Local Notes and Farm Trading From Bradford Area
Alpena visitor Thomas Shepard calls on sister Mrs Stephen Smith. Lucas sold one Ford from a carload. buyer Floyd Monier. Rexall ad scheme manager A J Ironmonger praises patronage. Community notes cover cemetery sexton Henry Sigber, accident victim William Murrel, a death near Bradford, moves to Nebraska, long marriages and anniversaries, and a Hampshire hog sale with strong prices. Market prices list corn and wheat data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shepard
Alpena
S. D
Stephen Smith
C. M. Lucas
Ford
Floyd Monier
A. J. Ironmonger
Rexall
Henry Sigber
Sexton
Henry Cemetery
William Murrel
Banter Bros
Peoria
T. F. Clover
Bloomington
Mayor Doelzer
Henry Yaoger
Clover
Losta Doelzer
J. H. Jones
Nathaniel Coleman
Bradford
Stark County
Munson
Osceola
George P. Hoffman
J. R. Robinson
Henry
W. H. Price
Toulon
N. W. Hacker
George
Poland
China
Blackburn & Hunt Bros
Lippert
Kh. H. Hutchins
F. A. Powell
J. Gregory
George F. Paskell
George Burt
W. W. Dewey & Son
D A R Meeting Plans and Lincoln Birthday Programs
D A R chapter events mark Lincoln s birthday with elected alternates to a state conference in Ottawa on March 29 30 and to the Continental Congress in Washington April 17 22. Members thank Henry residents for Red Cross seals sales and report local population and sales records while noting upcoming teacher examinations and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Ldbinger
Lincoln
Walter Duke
Haws
Hallfarth
Hill
Ottawa
Washington
Coggshall
Bayne
Dewey
Mesdames Haws, Hill, Hallfarth
Charles Dewey
Coggeshall
Duke
Commercial club backs Henry mail service and sign plan
Last night the Commercial club approved a daily mail pouch from Henry to Chicago with a 9 am departure and 12 30 pm arrival, speeding delivery to the 3 pm Chicago mail. The club forms a Business Men’s Protective Association to curb out of town solicitations, and approves funds and ground-leasing for a large Henry sign near the Rock Island depot. A standing committee will pursue factories and industries for Henry, and the club seeks Rock Island to station a depot porter for the 4 am train to ease early-morning passenger delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
T. C. Flanders
Chicago
Railway Mail Service
Henry
Lacon
Rock Island
Barnes
Fred W. Potter
J. Watercott
W. 8. Harrison
J. O. Hill
L. R. Phillips
Hiram Hunter
Will Duke
C. J. Smith
H. W. Jacobs
C. A. Camp
E. H. Hutchins
T. F. Mgnter
E. G.cromwell
Henry Hustle
Rock Island Company
Child Welfare aims and associations outlined in pledge
The article lists Child Welfare goals to protect babies and guide youth toward moral home life, with departments in schools churches health boards and cities. It urges father mother community cooperation, then notes a marriage notice: Mrs S O Hendrick wed W J Duncan of Clayton Ga. The Republican wishes them well and invites subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child-Welfare Association
Department of Child Hygiene
Board of Health
S. O. Hendrick
W. J. Duncan
Clayton
Duncan
Washington Day program and club changes noted
Mrs Clift hosted the Woman's Club meeting on February 21 with a Washington Day program led by Mrs James Hartley. Readings covered George Washington Nathaniel Hawthorne Washington Irving and Ralph Waldo Emerson, followed by song and organizational changes for 1916 17 with new officers. The article also notes a February sermon on reverence for sacred names and a local wedding and cattle sale activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Edna Hillabrand
Ralph
W. Emerson
G. F. Paskell
America
Wm. Green
Spencer Ketchum
Ketchum
H. W. Adams
Sparling
Recordings&rey
Disosway
Theo
Laverna S. Disosway
Washington's Birthday Celebrated by St Joseph's Choir at Opera House
St Joseph's church choir entertained a full audience on Washington's Birthday at the Opera House despite bad weather. The program featured an excellent performance of America and an edifying oration by Rev. Fr. Burke of Chillicothe praising Washington's virtues. Prizes were awarded to Ted Pendergast, Mrs. Joseph Gresser, Master Edward Daniels, and Miss Laura Harrington. The event fostered fellowship, with angel food cake and ice cream enjoyed by all, and the choir thanked supporters and their pastor for a successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Opera House
America
