Movement for Good Roads Organizer Meeting in Henry Auto Co
Citizens gathered at Henry Auto Co to form a Good Roads association with temporary chair Clifford Haws and secretary George A. Burt. A three person committee appointed to draft by laws reports next meeting Thursday Feb 29 and urges broad membership to back road improvements and the Waubonsie Trail linking St Louis Peoria Chicago via Illinois routes.
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Henry Auto Co
Clifford Haws
George A. Burt
The
Chicago
Henry
Peru
Peoria
Illinois
Ilinois
Waubonsie
Association For Good Roads
Uool Roaae Association
Henry Louis
James Ransom
Charles Hofer
Charles Wood
Ed Sparling
Bert Sparling
Fred Cook
Henry Downey
Wm. Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
W. M. Drake
Daniel Vail
J. D. Winship
Charles Read
James Wherry
Mat’ Condit
Chris Christensen
Amiel Christensen
C. T. Nye
Clay Finley
Charles” Salisbury
Thomas Kalie
G. E. Pace
Wm. Starliper
al True
Rev. Gensler
al Dietrich
T. A. Seelye
George Hank
Peter Hank
Joseph Heininger
Conrad Helgoth
R. C. Forbes
James Keenan
Henry Telephone Co
Alden. Hunter
Owen Allen
Bob Lash
George Travis
George McGillick
Charles Motter
Iber Moon
Lawrence Peterman
G. M. Locke
John Peterman
L. R. Phillips
Dr Bayne
Frank Coe
Dennis Landers
Alex Wunder
Walter Duke
Joe Moody
Charles Dille
Charles Bell
Roy Benjamin
Mrs. Stever
Leslie Waughop
Wm. Kuss
Ryan Bros
Clem .Ransom
Paul Leichter
F. We Potter
J. J. Gresner
Clifford Hawa
Benj Ransom
D A R chapter hosts Washington's Birthday with Mrs Ames
The Christopher Lobingler chapter D A R entertained guests on Washington's Birthday at Mrs Clifford Haws home. Mrs Ames spoke on the work of the D A R highlighting her Illinois leadership roles and national committees.
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Christopher Lobingler
Washington
Clifford Haws
America
R. B. Whipple
Benjamin
John Ames
Illinois
Hill
Shauver
Clarissa McManners
Gertrude Ball Bayne
Lawrence of
Galesburg
Death notice for Allison J Matter of Kewanee age 60
Allison J Matter of Kewanee died after a long career starting in Lewistown Pennsylvania and Galva Illinois. Born May 8 1852 in Yeagertown Pa he was the son of Daniel CG and Nancy Jane Matter. He leaves three brothers and two sisters and was never married. Remains sent to Lewistown Pa for interment with Masonic lodge involvement noted.
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Allison J Matter
Kewanee
Henry
G G Guyer
Lewistown
Matter
Messrs. Hutchins
Nancy Jane Matter
East
Funeral Held On Cabin Boat For Margaret McKeel
Margaret Beardsley McKeel died at age 22 of heart leakage. Born Feb 4, 1890 in Peru NL, she married Fred McKeel July 12, 1910 at Chillicothe. Funeral service on Henry boat at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev R B Whipple. interment in Henry cemetery. pallbearers named.
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Margaret
Fred McKeel
Charles McKeel
Beardsley
Peru
Chillicothe
Sparland
Henry
R. B. Whipple
Episcopal Church
Charles Frommel
Lewis Stitzer
Conrad Helgoth
Fred Noll
Fred Morgah
William Bush
Doran
Undertaker
Marshall County Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice
The board of supervisors of Marshall county Illinois will meet at the courthouse in Lacon on Tuesday March 12 1912. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed with the county clerk by 12 noon the Saturday before the meeting. Bills not filed for classification will be carried over. Thomas A Connell County Clerk.
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Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Court’ House
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
Buick engines power up 20 percent over rivals
Henry Auto Co Bole Agents announce Buick engines develop about twenty percent more power than any other make of engines of the same size for the new line of cars.
