Lucas
Harrison School
Alentine
Heliz
Margaret Meyers
Ethhries Dewey
Western Avenue
Nrz
Dewey
Blackburn
Wekk
Bridgeport
Wis
Hescross
Eds. C. Nate
Bloomington
M. E.church
W.E
Smre
Henry Bell
Lyman Horrom
Joseph Katetwor
Mr Quinn
Martha Lewis
Herman Hofer
Bell Royal
L. F. Boyle
Sandy
Nork
Honere
Metropolitan Con‘company
Deneen
Dethair
Edward Y Rae
Central Railroad
Wa Irhig
Oneol
Exciting Runaway Near Miss in Country Road
Lawrence Hunt his wife and mother narrowly escaped death when a buggy driven by Hunt collided with a telegraph pole after a team bolted from control. The wife was unconscious for hours but recovered. Hunt and the mother were shaken yet unharmed. The article also notes the death of Lorentz Bergant aged nearly 89, with funeral details at St Joseph's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hunt
Mr Hunt
Lorentz Bergant
Germany
America
Josephine Heinrich
George
Barney
Henry
Oregon
St Joseph's Church
Brennan
Conrad Swarz
Frank Baer
Wimer Schlosser
Adolph Klein
Peter Merdian
J N Krenz
A B. Smith
Calvary Cemetery
Land Prices in Illinois Trade on High Investment Value
A discussion on Illinois land selling around 200 dollars per acre highlights the safety of investing now. The piece praises government and agricultural expertise, urges intensive farming, and endorses first mortgage farm loans via the Thompson firm as a secure option for moderate to large investors across many states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Jonn S Thompson
Jnck Thompson
Thompson Firm
Union
Lacon Home Journal
Thompson Loan Company
Noted Central Illinois Actor Falls Into County Home
Harry Choate, once a leading stage figure in Central Illinois, lies near death in Bureau County's county home. Once a beloved performer with wife Mattie and a strong company, his career peaked in weekly tours. His life of fortune, fame, and later drink led to madness, Keeley cure, and home talent ventures before relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Choate
Ilinois
Bureau County
Mattie Choate
Henry
Legion
Harry
Keeley
Apetite
Surprise Birthday for Miss Vogelsang by Thalian and I Tubs
Yesterday afternoon Thalian and I Tubs surprised Frieda Vogelsang at her Ninth Street home. Guests played games and shared a luncheon around 5 30 PM before continuing with light entertainment until the party ended around 10 PM. Frieda is the daughter of Frank Vogelaang and granddaughter of Grandmaz Vogelaang of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Vogel
Biav
Thalian
A. & I. Tubs
Vogelsang
Serpe
Frank,Vogelaang
Vogelaang
School Club Feasts and Student Activities Chronicle
The senior class and faculty enjoyed a festive evening at Eugene Jenness home on Jan 29 with a grand two course luncheon and candlelit place settings. The junior class shared a lively Friday with Marion Doyle, including brick ice cream and music, followed by domestic science lessons and visits from staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jenness
Eugene
Httle
Paul Burkhart
Urbana
Marion Doyle
R F Burt
Miss Simms
Henry Ransom
Frances Smith
Charles Hartley
Irma Vogel
Irma
Harrison Gregory
Selcyr Robinson
Klein
Roy Kern
Jennie Steele
Eiste Clawson
Thelma Stevens
Lester Webb
John Swaney
The Woman's Column on Mothers Fathers and Voting
The Civic Committee discusses how mothers and fathers influence sons voting choices and urge moral, fearless participation. It notes the long arc of women entering politics with Margaret Brent claiming voting rights in 1647 and acting as attorney for the lord proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Theather
Sor
Father
Diogenes
America
Margaret Brent
Maryland
Dell Calvert
Lord Baltimore
Leonard Calvert
Church Services and Meetings Across Local Congregations
The message lists next Sabbath services on PAL Ave and at the M. and Church. Includes Sabbath school led by M L Coan, a 11 o’clock Bible class, a 6 30 p.m. Epworth League, and a 7 30? p.m. union temperance meeting at the New Church. Rev J C Nate spoke on Christian education. he heads a fund drive for 125000 supporting Grand Prairie Seminary Onarga Illinois Wesleyan Bloomington Hedding College Abingdon Illinois Woman’s College Jacksonville Chaddock Boys College Quincy and College Hall at Champaign. Also notes Christian Church services with Rev H C Reichel preaching at 11 a.m. and a New Jerusalem union service led by W Co T A. A quilt project is in progress at Mrs Stibgen’s, and the home bakery fundraiser opens next Saturday. J A Williams, township Sunday school president, visited and spoke to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Church
J C Naté
Bloomington
Methodist Church
Nate
Grand Prairie Seminary
Onarga
Illinois Wesleyan
Hedding College
Abingdon
Illinois Woman's College
Jacksonville
Chaddock Boys’ College
Quincy
College Hall
the State University
Champaign
J. E Mercer
Christian Church
H. C. Reichel
New Jerusalem
Relche
Stibgen
Home
J. A. Williams
Walter
James Hartley
Disasway
Clarence A
Clyde P. Apples
Henry Appien
Saratoga
Morton
Wazewell
House of Representatives
R. F. Burt
the Times
Henry Commercial Club
Illinois-Michigan Canal Commissioners
Chicago
Burt
Peoria
Henry Organization
Marshall
Tme
Parsons
Kas
Arcené
Pichereau
France
Lacon
Col. Strawn
Teen Church Sabbath Service and Endeavor Day Observance
Sabbath services at 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m led by the pastor. The Christian Endeavor marks its annual anniversary as Endeavor Day. A previous Sabbath evening service was canceled due to lack of light and invites are extended to all who can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian Church
Christian Endeavor
Tarlack
Caita
St Marys Church Service Schedule
Rév Fr Gensler pastor Sundax announces mass times with low and high masses and German sermon. Weekday services include morning masses and vesper benediction. Parish invitation appears with printing credit and a ciphered sponsor line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Sundax
Illinois first state to have an electrically operated railroad
The item notes Illinois as the pioneer state in electric railroad operation, and mentions various local social notices, personal updates, obituaries, and civic matters including club meetings and local travel. It reflects a snapshot of community life with names, places, and events from a historical newspaper page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorentz Bergants
Ottawa
Our House
Miss Vogelsang
J. GC. Ford
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Elsie Smith
J.m G. Ford
Vis Dinity
the Woman's Column
Arennah
Leon Frame
Orry
Conrad
Merdian
Voters’ League
M. BE
Wariong
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