Washington
Fr. Burke
Chillicothe
Ted Pendergast
Joseph Gresser
Edward Daniels
Laura Harrington
Henry
Frank Billings
Frank Yanochowski
Hopewell
Bradford
Frank Billings, Jr
Henry Greys
Bradford All-Stars
Tiskilwa
Arl Smith
Eagleston
Trish
Carl C. Countryman
Congress
Countryman
Reoria
John Barnes
Grover Kirby
Willam
Nellie Barnes
Monmouth
Jack
Wm. Maubach
Haist
St. Mar
Christian Church Bible School and evening program
The Christian Church schedules Bible School at 10 p m with Superintendent Win Knight, Rev Zerby preaching and communion at 11 a m, an Endeavor service at 6 30 p m, and the evening service at 7 30 p m led by the W C T U under Mrs S L Clift. Readings, songs and ten minute talks featured. the Aid society hosted the Robinson family at Mrs Stickel’s home Saturday night Feb 19 marking a sad farewell from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible
Win
Knight
Zerby
Endeavor
S. L. Clift
Aid Society
J. R. Robinson
Mercer Pastor Sets Church Sunday Schedule
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs. Wheeler as superintendent. Men's Bible class at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. public worship at 2:30 and 6:20 p.m. Junior and Epworth League services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise service. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wm. Wheeler
I, Mercer
St John’s Church Sunday Services Listed
St John’s Church announces services for Sunday including 7 30 a m Holy Eucharist 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m matins litany and sermon and 7 20 p m evening prayer and sermon Strangers are welcome. F W Hoist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Hoist
St Marys Church Service Schedule and Priest
Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass and German sermon 2 20 p m Vespers and benediction During the week mass at 8 a m every day except Saturday 7 30 a m Rev Fr Andre Schauer Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Andre Schauer
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent A B Smith, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, evening worship at 7 39, and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
St Josephs Church Schedules Masses and Pool Appeal
St Josephs Church announces first mass at 8 am and second at 10 am on Sunday with weekday mass at 730 am Rev Fr Brennan, Pastor. The Child Welfare association seeks donors and assistance through T C Waterous. Mary Ryan, Field Secretary. Forty relatives surprised Mr and Mrs T S Real of Bradford on their 36th anniversary with a silver chest. Mrs Will Harney attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child-Welfare Association
T. C. Waterous
Mary Ryan
A. H
Charles Bell
M Ryan
T. S. Real
Bradford
Will Harney
Henry
Berl
Local Notes and Happenings in Henry Area
Mrs. Clifford Haws hosts the D. A. R. chapter meeting and the Henry Opera House announces A Pair of Sixes for March 7. George Pace ships hogs, Miss Opal Buard writes a Christmas story, and Mrs. Walter Scholes visits from Chicago for dinners with the Evans sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Haws
Henry Opera House
George Pace
Opal Buard
Putnam
Walter Scholes
Chicago
Evans Sisters
T. W. Bobby
Edn Kohrs
Milo Township
Frank Hanchett
Kohrs
Milo M. I
Mary Louis
Big Watercott
Marie Linne
J. D. McVicker
William Horrocks
Mobile
Ala
Ben
Atlanta
William
Havana
Cuba
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. A. R. Meeting
Forrest
Wabel
Viola
George Washington Dill
J. Merle Stevens
Rebecca
McAllister
Vernon Bells
Barton Allen
Clara Holt
Leona Bell
Minnie Trayer
RTS
William Fusspaign
William Kuss
Robert Burt
Hana Shimel
Luella Bell
John Dalrymple
Barton Allinson
Edwin Daniels
Ernestine Bennett
Milton Hayes
Imelda Hartley
Soldier Boys
Luella Wright
Valse
Hills of
Old Kentucky
Flight of Fancy
Elizabeth Bell
Marie Gregory
Minerva McKenzie
Cecil Herry
Mollie Wallace
Mrs. Bone
Edgar Nichols
Advt
Brasfield
Lester Bassatt
Bassett
Jerry Eddinger
George Henkins
City
Wheat
George Johnson
Estle Zimmerman
Bureau County
Quaker Club
Florence Bobby
School Street
Woman’s Club
Landenberger
Abel
Cain
Henry Maubach
Rutland
Anna Birnthauer
Toluca
St. Ann's Church
Walsh
Tillie Maubach
Frank Ehrnthaller
Collins
Ars
C. C. Smith
Forbes & Son
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
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