Important Affairs of the Week and Local Notices
The column lists events and notes from the week including a broad sow sale by B C Caverly near Toulon, new Ford arrivals at C M Lucas garage, a box social at Harrison school house on Feb 14, and local property moves. It reports on Dr J C Nate speaking for educational funds, a euchre party at the Bell home, a Bloomington horse sale, and a Metropolitan Concert Company performance marred by lighting. It also comments on Charles S Deneen leaving the governorship and Edward F Dunne’s inauguration, praising reforms and public-spirited measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Caverly
Toulon
C. M. Lucas
Harrison School House
Valentine
Margaret Meyers
Charles Dewey
Western Avenue
Farley
J. C. Nate
Bloomington
Educational Forward Movement
M. B. Church
Henry Bell
Lyman Horrom
Joseph Stadel
Mr. Quinn
Martha Lewis
Herman Hofer
Bell
L. F. Boyle
Sandy
Metropolitan Concert Company
Charles 8
Deneen
Edward F. Dunne
State University
Illinois Central Railroad
Death of Lorentz Bergantz at nearly ninety in vicinity
Lorentz Bergantz born in Germany August 10 1824 came to America about age 25 and settled nearby He married Josephine Heinrich September 17 1867 Three surviving children George Barney and Henry mourn his death which occurred early Sunday He lived with his family since his wife died April 2 1890 Funeral at St Josephs church Tuesday at 10 conducted by Rev Fr Brennan Pallbearers included Conrad Swarz Frank Baer and others Interment at Calvary cemetery The obituary notes a long life of honest citizenship and strong local ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorentz Bergantz
Germany
America
Josephine Heinrich
George
Barney
Henry
Oregon
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Conrad Swarz
Frank Baer
Wimer Schlosser
Adolph Klein
Peter Merdian
J. N. Krenz
A. B. Smith
Calvary Cemetery
Exciting Runaway In Country Roadside Crash
Lawrence Hunt his wife and mother narrowly escaped death after a runaway buggy struck a telegraph pole. The team bolted when a snap in the buggy gear failed, throwing all three occupants. Mrs Hunt was unconscious for hours but recovered. Hunt and the mother were shaken. The buggy gear was destroyed and the team suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Land Prices in Illinois Land Buy Increasing Confidence
The article argues Illinois farm land at about $200 per acre is a sound investment driven by government help and scientific farming. It highlights strong demand from neighboring farmers, rising farming efficiency, and soil fertility as profits grow. It also promotes the Thompson Loan Company farm mortgages as a safe option with two to one security and national reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Joan S.thompson
Jno. S. Thompson
Thompson
Union
Lacon Home Journal
Thompson Loan Company
Marshall County
Chicago
To the Poor House Harry Choate Struggles in County Home
Noted Central Illinois stage star Harry Choate once admired for his talent and leading roles is now an inmate at Bureau County's county home. Once married to Mattie Choate and backed by a strong troupe, he faded into drink and instability, endured Keeley cure, and returned to failed home talent shows before dying in the county poor house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Choate
Illinois
Bureau County
Mattie Choate
Henry
Legion
Harry
Ayslum
Keeley
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Vogelsang
Yesterday afternoon Thalian and VU I clubs surprised Frieda Vogel on Ninth Street with a birthday gathering at her home. Guests played games and shared a luncheon prepared on chafing dishes before continuing with other amusements until about 10 o clock. She is the daughter of Frank Vogelsang and granddaughter of Grandma Vogelsang of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Vogelsang
Thalian and
Vogelsang
Ninth Street
Streator Monitor
Frank Vogelsang
Grandma Vogelsang
School Friends Enjoy Evening at Eugene Jenness Home
The senior class and faculty were entertained at Eugene Jenness's home on January 29 with progress flinch, a festive luncheon for 23, and candles as keepsakes. The junior class similarly gathered with music, games, and desserts on January 31, while various domestic science activities and visits occurred throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jenness
Eugene
Paul Burkhart
Urbana
Marion Doyle
R. F. Burt
Miss Simms
Mesdames Clark
Swift
Loomis
Phillips
Clawson
