Seven Days Hereabouts and Local Affairs Noted
A mix of local items from Magnolia and La Salle areas covers farm handovers and shifts, personal visits, and council actions. Notable notes include farm transfers to Henry Smith and family, Mrs. Wombacher visiting the Pacific coast, air rifle restrictions in La Salle, and a doctor’s expensive Ottawa case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Gor Smith
M H Broaddus
Gnolia
Henry Smith
First Street
Schlosser
W. H. Wombacher Rae
Lester Brown
Pacific
Pein
Sgts.l
Phillips
C. Engel
Ralph DeMott
Hureka
D. Davis
la Salle
Slank
Daugh W
Moon
Wall Exchange
B. Mitchell
Magnolia
Promitin Masonic
Beattie
Mitchell
Willie
Meson Broaddus
Molla
Henry
Rgateo Kaiser
North eaWard Strome
Ie L. Jones
McLean
Bureau
Ottawa
Reece
la Salle County
la Salle Up
Wall Gee
Washington's Birthday Observance by Christopher Lobinger Chapter
The Henry county Christopher Lobinger chapter of the D A R held a Washington’s Birthday gathering at the Coggshall home with prayer, songs, readings, and remarks by Mrs Waddell from Peoria. Members discussed DAR aims including patriotism, education, and immigrant Americanization, noting ongoing projects and historic-site marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Lobinger
D. A
G G Guyer
T. L. Jones
Memorial Centennial
South
America
Waddell
Ellen Law
Zeller
Miss Law
Philippines
Japan
China
Henry
Washington
McManners
Sarah Potter
Gertrude Bayne
Dp. A. R
George. Lawrence
Magnolia
John C. Ames
Lacon
Streator
Forman
Wery
Bushnell
Schoolnotes on lessons and visitors at local high school
Tales Out of School reports Louis Mowris and Walter Bayne visiting students. Civics debates on Woman Suffrage, domestic science bake days, fish and potatoes lessons, and progress in domestic arts. Physics experiments with telegraph and door bell, breach of contracts in commercial law. Visitors from Mesdames Phillips to Mrs Carpenter’s rooms and publisher Robert F Menaul from Scott Foresman Co Chicago attended Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mowris
Walter Bayne
Mesdames Phillips
Engel
DeMotte
Deck
Fromme
Edna Bell
Laura Williams
Frommel
Scott Foresman Co
Chicago
Sudden Death Near Toluca Claims Mrs Alma Mutton
Mrs Alma Mutton was found dead in bed at her son Hiram Mutton’s home three miles west of town. Coroner Grable of Toluca impanelled a jury including Sheriff Motter as foreman and Joseph Bogner among others. They ruled death from causes unknown to the jury after testimony of an ordinary health prior night and peaceful passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grable
Alma Mutton
Hiram Mutton
Toluca
Charles Motter
Joseph Bogner
R M Tremain
George Wall
M L. Schultz
William Donovan
Dog spoils Washington pie in comic mishap
A west city housewife cooled a cherry pie on an outside box when a stray dog stood up and knocked it onto the dog’s head. Pie dripped over the dog as it ran off, leaving the wife lamenting the loss and the print shop short on work that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doyle and McAllister wedding at Whitefield Corners
Miss Louise McAllister wed Roland Doyle at the home of her parents in Whitefield Corners on February 26 1923. The ceremony officiated by a minister featured a ring ceremony and a small circle of family and friends. The couple will reside on a farm south of Whitefield Center and begin housekeeping after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Sterling. Worth
White
Coost
In Memoriam Mrs Orsemas Quiver and kin
Obituary notices honor Adella Chapman Culver Alma Blossom Mutton Isabelle Vaughn Eglin and families. The pieces note births 1830 1854 1875, marriages to Chapman Culver Mutton Eglin, deaths Feb 1913, funeral services at Whitefield Magnolia and Madison, with survivors Lura Bourdette, Gilbert Culver, Laura Carver and others. Interments in Whitefield Center and Henry Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsemas Quiver
Adella Chapman
Joseph Chapman
Palymia
Ohio
Baptist Church
Orsemtas
Culver
Marshall County
Christian Church
Upper Kingdom
Rey Gebhart
Bourdette
