Local notes mix social, business, and civic items
The page lists Lent starting March 1 and Ash Wednesday, a wedding in Lacon, illness updates, a Eastern Star event and luncheon, local sales of horses and cattle, a K of P ball in Henry, a court suit against the Aurora railroad, stallion license renewals, Arbor and Bird days proclamations, carp prices, farm real estate revaluation plans, and brief notes on residents and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waster
Nellie Fawcett
Chicago
Henry Auto Co
Res J D Calhoun
Lacon
Ben Kouou
Sadie Everly
Wenona
Gus Herder
Bayne
Eastern Star
Frank Yanochowski
Victor Brasfield
Texas
Lone Star
Michael Jacobs
Saratoga
Henry
L F Boyle
Hennepin Road
K. of P
St. Mary’s Hall
Aurora, Digin & Joliet Electric Railroad
Herman and
Quincy Shepard
Cook County
Goethe
Illinois Stallion Registration Board
Deneen
Illnois River
Beardstown
Hugh Orr
Medford
Orego
Robert Vivian
Rey
R. L. Vivian
Hedding College
Peoria
Family Letter From Train En Route to Texas
Dispatch from Covington Illinois dated February 8 reports Hila and companions traveling toward Texas on the Illinois Central route. The writer describes wet weather, a heat suffocating car, a near fall in the dining car, and quick progress toward Memphis with letters to family, noting miles to Chicago and a later Texas update from El Campo dated February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Enn
Mayme
Texas
Memphis
Illinois Central
Peo- Ula
Sullivan
Mattoon
Mike
Henry
Crooked Bridge
Cairo
Hila
Chicago
Mrs Bridget Fagan Dies on Farm Near Annawan
Mrs Bridget Fagan age 74 wife of the late James Fagan died Tuesday at the family farm near Annawan after a severe cold and pneumonia. Born in Ireland in 1836 she married James Fagan about 40 years ago. Survived by sons Garret and James in Iowa Patrick on the hone farm and daughters Mrs Thomas Reily Camp Grove and Katie besides the late Mrs William McAleer. Funeral at Camp Grove Catholic church this forenoon with interment in Camp Grove cemetery beside her husband and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annawan
Bridget Fagan
James Fagan
Patrick
Sheffield
Garret
James
Iowa
Hone
Thomas Reily
Camp Grove
Katie
William McAleer
Camp Grove Catholic Church
Mrs Dorff Dies After Illness Born in Philadelphia
Mrs Mary Ann Dorff wife of the late Jacob Dorff died after a severe illness from taking cold. She was born in Philadelphia in 1821 and would have been 90. She married Jacob Dorff in 1840 and lived in Dunnoig since 1857, to Henry in 1889. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM at the North Street residence with Rev Vivian officiating. Interment in Henry Cemetery. Burial director B Smithy Lueral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dorff
Mary_Ann Dorff
Jacob, Dorff
Philadelphia
du- Noig
Henry
L. -Vivian
B. Smithy Lueral
Chee
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Elmer Moobery
A brief note expressing heartfelt gratitude to friends for support during the fire disaster. The Mooberys thank neighbors for timely aid meeting necessities and comforting them after the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Miss Elmer Mooberry
Ambiguous Illinois Sale and Social Night Noted
Fragmentary notices mention a farm sale in Illinois and a Tuesday evening card playing gathering among friends. No clear dates or names are readable to specify persons or places.
Pasadena bond dealers open Pasadena office on Raymond Avenue
Leigh D. Guyer named manager as James H Adams & Co expands west with 3 500 000 capital. The Pasadena branch will handle municipal school corporate and railroad bonds while tapping the firm’s national reputation. Guyer known locally, son of G G Guyer Henry boy, brings strong connections to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh D. Guyer
J. H. Adams & Co
Chicago
Raymond Avenue
Pasadena
Cal
Leigh D Guyer
California
James H Adams & Co
J H Adams & Co
James H Adams
J. L. Torrance
E. J Marsha
H. E Hunting
James R Martin
F M Brown
Howard Huntington
Morgan Adams
R B Wheeler
Guyer
Pasadena House
G G Guyer
Henry
Hiltabrands Describe Blizzard News From Wagoner Oklahoma
Letter from the Hiltabrands in Wagoner Oklahoma dated February 7 1911 reports a springlike burst of activity amid a blizzard in Illinois. They describe sowing oats planting gardens and blooming flowers since January as well as local grain prices and a bustling town scene. They praise Coffeyville Kansas and Muskogee Oklahoma and note friendly hospitality and progressive western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner
Okla
Mr. Burt
Illinois
Muskogéé
Peoria
Oklahoma
Coffeyville
Kas
Emma Hanna Hickman
Bloomington
the Hiltabrands
Committee Appointments List of House Members
Hon Josiah Kerrick chairs military affairs and serves on agriculture libraries mines public charities roads and bridges. Hon H T Ireland leads contingent expenses and sits on appropriations banks elections farm drainage penal and reformatory institutions and related committees. Fahy is on appropriations drainage waterways elections labor and industrial affairs license mines and mining and penal reform institutions. Ireland and Kerrick also serve on penal and reformatory institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah
Kerrick
H. T. Ireland
ee _ Fahy
Democratic
Steeming
Steeming Committee, ‘ , ’ ‘Both’ Ireland
House
Eggs For Hatching Offer From Rhode Island Red Eggs
