Mrs Nicholson of Edmonston Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs Frederick Nicholson born Jenne Babin Nicholson in Edmonston New Brunswick died in Walworth Wisconsin on February 14 1912 after eight days of pneumonia. She left a husband Dr Fred J Nicholson and a son George Treacy born April 23 1911. Her funeral rites were held in Walworth and Henry with attendance from New York Chicago Sharon Joliet and Gardner among others.
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Jenne Babin Nicholson
Edmonston
New Brunswick
Walworth
Wis
Charles Rabin
Grand Falls
Metropolitan Hospital
New York
Fred J. Nicholson
Nicholson
Our City
Order of Western Star
Order
Henry
Haverstock
Sharon
Vera Treacy
New York City
Havenstock
Treacy
Episcopal Church
Harvard
Presbyterian Church of
Market Street
Oscar White
Ethel
Chicago
Fred Harper
Thomas Nicholson
Oscar
Roy Shaw
Joliet
Robert J. Thornton
Gardner
Frances B. Nicholson
Robert Thornton
James
Fred W. Potter
Fred Harney
G. Cromwell
C. Davis
S. Sterrett
Lawrence Gregory
A. B. Smith
Henry Times Editor Henry Burt Ill at Home
Senior Henry Times editor J Spencer Burt has been gravely ill at his son's Thomas Street home since last Friday. He suffers from a severe illness that followed with pneumonia and is under constant care from his daughter in law and nurse Mrs George Bickerman with skilled medical attention. His 78th birthday arrives March 16, and his family hopes for a rally and recovery despite his long period of health. The editor has not fallen ill in four decades and has not required a physician before now.
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Henry Times
J. Spencer Burt
The
Thomas Street
George Bickerman
Snowstorm postpones sale at Wesley Kays farm near McNabb
J. O. Hill and Ben Hoyle drove to Wesley Kays' property yesterday amid a fierce blizzard. The storm caused the sale to be postponed until next Monday as advertised in this issue.
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J. O. Hill
Ben Hoyle
Wesley Kays
McNabb
Mr. Kays
Mary Ann Duffield Rites Held at Whitefield Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Ann Duffield a Chambersburg native born June 25 1833 died February 16 1912 in Henry Illinois area near Toulon and Whitefield. Widow of David B. Duffield she left five children two daughters and three sons with several grandchildren. Funeral at H J Gregory residence near Henry officiated by Rev H C Reichel and interment at Sugar Grove cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during her illness and funeral.
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Whitefield
Chambersburg
John
Elizabeth Kline
Canton
Ill
David B. Duffield
L. W. Smith
H. J. Gregory
Henry
K. C. Blackburn
Kansas City
J. W. Duffield
Mary Ball Duffield
T. L. Wilson
H. C. Reichel
The
Christian Church
Sugar Grove
Whitefield Township
George E. Pace
J. A. Williams
W. D. Deck
C. C. Smith
S. L. Clift
William Dorsey
Lacon
John Kline
Frank Higgs
P. D. Miller
Peoria
Joseph Higgs, Jr
Trivoli
B. B. Wilson
Spencer
Mary Ann Duffield
L. V. Smith
Sanitary District Loses Damages Case in Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court denied the Sanitary District of Chicago’s petition for a rehearing in Jones vs. Sanitary District. Jones was awarded 6250 for timber and land damage and 3000 for attorney’s fees, with the court ruling ongoing damages may be recovered each year and that overflow from the canal constitutes injury. Chicago attorneys Warren Pease and Ralph E. Bacon lead the defense and related cases.
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Sanitary District
Sanitary District of Chicago
Jones
Supreme Court
Chicago
Illinois
Warren Pease
Ralph E. Bacon
Henry
Kryptok Bifocals Showpiece At Jone s Home
Mrs. W. H. Jones invites inspection of Kryptok bifocals praised as fused Crown and Flint Glasses. The lens promises no clouding or segment loosening unlike cemented bifocals. Office at residence on Main street, phone 2038-1. Read The Republican for news.
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W. H. Jones
Main Street
United in Wedlock Two Nuptials Reported Near Varna and Peoria
The Republican notes two wedding ceremonies. Joseph Schlosser and Emma Mary Linderer wed at St Marys Catholic Church with Fr Gensler officiating and a nuptial mass. William Durling and Sara Parks were joined in Peoria by Rev W E Shaw with attendants Bessie Willard and Lester Willard. Both couples plan farming lives and received warm wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Schlosser-Linderer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Joseph Schlosser
Emma Mary Linderer
Gensler
Henry Schlosser
Andrew Linderer
Varna
John Schlosser
Magoon and Tracey Vie for State's Attorney Nomination
The Lacon Home Journal reports J H Magoon of Barnes Magoon and Andrew Tracey of Tracey Tracey as Republican candidates for State's Attorney. Voters sign petitions across townships signaling strong support. The article notes a vacant Circuit Clerk post and official prediction of Republican success next November.
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JH. Magoon
J. H. Magoon
Magoon
Barnes & Magoon
Andrew Tracey
Toluca
Tracey
Tracey & Tracey
Lacon Home Journal
Lenten Rules at St. Joseph’s Church Under Rev Fr Brennan
Fr Brennan announced the Lenten regulations from the Peoria diocese in both masses last Sunday. He urged fasting mortification and avoiding worldly amusements as parishioners prepare for Good Friday. Services are set for Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays with time to be decided. The Catholic Woman's League is sewing comforts and linens for the parish. The new pastor is winning support as the parish unites for spiritual and material improvement.
