Local Happenings and Obituaries in Princeton Area
Community notes list social visits and family news from Princeton area as residents attend gatherings at country homes and the Magnolia flats. Mentions Leland Monier and Ralph Green hosting guests, and expressions of respect for a deceased local figure. Also notes a Republican meeting and regional church services.
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Winship
Putnam
Peoa
Mest
Jamoa“Hartley
Sol
Abraham
Lincoln
Vitar-Fev
Advt
Leland Monier
The
Ary
Ralph Green
Andrew T Bull
Sparland
Gilbert Weller
Princeton FP
Stansell
Magnolia Vn
Was
Henry
Spublican
Eiss ‘Harter
Eisin
Eiss Vogelsang
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Elgin
Robbery at A R Joyce Cigar and Candy Store
A thief entered A R Joyce’s cigar and candy store Monday evening, pried open a desk and stole three fobs with two gold coins and a $10 gold piece from a punchboard. The back door showed signs of breaking, and Joyce suspects a repeat offender who knows his hideout. He notes a prior robbery and that the thief likely hid inside until Joyce left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Joyce
Jones
Joyce
Doyc
Zead den
Where Are My Children at Henry Opera House Show
District Attorney Richard Walton questions the fate of his children as a controversial film about birth control is shown at the Henry Opera House next Tuesday night. Manager JK O’Neil promotes the feature as educational and morally engaging, urging all to attend the screening despite age restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walton
Henry
JK O'Neil
Hia Jatront
Opera House
Roosevelt
O'Neill
Richard A
Henry H. S. Loses at Depue in Basketball Game
Henry high school traveled to Depue and lost 46 to 76. The Depue team, with a coppered gym and low ceiling, pressured Henry with steady practice. Depue proved a creditable aggregation, making Henry’s trip seem like easy picking in the rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. S
Depue
Henry High
Depue Sum
Henry Doya
W. C. T. U. Meeting Notice
There will be a W. C. T. U meeting on Tuesday February 20 at the home of Miss Maria L. Davie at 230 DD. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.tu
Maria Ll. Davie
Mothers Congress and Parents Teachers group program
The February meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association featured Mrs J George presiding, Miss Edna Bell singing, Miss Ponzer reading letters from Charles Carmon and Senator Lant, and talks on Founders Day and the Fathers role in education. Grace Hartley accompanied, and refreshments followed in the domestic science room with Mrs James Hartley and Mrs Theodore Kaifer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High-Oldbool-Room
Charles H. Carmon
Sinon
Mothers’ Congress
Latent Teacher -Association
Child Welfare League
Halper
A. C. Hillabrand
Honay Wult
Grace Hartley
Plano
James Whitcomb Riley
James Hartley
Theodore Kaifer
Bella Evans
Press Core
High School Baseball Team Aims for State Title
Henry Klkch school baseball squad eyes another state championship despite losing several star players to graduation. Captain Georgie Wright leads a young lineup with two returning pitchers Swiger and Ertle and new starters filling in at positions across the infield and outfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klkch
Instar
Georgie Wright
Tain
Bing” Klein
Annon
Art Montgomery
Béloyr Robinson
Reed
Hogg
Hoge
Raymond Swiger
Raymond
Ceron Ertle
Swiger
Ertle
George Stoner
Nowaorth
Snat R
Weasley Deal
of Air Graduation
Montgomery
Bing’ Klein
Jesse Sionter
Louis Phillips
Charles McManus
M Steele
Laverne Whetzel
Stoner
Boas
Sleater
Phillipa
Shoretop
McManus
Wright
Flash
Whatzel
Tute Repty
February-Ruptials at St Josephs Parsonage
February weddings unite Clark Ball’s sons and Edith Moore at St Josephs Parish with Father Brennan officiating. Attended by family, the couple hosted luncheon then left for a week in Peoria aboard the 1238 train. They plan to reside on the groom’s farm two miles southwest of Henry after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Ball
Edith Moore
George Moore
St Joseph's Parsonage
Pe Brennan
Tlorence Ball
Laula Wafer
Sit
George Moora
Peoria
Tiea
Henry
Fr Brennan
Wfe
M E Church Sunday Schedule and Fifty Year Aid Milestone
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wm Wheeler as superintendent and a new class addition including J R Durham Vernon um Norval Downey Charles Griffin and Floyd Turner A cordial welcome to all worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and union temperance meeting with the Presbyterian church at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursday and teachers meeting A list of new members includes James R Durham and wife Vernon Ketchum and Floyd Turner and wife The fiftieth anniversary of the Freedmans Aid society of the M B church was celebrated last Sunday with extensive statistics showing 350 000 negro members 1630 churches 210 000 Sunday school pupils 21 schools aided 327 teachers 6279 pupils real estate and equipment valued at 2 007 740 over 60 years aiding 200 000 Negro students and expanding Christian education by 10 000 000 Dr W R Wiley preached last Sunday with a noted background including prior roles and a position as financial agent for the Central Wisconsin conference claimant society The article notes a visit with friend W O Allen and identifies J L Merer as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
J. R. Durham
Vernon Um
Norval Downey
Charles Griffin
Floyd Turner
Union Temperance Meeting
Presbyterian Church
James R. Durham
Vernon Ketchum
Hazel
Freedman's Aid Society
M. B
Freedman’s Aid Society
W. R. Wiley
W.0
Allen
J. 1
Mer
Proclamation by Governor Endorses National Song Week
Illinois Governor Frank Lowden proclaims a national song week for public and private schools from February 10 to 23 1923. Schools are urged to dedicate time daily to sing American Star Spangled Banner Hail Columbia Battle Hymn of the Republic Battle Cry of Peace Illinois and other patriotic tunes to unite the nation and inspire students.
