Week of notes on local events and sales
The column records local social notes including Ruth Ball of Toluca visiting relatives, a farm sale near Leyland, and plans for moving to a Frey brood farm. It also mentions Merritt Onyun letters, Lyman Hor plans, and a large exhibit by James McAleer and E B Smith detailing relics and implements from various eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ball
Toluca
Ughter
R $ Bayne
Mitt Dally
Putnam
M. Balensiefen
Coulter
Marshall Ily
Leyand
wmp.Grove
J. Coulter
Fayette Street
Merritt Onyun
Lyman
Minneapolis
Minn
Fui
C. R Jones
Waill
Ke James McAleer
Ptter Helf
E B Smith
Smith
Equatorial
Europe
Peta
Ity- City Bridge-Co
J . Jas
Stee
Metolla
Eures
Essy
Base Ball Association Reports Profit and 1915 Manager Pick
At a Tuesday meeting in the Commercial club rooms officers and directors read and approved the Henry Base Ball 1914 report. Revenue shows cash from nations and gate receipts totaling 3761.14. Expenses covered advertising ground costs and salaries. Victor Brasfield selected as 1915 manager with a soliciting committee to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE. Vogelsang
E B Wright
Henry Base
Brasfield
Racing Association
Victor Brasfield
Walter Duke
Charles Greenlee
George Halbleth
McManus
Greys
Winnie
Peoria Woman Writes Brilliant Comedy at Henry Opera House
The drama by Mrs Theodosia Marsters will be presented by Livingston Stock Co in Peoria as Other People's Clothes at Hippodrome for a week starting Jan 9 Then a one night engagement at Henry Opera House on Friday Jan 22 with same company and scenery Critics praise its plot dialogue and dramatic sequence Mrs Marsters known as dramatic editor and critic of the Poorin Star is cited as writer of the play
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosia Marsters
Henry Opera House
Livingston Stock Co
Hippodrome
Peoria
O'Neil
Theodosia
Marsters
Peoria Evening Star
New York
Installation of Officers at Woodbine Camp No 1638
The Jan 7 gathering of Woodbine camp No 1638 R N of A installed officers in the K P hall with Mrs Nellie Hartley as installing officer. Appointments included Mrs Mary Steele ceremonials, Miss Grace Hartley organist, and officers such as Mrs Dora Halbloth past oracle and Mrs Evancis Knight recorder. After readings and remarks, oysters were served and attendees enjoyed festive entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine Camp
R. N
P. Hall
Nellie Hartley
Mary Steele
Marshall
Grace Hartley
Hartley
Slevers
Dora Halbloth
Gertruds Wombacher
Evancis Knight
Mary Sleater
Helen Noll
Marshil
Anna Barty
Taner Sentinel
Alberta Smith
Outer Sentinel
Myrtle Smith
Sword
Faith
Mar'a Robincon
May_ Swen
Endurance
Nira
Katherine Tartsr
Royaity
Western Catholic Union Women Form Mother of the Sacred Heart Branch 215
A 22 member branch for women was organized at People's Hall by William Odenthal. Officers were installed by F W Heckencamp. Men’s Branch No 23 installed after ceremonies. Addresses, games, and oyster supper followed. support for WCU membership growth noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Catholic Union For Women
Mother of the Sacred Heart
WCU
People’s Hall
William Odenthal
Joliet
Adam Wilhelm
F W Heckencamp
Quincy
Ming May
Ella Schick
Loretta Merdian
Clara Seltz
Anna Hup
Kate Green
Frank Hartley
Gertrude Bickerman
Ilia Kroeper
Henrietta Smith
Bertha Merdian
Anna Smith
Josephine Seitz
Heckencamp
No 23
Peter
School Notes Reflect Busy Week At Local High School
Mothers visited grades until Wednesday afternoon when a meeting followed in the high school. Miss Neflie M Darrett of the AN Palmer Co taught penmanship and led a teachers meeting. Reviews for semester exams are underway for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neflie M Darrett
AN Palmer Co
William G Shirer
Henry Holt & Co
Wm. Wheeler
Dorothy Cromwell
Ransom
Other Peoples Clothes at Henry Opera House Friday
Livingston Stock Co presents Other Peoples Clothes at Henry Opera House Friday night Jan 22. Theodosia R Marsters praises the new drama as witty dramatic realism and forecasts a nationwide run beginning in Peoria and then New York as a future success.