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Buick
Henry Auto Co
Bole
School Notes and Events Span Local Visitors and Activities
High school week features Paul Burkhart as pianist and Helene Hannum in music. Visitors include Miss Schaffer from North Yakama and Mrs Dr Jones with Mrs Phillips in domestic science. Notes on class pins, lectures by Mr Bancroft on Lincoln, Latin prose work, and sewing machine demonstrations. A court commitment case and a large Odd Fellows funeral are also reported alongside a well attended Methodist Sunday school social with a menagerie guessing game and refreshments.
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Paul Burkhart
Miss Schaffer
Violet Balloweg
North Yakama
Wash
Dr Jones
Phillips
Pfaff
Muta Gregg
Opal Kuard
Putnam
Bancroft
Kansas
Abraham Lincoln
Horace Dorff
Elizabeth Johns
Alta
Albert
Lewis Parley
Aurora
Kaneville
Helene Hannum
Thoms
Methodist Sunday School
Andrew Hunter
Hen lays double shelled egg in snowdrift during frost
Sparland poultry raiser chases a hen out of the coop amid a cold spell. He discovers Biddy in a snowdrift where she laid a remarkable egg with two shells to prevent freezing. Had it hatched, the chick would have worn earmuffs.
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Sparland
Biddy
Ephra Vogelsang Weds Chicago Lawyer Merrik Townley
Chicago singer Ephra Vogelsang married Merrik M Townley a junior partner at Gann Peake Townley in a quiet ceremony at her mother in law’s home 1113 Dearborn Avenue on January 31. The couple honeymooned in Palm Beach Cuba and Arizona before returning to live at the South Side Clubhouse.
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Chicago
Ephra Vogelsang
Merrik M Townley
Brice
Charles- Kentson
Dearborn Avenue
Flower Shop” Company
New York
Mimi
Arizona
South Side
Townley
Henry
Ephriam Vogelsang
Henry Vogelsang
Our City
Paris
Postal Savings Bank Opens at Local Post Office March 4
On Monday next March 4 the United States Postal Savings bank will open for business at the local post office with deposits accepted from 8 am to 6 pm at the money order window. The money order window closes at 6 pm and opens at 8 am. on holidays hours differ and Sundays are closed. Assistance is available from the assistant postmaster.
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United States Postal Savings Bank
Crow Meadow community notes shift of residents and events
George Harney and Elmer Rollins were in Chicago on business Wednesday. Charles Lormis moved near Wenona last Thursday. Mr Gray of Glasford will move into his vacated house. A L Spencer moved to Harrison Gregory place in Sugar Grove. John Claycomb will move from Saratoga township into his vacated house. Mrs Thomas Landers and Mrs Elmer Rollins have been ill under Dr Coggeshall care. Elmir Rolling sawed wood Saturday and Monday. Anton Apfel shipped goods to Payne Ohio to buy a farm for future home. George Dally moved to Mrs Giltner's farm where Apfel has lived. Ed Quinn went to Chicago with two carloads of fat cattle Tuesday night.
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Anton Apfel
Elmir
Albert Quinn
Masonitc Hall
Lacon
Payne, O
George Dally
Mrs. Giltner
Mr. Apfel
Ed Quinn
Chicago
Hiram Clisbee
Henry Auto Co
Valentine Bogner
J. H. Barry
F. A. Yanochowski
Nilson
Henry
Snyder's Corner
Sarah Blood
Kewanee
Sherwood Avenue
Joliet
Ed Kalfer
Lewis Schultz
True
Velie
Patrick McManus
Peoria
John Stockton
Clara Seitz
Hartley Music Store
Hartley
Flynn
Iowa
Clara
Harry Bulleyment
Minnesota
Thomas Longman
Camp Grove
R. S Bayne
Heney
Aukland
Hartley & Flynn
Star Theater
H H Allen
Marseilles
A C Allen
Clift
Woman’s Club
Mary Paskell
Nellie Hartley
Florence Hill
Gladys Hannum
Ida Ketchum
Alice Gilpin
Magnolia
Harrington's
Adams
Silver Penciled Wyandottes Poultry Listing
One of the handsomest and most useful American Standard birds. Great layers in winter and summer. Seller boasts a top flock in the area and reports early laying since November with strong returns. Eggs for setting $2 per 15. Contact R. J. Van dervoort, Henry, Ill. Phone White, field Beknett.