Rhode Island Red eggs advertised for hatching with heavy laying strain and early hatched pullets. Over 200 choices available, selling eggs at 1.50 to 2.00 per 15, with offerings by mail or phone. Contact Philip Steimle for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode’ ‘Island
Phone Sry
Philip
Steimle
Henry
Seniors-Junior Program Wins Praise At High School
A school year series program started by seniors set a high standard and juniors followed with a strong effort. The program featured Paul Jones and Margaret Fraher with piano and vocal numbers, plus papers, readings, and demonstrations on topics from Oriental immigration to steam power. Absences and minor disruptions noted include illnesses and truancy, with Valentine activities and class projects described. several staff and visitors observed events in the fourth room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Niagara Falls
Florence Klein
Margaret Fraher
Aubrey Stibgen
Mabel Huffman
Kathryn Roesch
Monorail
Roger Lovett
Meta Lassman
Alaska
Mildred Stever
Charlie Green
Mr. Steele
Thomas Duke
Frommel
Lawrence Gregory
Miss Law
Concert and Box Social at Sugar Grove School Friday
A Sugar Grove School concert and box social is set for Friday evening February 24. Anna Gulter Hall, assisted by Everett Simpson and Evelyn Hartley, will perform readings vocal solos duets and character songs. Ladies are urged to bring boxes and contributions to support the event and library books. Ella Morgan, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Anna-Gulter Hall
Everett Simpson
Evelyn Hartley
Hall
Simpsons
Sugar-Grove
Ella Morgan
Seed Corn and Oats Advertised by Winship of Putnam Ill
An 1911 advertisement highlights Reid's Yellow Dent seed corn and multiple strains from Winship including Funk's Yellow Dent Silver Mine and Winship's Improved Learning. It promotes seed sold on approval and lists various oats varieties Swedish Kherson New Banner Regenerated. The text also references a Star theater program and a social banquet hosted by the Knights of Pythias lodge with remarks on community activities and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Select
Illinois traction leaders form state electric roads association
At the Great Northern hotel representatives of Illinois interurban and streetcar systems met to create a state wide organization. Temporary officers were elected with H. Chubbuck named president and C. H. Plenner as secretary. The group aims to link all interurban lines, standardize rates, issue mileage books, boost freight and mail contracts, and improve midwest service through standards and idea exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE
Chubbuck
Eeee
Chicago Tribune
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railway
Illinois
Great Northern
Railway Association
Chicago
H. &. Ghiubbuck
Illinois Traction System
Peoria
C. H. Plenner
Aurora, Wigin & Chicago
Middle West
Engineers Urge Cautious Waterway Plan From Chicago to Gulf
Washington dispatch reports the special board of engineers urged caution on a 24 foot waterway from Chicago to the Gulf. They prefer testing an eight foot depth from Cairo to Utica, arguing the large proposed project is costly and of doubtful utility. The report notes eight foot channels already exist from Cairo to St Louis and could extend with moderate cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special Board of Engineers
Lockport
Desphines
Ilffiers
Chief of Engineers
Army
Special Board
Board of Engineers For
United States
Lockport-Utica
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Cairo
St. Louis
Utica
Illinois
Ladies Aid society to meet at Mrs Graves home
The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs Zeno Graves next Wednesday afternoon at the usual hour All members urged to be present A Friday night program at Miss Belle Doyles home delighted the young people who entertained well The Queen Winners gave a fine program last Friday night at Miss Belle Doyle s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies* Aid—society
Zéno Graves
Belle Doyle
Queen- Wiiiers
Presbyterian Church Sermon and Schedule for Sunday
The second sermon on the Damascus Road will be delivered next Sabbath evening at 7:30 by Pastor Burger. Sunday worship starts at 11 o'clock, with Sunday school at 4:45 and Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Thursday prayers meeting at 7:30. All invited to attend. Mrs Reichel gave two sermons last Sunday. Delber Moore was honored and the Ladies Aid met kindly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Damascus
Sabpath-schoola
Christian Endeavor
Au Burger
Reichel
Delber. Moore
Geniby
Local notes mix of events and accidents in Varna and Henry
Henry and Varna communities report a staged benefit at St Marys hall, a Mardi Gras trip by local families, a $1500 accident settlement for Roy J Whetzel, and a river streetcar disaster in Sheboygan with fatalities. Updates cover school water system plans, a late Easter, primary election changes, and weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Whetzel
Varna
Whetzel
Henry
St. Mary’s Hall
Anna. Culter Hall
Cauucus
Rock Falls
Woman's Club
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News OF the City
Weheik Amt
Seine
Marshall County
Yeata
Trnas
A. Camp
Pasadena Bond Dealers House
Alta Farley
Inéz Anidersonm
Marion
Sheldon Riggs
Edwin Bergantz
Valentine
Tex Social
Star Theater
John
Doligh
Gaplle
Ste Mary’ Se Church
Presbyterian
weGayz
Pratéa
Sra
Cosmopolitan
Litford
Efford
Sheboygan
Wis
Othe
Cary
Joim-Mcelhraing
Danville
Trey
John Mee
Ellwain
tHome
É We
Eny
jHia
Lars
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