Week in Review of Local Doings and Games
Local social visits and travels noted with Mrs Lovica Willis in Lacon Sparl and Dr J A Swem in Peoria. Concert planned by Hans Otto Lewis Meier W C Moon and Frank Weaver at Oxbow church. San Jose scale threatens Bureau county orchards. H E Knowlton advises spraying. Divorces drama at the opera house and local high school basketball results Sparland tops Henry 28 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovica Willis
Lacon
Sparl
J. A. Swem
Jessie
Peoria
Frank Ganzer
W. W. Rowe
Magnolia
Roy Newell
Tena Ridenour
Sparland
Hans Otto
Lewis Meier
W. C. Moon
Frank Weaver
Oxbow Church
F. A. Powell
Bessie Wagner
Henr
Louis Struever
Peru
Granville
Hennepin
J. S. Townsend
Golden Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
San Jose
Bureau County
H. E. Knowlton
Stats Entomological
Princeton
Julia Rackley Perry
Bireau County
George’ Rackley
Dged
Wingfield & Rinings
Opera House
Poole
Comets'i
Tail Stars
Sparland High School
Henry High’ School
Deivictors
Favo
Bee B
Royce
Tinekeep
FuAyGanzer
Jobin
Calhoun
Clarence
Phillips
Ganzer
Surprise Party For Mr and Mrs Merdian At Their New Home
A surprise party given by Mr and Mrs H W Wombacher on Tuesday night honored Mr and Mrs Barney Merdian at their newly built home. The gathering gathered at Peter Merdian’s place then surprised the couple, with nine tables of progressive euchre, prizes, brick ice cream and cake, and best wishes for a long life in their modern residence. F W Cherry from Princeton returns from Paris where he worked for Milwaukee Peoria and St Louis railroad prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wombacher
Barney Merdian
Mr. Wombacher
Mrs. Merdian
Peter Merdian
Mrs. Wombacher
F. W. Cherry
Paris
F. W Cherry
Princeton
France
Milwaukee, Peoria
Frank R. Reed
Chicago
Robert D. Clarke
Peoria
Frank B. Reed
John McDowell
John I. Thompson
Lacon
George E. Stocking
Rochelle
Week of Prayer Observed with Five Services in Henry
The week of prayer recommended by the Christian world was observed in Henry with five meetings last week. Each evening at different churches focused on themes from Thanks giving to World Peace and family worship led by ministers J. Howard Williams J. C. Blaisdell Rev J. E Mercer and Rev Jen EB Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
New Church
J. Howard Williams
Presbyterian Church
Church Universal
J. C. Blaisdell
Providence of God
Methodist Episcopal
Jen EB Mercer
Bridge Company Elects Officers and Reports Accident Costs
The Bridge Company elected officers including president Fy Ow Poe and secretary treasurer Ow ng to and notes an accident at Sandy Creek that caused nearly $4000 in unplanned expenditures. The next Voters League meeting is scheduled for Friday evening at the council room. The item also records the wedding of Albert NS Myler to Beulah Ely in December 1757 and extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
City Bridge
Ares
Rez
Pagkell
Ane Krenz
Tors
Teague
Voters’ League
Bella
Evans
Albert
NS Myler A
Mre
Saisn
Styler
Levy
Thiss
Beula'Ely
Woman's club organized in 1892 led by Mrs Kline and Mrs Jones
The document recounts the formation of a local Woman's club in 1892 led by Mrs John Kline and Mrs JT L Jones with 10 charter members. It notes presidency changes, library association ties, low treasury, annual donations, member losses, and a current 36 members. The author urges broader female civic involvement and public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
JT. L. Jones
Mary L. Hildebrand
T. L. Jones
Library Association
Coe
Evanston
James Smart
Couvcils
Laverna
Woman's Club Meets at Commercial Club for January Session
The Woman's club held its regular meeting on Monday January 12 at the Commercial club room presided by Mrs Disosway president. Education department chaired by Miss Gertrude Bickerman featured papers on a Standard of Morals for Young Children and Self Assertion in Children read by Mrs Harlin and discussed by members. Roll call noted absent member Mrs Albert Stickel improving in health. Voting thanks extended to the Commercial club for room use. Next meeting scheduled January 19 at Mrs Theo Disosway home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Commercial Club
Theo
Riage Ana
Remembering a Dear Wife and Friend in Hopkins County
A heartfelt tribute from neighbors and friends in printeton to the late Mrs. Jamies, praising her as a devoted wife and mother. They express sincere gratitude, recall her gracious kindness, and note concern for the community as they support Hopkins in agricultural leadership.
