Mysterious Disappearance of Henry Farmer Archie Gerrow
Archie Gerrow of Abe Hoagland homestead two miles north of Henry vanished after expressing intent to seek medicine. Bloodhounds struggled on frozen ground as neighbors searched with Oliver Seaton and dog tracking leading toward a lake or railroad, with officials unsure if he fled or met an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Gerrow
Henry
Abe Hoagland
Putnam County
Gerrow
Alice Wabel
Oliver Seaton
Princeton
Surprise Party For Gil Clark At Home
Last Friday evening a rainy night turned into a surprise party for Gil Clark. About 25 male friends gathered at his home after he opened the door thinking it was his wife, then enjoyed a euchre game and a multi course lunch. Mrs Clark planned the event with neighbors guiding the setup and a new upholstered rocker was presented to Mr Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Clark
Clark
Death of William H. Ryan Sr. in Whitefield Ill
William H. Ryan Sr. born February 13 1846 in Kickapoo Peoria County Ill died February 7 1909 at his Whitefield home after years of farming and threshing work. Survived by wife and twelve children including John E Dennis and William Jr with several grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held at St Josephs El Paso and interment there after transport from Whitefield Corners amid bystanders and distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ryan, Sr
Kickapoo
Peoria County
Ill
Whitefield
Woodford County
Josephine Burton
el Paso
Stephen H
Roscoe J
John E
C. Elizabeth
Dennis
Woodford
Wm. H
Henry
George F
Paco
Wash
Mary Ellen
Francis
Daniel
Josephine Isabel
Arthur G
J. H
San Antonio
Texas
Daily
O'Neil
Neb
D. D
Schneider
Ind
Whitefield Corners
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Dooling
Clara Seitz
Dr. Adams
Frank Weaver
John Hartley
Harry Seitz
William H. Jr
Doran
Thomas Kirby
Frank
George
Thomas Kirby, Jr
Manson
William H, Ryan
Saratoga Tax Collector to Visit Henry at Duke Bros Store
Saratoga tax collector James O Brien will be in Henry at Duke Bros store on Friday and Saturday February 26 and 27. Citizens taxpayers residing here may see him then for tax matters and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Saratoga Township
Henry
Duke Bros
James O.brien
An Ocean Voyage Diary from Mrs Mills to Japan
Mrs Dr Ralph Mills recounts crossing to Japan in late September 1908. She tours steerage conditions, engine rooms, and ship kitchens, notes opium den belief, and observes Japanese port life, trains, money, and early Tokyo sightseeing with meals, rickshas, and temples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mills
Japan
Tokyo
Judicial Reapportionment Bill Faces Opposition Across Counties
The Scott bill introduces a state wide reallocation of judicial districts opposed by Marshall and Putnam counties and other factions. It would create 16 districts outside Cook and seek to elect four circuit judges per district, raising annual salaries and total costs significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam
Cook
Alexander
Pulaski
Massac
Pope
Saline
Johnson, Williamson
Jackson
Union
Hardin
Milliken
White
Edwards Wabash
Richland
Wayne
Hamilton
Jefferson
Franklin
Lawrence
Crawford
Jasper
Cumberland
Hisingham
Clay
Marlon
Clinton
Washington
Perry
Randolph
Monroe
Sir
Claiy
Madison
Montgomery
Bond
Fayette
Shelby
Moultrie
Christian
Douglas
Coles
Clark
Edgar
Champaign
Pratt
Macon
Vermillion
Iroquois
Ford
McLean
Livingston
Kankakee
Will
Kendall
Whiteside
Bureau
Henry
Rock Island
Mercer
Stark
Peoria
Knox
Warren
Fulton
Henderson
McDonough
Hancock
Adams
Schuyler
Browne
Pike
Cass
Mason
Menard
Tazewell
Woodford
Logan
Dewitt
Morgan
Sangamon
Scott
Calhoun
Green
Jersey
Macoupin
Pemberton
Senate
City Water Works Cost Saving Suggestion
A Times letter proposes moving water works duties to the superintendent and abolishing the day police to save money. It argues the plant is essential and could be run by one capable official, reducing annual costs by 480 dollars and accelerating bond payments, with further interest considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Water Works
Henry Water Company
Captain Zeller Dead Prominent Spring Bay Citizen
Captain Charles A. Zeller of Spring Bay died Thursday afternoon last week at Proctor hospital from pneumonia. A son of Dr. John G. Zeller, he was brother to Prof. J. C. Zeller of Bloomington and Dr. George A. Zeller of Bartonville asylum. A University of Illinois alumnus, he was known as a river man and jointly owned the steamer Rescue with Sew York earning the nickname Captain. He later focused on fruit growing and dairy farms and served as Spring Bay postmaster for twenty years and twice mayor, helping swing western Ford County into the Republican column. A public-spirited figure, he collected ethnology relics and supported town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Bay
Charles A. Zeller
Proctor Hospital
Captain Zeller
John G. Zeller
J. C. Zeller
Bloomington
George A. Zeller
Bartonville Asylum
University of
Sew York
Rescue
Zoller
Mrs John Stadel Dies After Illness and Stroke
Mrs John Stadel of Henry dies Thursday evening after winter dropsy and a stroke. Survived by husband six children two sons and four daughters. Funeral held at St Marys church February 6 with a requiem high mass. interment Calvary cemetery. Card of Thanks from John Stadel and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stadel
Loretto
Livingston County
Henry
Wymer
John
Christiana
Peter Weber
Catherine
Gertrude
Edward Maybach
Josephine
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Calvary Cemetery
Adolph Klein
William Kuss
Conrad Schwarz
Peter Merdian
Theodore Hartwig
Frank Baer
Woman's Club meets at Miss Hiltabrand home with music and talks
The Woman's Club held a regu lar meeting at Miss Lulu Hiltabrand's home on Monday afternoon February 8. A large turnout pleased host Mrs Hiltabrand and her daughter and Mrs Hendrick who led the program. Miss Waughop presided. Mrs Eva Lucas performed two piano solos Cathedral Chimes and New Spring. Mrs Lovett read a paper on Home Decorations and Its Influence with discussion led by Mrs Coe and Mrs Townsend. A vocal duet The River of Life followed by an encore song Poor Old Maids by Mrs Townsend and Mrs Hannum. Guests included Mesdames Allan Beall J H Crickenberger and Eva Clement Lucas. Edna Motter and Harry Motter with Mrs Wm Green of Chicago attend the funeral of their grandmother Mrs G A Motter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Lulu Hiltabrand
Eva Lucas
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Jamestown
N. Y
W. H. Butler
Henry Seelye
Curtis Lucas
G. M. Clark
Yokohama
America
Budka
Korea
Kerr
Stark, Mehroer
Rock Island Counties
Edna Motter
Harry Motter
Wm. Green
Chicago
G. A Motter
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