Barn Fire Destroys Quinn Farm Barn in Saratoga Township
Fire destroyed Albert Quinn s barn in Saratoga township late Thursday night. James Barry, the farm occupant, lost ten horses few survived. A large stock of grain, seed corn, and harness burned, while a neighboring cow shed also burned. Fire origin remains a mystery though haymow is suspected. Insurance covered most stock and stock losses. Card of thanks from the Barrys and remarks on insurance settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Quinn
Saratoga Township
James Barry
Lyman Sutton
Sutton
Mr. Barry
Barry
Quinn
Wabel
Whitefield
City Council Proceedings February 5 1912
Regular city council meeting notes bills and treasurer report read and approved vouchers filed. Salaries for city clerk treasurer and attorney listed along with water works expenses and coal. An electric light ordinance referred to committee and clock purchase for night watch approved. Local school notes on activities weather and class updates conclude with subscription call for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Dille
Yanochowski
Helgoth
Doelzer
Smith
Hutchins
Adam Brown
C. W. Woodward
John Stoecker
G. Halbleib
Ald. Smith
Ald. Dille
Hut
C. Motter
J. S. Burt & Son
Onyon
Standard Oil Co
Public Service Co
T. J. Segraves
Jonas Maust
Greenlee
City Hall
Peterman
Ald. Yanochowski
Ald
Alds
The
Ayes
Newman
Riverside pastor aged 81 feeble amid community notes
The letter from Riverside California dated February 1 1912 reports Rev B Edminston and his wife in frail health unable to preach and near 81. The writer A C Christern mentions California women gaining suffrage, local civic engagement, a pleasant visit with Henry, and sends subscription for 1912 plus best wishes to church friends and family.
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Orange Street
Riverside
Cal
Messrs
George Burt & Son
B. Edminston
Henry
A. C. Christern
Berry Edmiston
Henry Society of the New Church
Edmiston
Mary Dwyer obituary at St Josephs church
Mary Dwyer wife of David Dwyer died at age 40 after a life in Henry and Marshall Mich with Casey born roots. Survived by husband three young children and a brother Daniel Murnane. Funeral at St Josephs church conducted by Rev Brennan with high mass and pallbearers Frank Dwyer Dennis Hartley John Barry John Williams Frank Baer W L Flynn. Interment in St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dwyer
Mary
Mary Murnane
Casey
Henry
Michael
Ellen Murnane
St. Joseph's Church
Daniel Murnane
Marshall, Mich
St. Joseph‘s Church
Altar Society
Fr. Brennan
Frank Dwyer
Dennis Hartley
Dennis Hartley,’ John Barry, John Williams, Frank Baer
W. L. Flynn
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Dr E F Peterson Seeks Coroner Nomination In Marshall County
Dr E F Peterson of Varna circulates petitions in Marshall County to file with County Clerk Connell seeking renomination as Coroner on the Republican ticket. He is praised as an educated practicing physician who has served promptly and satisfactorily, making a good record and worthy of support for nomination and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Peterson
Varna
Marshall County
Connell
Peterson
Putnam County
Green Family Relocates to Henry from Varna
Mr and Mrs B B Green and daughter move to Henry occupying Copland house. Mrs Green is Prof Kings mother. Two sisters visit from Aurora and North Dakota, Mrs Eymann and Mrs Sutherland.
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B. B. Green
Henry
Varna
Copland
Green
Prof. King
Eymann
Aurora
Sutherland
North Dakota
Matrimonial notes in St Marys church and more unions
The report covers Catholic ceremony at St Marys with George Bickerman and Magella Wiegand, plus Sutton Applen weddings at Whitefield Corners and Clarence Applen Eva Mooberry marriage in Peoria. Also recaps a celestial sighting told by Grandma Leech and her family, witnessed by Frank Weichman and Mr Camp, and a Putnam resident Charles Wheeler visiting the city.