Layton
Florence Klein
Valet Balleweg
Henry Ransom
Frances Smith
Charles Hartley
Irma Vogel
Irma
Harrison Gregory
Selcyr Robinson
Lou Klein
Roy Kern
The Woman's Column: Mothers and Voting Morality
The Civic Committee argues mothers shape sons and voting habits, urging fathers to vote morally. It notes most young men follow their fathers’ views, urging fearless, conscientious ballot choices and resistance to selfish motives. The piece highlights Margaret Brent as the first American woman to claim voting rights in 1647 Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Diogenes
America
Margaret Brent
Maryland
Cecil Calvert
Lord Baltimore
Leonard Calvert
Fifth Room Visitors and Classroom Movements Noted
Jennie Steele visited the fifth room this week with Majorie Duke as organist. Mrs. R F Burt and Miss Simms of Mendota called in the fourth room on Monday. Mesdames Clark Loomis Swift and Miss Elsie Clawson stopped by the second room on Tuesday. Thelma Stevens moved from the second to the third grade. Lester Webb entered the first grade from John Swaney school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Steele
Majorie Duke
R. F. Burt
Life Policy Paid in Full Ends Endowment Cash Return
J C Ford, Union Central Life Insurance agent, received a draft for 1213 85 on a 15 year endowment policy payable to Elsie Smith. Mr Smith paid in 1900 and got back his money plus 213 85, no death required. Dr Swein adds a modern electrical therapy machine to his office for treating stubborn conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ford
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Elsie Smith
End of Year Endeavor Day Observed at Presbyterian Church
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m followed by an 11 a m preaching service by the pastor. The Christian Endeavor will meet at 7 20 p m for their annual anniversary meeting called Endeavor Day. Last Sabbath evening the service was missed due to no light. All are invited to attend these services signed George l Grisel Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Nate
D. D
Bloom
Methodist Church
Nate
Grand Prairie Seminary
Onarga
Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington
Hedding College
Abingdon
Ilinois Woman's College
Jacksonville
Chaddock Boys’ College
Quincy
College Hall
the State University
Champaign
J. BE. Mercer
Township
Finis
Chicago
Aston
St Marys Church Service Schedule Listed
St Marys Church with Rev Fr Gensler as pastor announces Sunday services at 8 am low mass and English sermon at 10 am high mass and German sermon at 2 30 pm vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 9 am daily except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times Public Notice
St Josephs Church announces Sunday mass at 8 30 and 10 30 a m with weekday services at 8 a m The public is invited Rev Fr Brennan pastor Rubber stamps supplied by Brown Printing Co Peoria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Brown Printing Co
Peoria
Illinois builds first electrically operated rail line for all rail business
Mrs. William Green and daughter visited country friends from Thursday to Sunday. Miss Irma Vogelsang hosted a party at her mother's home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Brumsey and daughter from Hopewell trip to the North Carolina coast. Mrs. Mercian recovers from a long illness. The Woman's club meets Monday Feb 10 to elect a president. Clarence A. Applen and Clyde P. Applen move to a 300 acre farm near Morton. Mrs. McCullough dies in California, buried beside husband in La Prairie. Time will reveal William McKinley’s aims as new speaker. Burt named Illinois-Michigan canal delegate. Arcene Picheregu, old Marshall county settler, dies at 90. Voters League meets to plan education efforts. Electric light complaints rise. boiler failure at Aston causes outages. new connections expected to fix outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Illinois
Irma Vogelsang
M. Miller
Brumsey
Hopewell Township
North Carolina Sea Coast
Conrad Mercian
Woman's Club
James Hartley
Disasway
Clarence A
Clyde P. Applen
Henry Applen
Saratoga
Morton
Tazewell County
Robert McCullough
California
la Prairie
John L. McCullough
Milo
Bradford
William McKinley
House of Representatives
R. F. Burt
the Times
Henry Commercial Club
Lacon
Col. Strawn
Voters’ League
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Ottawa
Ill
Miss Vogelsang
the Woman's Column
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