Mrs. Mary Doherty of Henry
Mrs. Mary wife of the late Michael Doherty died February 10 1912 after illness of age and pneumonia. Born in Ireland in May 1836 she moved to Henry with her husband and raised six children five living. Funeral at St Josephs church and burial in St Josephs cemetery with many local attendees. The family resided on a Saratoga farm and later on Cor Hill in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Michael Doherty
Doherty
Ireland
Henry
Sarah
Deacor Hill
St. Joseph’s Church
Brennan
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Andrew Feazel
Nellie Sculley
Campion
Lacon
Patrick McManus
Kate Sutton
Charles Daniel
Daugherty
Chillicothe
Timmons
Joliet
James
William
Maggie Campion
James Corcoran
William Hennessey
Camp Grove
John
Ella McGuire
John Barnes
Bradford
A. B. Smith
Mrs. Walter Bateman Rites Held For Ill Wife Of Walter Bateman
Mrs. Walter Bateman died at her mother's home on School Street Elizabeth at 38 years old after prolonged illness. She was born August 21, 1878 in Benson Illinois and married Walter Bateman March 7, 1910. Survived by her husband, mother Mary Ryan, seven brothers and two sisters. The funeral and Catholic services were at St Joseph's with interment to follow in El Paso. Pallbearers were her brothers Francis Daniel Arthur George Dennis and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bateman
Josephine Ryan
School Street
Elizabeth
Mary
Bateman
William Ryan
Benson
Illi
John
Henry
Dennis
Patrick
Minonk
Francis
Daniel
Belle Rickey
Arthur
George
Washburn
Carlock
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Brennan
el Paso
C. GC
Doran
Card of Thanks from Mrs Potter to Singbad Sailor troupe
Mrs. Fred Potter expresses thanks to the Singbad The Sailor Opera company for a silver baking dish presented last week. She enjoyed meeting and working with the group and notes Henry led a talented, earnest, and agreeable cast. Mrs. C R Jones hosted the Merry Go Round club last evening at Carroll street. The progressive enchre used five tables with refreshments and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Potter
Singbad
Sailor’ Opera Company
Henry
George W Hupp Dies at 92 in Sandy Plains Pa
George Washington Hupp eldest son of the late George W Hupp died at 4 15 this morning at his home near Millsboro Pa following a brief illness. Born August 28 1819 he was the oldest surviving pupil of Buckingham school and spoke at its centennial in 1910. He married Susan Garee in 1840 and was a Republican farmer in retirement with nine children six of whom survive.
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A. L. Hupp
Sandy Plains
George Washington Hupp
Millsboro
George W. Hupp
Hupp
Buckingham
Deemston Borough
Susan Garee
Abraham Garee
B. G. Hupp
Elizabeth A. Hupp
John T. Hupp
Long Point
Priscilla Piper
John F. Bane
Deemston
Ellen Arnold
North Liberty
George Hupp
Hennepin
Henry
Andrew H. Hupp
Belleville
Ira
Wayne Hupp
High School Entertainment Evening Program
A detailed schedule announces Thursday and a later afternoon program at the high school. performances include music essays readings vocal solos pantomimes and dramatic pieces featuring many named students and a new janitor noted for good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Greenlee
Florence King
Helen Gould
Elsie Bacon
The
Rough Riders
Rains Clifford Green
Chas. Hartley
Alta
Leenselstete Girls’ Glee Club
Aere Laterejere Harrison Gregory
Stock Balerie
United For Life Applen Mooberry Wedding in Peoria
Clarence Ray Applen and Eva Mary Mooberry wed Feb 7 at First Presbyterian Peoria parsonage. Attendants Joseph Phillips Nina Mooberry. Reception at the bride’s Allentown home. Bride, daughter of Linther Mooberry, longtime Henry resident. groom, son of Henry Applen, farmer. They plan to reside on the Applen homestead. Charivari greeted couple. church notices invite services and prayer meetings.
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Allentown
Joseph Phillips
Mahlon Sutton
Mooberry
Alva Mooberry
Thomas Bishop
Keiser
Nina Mooberry
Clarence Applen
Linther Mooberry
Henry
Presbyterian Sunday School
GC. E
Henry High School
Henry Applen
Whitefield
Applen
Mrs. Applen
St Johns Church Invites Attendance for Quinquagesima Sunday
St Johns Episcopal invites attendance for Quinquagesima Sunday services at 9 30 11 and 7 30. The note calls parishioners to worship at the historic church once known as the Church of England. Guild meets at the rectory and Ash Wednesday services are at 10 AM and 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Episcopal
Church of England
Guild
All That Have a Real Conscience Can Be Led Into Heaven
New Jerusalem Church announces Sunday worship at 11 A M with a sermon on true and false consciences and a second address in the evening on thoughts of loved ones in the hereafter Bible study follows at 10 A M All invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem Church
Kryptok Bifocals Offered by Mrs Jones
Mrs W H Jones invites inspection of the Kryptok lens a fusion of Crown and Flint glass and finished to a wide field of vision The lens is fused not cemented making clouding or segment loosening impossible Also promotes appointment options at Main Street and phone number 203-1.