January Nuptials at William D. Clark Home
Miss Mary Boylston Clark and Eddy W. Weck wed in Granville with Rev. R. Kidder Stetson officiating. The ceremony featured a ring rite under an arch with Meyerbeer music and a three course luncheon. The bride, a Henry high graduate and former teacher, and the groom, a respected farmer, plan a farmhouse near Hull after a brief honeymoon. guests included local families and distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Clark
Main Street
P. m
Mary Boylston Clark
Eddy W. Weck
R. Kidder ‘Stetson
Congregational Church of
Granville
Meyerbier
Henry High School
Marie
Hull
George Vail
Clyde Vail
Bert Higgs
Lottie Allen
Carpenter
Elsie Carpenter
Zenas Graves
J. X. Newman
Wm. Starliper
Morris Wilson
Cordelia Wilson
Mary Ponzer
Chester Bidwell
Nelson Clark
Kansas City
Zonas Graves
Misa Ella Morgan
KH. Kidder Stetson
Death of Mrs Harriet Coykendall Green in Whitefield Township
Mrs Harriet Coykendall Green aged 81 years 1 month died at the family home in Whitefield township Marshall county eight miles northwest of Henry Til on Tuesday morning January 13 born Alleghany county New York November 20 1832 married George Green November 20 1850 survived by son Charles Green and daughter Mrs C C Smith funeral private from the family residence today at 10 am interment in Henry cemetery casket bearers and attendants listed with mortician C G Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Henry
Harriet Coykendall Green
Mon Ays
Alleghany County
New York
George Green
Charles Green
C. C. Smith
Henry Cemetery
L. Clift
H. J. Gregory
G. M. Clark
Adolph. Klein
Lyman’ Loomis
Clark Swift
CG. Doran
Banks Elect Officers and Board of Directors
The First National bank elected a new board this week including Charles R. Jones and J. L. Jones. Officers chosen for the year are Charles R. Jones president Waller Harrigan vice president J L Jones cashier Cary Scholds assistant cashier. The board approved joining the Federal Reserve Banks and noted a surplus increase of 30 000 with capital of 30 000. The report also mentions corn cob processing and unrelated notes from 1912 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Charles R. Jones
Caroline ‘M. Jones
J. S.townsend
C. P. Carroll
W. S
Harrison
J. L. Jones
Charles RK. Jones
Waller
S.harrigan
Cary Scholds
Board’ of
F. A. Yanovhowski
Joseph, Bachman
Albert Stickel
A. ‘G. Humphrey
L H Oksar
B. Das Wilhams
Good Roads Meeting Aims to Relieve City–Hopewell Road
The Commercial Club hosted a large gathering to push for a permanent road improving the link between the city and Lacon. County Commissioner L W Wildridge and Hopewell township officials Joseph Maubach and Charles Deltch attended. A plan proposes Hopewell crews clear brush and install culverts, followed by graveling by the city and surrounding area. A committee led by Dr F A Powell and others will study needs and report back, with a day of coordinated labor and a community dinner to fund and execute the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roon
Lacon
L. W. Wldridge
Joseph, Maubach
Charles Deltch
Hopewell
IF. A. Powell
HB. G. Cromwell
John Fehring
Charles Dille
J. A. Hill
St Johns Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Second Sunday after Epiphany at St Johns Episcopal Church lists 8 o clock Holy Eucharist 11 o clock morning prayer and sermon and an p m lecture by Mr C M Wilson on Alaska delivered by W Halst priest in charge about the land and rivers of frozen gold after his return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
C. M. Wilson
Alaska
W. Halst
Methodist Church Sabbath Services Schedule at Epworth League
Services are listed for next Sabbath including Sabbath school at 9 46 am led by M L Coan, a men's Bible class during the hour, public worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermons by the pastor, and an Epworth League service at 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth
Preacher to Deliver Sunday Sermons At Local Church
The Church of the New Jerusalem led by Rev L. Langenberger will preach next Sunday. The morning service at 12 a.m. will feature The Supper of the Great God and The Faithful and Wise Steward. The holy supper will be celebrated at the morning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the New Jerusalem
Langenberger
St Josephs Church Sunday Masses Schedule
Services at St Josephs Church listed with mass times including 8 a m low mass 10 a m high mass and benediction 7 30 p m Rev Br Ws J Brennan officiating text preserves archival listing of the weekly religious services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Ws J. Brennan
Privat
St Mary’s Church Masses and a Tax Grant Details
The fragment describes St Mary’s Church scheduling masses in English and German and notes Sunday services. It then shifts to discuss a grant affecting Illinois Central Railroad land, outlining tax exemptions, state percentage taxes, and the auditor’s figures, including a large judgment in favor of or against the company and substantial monetary amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Lox
Oreloek
Illinois
Central
Glratg Bt
Tazatlonias
Local notice: tax collection and community events
The news notes tax books received by Henry Township's James Robinson and tax collection at GC B Vogelsang grocer. It mentions visits by Allen Candy’s Chester Bidwell family, store front upgrades by John Kapraun, and a travel plan for Mrs W T Law and Nellie to sail Cleveland to Genoa Cairo Jerusalem Naples and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Wheatland
Presbyterian Church
Henry Township
James Robinson
B. Vogelsans
Allen
Allen Candy, Manufacturing Company
Pontiac
Lottie
W.T. Law
Nellie
New York
Cleveland
Genoa
Cairo
Jerusalem
Naples
India
Jerry
Findley
Kewanee
Elty
C. “R. Trim
Old Neb
Hak. Trim
Hudson‘ Piper
Barneys Piper
Holla
Magiottay
Z Smith
Henry's
Walter
Fromme
Castea
Howse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jamies
State Board
Solfagriculture
Hopkins
Clark Peck
BANKS
Waresin
St. Mary's
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