Henry chapter and local notices from Osceola township area
Week’s notes cover church chapter activity Henry chapter 477 C E, shifts in Dr H C Swift Bradford trips to Wednesday and Saturday, sale plans for trotters, Mrs Monier’s return from Peoria, Schipper & Block’s fatal heart event, Seelig dance party attendances, Hutchins Downey clothing plans for spring, a unique deaf mute wedding in Kewanee, historic deeds and artifacts from 1765, and Tulsa World feature on Hon James A Harris guiding Oklahoma GOP strategy toward constitutional voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles
Thomas Monier
Henry
Peoria
Schipper & Block
Grover Kern
C. A. Phillips
Harrison Gregory, Jr
N. L. Harris
Lee Wright
Floyd Williams
Charles Hartley
Edna Greenlee
Carrie Greenlee
Laura Williams
Mary Schubert
Jessie Swein
Karl Harmon
T. W. Harmon
Osceola
Stark County
Bradford
Kewanee
Amelia Larson
Edminster
George Perry
Abraham Pierce
Plymouth Colony
New England
Henry Coming Into Her Own Railroad Depot Refit Planned
For a decade the depot has been a public nuisance and health concern. The city now gains better facilities with a north end freight room and toilets moved, a new 25 foot addition, a gentlemen and ladies waiting area, and a full interior and exterior refit to create a depot building to be proud of.
Lookout Mountain W R C installs officers in ceremony
Officers-elect of Lookout Mountain Post W R C No 2 held installation last Saturday with G A R members and guests present. Mrs How ard Young presided as installing officer naming Miss Bella Evans as president Harriet Starliper Lizzie Zenor S G Wilde Miranda Doyle Fannie Brown Lucy McBride and Mary Newman as officers. A lap supper followed with chicken sandwiches brown bread pickles salads doughnuts cheese and coffee and old time songs rounded out the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Mountain Post
Howard Young
Bella Evans
Harriet Starliper
Lizzie Zenor
S. G. Wilde
Miranda Doyle
Fannie Brown
Lucy McBride
Mary Newman
Calvin Starliper
Surprise Party Honors Mr and Mrs Lester Brown
Neighbors Mr and Mrs Adam Staab and Mr and Mrs Peter Mercian hosted a surprise party last Thursday night for Mr and Mrs Lester Brown. The event featured progressive euchre, prizes, brick ice cream and cake, with guests departing after a enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brown
Adam Staab
Peter Mercian
Supervisors to Meet in Lacon March 10 1914
The Marshall County board of supervisors will convene at the Court House in Lacon on Tuesday March 10 1914 at 1 30 PM. Each supervisor’s bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the county clerk’s office by noon the preceding Saturday. Bills filed late will be carried to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
Feed the Birds During Snow Storms on Farms
The article notes two weeks of storm and snow harming birds, stressing quail value at over a dollar per bird season. It urges caretaking now to carry them through. Dr Powell keeps cemetery areas clear and feeds quail, while William Heinrich also feeds them near his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Powell
William Heinrich
Voters League Meeting and DAR Social Held in City
The Voters' League will meet Friday evening at city hall. Bella Evans, secretary, notes an interesting session. DAR ladies of Christopher Lobin ser are to be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Charles Dewey and Mrs. Dr. Bayne at Mrs. Lobinser's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
Bella Evans
Christopher Lobinser
Charles Dewey
Dr. Bayne
Banquet Honors School Board at Washington Birthday Theme
A high school banquet hosted by Mrs. Cornell and the domestic science senior class honored the school board and Superintendent and Mrs. King with a Washingtons birthday decor themed dinner. The event included a class served menu, a brief formal session with thanks, and social time as guests departed pleased with the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Cornell
Barry
A. B. Smith
Washington
Florence King
Freda Vogelsang
Streator
Anna Longman
Putnam
Milton Gant
Grant & Co
Grace Hartley
Miss Wood
Mr. Steele
William Ganzer
George Washington Birthday Exercises at St Marys School
Last Friday afternoon the children of St Marys school presented a patriotic program in the school room with songs recitations and plays about George Washington Evolutionary times and Columbus. Parents and friends praised the spirit of patriotism and the event was well received. Miss Kate Forbes recovering from cancer surgery was briefly mentioned as she recovers at home in Chicago with plans to return to Henry by March. Mrs Fred Bauter is rapidly recovering from recent surgery and hopes for complete health restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
George Washington
Gensler
Castegar
la Salle
Boston
Columbus
Kate Forbes
Ella Warner Scott
Langley Avenue
Chicago
Henry
Fred Bauter
Isaiah Spellman
Tiskilwa
Allen Spellman
Milo Township
Bureau County
Hester Spellman Edminster
William Henry Edminster
Ilinois
Seowa
The Henry Greys Season Preview and Club Holdings
