Week in Peoria area notes and local happenings
Local column lists residents shopping in Peoria, a Bradford home goods sale, a Payette Idaho recovery notice for Mrs Ashley Jedd, and mixed social events. Talks on road improvement bonds in Pedrix county and new express wagon replacement. Automobile etiquette and safety notes referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Jedd
Wonbna
Payette
Idaho
Raé
Pen‘dleton
Toluca
Santa Fe
Tiscilwa
Grover Kern
Francis
Lee ‘Wright
Charles Williams
Mnow
Hauber
Bear
Mbpervigors
Pedrix
Fesm
Lisa
City
Elsie
Clydes Worley
Rock Mn
Ee Ay Commission
A&a
Httle Autommo Bain Alry
Red Williams Shocks Chicago Stars In Roller Polo Show
Red Williams, Henry Indiana polo talent and local baseball figure, stars for Chicago All Stars in roller polo against Racine Wisconsin, scoring two goals and assisting two others. The exhibition, praised for skill and danger, boosts Williams as a regional sports figure and highlights roller polo’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Chicago Wen
Chicago
Paddy” Harmon
Windy City
Racine
Wis
Brannigan
Dark Horse
Vyhom Harmon
Red” Williams
Raed
Chicago All- Stars
Red
Henry
Indiana
Pop-Up Week Idea Seeks Merchant Pay-Up Plan
Citizens discuss a pay-up week to settle old accounts. Merchants support a partial payment option to improve cash flow and clear debts. The movement has success in other towns and could be tried locally with days set for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thart
Story Hour Delights 40 Children At Rest Room
Saturday Story Hour held in the Rest Room drew a full audience of 40 children. Story Teller delivered engaging tales and poetry teaching truth and adventure to the youngest to oldest attendees. The event closed with a note on upcoming Mother’s Club program. Stridge Directors Elected To Join CWC Board. F W Potter and others named for the year. Officer elections set for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourwis
Orr and Miss Brown Wed Quietly at Peoria Home
John A. Orr and Miss Ida Mae Brown wed at the bride’s sister Mrs George home with Rev D S McCown officiating. Witnesses were G M Brown and Mrs McCown. The couple plan a week honeymoon and will live at the William Farling residence on James street. The Republican joins the community in best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehauer
Anton Schlosser
Anna G Linderer
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
Elizabeth Linderer
Frank Schlosser
Andrew Lingroom
John Schlésser
Hopewell Township
Fr Schauer
John A. Orr
Ida Mae Brown
G. M Brown
Peoria
George
D. S. McCown
M. E. Church
Overland Company
Guity
William Farling
James Street
Ben
W R C Installs New Member at Saturday Meeting
The W R C held a Saturday session and admitted Mrs Effie Travers as a new member. An evening public installation followed with officers sworn in led by President Mrs Hunt and S V Bella Evans. About 20 people attended a reception with sandwiches donuts cake fruit salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Travers
Mrs. Hunt
S. V. Bella Evans
J. R
Miranda Doyle
Elin McAtee
Lizzie Zendor
Fannie Brown
Lizzie Young
Lucy McBride
Mary Newman
Harriet Starliper
Funeral for Mrs Charlotte Grooen Held at King Home
The funeral for Mrs Charlotte Grooen, 77, will be at the home of her son Superintendent W F King with Rev BG Carpenter presiding. Interment in Henry cemetery. She died after a ten day illness from pneumonia while visiting in Aurora. The body was moved to Henry yesterday by G E Fenwick, funeral director. An obituary will follow next week. May Start Laundry in City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Grooen
W FE King
Lafternoon
BG Carpenter
Universalist Church of Peoria
Henry Cemetery
Green
Aliee Klymnan
Aurora
City Hospital
J. W. Brasfield
Vic
Elmer Merdinn
Lacon
Merrill Conley
Princeton
Henry
EB. Reed
Buda
Ang
A. Pratt
A. L. Happ
Nca
Howard
Joan* Orr
James Street
J. Howard’ Williams
Igi
Reota
Rogars
Mc.Keon
Yin
Su. R. Phillips
Julius Watercott
Samuel Longman
Martin Coan
West Street
C. A. Pratt
Whenry
Brown
Robert Doran
Florida
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Yampa
Frances Smith
Cromwell
Republican
Straus Bros Co
Lucy McBridee
Coates
Kas
Charles Kocher
Grant Kocher
Culliton
Froni
Kocher
la Porte
McBride
Stork Delivers Baby Boy in La Salle Household
The Roy home in La Salle welcomed a baby boy last Sunday. Grandson of Mrs. Stever Koener Stever and firstborn to Babe Stever Roy, he is part of a broad circle of Henry residents congratulating Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Roy on the new arrival.