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W. H. Jones
Main Street
Vaudeville at Star Theater Brings The Lavells To Town
The Star Theater announces a three night vaudeville run featuring Frank Lavell and his wife Maude The Lavells popular Ringling Bros alumni deliver singing talking and acrobatic acts with nightly changes The new program adds 5 cents to ordinary gate prices 10 cents for children under 11 15 cents others The current film lineup includes The Mexican The Jesting Princess Belgian Cavalry Exercise and The Gossip plus the $3 reach Friday drawing with bank winner Asa Gregory returning for more tickets
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the LaVells
Frank Lavell
Maude
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Asa Gregory
First National Bank
Death of Mrs Rahamah Thomas in Henry Illinois
Mrs Rahamah Thomas died at her home on Main Street Henry Illinois from pneumonia born May 27 1827 in Marietta Ohio she lived 13 years in Henry and cared for her son Dr Wallace Thomas eight children were born to her marriage with Frank Thomas four died earlier survivors include Mrs Van Eaton James A and Wallace three generations present at service Friday at 9 30 am at home and 1 pm at Hennepin M E church burial beside husband in nearby cemetery A K Smith noted
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Main Street
Henry
Ill
Rahamah Thomas
Marietta
Illinois
Frank Thomas
Hennepin
Wallace Thomas
van Eaton
Zenia
James A
Chicago
Wallace
M. I. Church
County Central Committee Meets in Lacon Office
Republican County Central Committee members from across the county met in Col. Fort’s late office in Lacon on a Tuesday afternoon. George W. Cowan acted as secretary and Dr. Powell of Henry was elected temporary chairman. The group discussed county conditions and predicted strong prospects for Republican success with a robust slate of candidates forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Republican County Central Committee
Col. Fort
Lacon
L. C. McMurtrie
George W. Cowan
Dr. Powell
Henry
Dr Fred Nicholson Mourns Loss of Wife in Pneumonia
Friends and readers learn of the death of Dr Fred Nicholson of Walworth Wisconsin wife passed away last evening from pneumonia doctor also ill from the same disease George Nicholson and wife traveled to Walworth arriving before the death remains to be brought to Henry Saturday evening funeral services Sunday the couple’s ten month old child left bereaved family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nicholson
Walworth
Wis
George Nicholson
Henry County News In Brief Local notes and personal visits
Lawrence Peterman buys an Overland from J E B Barry. Residents visitants include EH Hannum of Peoria revenue force in Henry and Richard Blankenship traveling to Shelbyville for drink habit treatment. Insurance rules require fire loss settlements within 60 days. Local officials tour the Rock Island system. Community urges spending at home and quiet encouragement of merchants and schools.
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Lawrence Peterman
J. EB. Barry
EH. R. Hannum
Peoria Revenue Force
Henry
George Sleater
Duke Bros
Conrad Helgoth
Kramer
Ind
Richard Blankenship
Shelbyville
B. A. Hall
Edmund M. Dunne
Peoria
John Johns
Henry Sigber
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Lewis Smith
Bellingham
Wash
Charles Bell
Smith
James Smith
Ed B. Smith
Amer Smith
E. P. Shields
Campbell Shields
Oklahoma
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Robert Walker
H. A. Mudge
J. E. Gorman
A. C. Ridgway
John Sebastian
W. S. Tinsman
Singbad The Sailor draws crowds at People’s hall
A two night comic opera by local talent titled Singbad The Sailor delighted audiences at People’s hall. Cast members Al Schick Harry Seitz Clara Seitz Jessie Swein and others delivered skilled singing and acting with strong support from Linzoad’s music students and the Standard orchestra. Mrs. Potter supervised rehearsals and received praise for guiding the troupe. The company presented Mrs. Potter with a silver baker as a token of appreciation.
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People's Hall
Singbad
al Schick
Hassan
Harry Seitz
Mariner
Isle of Silence
Gulnara
Clara Seitz
Jessie Swein
Aminta
Leam Hannum
Margaret Fraher
Lennie McBride
Muncho
Grunco
George Mattern
Ginger
Clifford Merdian
Blob
Lou Klein
Filub
Harry Hank
Ivan Barry
Clarence Phillips
Murad
Linzoad
Cecil Herry
Kitty Pace
Mayzalla Bentley
Royal Guard
Leo Hoffman
Elmer Merdian
Fred Ford
Leo Merdian
Bert Mead
Haroun al Rashid
Bagdad
Charles Frommel
Cornet
Louis Applegate
Paul Jones
Fred W. Potter
Double Honeymoons for Applen Mooberry Sutton Applen couples
The Henry Republican reports two weddings marching in a double procession. Clarence Applen and Eva Mooberry wed with Mahlon Sutton and Stella Applen at the Presbyterian manse. Guests sailed to Morton and Allentown for a reception and a lively old fashioned serenade with noisy instruments. The newlyweds plan two weeks in Tazewell County before beginning farm life. Clarence Applen will live with Henry Applen and take charge of the groom’s home for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Clarence Applen
Eva Mooberry
Mahlon Sutton
Stella B. Applen
Sutton
Clarence
Mooberry
A. Little
Peoria
Nina Mooberry
Joseph Phillips
Hattie Brown
Allentown
Linther Mooberry
Morton
Tazewell County
Whitefield
Henry Applen
Presbyterian Revival Services Set Next Sunday
Rev Thomas McGregor of Hanover will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday February 18 at 11 am and 7 30 pm. The public are invited to these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Thomas McGregor
Hanover
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Roy Kern
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Cook
Clara Brown
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Mount Vernon
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Rice
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White House
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M. E. Church
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