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Frank
Lowden
Oa Precio
Hlinots
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ilinois
Columbia
Pesca
Illinois
King
Goon Jetterheads and Printing Help Survive Sales
The Henry Republican Printing Co offers ready to print personal letterhead sales tools and general printing services at reasonable prices. Bettie Hass won a magic contest. her teacher Mrs Green took her to the Peoria conservatory of music this week Saturday.
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Henry Republican Printing Co
Mias Bettie
Christian Church Sunday Services and Gatherings
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Wm Knight. 11 a.m. communion service by the elders at 11 a.m. MYPS C is prayer meeting at 7 p.m. The pastor leads a study titled A Wonderful Confirmation at 7:25 p.m. Union services to be held at Tras butorian church under WeCTI with Rev Mercer Wit to preach. prayer meeting Thursday led by Mrs Knight. choir practice Friday at James Wherry's home. Dr Murphy to preach next Sunday at Putnam on Putting On the Whole Adullt.
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Knight
Chott
James Wherry
Murphy
Putnam
Presbyterian Church Week Services Schedule
The Presbyterian Church lists weekly services starting Sunday February 18 with Sunday school at 9 45 am led by superintendent A B Amith, morning worship at 11 am, Christian Endeavor at 6 50 pm, union temperance meeting at 7 30 pm addressed by Rev Jr Mercer. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 0 pm. Pastor Reo W Martin extends a cordial welcome.
Sermon Schedule With Rev Landenberg Next Sunday
The sermon next Sunday morning at 1 oclock by Rev G Landen berger will be in the nature of a menos yesrmon The Blessedness of bying In the Lord In the evening the subject will be The Bow In the Cloud a Token of the Covenant Or The Lord s Presence in Charity Bible study at 10 We extend a cordial invitation to all.
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G. Landenberger
St John's Church Announces Feb 18 Service Schedule
St Johns Church will hold no services on Sunday February 18 except Sunday school at 945 am. On Ash Wednesday February 21 there will be Holy Eucharist at 730 am and a penitential service at 10 am led by Priest in Charge.
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St. John's Church
Ftinist
St Marys Church Sunday Masses and Weekday Schedule
St Marys Church presents Sunday masses with an English sermon at eight, high mass with a German sermon at ten, Vespers and benediction at two thirty. Weekday masses are at eight, Saturday masses at seven. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer, Pastor.
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Andrew Schauer
St Joseph Church Mass Times
St Joseph Church schedules Sunday services with the second mass at 10:00 AM and weekday masses at 7:30 AM led by Rev. M J Brennan, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M J Brennan
Union Temperance Meeting at Presbyterian Church
A temperance meeting will be held Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church led by Rev J K E Mercer. A roussec will be served and a cordial welcome is extended to all.
Personal notices and local happenings in town
Grover Kern adds a Ford to general delivery equipment. Miso Della Klein returns from a week with cousin Ming Dora Wolfe at McNabb. Stephen Appel goes to Pontiac for John Stadel stroke. F D Draper expands stock with Angora cats. rats from Chicago cost $50. Edward Herry remains ill after hernia operation. pleurisy caused delay. Bridge club gathered at EB Hutchins home with Mrs Jenness and Mr Burt hosting. dancing and refreshments followed. Townsend's health deteriorates. family hopes for rally. Jesse Gates visits from Washington DC and notes seven brothers. WM Kamp assists with funeral arrangements in Henry and Lacon. Horace Grealay recalls Greeley church fundraisers and new schemes to save the church. Water pipe incident with Jack Frost cause humorous ear heat joke. Dr Powell reports Henry Cemetery expenditures and funds details. Catalog of Lyon & Healy harps highlighted with praise and buy interest.
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Grover Kern
Ford
Miso Della Klein
Ming Dora Wolfe
McNabb
Stephen Appel
Pontiac
John Stadel
F. D. Draper
Chicago
American Express
Edward Herry
EB. H. Hutchins
Charles Jenness
George A. Burt
Bridge Club
J. So Townsend
Townsend
Jesse Gates
Washington, D
Treasury Department
WM. Kamp
Lacon
Henry
Doran
Louis Bogner
Kamp
Burlingame
Samuel Buck
Horace Grealay
Turkey
Greeley
Lester Brown
Jack Frost
Wéster
Annie
Powell
Henry Cemetery
Lyon & Healy Harps
Faithorn Co
Story
Nix
Keene
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