The Henry Greys are praised for two decades of strong performances and a standout 1913 season. The soliciting committee has $600 pledged for 1914, and an officers list is announced with J. W. Brasfield as president. Manager Walter Duke reports signed players Wagner and Phelps as pitchers Ellwanger Ginnochio at first Heininger Bassett and Haines in the field and more are being lined up to complete the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry and
Henry Greys
J. W. Brasfield
George Halbleibh
Vce
O. H. Davis
L. D. Gregory
Walter Duke
Co. W. Scholes
Elias Wright
Lawrence Peterman
Addie Brown
Farewell Party for Glenn and Little Margaret in Oxbow
Mr and Mrs Silas King hosted a farewell party on Feb 19 for Mr and Mrs Y S Glenn and child Margaret as they prepare to move. About 50 to 60 neighbors attended with cards games and dancing. A gift was presented and the couple spoke thanking guests before refreshments and well wishes. Public notices follow on party candidates and a card of thanks from local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas King
Y. S. Glenn
Little Margaret
Mr. Glenn
Old Oxbow
Death of Hiram L. Hubbard in Henry Illinois
Hiram L. Hubbard born May 4 1861 in Henry Illinois married Sarah Daniels December 25 1889 in McDonald Kansas. He died February 20 1914 after long illness at 52 years 9 months 16 days. Funeral Feb 23 at 10 a m in Henry with Rev J F Mercer officiating. Interment Henry cemetery. We thank neighbors and friends for support shown to Mrs Hubbard and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram L. Hubbard
Henry
Marshall County
Illinois
Sarah Daniels
McDonald
Kas
Sallie
Goldie
George Hubbard
McDonald, Kas
Jennie Newell
Sparland
Robert
W. H. Baker
Whitefield
Hubbard
Kansas
Washington Street
J. F. Mercer
Methodist Church
Henry Cemetery
Joseph Bogner
Val Bogner
Joseph Moody
Alf Trobaugh
Wimer Schlosser
Henry Rowe
A. B. Smith
Mortician
Mrs. Hubbard
Daughter
Episcopal Ladies Host Card Party Before Lent
Mesdames C R Jones and T C Waterous entertained Tuesday afternoon February 24 at Deacon Halls home with six tables of cards. Nearly all the ladies from the Episcopal church were present and the jollity was mild. Refreshments were served and Rev Haist joined for luncheon and farewell festivities. Six tied for the prize, won by Mrs Paskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
C. R. Jones
T. C. Waterous
Episcopal Church
Haist
Mrs. Paskell
Religious Services and Schedule for the Week
The notice lists Sabbath services at 9 45 Sunday school 11 and 7 30 p m with sermons by the pastor and Epworth League at 6 30 p m A mission study class at the parsonage Monday March 2 The W F M second quarterly tea at the parsonage March 4 from 2 30 to 4 All friends invited Mid week prayer Thursday J E Mercer pastor Other dates include Holy Eucharist matins and sermons on Friday Feb 27 and Friday March 8 plus Holy Eucharist Sunday March 1 with 2 a m and 9 45 a m services and 7 p m prayer and sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
J. E. Mercer
Saint Mary's Church Sunday Mass Schedule
St Marys Church holds Mass every morning at 7 a m High Mass with an English sermon and a 10 a m Low Mass with a German sermon Sunday afternoon services begin at 2 30 p m reported by Fr M yensler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Yensler
St Josephs Church Services and Domestic Science Club Event
St Josephs Church held Sunday services with low mass in the morning and a sermon followed by high mass at 10 am. Fr M J Brennan is the priest. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jones hosted the Domestic Science club at their Deacon Hill home on Thursday with cards as entertainment. prizes included yellow Joaquin flowers for the ladies, silk hose for the gentleman, a potted palm and baby stockings for consolation prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Haws
George A. Burt
Dr. Adams
Ground hog humor and local news from the district
The News Budget reports Mrs. Ingram Smith suffers an ulcerated tooth. A two week visit by the Gabels’ daughter ends. Cadell and Cushing wed. Scarlet fever deaths at Champaign clash with an epidemic fear. Royal Neighbors meet. family reunions and church guilds plan luncheons. A veteran mail carrier, Jacob Charles, dies. Court news covers woman suffrage delays and arson guilty pleas in Fairbury. Local and regional notes fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram Smith
Albert Gabel
Harold Thomas Cadell
Akron Township
Elizabeth Cushing
Bradford
Champaign University
S. H. Carter
Princeton
Royal Neighbors
Wm. Slowers
Anna Barry
James Wood
Donald
Dwight
H. F. Meihl
Columbia
Masonic Order
Jacob Charles
Bureau
Hennepin
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. F. Andrews
Hutchins & Downey
Andrews
James A. Harris
Wagoner
Okla
Republican State Central Committee
Tulsa
State Supreme Court
Supervisors’ Meeting
Lady Baltimore
George Washington's
First Ward
Henry W. Wombacher
William L. Flynn
Rep
George
Frank Baker
Henry Ward
Tessa and
Orle Baker
Father of Life
Albert Perdew
R. W. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Revy
M. J. Brennan
Woman’s Club
James Hartley
Mary Paskell
A. W. Kern
Stephen Potter
John J. Horbach
Peter Schmitt
Shawnee
Oklo
Orange County
Texas
Lone Star State
Charles Blevins
Fairbury
Blevins
Thomas Hornsby
Hornsby
Joliet
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