Important Affairs of the Week Noted in Henry County
J E Taylor resumes practice after illness. Mrs W H Phares lies critically ill in Elmwood. J A Locke, Henry boy and Venona Coal exec, elected VP. J R Fuller announces Burlington Railroad bridge span across the Illinois river at La Salle completed. Excursion boats can land at Starved Rock state park. Judge Puterbaugh appointed to take evidence in Illinois Central tax case. The piece also covers local anecdotes on residents, a large three day Streator Breeders sale, and biographical notes on Patrick M Blair of Toulon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Taylor
Hennepin
W. H. Phares
Milo Phares
Elmwood
Henry
G. Monroe Locke
Venona Coal Company
George L. Monser
E. L. Monser
United States
J. R. Fuller
Burlington Railroad Company
Illinois River
la Salle
Ottawa
Starved Rock
New State Park
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Illinois Central Railroad
Brady
Bradford
Thompson
Colt
Carl Hay
Rosa Ford
Minoak
Virginia
Ford
Henry Dangerfield
Osceola
Streator Breeders’ Company
Republican
Ed Miller
Ancona
J. C. Gettencord
Woulf Bros
Peoria
D. Bennett
Utica
John Smith
Galesburg
Stark County
South Bureau
Marshall Counties
Patrick M. Blair
Toulon
Frankfort
Men and Measures
Summer Boarders Delight Holders In Local Play
A large audience praised the Woman's club production Uncle Ephraim's Summer Boarders. The amateur cast impressed with natural ability and careful direction by J. K. O'Neil, delivering a cohesive and heartwarming performance enjoyed by families and neighbors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Surprise Party For Harold Ball At Parents Home
Friends hosted a farewell surprise at the Ball residence for Harold Ball and his parents Mr and Mrs Clark Ball. About 30 guests attended as Harold, summoned to help with a sick horse, arrived home to a yard full of rigs. After the barn was lit again the group enjoyed games and refreshments. Harold and his parents soon move to a new home near Linden Indiana and well wishes followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ball
Clark Ball
Moorey
Cora Baker
Harold
Linden
California Winter Delivers Record Rainfall in Monrovia
Monrovia report notes 20 inches of rain this winter with 10 inches in January, an unusual warm spell, and occasional frost. A washout disrupted rail traffic for days after four inches of rain fell in 12 hours. Correspondent O Smith sends regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrovia
Cal
George Burt & Son
California
Southern Pacific
O, Smith
Funeral for Lydia Moffitt Held in Chillicothe
Lydia Moffitt born in Peoria County Illinois in 1847 died in Portland Oregon January 26 1914 aged 67. Remains moved from Portland to Chillicothe for funeral held Monday conducted by Rev W D Benjamin at the M E church. Burial in Northampton. Survived by sisters Maria Ramsey Dana and Jennie Gravis Portland and brother Norton Moffitt Henry with several nieces and nephews. Her youth spent near birth place then moved with parents to Wheatland Bureau County and later to Portland 16 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Moffitt
Chillicothe
Portland
Ore
Kate Garver
W. D. Benjamin
M. EF. Church
Edith Wescott
Tony Hammond
George Hart
Northampton
Peoria County
Potland
Hugh
Jane Moffitt
Maria Ramsey
Dana
Jennie Gravis
Norton Moffitt
Henry
Wheatland
Bureau County
Chillicothe Bulletin
Voters League Meeting Set for City Hall Friday
The Voters League will hold a meeting in the council room at City Hall next Friday evening February 13 at 7 30. A full attendance is desired said Bella Evans secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
Bella Evans
Sec
Mothers' Meeting Inspires Henry County Mothers
About 20 mothers and 25 young children gathered at Mrs. 8 L Clift's home on February 10. Mrs. Allan Hillabrand chaired with tact, leading discussions on motherhood, fatherhood, and child training. Cards pledged purity. a next meeting was planned for March with host Mrs. Clifford Haws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Clift
Allan Hillabrand
Marshall County
Henry
Nellie Coan
Velma Rowe
Helper
Hillabrand
Clifford Haws
Clift
Leech
Farewell Party for Ed and Mrs Tomlinson
A farewell party was given Saturday evening at the Tomlinsons home by friends and neighbors. A two course luncheon followed at 11 o clock with sandwiches pickles cocoa ice cream and cake. A beautiful tub was presented as a token of esteem as the couple prepares to move to the Co. C. Smith farm in Whitefield township leaving with best wishes from their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tomlinson
Co. C. Smith
Whitefield Township
Mr. Sendelbach
Great Catholic Orator Cunneen to Speak in Henry
John F. Cunneen, noted whip smart Catholic temperance advocate and machinist, will address Henry at the Opera House Sunday evening February 9. Born in Limerick Ireland, he moved to Cleveland and Chicago, worked 14 years at Fraser Chalmers, and long championed the Annunciation Total Abstinence Society and Knights of Father Matthew. Everyone invited. admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunneen
Limerick
Ireland
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Fraser & Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Illinois
Knights of Labor
International Association of Machinists
Garfield Park Lodge
Annunciation Total Abstinence Society of Chicago
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Catholic Total Abstinence Societies
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Illinois
Cook County
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
Ilinois
Annunciation Total Abstinence Society
Catholic Total Abstinence Uniformed Cadets
Annunciation Council No
Knights of Father Matthew
Knights of Father Matthew Officers’ Association of Chicago