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St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
Peoria
Dunne
Jaluary
Catholic Woman's League of
St. Joseph’s Church
Two Small Fires Do Little Damage In City Area
Since the last issue two minor blazes occurred with minimal damage. At Charles McManus on School street a gasolene line leak ignited oil on the floor and the room near the stove. water doused the flames and no harm ensued. At John Morse’s residence outside the city limits a chimney fire was extinguished by Wesley Doyle, Taylor Smith, and a hired man before the fire department arrived.
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Charles McManus
School Street
McManus
Chicago
John Morse
Taylor Smith
Wesley Doyle
Humphrey
Mr. Morse
the Central
Krenz
Washington Birthday Party by the Dilles and Tartar
A Washington Birthday Party at Alderman Charles Dille’s home featured a surprise guest list of husbands joining the women for a progressive euchre evening. Decorations honored Washington with a New Jerusalem cherry tree, prizes, a luncheon, songs, and a piano recitation by Mr Dille.
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Washington
Alderman
Charles Dille
New Jerusalem
George Washington
Carrie Dille
Georgia
Odille
Johnnie
Ben McBride
M. D
Reverend Reichel begins sermon series on God the Creator
The Christian Church reports Rev. H. C. Reichel finished Acts sermons and will start a series on God the Creator focusing on divine love behind creation. The Ladies' Aid, led by Mrs. Wm Knight, plans a tea next Wednesday with Mrs. Roy Banter assisting. Albert Stickel was re elected elder and Wm Merritt re elected deacon for three years.
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Reichel
Henry
Henry Republican asks readers to help gather news
The Henry Republican invites friends and readers to share news of visits, departures, parties, and social events. The paper hopes informants will help collect items from the community to strengthen its coverage.
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Henry Republican
Pier World
Henry area social and civic notices and plans
Local clubs and churches schedule meetings and events at area homes through February and March. D. A. R. chapter meets at Mrs. Haws. M E B church Ladies Aid to convene at Mrs. Elk’s. Masonic temple dedication held in Lacon with Master Masons to confer degrees. public sale by W A Rowe on Feb 26. Masonic school of instruction planned for Peoria Mar 5-7 with large attendance expected.
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Christopher Lobingier
Henry
Clifford Haws
Ellen Law
M. EB. Church
Louis Elk
W. A. Rowe
M. HE
Andrew Hunter
Lacon
Henry Lodge
Frank Farling
Main Street
Une
Herald-Transcript
Peoria
Wenona
Granville
Marshall
Putnam
C. C. Smith
Blue Lodges
J. A. Melick
A. V. Goltra
Little Rock
Ark
L. R. Kinnear
Joliet
The
National Insurance Co
National Agents Record
Detroit
Kinnear
Illinois
Hughes
District Committeemen Meet in Peoria for Banquet
Republican Sixteenth district committee members meet in Peoria today February 22 on call by Chairman A G Hammond. Members include Everett Wilson Pekin Be F Freehold Granville Putnam C A Simington Sheffield Bureau L C McMurtrie Marshall Frederick H Smith Peoria. After the conference they will be guests of Col. Frederick H Smith to attend the Creve Coeur club event honoring Washington's birthday at the Coliseum.
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Frederick H. Smith
A. G. Hammond
Stark County
Peoria
Everett Wilson
Pekin
Tazewell County
BE. F. Freehold
Granville
Putnam County
C. A. Simington
Sheffield
Bureau County
L. C. McMurtrie
Marshall County
Col
Peoria County
Creve Coeur Club
Washington
Coliseum
Woman's Club Meets for Literature Lesson and Discussion
The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. A. G. Shorts hosting. Mrs. B. A. Clift presided, Mrs. J. B. Townsend sent a letter about Long Beach, California, and five best books were debated by Mrs. A. D. Stevens. Mrs. Hendrick led the discussion. Charlotte Sparling chairs the literature department. guests included Mesdames Blackwell and Andrews. district president delayed to two weeks.
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A. G. Shorts
Woman's Club
A. Clift
J. 8
Townsend
Frank Coe
Long Beach
Cal
A. D. Stevens
O. Hendrick
Charlotte Sparling
Mesdames Blackwell
Andrews
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Weimer
A surprise 55th birthday gathering for Mrs. A. J. Weimer took place at the Weimer home on Thursday evening February 15. Organized by daughter Mrs. H. H. Hall, guests arrived during Mrs. Weimer's absence with baskets of supper. Music and singing filled the night as friends and relatives celebrated with gifts and post cards including items from Petaluma California and the Green family.
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A. J. Weimer
Pulpit to be filled by Rev Calvin Huff at M B K Church
The M B K Church announces Rev Calvin Huff of Abingdon will preach both morning and evening next Sunday. Huff, a young man with varied experience including three years in the U S Army, felt called to preaching during his service. The church invites all to hear him and notes recent strong sermons by Rev Vandervoort. A prayer meeting last Thursday drew ten faithful attendees and will be followed tonight by Mrs Newman leading a hoped for larger gathering.
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Vandervoort
Rey. Vandervoort
Newman
R. L. Vivian
Robert
Los Angeles
Andrew Hunter
Lent at St Johns Church Episcopal Service Notes
The church marks the first Sunday in Lent with violet lent decorations and morning music and sermon plus evening choral litany. Lenten services are held Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 PM. All are welcome to attend. Ladies Guild meets in the rectory during Lent with Friday and Thursday sessions. Rev R Bancroft Whipple urges active church work.
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St. John's Church
Episcopal
Ladies’ Guild
R. Bancroft Whipple
Toluca Lawyer Andrew Tracey Seeks Marshall County State’s Attorney
Andrew Tracey Jr of Toluca, a junior member of Tracey & Tracey, announces his petition for the office of Marshall County State’s Attorney on the Republican ticket.
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Andrew 2
Tracey
Toluca
Tracey & Tracey
Marshall County
Repubelican
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