News of the city highlights and social notes
Mrs Clyde Gregory of Whitefield was in the city on Monday. Thomas L Jones of Chicago spent Monday in Henry on business. Dr Hess John Loomis and wives of Whitefield attended the auto show and theater in Chicago last week. John Broaddus went to Florida to be away a month to view country and possibly buy a homestead. Maude Extrem of Hopewell township and her next friend were among Henry traders on Monday. John Steele lost 60 hogs from cholera, a heavy loss as hog flesh is valuable. O G Vale, Rock Island station agent, has had the grip. Charles Knight ran the station in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gregory
Whitefield
Thomas L. Jones
Chicago
Henry
Dr. Hess
John Loomis
John Broaddus
Florida
John Steele
O. G. Vale
Rock Island
Charles Knight
C. A. Camp
Henry Telephone Company
Maggie Clark
Lyle Humble
la Grange
Cook County
Hii Pyle
Frank Johnson
Mt. Morris
Pyle
Charlotte Sparling
Rey
H. C. Birch
Woodhull
Henry County
Josie Heath
Chillicothe
Jud Ong
el Campo
Texas
John Leech
Lone Star
Henry Euchre Club
George H. Daniels
Jennie Slewers
Siewers
Anton Stadel
Frank Baer
Henry Post Office Named Postal Savings Depository
The Postmaster General designates the Henry post office as a postal savings depository. The postmaster will open the facility for patrons on March 4, 1912. Further particulars and public guidance will appear in a later issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Woman's Club Meeting Reports February Session
The Woman's club held a February meeting at Mrs. James Hartley's home with Mrs. Clift presiding. A letter from absent member J. Townsend of Los Angeles was read, Belle Adams spoke on American Homes, followed by reading by Mrs. Hendrick and songs with Miss Waughop and Nellie Coan. Miss Lina Stickel attended as a visitor. twenty members were present. Adjournment set for two weeks at Mrs. Mary Shurts's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
James Hartley
Clift
Ae J
Townsend
Los Angeles
Belle Adams
Bloomington lawyer to speak at M Y Church next Sunday
James Loar of Bloomington will address M Y Church next Sunday with morning topic What Is In Thine Hand and evening Three Big Things or A Big Faith A Big Vision A Big Job His talk includes appeal to young people as he once led Epworth League statewide Rev R L Vivian and son Robert head to Los Angeles for medical reasons hoping the mild climate aids recovery of another relative who is ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loar
Bloomington
Robert
Los Angeles
Cal
Edmund
St Johns Church Sunday Services and Guild Meeting
St Johns Episcopal invites the un affiliated to attend services in the usual order next Sunday. The guild meets today with president Mrs Anderson. Rev J E B Curzon of Chicago cannot attend next Sunday but will visit later. Due to severe weather last Sunday the fifth lecture on church history will be held next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Episcopal
St. John’s
Deck
Guild
Anderson
J. EB. Curzon
Chicago
Delusions and valentine tea at local church notes
Christian Churen discusses next Sunday's morning topic Delusions with an evening subject to be announced. Sunday school starts at 10 am. Young ladies and boys classes won recent banners. Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday with Mrs. Hunt, with Miss Clara Waughop and Mrs. Hunt serving at a Valentine tea inviting other church members. Also mentions Rev Berry Edmiston’s ill health after a long tenure in Riverside. George J. Borgstede plans a livestock sale at Law farm near Magnolia next Thursday, Feb 15. see ad for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churen
H. C. Reichel
Ladies’ Aid
T. 5. Hunt
Clara Waughop
George J. Borgstede
Law
Magnolia
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Harry Griffin
Griffin
James H. Barry
BH. J. Graves
Graves
Peoria
New York
America
Sol
Council Proceedings
the Henry High School
Walter Bayne
Miss Gilpin
Henry Schuster
Mr. Steele
Clifford West
Miss Young
Wyoming
Charles McManus
Miss Hunter
Charles Reid
Albert Farley
Jack Frost
Republican
California
Qohristern
Frank Bickerman
al Schick
H. R. Hess
Henry Auto Co
Henry Applen
Mahlon Sutton
William Rowe
Applen-Mooberry
Clarence B. Applen
Eva Mooberry
Grandma Leech
Somersville
Ind
Mrs. Camp
Charles Wheeler
Putnam
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