Father Matthew
League
Birthday Surprise for Miss Ruth Griscel at Shorts Home
Neighbors gathered at Vincent Schubert's home last Saturday night to surprise Miss Ruth Griscel on her birthday. The party featured cards, games, and refreshments including angel food cake baked by Mrs. Lewis Bogner and served by Miss Griscel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shorts
Ruth Griscel
Vincent Schubert
Lewis Bogner
Miss Ruth
Royal Neighbors Install Officers at Woodbine Camp 1538
At the Woodbine camp No. 1538 Royal Neighbors of America the following officers were installed for the year Oracle Mrs Hattie Siewers vice oracle Mrs Dora Halbleib past oracle Mrs Gertrude Wombacher chancellor Mrs Frances Knight recorder Mrs Helen Noll receiver Mrs Lottie Brown marshal Miss Anna Barry assistant marshal Mrs Jennie Ray inner sentinel Mrs Alberta Smith outer sentinel Mrs Alice Coe manager Mrs Mayme Swem physician Dr J A Swem Mrs Alice Coe delegate to state camp to meet in Bloomington March 14 A South Bend man will inherit 300000000 if he finds an American wife before July 25 with conditions from his English uncle Market quotations list various grains and oats prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of
America
Oracle
Hattie Siewers
Dora Halbleib
Gertrude Wombacher
Frances Knight
Helen Noll
Lottie Brown
Anna Barry
Jennie Ray
Inner Sentinel
Alberta Smith
Outer Sentinel
Alice Coe
Mayme Swem
J. A. Swem
Bloomington
Mrs. William Stout obituary and school operetta announce
The obituary notes Ruth Anna Young Stout born 1835 in Morris County New Jersey married to William N. Stout in 1854, lived in Whitefield Township Marshall County Illinois, died February 2 1914 at age 78. Funeral February 4 conducted by Rev. F W Harst at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Also reports Swaney School to present Phyllis The Farmer's Daughter operetta February 21 proceeds for high school equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Anna Young
Morris County
New Jersey
Wm. N. Stout
Mendon
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Ill
Henry
F. W. Harst
I. Thess.y
Sugar Grove
A. B. Smith
Stout
C. A. Terrell
Peoria
Bruce Stout
Elias Teeter
Wyoming
Meri
Terrell
Wm. Teeter
Fred Shorts
Keota
George Nicholls
Chicago
Swaney School
John Swaney High School
Phyllis
Jennie Whitten
Knights of Pythias Henry Lodge 4180 to hold 40th anniversary
Notice to K of P members in Henry Illinois announces the 40th anniversary memorial services to be led by Rev. F. W. Haist at the Episcopal church on Third and Market streets at 8 p m Sunday February 22 1914. callers to join the attendees are urged to contact George Daniels A B Smith or L Gilpin by telephone. other K P lodges invited. meet at K P hall at 2 15 p m sharp. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
F. W. Haist
Episcopal Church
Third and Market Streets
Henry
Ill
George Daniels
A. B. Smith
L. Gilpin
K. of P
K. P. Hall
C. A. Frommel
C. C
Methodist Episcopal Church Sabbath Services Schedule
Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sabbath services including 9:45 AM Sunday school led by M. L. Coan, 11 AM Bible class, 7:30 PM public worship by the pastor, 6:30 PM Epworth League, and 7:30 PM Monday mission study at Zenas Graves home. Thursday mid week prayer meeting at 7 PM. Pastor J. K. Mercer extends a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Biscopal Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth
Zenas’ Graves
St Marys Church Morning Masses and Sunday Schedule
St Marys Church offers daily mass at 7 a m with a sun day high mass and English sermon at 7 a m. A low mass and German sermon are at 10 a m. Sunday afternoon services begin at 2 30 o clock led by Fr M Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. M. Gensler
St Josephs Church Services And Parish Schedule
St Josephs Church offers Sunday services with low mass on weekday mornings and a high mass at 10 a m. Sermon and benediction occur at 7 30 a m Rev Fr M J Brenuaner is the priest. John Sebastian, retired Jan 1 as third VP of Chicago Rock Island Pacific, now on pension. W B Ross announces Sebastian will receive 150 dollars monthly, the pension maximum. Sebastian’s former salary was 20 000 dollars a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brenuaner
John Sebastian
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
W. B. Ross
Pension Bureau
The
Reed
Sebastian
Rock Island
Sournge Road to Happiness A Guiding Maxim
A short moral verse advises that the road to happiness lies in a smiling countenance and blessedness. It urges always to laugh and never cry, and to tell the truth until death, presenting a compact ethic in exhortative form.
Local notes and notices from Henry Illinois and surrounding areas
The column reports on community happenings including home paper duties, local business deals in Lacon and La Prairie, popcorn crop values in La Salle and Sac Ida counties, and city council action in Peru. It also covers legal updates on state funding for the Illinois and Michigan canal, plans for a Masonic school in Lacan, weather remarks on rainfall, and upcoming holidays and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Ward
Tiskilwa
Clark Ball
Henry Republican
Henry
Ill
Thomas Longman
Lacon
la Prairie
Floyd
Otto Hichstaedt
Peru
Cook County
London
Illinois Y. M. C. A
Decatur
First Methodist Church
Streator Ind.-Times
John Sopher
Ind.'Times
C. C. Harwood
Manville
Livingston County
Washington
St. Valentine's
Lucey
Sangamon County
Richard Burke
Burke
Illinois
Michigan
United States
Treet
C. L. Gregory
Aledo
Masonic Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Smith
Mothers' Meeting
John F. Cunneen
South Bend
Ind
William Stout
Henry Lodge
St. Mary's Church
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