Fragmented Aeons Of Town Affairs And Local Notes
Local items cover illnesses at Brown's College in Peoria, weather impacts, horse death, a cancelled play at the Opera House, farming moves by Lyman Horrom and family, and various community notices. The piece mentions Dr. F A Powell, the Neuhalsen family, Charles Kin, and partnerships in farming near town, with travel to Springs and New Orleans and reflections on climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neuhalsen
Clarence Burt
Peg
Myarty
Opera House
Charles Kin
Lyman Horrom
Ily Senna
Farington
Daniel
Lyman
Germany
Heares
William Steimle
Edford
Yochum SpeRosk Island
Pioners of Henry Township Passes Away
Mrs. Anton Gresser born near Luxemburg Germany June 23 1847 emigrated with parents to Wisconsin aged nine weeks married Anton Gresser January 3 1864 moved to Henry area where four children were born two living Kate Peterman Joseph Gresser Henry Gresser husband died about 15 years ago. She died February 21 a stroke. Funeral February 24 at St Marys church burial in church cemetery casket bearers listed. Old settlers noted for German heritage citizenship duties to state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Appleonia Umbs
Luxemburg
Germany
Nicholas Umbs
Wisconsin
Hartford
Wis
Anton Gresser
Kate Peterman
Joseph Gresser
Henry Gresser
Princeton
St. Mary's Church
Derth
Gresser
St Mary's Church
Gensler
William Kuss
George Pace
Anton Stadel
Gus Becker
Frank Baer
George Halbleld
Smith
Samuel Croft dies after long illness in Evans township
Samuel Croft son of Hutchinson and wife Nellie Forbes born in Evans township, spent youth in Henry and Marshall county, owned a prominent Galloway cattle herd with his sons, removed to Anthony Kansas, died Thursday December 18 after a prolonged illness. He leaves wife and seven children and two brothers in law. News notes his long era of respect and impact in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Croft
Hutchinson Croft
Evans Township
Ifen
Nellie Forbes
Peter Forbes
M. Forbes
Irving Broaddus
Marshall County
Anthony, Kas
West
Henry
Edward Street
J Howard Willams
Ilnois
United States
Croft
Randabell
Tio
Death of Isaac Joles in Galena Kansas
Isaac Joles born October 1890 in Galena Kansas died February 18 at 24 from dropsical effusion. He had moved to the vicinity three years ago to work as a farm hand near Laconaver with half brother Richard Joles. Funeral conducted by Rev Rae W Martin February 20, burial in Henry cemetery, mortician C C Doran. He was known as a good, honest, industrious young man with potential life ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Joles
Galena
Kas
Richard Joles
Laconaver
Rae W. Martin
Henry
C. C. Doran
Thorp Infant Rites Held After Kidney Trouble
Reuben H Ren Thorp infant son of Mr and Mrs William Ren Thorp died Wednesday morning from kidney trouble. Funeral services were held at Ziegler chapel Peoria with burial at Henry Cemetery. The child was brought to the home of his uncle John Ford for services conducted by Reverend R W Mar. Interment followed at the Henry cemetery. Survivors include his parents and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
H. Thorp
HS Sharp
William Ren Thorp
Sagilite A.simalt
Deccas
Ziegier
Peorlac
John Ford
Mar ‘Tay
Henry
Charles
Rome
Edwendergast
John Green
Naughty Trick Played on a Retired Youngster
A Los Angeles Times piece describes the prank on Robert Law, claimed as the youngest retired business man. Jokers filled his hotel room with burrs and thistles, locked the closet, and cut the lights, forcing Law to seek a candle and risk a public stumble as guests returned to the lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Hotel Green
Henry
Los Angeles
Jrarty
Henry Greys Sign Key Players for 1915 Season
The Henry Greys have signed van Clark shortstop, George Heininger outfielder, and Will Phelps pitcher and second baseman with June as a possibility. The group forms the core of the 1915 team. A meeting with Trinois Valley League figures sought Grey membership, but management chose to stay independent, promising more city games. The proposed league would include Havana Canton Pekin Peoria Chillicothe and possibly Gridley and Morton, with 30 game schedules. Jimmie Johnson directs Chillicothe, Akers Peoria, and Fountains Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘Greys
van.Clark
George Heininger
Will Phelps
Fowler
William Kreig
Trinois Valley League
Jimmie Johnson
Felder
Peoria
Brasfield
Greenlee
Greys
Timois
Havana
Canton
Pekin
Chillicothe
Gridley
Morton
Akers
Fountains
Union Temperance Meeting At New Jerusalem Church
Rev J B Mercer will speak at the union temperance meeting Sabbath evening at the New Jerusalem church under the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union. His subject will be The Redemption of the Ballot. All citizens invited. Wheeler superintendent. Sabbath school 9 45. men’s class 11. Epworth League 8 30. prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu. Wheeler
Epworth League
Union Temperance
New Jerusalem Church
J. B. Mercer
Union Temperance Meeting
New- -Jerusalem
Iocal
Temperance Union
J. EB. Mercer
Letter from Charles Lippert to extend Henry Republican sub
Charles E Lippert of Wyoming Illinois sends a $150 money order to extend his Henry Republican subscription from February 23 1915 to February 23 1916 He notes sadness at the death of Mabel Sutherland praising her as a respected and beloved teacher and commends the paper from first page to last expressing gratitude and wishing continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lippert
Wyoming
Henry Republican
Mabel Sutherland
Castleton
