Woman's Club opens 1902 session in Henry Illinois
The Woman's Club held its first 1902 session at Mrs Cannah Jones home with 46 members and three guests. A lecture by Rev E J Bulgin, the school superintendent, and an entertainment plan for March 16 were on the program. Resolutions praised Bulgin's talk on The Poor Mountain Whites of the South and urged missionary work. A luncheon followed. committee work addressed aiding a needy family. The session closed with honors to Bulgin and plans to meet again in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Cannah Jones
Arthur [Ronmonger
Campbell
Brig
Amanda Niece
Eas
Alfred Bayliss
State Superintendent of Schools
Mary L. Hildebrant
E. J. Bulgin
D. D
J. Bulgin
Wwe
EB. J. Bulgio
Maule Tullis
Mesdames Tullis
Carpenter
Disosway
Hildebrant
Ida L. Jones
Evelyn E. Jones
Charlotta Monier
Early Sparling
Marriage at St Marys Church for Newhalven Frey Couple
Joseph Newhalven and Helena Frey were married at St Marys Church on Tuesday. Fr Zumbuel officiated and delivered a brief address of congratulations. The ceremony drew a large crowd, with the couple hosting the bridal party at the groom’s home and later at the bride’s. They will establish housekeeping at the Newhalven homestead after purchasing stock and implements from his father. The Republican extends best wishes for their future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Newhalven
Helena Frey
Joseph Frey
Annie Newhalven
Zumbuel
Newhalven
Anton Frey
Whitefield
Henry
Obituary: Mrs Joanna H Ray Passes After Long Illness
Mrs Joanna H Ray died Sunday evening January 5 at 6 o clock after lingering illness of three to four weeks. The death was calm and careful and her life was devoted to family and kind deeds. She leaves behind Sidney Ray of this city and many sorrowing friends. A tribute appeared in a recent Hennepin Record letter from our Hennepin correspondent.
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Joanna H. Ray
Hennepin
Ray
Sidney Ray
Funeral for Mrs Fannie Wooley in Wyoming Illinois
Mrs Fannie Wooley widow of Rev William Wooley died December 28 1901 in Pasadena California. Her funeral was held yesterday in Wyoming Illinois with services at the M E church. The body rested at her sister Mrs A M Pierce’s home before burial in Wyoming cemetery beside her parents.
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William Wooley
Fannie
Thomas) Wooley
Pasadena
Calif
Wyoming
A. M. Pierce
M. E. Church
J. F. Robinson
Presidin
Kankakee
Woul
R. A. Brown
Kewanee
Allen Beal
Chillicothe
May
Wyoming Cemetery
Isaac ‘Thomas
Sudden Death of William Payton at Home
William Payton, 82, son of Patrick Payton, died suddenly at his Second Street home. The cause was rheumatism of the heart. Born July 27, 1869 in Henry, he was unmarried and had recently worked in trucking for Alderman A. H. Green. He aided in moving heavy presses for The Republican office. He leaves parents, a brother, and three sisters. Funeral held yesterday at 10, Rev Fr Kinery officiating, burial in St Patrick's cemetery.
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William Payton
Patrick Payton
Second Street
Henry
A. H. Green
Fr Kinery
St Patrick’s Cemetery
Mrs F H Ambrose Dies in Perry City Iowa
Mrs Fred H Ambrose died at her daughter J A Weyer’s home in Perry City Iowa from a tumor at 8 pm Friday January 3. She left Princeton last October for the visit and grew weak after a fall two years earlier. Born Helen M Potter August 25 1844 in Eden Township LaSalle County Illinois. taught at Rockford Seminary and Normal School at Normal Illinois. Married H Am brose March 25 1867 in Bloomington. Survived by two children Champ Potter and Carro now Mrs J H Weyer. Funeral Monday at 2:30 pm in Princeton from First Street home.
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F. H. Ambrose
Fred H. Ambrose
J. A. Weyer
Perry City
Iowa
Princeton
Altho
Helen M. Potter
Col C. R. Potter
Old Homestead
Eden Township
LaSalle County
Tll
Rockford Seminary
Prof Hood
State Normal School
Normal
Normal School
H. Ambrose
Bloomington
Champ Potter
Town Falls
Carro
J. H. Weyer
Ambrose
Congregational Church
First Street
Rey McLaren
Rey Wagover
The
Christian Church
Princeton Tribune
Henry Republican and Farmers' Call Offer Three Papers
The three weekly papers for $2.00 provide local news from The Henry Republican, general news from the Weekly Inter Ocean, and agricultural information from the Farmers' Call. Pay $2.00 in advance for one year and receive three good periodicals.
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Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Bird's-Eye View of Bureau Junction
Bureau Junction stands as a railroad town on the Rock Island Peoria Branch, positioned under a bluff by the Illinois river. Founded 1852 as a junction, it relies on rail employees, with two churches, a public school, Weeks Bros. store, a drug store, two barber shops, two saloons, a livery stable, a railroad hotel, depot, and round house. The Hennepin Canal may spark new business and growth.