Spring Samples Offer from Mrs Phil Steimle Adot
Mrs Phil Steimle advertises new Spring samples including laces and fabrics. She invites orders or early selections, offering home visits or calls, and signs off with past patronage gratitude. A stray line mentions a child and raspberry theft in a non sequitur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Phil Steimle
Adot
Guest Day Highlights Woman's Club Meeting
A large group of ladies gathered at Mrs L Clift's home for Guest Day. Mrs Theo Disosway presided as president with Miss Gertrude Bickerman arranging the Education program and Bella Evans serving as secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netfie Coan
G M Clark
Curtis Lucas
Eva Harrison
Lucas
May Young
Clark
Nellie P Harlin
George A. Zeller
Lucy Mateer
Ella Worley
Miss Mateer
Apostle Paul
Gordon Doney
S L Clift
Clerk
Mesdames G A. Zetler
Jane Hall
Howard Young
Charles Greenlee
Jud Ong
J. Blaisdell
H C Burkhart L. R. Phillips
Carrie Carpenter
Schaerfenstein
Margeret Campbell
Margaret Bracken
Woman’s Club
Theo Disosway
Susie Almeda Clift
RF. Burt
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Birthday Surprise for Mr Kaifer at Monroe Street Home
Mrs Edward Kaifer organized a birthday surprise Friday evening for her husband. Friends gathered on Monroe Street, played cards at eight tables, ran up tallies, and enjoyed a late lunch. The thank you note praised Mrs Kaifer for the evening and wished Mr Kaifer many more such birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kaifer
Nersely
Kaifer
Monroe Street
Kaiter
Araise
Mies
Methodist Church Sabbath School and Conference Report
The second quarterly conference led by Rev. R B Williams notes healthy growth across church departments. Sabbath school starts the new year with Mrs. Wheeler as superintendent and a full teacher roster. A W C Blaisdell and retiring superintendents are recognized. new officers elected. WCTU holds national prohibition prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 p m, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wheeler
Epworth League
R. B Williams
Rock Island
M. L. Coan
L. M. Bell
Wheeler
Blaisdell
Hillabrand
Doyle
J. EB. Mercer
Mary Ponzer
Lottie Allen
Jessie Mercer
Clark
Ruth Mercer
Bella Evans
Frank Johnson
Ida Brown
Blackwell
J. C Blaisdell
Mercer
Clara Brown
W. c. T. U. Union
Presbyterian Church
St John s Church Sunday Service Schedule
The notice lists St John s Church weekly services including 7 30 a m Eucharist 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 am marriage and sermon 7 30 pm prayer and sermon. Guild meetings occur Thursday Friday with WTK club at the Guildhall under Priest in Charge F W Hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Woman's Guild
St. Catherine's Guild
Majorie Duke
Presbyterian Church Weekly Services Schedule
The church lists weekly activities including Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. led by superintendent A. B. Smith, morning worship at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., evening worship at 7:30, and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Church Service and Sermons at Local Church
The Church of the New Jerusalem schedules a Bible study at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 11 a.m. on The Trifling Estimation of What Is Good and True. The Holy Supper will be celebrated in the evening and the sermon will focus on The Spiritual Significance of the Story of Joseph and His Brethren led by Pastor L G Landenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
L G Landenberger
St Marys Church Sunday Services and Weekday Masses
The church lists Sunday services with an English sermon at 8 am and high mass with a German sermon at 2 30 pm. Vespers and benediction follow. Weekdays Mass at 8 am daily except Saturday at 7 am. Pastor Rev Gensler signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Rver Gensler
St Joseph’s Church Mass Times Set For Sundays
St Joseph’s Church announces daily first mass at 7 30 a m In addition Sunday masses at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m with sermons Sunday evening services also at 7 30 p m Rev Fr Brennan presides as priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
Christian Church Bible School and Services
Bible school at 10.2 a.m. led by superintendent Wm. Knight. Preaching by Rev H. C. Reichel at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Endeavor service at 6:30 p.m.
Installation of W R C officers a Pleasant affair
The W R C held a January 9 installation at the I O O F hall with installing officer Mrs. Howard Young assisted by MesGames Starliper Merritt and Newman. A bountiful repast followed and Mrs Calvin Sterhper played organ as a chorus sang old patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Marshall County School Children Census 1916 figures
Census bulletin reports Marshall County has about 4624 children aged 6 to 20 with 3094 attending school. The 1916 data, recently released, show the age distribution and attendance figures in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Illinois Legislature Opens Graft Watch as Local Notes Roll In
In a town column tone the item compiles personal notices and local gossip. Mrs Mabel Dunnington visits Rev J Hi Mercer’s family and returns to Washington. A court quip about the two branches of Congress is noted amid obituaries and domestic updates. The piece reports a fatal Knoxville fire victim, a planned move to a farm, and a Minonk library bequest dispute tied to David Filg er’s will.
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Illinois
Mabel Dunnington
Congress
Senate
House of Teprobates
Stephen Smith
Harry McCrey
Harry Schope
Mason
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Garen
First National Bank
Ensoine
Om Jones
W Vs. Harrison
I. Jones
Cm Jones
Flarrison
G Cromwell
Pp Warrell
George McGttick
t + degraves
Henry National Bank
Julius Watercott
W P Turner
L R Phillips
A Phillips
Floyd Williams
Frank A Yanochowski
Benj CG Hoyle
Whstrhrn
Gerald
Church of the New Jerusalem
James Bechtel
Kietchley
Knoxville
Bechtel
Mershall Broaddus
Broaddus
Ee Henry Aukland
Charlie
Marysville
Henry
David Filger
City of
Minonk
Abrary
Homer Barney
William Schuyler
Schuyler
Ely
Lfe
Frank Buré
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