Whitefield
Henry Cemetery
B Smith
Charles Aukland
Lewis Bogner
George Shorts
Vincent Schubert
Thomas Wabel
Joseph Bogner
Lura M Bourdette
Wiktefield
Gilbert Culver
Laura Carver
Martin Eglin
Isabelle Vaughn
W G. Vaughn
Madison
Ind
Magnolia
A. B. Smith
Death of Hugh S Finnegan
Hugh S Finnegan, born September 1 1885 near Lone Tree, died February 25 1913 of pneumonia after a week illness. Funeral from his residence Friday February 28 at 10:30 a.m. Rev Brennan officiating. Interment at Lone Tree. C C Doran in charge. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh S. Finnegan
Patrick Finnegan
Lone Tree
Ebbie
Brennan
C.C. Doran
City Election Ballot Candidates Named for March Primary
The article lists Republican and Democratic nominees for mayor city clerk city treasurer city attorney police magistrate and aldermen across wards one two and three with incumbents and multiple candidates noted. It forecasts three tickets in the field and urges voters to choose candidates who will administer laws wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
George ©. Pace
Addie Brown
Charles ©. Anderson
Frank Morgan
Fred W Potter
Charles C. Smith
Alex Brown
Lester Brown
Democratic Party
John R. Paskell
Clias B. Wright
James Hartley
George F. Johnson
S. G. Wilde
Howard G. Stoner
Charles Dille
E. A. Hall
Conrad Helgoth
C. T. Bison
Theo Bickerman
M and Church Announces Sabbath Services and Mission Appeal
The M and Church lists Sabbath services at 9.46 p.m. Sunday school 9:46, with a men’s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Epworth League 6:30 p.m., choir rehearsal Thursday. Attendance at the Epworth League last week was 62. A letter from Bishop Cranston discussed Goucher College’s fundraising goal of 1 million dollars, with 150,000 yet to raise, appealing to women nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Eddy
Bishop Cranston
Washington, D. C
Goucher College of
Baltimore
J. J. Mercer
Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Lecture Note
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 630 p m An illustrated lecture by Prof Whitten Friday evening under Christian Endeavor auspices Admission 15 cents children 26 cents adults Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Wm Steele home Wednesday March 5 at 230 p m George T Griscel Pastor
Episcopal Rector to Lead Sunday Services in Wiskilwa
Rev. Wilson, rector at Wiskilwa, will conduct morning services at the Episcopal church here on Sunday March 9 at the usual hours. A cordial invitation to all is extended to both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Wilson
Wiskilwa
Saint Mary's Church Sunday and daily mass times
Rev Fr Gensler pastor preaching schedule includes 8 a m low mass with English sermon 10 a m high mass with German sermon 2 30 p m vespers benediction and daily masses at 7 a m except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Joseph's Church Mass Times Public Invitation
Sunday mass at 8 30 and 10 30 a m. Weekday services at 8 a m. The public is cordially invited. Rev Fr Brennau Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph’s Church
Fr.Brennau
Peoria Automobile Show Promises Best Yet
The Third Annual Peoria Automobile Show will run March 12 13 14 15 hosted by the Peoria Automobile Dealers association. Various pleasure cars and commercial trucks will be on display at the Peoria Coliseum with electric and gasoline models showcased. Competent attendants will explain construction and features to prospective buyers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Goliseum
Community notes and local items in Henry county blotter
A sprawling digest covers council actions on selling produce by weight and a push for civic spirit in good towns. It notes Rev. Seaman's illness and death, John Kraus's hand injury, farm sale prices per acre, and a Queen Esther circle event with pianist Benjamin and performers praised for artistry in Henry County community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Rochester
Ind
Seaman
John Kraus
Oklahoma
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