Charles E. Lippert
Wyoming, Il
School Notes Describe Local Activities And Absences
School will be closed Thursday and Friday for a staff meeting at Lacon. The physics class finished magnetism. A Wednesday literary program featured a debate on Restriction of Foreign Immigration with Kennedy King and others for the affirmative and Jos Meyers Hiram Hogg and Selsey Robinson for the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Kenneth King
Art Montgomery
Lou Klein
Jos Meyers
Hiram Hogg
Selcyr Robinson
Ev. Haist
Rev. Mercer
Eva Harrison
Grace Hartley
James Robinson
Elizabeth Bell
Frank Huffstetter
Diane Bent
Gordo Downey
Gertrude Hunter
Ees
Bruce Bauter
Glenna Sivell
Margaret Heldeol
Tout Toon
Fred Smith
Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services Schedule
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath services including Sabbath school at 9 46 a m led by superintendent A B Smith, morning worship at 11, Young People's Endeavor at 6 30 p m, prayer meeting Thursday 7 p m, mission study Thursday 8 30 p m, no preaching Sunday evening due to a union temperance meeting at New Jerusalem church led by Pastor Rev W Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
B. Smith
Chris- Han- Endeavor
Union Temperance
New Jerusalem
W. Martin
Lent Services at St Joseph's Church Schedule
St Joseph's Church announces weekly Lent devotions with rosary sermon and benediction on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Friday stations of the cross and benediction Sunday vespers and sermons at 7 30 p m First mass daily 7 30 a m Sunday masses at 9 30 and 11 30 with sermon Sunday evening service and sermon at 7 30 Rev Fr Brennan priest directs the liturgy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
St Johns Church Sunday Services and Guild Activities
Saint John s Church announces Sunday services including Holy Communion at 845 a m and 1130 a m with matins and sermon at 730 p m. Sunday school at 11 am, evening song and sermon, midweek prayer and address, Woman s Guild meets in Guild hall, Boys club meets Friday evening in Guildhall under F W Haist pastor in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild
Boys’ Club
Guildhall
F. W. Haist
Prisst
Edn Hummel letters and notices from Chenoa and Peoria
A compilation of handwritten notices and letters from Edw Hummel Chenoa Illinois and Homer Thompson Inglewood California. Updates include a new Peoria address 515 N Madison Ave and draft payment details for the newspaper. Messages mention past townsmen and subscriber convenience notices and a telephone insertion request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel
Chenoa
George A. Burt
Henry
Snl
Madison Avenue
Peoria
Jona
Seed Corn Ad Promises High Yields From Reid’s Yellow Dent
An advertises strong germinating seed corn including Reid's Yellow Dent Leaming and Silvermine. The seller claims large yields and reasonable prices, offering approval sales and noting permission to ship nationwide. Also contains garbled public notice text about county supervisors meeting notices and a court matter in Peoria county, with references to Marshall County and a hospital exposure case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
John Scott
J.’C. Winship
Pit In
Ill
Adyt
M+ teen
Christ's Unfinished Work to Open Morning Service
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a m with William Knight as superintendent. Rev H Réfelei will preach at 11 a m. The union temperance meeting is set for 7 30 p m at New Jerusalem church.
St Marys Church Service Times and Sermons
St Marys Church schedules Sunday services at 8 am with English sermon and a German sermon at 2:30 pm. Weekday mass is 8 am daily except Saturday at 7 am. Rev Gensler serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
Regular monthly meeting of Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A regular monthly gathering of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is planned for Sunday evening February 28 at the News Jerusalem church. Rev Mercer will address the meeting with Wilde chairing. Several local names appear in attendance notes and remarks, including Mrs Potter and Mr. Milo, while other fragments refer to farm plans and local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo. Tw
Woman's +Christian
Temperance’ Union
Jérusalem
Mercer
Wilde
Illinois and Nebraska notes on plague and progress
A fragmentary Illinois column reports widespread health concerns with an outbreak in Kentucky and a cattle slaughter surge. It records moves by Mr Healess returning to Nebraska, plans for a Starved Rock steamer linked to Peoria, and local developments including surveying work and a marriage. The piece references Mary Ryan’s domestics book success and Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Ryan
The
State University
Cerurbany Inc
Pearin
Chillicothe
Beestia
Santa, Fe
A. Perea
Terereget
Blasberg
Ands
Naumann
Ethel Wincivero
Illinois
Sucher
Peoria
Perey
Wala
Herman Mehi
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Ess College
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F. A. Powell
Washington
Davis
Racine
Marla Davis
Sisit
Wiest
iThoses
Charles _Geltner
Witcons
Serefe
Tlinois
Remr Saths
Chicago
Commodore Nares Ghror
Amos
England
kSopittack Ste
Ans
St. John's Church
Jetter
Homer
Thompson
Inglewood
Cal
James Diverbiss
Illnois
Nebraska
Seribera
Marshall
Smeets
Holse
Élerk
Watt
Sands
Jidgerot
Marshall“gounty
Noth Mrsky
Tony
Towa
Farmon
William Duke
John Phelps
Milo Township
Ilinois
Kentucky
Healess
Pontica
Cole
Idaho
Muttelly
Charlie Jones
Chanic
Duke. Bros
Schnectady
N. Y
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