Personal Notices and Local Friends News Briefs
A column of society notices reports telegram calls to Rockford for a sick brother, funeral attendances in Venona, visits from Chicago relatives, and townsfolk returning from Oakland Nebraska. It covers moves in homes on Edward and West Second streets, a notable death of Thomas B. Henderson, and local color about violets, Chaplin stunts, and Dr. Clark's bald head theory. Also notes removals to Peoria for work, church sympathy gifts, an obituary connection to James R. Robinson, and a 1915 marriage stamp reminder for certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hunt
Rockford
Joseph Garrity
Chicago
Michael Gorman
Venona
Will Bracken
Little Son
J. W. Newell
Oakland
Neb
T. J. Segraves
Conrad Schwarz
North Edward Street
West Second Street
C. A. Camp
Irl Ransom
Irl
Frank Potter
Western Avenue
Thomas B. Henderson
Thomas J. Henderson
Congress
Hennepin Canal
Young
Tom
Toulon
Stark County
Princeton
Carl Eisen
J. D. McVicker
Jan
Johnnie Ryan
Toluca
Charlie Chaplin
Liddice
Jacksonville
Mla
Robert B. Clark
Wisconsin
A. T L. Bowen
Illinois State Charities Commission
Dr. Clark
Peoria
J C. Blaisdell
Roanoke Post
Barbara Gish
James R. Robinson
James Kindig
Augusta County
Virginia
Illinois
Roanoke
Potash and Perlmutter to grace Henry Opers House stage
Montague Glass’s Potash and Perlmutter returns to stage life at Henry Opers House on Monday January 17 after record runs in New York. The comedy follows Abe Potash and Morris Perlmutter as they aid a falsely accused man, with Ruth Goldman featured and a New York cast including Arthur S. Ross Fred Fleck Jr Thelma Fair Maggie Meradith and ten others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague Glass
Perlmutter
Abe
Morris
Cohan Theater
New York City
Henry Opers
O'Neil
Ruth Goldman
Pita Avenue
Poraiany
New York
Montague
Arthur S. Ross
Fred Fleck, Jr
Thelma Fair
Maggie Meradith
Barenthin King Nuptials at Rock Island Parsonage
Miss Myrtle Mae King and William F. Barenthin were married January 12 1916 at Emmanuel Lutheran parsonage Rock Island Illinois with Rev Ph Wilhelm officiating. The bride, daughter of Silas and Mrs King, wore light blue crepe de chine and shadow lace. They plan to live in Mankato Minnesota where Barenthin will run Illinois Oil Co interests. They will be at home after February 1 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Mae King
William F. Barenthin
Immanuel Lutheran Parsonage
Rock Island
Inl
Ph. Wilhelm
Silas King
Magnolia
Woodmen
Mrs. Barenthin
Mankato, Minn
Illinois Oil Co
Letter From Ed Dawson Good Thunder Minn to Burt & Son
Ed Dawson of Good Thunder Minnesota writes to George Burt & Son Henry Illinois asking to increase his newspaper subscription after a December issue failed to arrive. He reports good health with La grippe present due to variable weather, little snow, poor crops from excessive summer rain, and notes he has sold his farm and bought a new one near Pemberton Minnesota, the third he has owned since moving to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dawson
Good Thunder
Minn
George Burt & Son
Henry, Ill
Ilinois
Pemberton
Minnesota
Meeting of the Parent Teacher Association
The Parent Teacher Association convened Tuesday at the public school with Mrs. George Helper presiding. The program opened with singing America and the Lord's Prayer followed by recitations, papers, and a discussion on home influence and children's character led by Mrs. Helper and Superintendent King. A humorous reading on Modern Education and reports from Illinois State Teachers’ association activities were also shared, including praise for the association’s role in schools and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
George Helper
America
Arleene Hunter
Florence Bauter
Jessie Swein
Gertrude Bickerman
Oscar Davis
Abraham Lincoln
King
Miss Bickerman
Carrie Carpenter
Helper
Mary Stephens
Deestrick Schule
Farewell to Rev. Fr. Gensler and joyful community sendoff
The article notes the removal of Rev. Martin Gensler from St. Marys Catholic Church to Leonore, praising his pastorate since 1908, his church improvements, musical leadership, care for the sick and poor, and a farewell reception at People's Hall despite bad weather. It also mentions a separate birthday celebration planned by Edna for her mother, and Sivell Stapp Sivell building a residence for Mr. and Mrs. Barney Reismeyer on their farm east of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
Martin Gensler
Leonore
Gensler
St. Mary’s Catholi
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's
Fries
Fr. Gensler
Otimi
J. Gensler
Gera
Jodspeed
Suier
Jane Hall
A. G. Hillabrand
Edna
Arba Law
Chicago
Sivell, Stapp & Sivell
Barney Reismeyer
Rev Gensler to Leonore steers St Marys parish
