Saturday Gift Day Draws Crowd for Prizes at Local Stores
In a drizzly afternoon, crowds gathered as merchants offered two prize drawings. J W Parker won a leather upholstered rocking chair at Selty store, while William Sleater claimed a Tiffany diamond ring at Hallfarth Jewelry. The events drew hundreds, boosting local trade and showcasing Hallfarth's reputation for quality.
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FE. Lovett
J W. Parker
Parker
Hallfarth
Tiffany
L. R. Phillips
H E. Jacobs
George A Burt
Lloyd Hunter
Hallforth Jewelry
Jacobs
William Sleater
Hall‘forth
Ilinois
Death byOwn Action in Florida Farm Barn
Wilson S Moore was found dead in the barn on his Florida farm near Union Grove church after writing a farewell note and planning the act for days. The coroner held an inquest and authorities attributed death to self inflicted causes amid a lifetime of loneliness and fears of cancer. Moore, born June 7 1857, never married, survived by siblings Fannie Winterscheidt Perry and Howard, with his father D B Moore 81. The funeral was held December 26 at his parents home conducted by Rev Thomas Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson S. Moore
Union Grove
A. D. Rice
Wilson
Harry
Watson
Tse Moore
Granville
D. B. Moore
Shane
Tha Grin
Villa Garage
Wilson Shepherd Moore
David Moore
Fannie’ Winterscheidt
Kansas
M. BE. Ford
McNabb
Perry
Mendota
Howard
State of Washington
Thomas Martin
Peoria Auto Show Set With Wide Display in Coliseum
Peoria hosts a major annual automobile show January 10 to 13 at the Big Coliseum. Central Illinois owners and buyers will view scores of cars from $400 runabouts to $5000 and up touring models. Electrics motorcycles and related sundries will be on display as dealers promise a bigger and better exhibit.
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Central
Illinois
Peoria
Central West
Reverend from Kansas City to preach at Peoria church
Arrangements made for the Reverend to preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Peoria both morning and evening next Sunday. All are invited to attend.
City Council Proceedings and Local Incident Report
Regular meeting notes show Aldermen approving multiple bills for water works, lighting, street work, and jail autos. adjournment set to Jan 16. A separate report recounts a gasoline lighting accident at George McMurray’s candy kitchen causing an explosion but no fire, with prompt shutdown and no further damage. A New Year nuptial lists the Novice Fosdick and Alice Brown wedding in Peoria with plans to reside on a Whitefield Township farm.
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Pace
Dille
Yanochowski
Helgath
Doelzer
Smith
Hutchins
Halbleib
Donovan
Night Watch
Randall
Bell
Greenlee
Sheriff and Jury
Brisco Sult
George McMurray
Acuta
Weis
Bhootis City
Henry
Mr McMurray
McMurray
Peoria
T. Dwinnell
Lucian W Fosdick
Alice Brown
Henry Brown
Stella Dorff
John Janovetz
Springfield
White‘field-township
Xmas Vacation Boosts School Energy and Activities
Students return refreshed to a busy term with Miss Shauver guiding domestic science and music, Virgil in Latin class, algebra on radicals, and taxes in business arithmetic. Visitors include Augusta Stever and Mae Coe, while sleighing and clean sidewalks set a lively mood despite little snow.
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Augusta Stever
Patin IV
Mae Coe
Magnolia
Coldest Days of Ten Years Documented
Dr. F. A. Powell, government weather reporter, notes the coldest day in each of the last ten years. The dates span winter months and show historic subfreezing records. Readers are invited to subscribe to The Republican for full details.
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F. A. Powell
Concert Friday Evening at M If Church Features Multiple Performers
Anna Culter Hall-Reader, Clara Waddell, Carver Wolf, Ona Benjamin and Miss Benjamin headline a Friday concert. Selections include Hexentanza, Hungarian etude, The Going of the White Swan, Dancla arrangements, Love's Dilemma and Mighty Like a Rose. Cast features Mrs Hall, Miss Waddell, Mr Wolf, and others in readings and scenes.
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M If Church
Anna Culter
Clara Waddell
Carver Wolf
Ona Benjamin
Miss Benjamin
Miss Waddell
Going of the White Swan
Parker
Mrs. Hall
Dancla
Mr Wolf
Richardson Miss Waddell
Cooke
Maggie Doolan
Annie O'Brien
Nevin
Newcomb
Stern
Bridget Malone
Hall
Little Gitte
Macy Miss Waddell
Presbyterian services and church officers announced
Rev. W. H. Pumphrey of Peoria will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening and install two ruling elders Hiram Hunter and Clarence Burt. The Sunday school held its officer election for the coming year with A B Smith as superintendent and Margaret Riddle as secretary and treasurer among others. Captain Percy Swain visited Henry Saturday reporting two boats ready for the season and a Florida contract to build a $70,000 boat with Stillwater shops supplying engines and hull work.
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A. B. Smith
J. A. Williams
Margaret Riddle
H. F. Andress
Lloyd Sent
de ‘Partment
C. &. Burt
Dora Grawburg
C. Worley
W. Doyle
Ella Wood
Young Men's
L. Gregory
Carrie Carpenter
Percy Swain
Henry
Sorains
Fiorida
Florida Land Company
Still“water
rShops
Florida
Pioneer Woman Eva Wunder Dies After Long Life
Eva Wunder a longtime resident of Marshall county died aged 88 on December 31 1911 after a life as a pioneer of the west side She was born in Michelsbach Bavaria in 1823 came to America in 1838 married twice and lived on a Whitefield farm Later she settled in Henry and devoted herself to church charity and community life Her funeral was held at St Marys church Interment Calvary cemetery G C G Dorans funeral director. Card of Thanks extends thanks to all who offered kindness during illness and interment Mrs Mary Wels and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wunder
Michelsbach
Alsanau
Bavaria
Germany
Margaret Helninger
Katherine Seinworth
Mary A. Troendley
Peter Harr
B. Kline
Lacon
Henry
St. Mary's
Ind
David, Hatzenbuhler
Oda
George Wunder
Ohio
G. CG. Doran
Mary Wels
Epiphany sermon at St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday
St Johns Church invites friends to attend Sunday services with a morning sermon on The Feast of the Epiphany and an evening talk The Beginning of the New Year. The editor of the Republican is thanked for his account of Christmas services and the church hopes for more visitors from different denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Episcopal
the Republican
Notable local figures mourn loss in Sparland tragedy
Fragmentary text suggests a late John Evans was killed, with family or associates in Sparland reacting to the incident. The report hints at demands or consequences tied to the event, but details are unclear.
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Felaives
John
Evans
Throvemey Cset
Sparland
Neers
Nfe
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Fred Powers
J. M. Powers
Will Steimle
Detroit
Mear
Youchis
Kathryn Curry
Misa
Margaret Curry
Miss Curry
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