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Peoria
Rock Island Road
Bureau Junction
Bureau
Illinois River
Weeks Bros
Hennepin
Knights of Pythias Install Officers in Henry Lodge
Henry Lodge No 489 Knights of Pythias held a public installation of officers with many members and ladies present. Grand Chancellor Commander and installing officer F Burt presided. New officers included I F Clover as Chancellor Commander and W Chancellor Commander Dr W G DuFour. A program of music and readings followed, culminating in a banquet and informal speeches.
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Knights of Pythias
Henry Lodge No
Rey Campbell
Presbyterian Church
F. Burt
Grand Lodge of Illinois
F. Clover
W. G. DuFour
Wm Calhoun
K. of
Tennant
Henry
Putnam M E Sociable Announces Undercliff Hotel Social
Putnam M E Sociable invites all to a fancy dress sociable at the Undercliff Hotel on Friday eve January 24. The 25 cent event features ragtime Grand March, songs, recitations, supper and premiums for best costume and performance, plus lumber sale notice by Forrest Bros.
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Putnam M. E. Sociable
M. E
Putnam
Undercliff
Bishop Taylor Visits Henry in Episcopal Services
Bishop Taylor arrived Saturday afternoon and was hosted by Mr W J Law. A large crowd attended St John s church Sunday with 400 present and 75 turned away. The bishop baptized eight and confirmed 14, preached on worship, and offered parish counsel before leaving for Wyoming Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Taylor
Henry
W. J. Law
Taylor
E. G. Cromwell
A. Frommel
St John’s Church
Rey J. Barrett
R. Freece Burt
C. G. Vogelsang
A. J. Rowe
B. G. Cromwell
Richard Reed
Bessie Wycoff
Cora Wycoff
Bernice Smith
Minnie Vogelsang
Ethel White
O. C. White
Vera Camnery
Nellie Fawcett
Calvin Sturliper
Wyoming
Law and Young
G. Potter
St John’s
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian church notes and events this month
Special vocal and instrumental music planned for a Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The Catholic fair at Venona netted about $2000 over four evenings last week. A new reading circle meets at Chester Bidwell’s Saturday evening on The Life of Charity. Rev Landenberger to lead morning service. sermon texts by Rev Bulgin printed in this issue. Thompson re elected Lacon M E Sunday School superintendent for 31st year. Frank Perry as assistant. Sermons by Rev Bulgin available for purchase, proceeds to support education of his brother’s religious work. Regular services expected Sunday with a chance to unite with the church. Cordial invitation to all to attend.
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Bulgin
J. Bulgin
Henry
Campbell
Tullis
M. B
Presbyterian Church
Church of God
Woman’s Club
South
Ing Union
Presbyterian Sunday School
Christian Church
Presbyterian School
Rey Bulgin
Illinois River
Venona
New Church
Chester Bidwell
Landenberger
John
Thompson
Lacon M. E
Frank Perry
E. J. Bulgin
Reve Tullis
J. M. Powers
Revival Services At Methodist Church And Upcoming Sermons
Revival services wrap Sabbath evening with Thursday and Friday sermons on Divine Glory and The Faithful Saying. Morning and evening services feature singing with The Crowning Glory. Rev L G Landenberger preaches next Sunday on The Significance of the Holy Supper and Holy Communion after the sermon. Evening sermon on The Parable of the Talents. Music expands with grand chorus, orchestra, and occasional sacred concerts. Public invited to church and Sunday school.
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Methodist Church
L. G. Landenberger
Presbyterian Church
Breakers drama thrills audiences at New Opera Hall
The two act absorbing drama Among the Breakers was presented by ten Henry Alumni members at New Opera Hall to great satisfaction and later at Putnam and the town hall. Proceeds benefited the Alumni Association. The company plans future showings at Lacon Sparland and Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alamni
New Opera Hall
Putnam
Town Hall
Lacon
Sparland
Magnolia
E. A. Hall
Fred Nicholson
Mat Steele
Lena Stubbles
Edith Case
Zoe Young
Hiram Bracken
Charles Doherty
Oscar Davis
Ray Disosway
Pacific Coast Letter From S H Condit Describes Los Angeles
Putnam resident S H Condit writing from Los Angeles in January 1902 reports good health and enjoyment of the city. He notes wealth and grandeur, ocean views, orange groves, church history, and fond family news including son-in-law Dr Casper’s Alaska mines and a potential $200000 return next summer. Robert Hoar remains confined with a disabled foot.
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S. H. Condit
Putnam
Los Angeles
Cal
Ra Barnhart
Pacific Coast
Jan
Pacific
Casper
Alaska
H. Conpit
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Ballard
Dr. Powell
City Drug Store
Orb
River Lumber
Forrest Bros
Church Notes
Robert Hoar
Hon
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