Surprise announcement says Rev. Fr. Gensler leaves St Marys after eight years of faithful service to join Leonore. Rev. Fr. Schauer from Warsaw arrives to take charge this week. Bible school at 11, preaching at 11 and 7 30, Endeavor at 6 30 with scripture references. Officers elected for 1916 include Knight as superintendent and Merritt as assistant superintendent. Christian Church Aid Bazaar planned for Saturday January 15 at Novelty store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parish
Gensler
Leonore
Henry
St. Mary’s
Fr. Schauer
Warsaw
Schauer
Bible School
Wm. Knight
Zerby
Bro. Zerby
The
Wn. Knight
Wm. Merritt
Ray Hews
Gladys Johnson
Lillian Merritt
Clifford Traver
Leslie Deck
Chistian Church Aid Society
Sermon Series on Ten Commandments at Church of the New Jerusalem
Rev L G Landenberger begins a Sunday evening sermon series on the Ten Commandments with each commandment having natural spiritual and celestial meanings. The first sermon focuses on Thou shalt have no other Gods before my face and the 11 am service will cover The Significance of the Holy Supper Do This In Remembrance of Me followed by the Sacrament administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.G. Landenberger
M E Church Sunday services and Sunday school schedule
The M E Church outlines Sunday school at 9:45 or 9:45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m sermons by the pastor at 6 30 p m Epworth League midweek prayer at 7 30 p m J E Mercer pastor Next Sabbath morning worship at 11 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 39 p m Prayer meeting held Thursdays at 7 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
J. E. Mercer
A. B Smith
Christian Endeavor
St Marys Church Sunday Mass Schedule and Services
St Marys Church lists Sunday services with an English sermon at 8 am a second high mass and German sermon at 2 30 pm, vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Rev Fr Gensler is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Gensler
St John's Church Sunday Services Announced
St John s Church reports schedule for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m matins and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30 p m led by Pastor F W Haist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W Haist
St Josephs Mass Times and Charity Event Report
St Josephs schedules Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 oclock with a weekday service at 730 a m Rev Fr Brennan pastor A WR CG meeting Saturday yielded strong turnout, a public installation that evening drew about 85, followed by a three course supper and entertainment Ella McAfee press cor Highlights include social singing plays and warm goodbyes Donations sought for Ladies Rest Room furniture via Mrs S L Clift Mrs G Co Helper and Miss Mariana will arrange selections and pickups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McAfee
Press Cor
S. L. Clift
G. Co. Helper
Mariana
News of a Week in Henry County Illinois
Clifford Haws visits Peoria this week while Hans Otto stays in Henry. Sparland school remains quarantined due to contagious disease. Mrs. E. L. Buchanan of Lacon visits her brother J. Townsend. Miss Elsie Carpenter ill with la grippe. Miss Balla Evans fills her stenography post. Frank C. Hanchett moves to Henry after buying draying business. Y. S. Glenn touts a stock tonic job in Bureau County. Mrs. Weeks welcomes a granddaughter born in Joliet. Potash and Perlmutter appear at the Opera House. local deaths and bank affairs noted. Henry National Bank directors unchanged. capital rises to 65,000 with 15,000 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Haws
Peoria
Hans Otto
Henry
Sparland
E. L. Buchanan
Lacon
Townsend
Mary Henchett
North School Street
Ill
Elsie Carpenter
la Grippe
G. E. Travis
Balla Evans
Robert Doran
Erwin
Man Wilson
J. S. Townsend
C. A. Camp
el Campo
Texas
Camp
Southland
Mary Hanchett
Boyds, Grove
Dauber House
Tiskilwa
Larry
Billy
Frank C. Hanchett
John Mead
Priscilla Meier
North Edward Street
Frank
Y. S. Glenn
Bureau County
Sherm
Charles J. Weeks
Jefferson Avenue
Joliet
Henry National Bank
J. Watercott
L. R. Phillips
Wo PL Turner
Charles Greenlee
F. A. Yanoehowski
A. Phillips
Benj G. Hoyle
W. P. Turner
F. D. Williams
Lauretts Merdian
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Barenthin
Meeting Parent-Teacher Association
Walter Sutherland
Boyd's Grove
Carrington
N. C
W. BE. King
Sutherland
Walter
G. W. Bean
A. W. Shriver
Saratoga Township
North Dakota
Christian Church
Church of the New Jerusalem
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's
Brennan
Opera House
Hutchins & Downey
Advt
William M. Gall
McNabb
Kathryn
Pey. Wastwood
Florid
A. B. Smith
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