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R. J. Vandervoort
Henry
Lll
Phone White
Beknett
Mitchell Miller and Mrs Ramsey Married Yesterday
Reported as we go to press that Mr Mitchell Miller and Mrs Ramsey were married yesterday. The squire and his bride receive congratulations from their many friends. The squire has waited long but long awaited bliss has come. May they live to enjoy domestic felicity.
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Mitchell Miller
Epidemic of Coughing Sweeps Town
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting old and young. The strain hits children and the elderly hardest. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick, safe cure. Local druggists promote it as a reliable remedy.
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Foley
sTrommonger
Editor J. S. Burt Summoned Upon Death
John Spencer Burt senior editor of the Henry Times died this morning between 4 and 5 at his son's home Burt was 77 approaching 78 with pneumonia after an illness starting February 16 He would have birthday March 16 The funeral at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 30 with Rev Carr of Chillicothe officiating and Odd Fellows honors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer Burt
Henry Times
R. ¥. Burt
Presbyterian Church
Carrol Chillicothe
Odd Fellowship
M E Church to Hear Miss Cora Teachman in Peoria
The M E Church invites a Sunday morning and evening audience for Miss Cora Teachman a Deaconess from Peoria. The church plans to correct last week’s error about Mr Huff who served six years in the army and was converted at home before his last enlistment. Dr Dwinell district superintendent notes Rev D McLeish will assist Pastor Wakefield of Putnam next Sunday in the second quarterly meeting with sacrament and conference. Dr Dwinell will preach at Bethel Sunday morning and Sparland in the evening. Prayer meeting tonight led by Mrs Vivian.
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M. E. Church
Cora Teachman
Peoria
Huff
Los Angeles
California
Dwinell
Henry
D. McLeish
Wakefield
Putnam
Bethel
Sparland
Vivian
Election Notice for City Primaries in Henry Illinois
Primary election set for March 12 in Henry Illinois to nominate Democrat and Republican aldermen for wards one to three and to choose a party precinct committeeman in each ward. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm at three ward offices. Democrat ballots white and Republican ballots pink. City Clerk Elias B Wright signs notice dated February 19, 1912.
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Yanochowaki
C. E. Smith
Alex
Doelser
Zeounells
An. Ss
A. Dodizar & Co
W W. Dewey & Sons
City of
Henry
Marshall
Illinois
Elias B. Wright
St Johns Church Episcopal Holds Lent Services and Guild Meets
The rector reports good congregations last Sunday and strong interest in Lenten services. Sunday services proceed as usual with Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30. The Guild meets Thursdays at the rectory. The rector officiated at Mrs McKeel s funeral at 4. All are cordially invited to attend.
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St. John's Church
Episcopal
Governor Deneen Plans Springfield Stop Says March Visit
Dispatch from Springfield reports Governor Deneen will address residents in Henry Republican city Thursday morning. He is to speak to the people from a car platform about state issues and hear local orators during the visit.
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Gov Deneen
Henry A. Dispatch
Springfield
Henry Republican
Spiettorm Thia
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I. C. O F. Lodge
George Jenkins
Burt
Elmer Haines
Albert—Haines
Fred_Clarence
Lawrence Hunt
Charles Bourdette
Francis Quinn
Henry: Burkhart
Pyles
Postal Savings Bank
M. J. Brennan
St. Joseph’s Church
Mary and
Joseph
S. Dak
Chronicle Tribune
Wm. Scholen
G. P. Pattee
Scholes
Ion
Pacific
J. S. Burt Summoned
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