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Stork
Mir
H. A. Roy
la Salle
Stobert—Stever
Roy
Faurdlin- Koener Stever
Babe” Stever Roy
Stever
Henry
Women and Parents Meet at High School for Township Center Talks
A joint meeting of the Woman's Club and the Parent-Teacher Association was held at the high school room. Mrs. H. W. Adams welcomed attendees and highlighted education. Music by Edith Merdian and student groups preceded a discussion led by Miss Ponzer on establishing a Township High School and community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Parent- Teacher Association
H. W. Adams
May ‘Young
Edith Merdian
Miss Young
Piane
Fm Fie
Hazel Williams
Frances Segraves
Virginia Lindgren
Eva, Hubbell
Lucille Willams
Imogena Merrill
Mrs. Cornell
John Chinaman
Helper
Ponzer
Congress of Mothers
King
Supreme Court
Township High School
Writ Ng
Township
L. Clift
Lizzie Helper
Misa Mey Young
Parent-Teacher Association
Congress
Cornell Choot
Cincinnati
Cornell
Adam Agree
Revival services energize church meetings in progress
Sunday school at 9:46 p m with Mrs. Wheeler as superintendent and a men's Bible class at 11 a m and 7:30 p m. Public worship at 6:30 p m. Epworth exercises and evangelistic services draw hopeful conversions as Mrs Barstead speaks to children and youth. The evangelist and wife stay with Mr and Mrs Clift. Miss Ferguson lodging with Mrs Miranda Doyle. Services continue through the week ending with Sunday night finale. Pastor J S Mercer notes broad church cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth Bexeire
Barstead
Jesus Christ
Evangelist
L. Clift
Evangelistic Institute Sessions Set for January 16
Pastors and delegates from Bradford Whitefield Putnam Sparland Lrcon meet Tuesday Jan 16 for a two session evangelistic institute. Afternoon sessions begin at 2 00 with talks by Rev John H Ryan and Rev John T Jones on Spiritual Inventory and Revival Tactics. Evening session at 730 features Rev C F W Smith on The Call of the Nation and the Battle Mood. Reports and discussions follow. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Jones
Rock Island
C. F W Smith
Galesburg
Thie
Maodor
Peoria
Iatie
Presbyterian Church Schedule for Sunday Services
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday programs starting Sunday July 4. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. with A B Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. No evening service. Pastor Ren W Martin and congregation attend evangelistic services at ME church. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal after prayer. All are welcome.
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Ren W Martin
Preacher Dr Murphy to Visit Henry and Putnam Congregations
Dr Murphy will preach next Sunday morning in Henry on The Christian's Triumphant Hope and at night in Putnam on The Untethered Gospel. The sermons emphasize enduring faith and transformative gospel themes for local congregations.
St John’s Church Sunday Services Schedule
St John’s Church announces services on Sunday at 7 30 am Holy Eucharist 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am matins and sermon 7 30 pm evening prayer and sermon F W Haist Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F W. Haist
St Marys Church Schedule With Rev Fr Schauer
Sunday services include miss and English sermon at eight, high masses and German sermon at ten, vespers and benediction at 2 30 p m. Week mass at eight, Saturdays seven. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer is pastor.
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Andrew Schauer
St Joseph Church Schedules Masses and Meetings
St Joseph Church lists first mass on Sunday and a second at 9 30 am plus a weekday mass at 7 0 am. Rev M J Frennán is pastor. A Noton meeting of the regular WooC TUC and Prayers at the MTE church is set for next Thursday Jan 18 at 2 30 pm with an all day Ladies' Aid meeting at the Presbyterian church convent. Members invited to contribute to luncheon and menu details noted.
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Noton
MTE
The
Presbyterian Church
Church
Cinck
Tlendarce
Local social notes and town missives from Henry area
Brief paragraphs list residents visitors and happenings from Henry and nearby towns. Includes social calls, hospitalizations, moves, weddings, funerals, travels to Florida and Kansas, plus a folk tale about a headstone misread and a note on pedestrian right of way.
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William Green
Aoe
Whson
Bradford
Ethel and
Jessie Stoor
Peter Harrington
Miss Tnié Slewers
Williams
C. Green
Red Ford
Gates
Second Street
Commercial Club
Ilinois
L._Owsley
Woman's Club and Parent- Teacher ~Association Meeting
Christian Church
St. John’s Church
St. Mary's Church
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