Oxbow Week News Highlights Local Notices and Events
A weekly summary notes a box social raising 31.50 for Sunday school, revival closings with 36 confessions, and a new euchre club inaugural. mentions Mrs. Buckley visiting, weather prognostications, church unions at Morton and Tuscola, a Springfield farmers and stock breeders meeting with speakers, and a telephone addition at Mrs. Thomas Clark's residence.
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Oxbow
Old Boreas
California
Wesley Horrom
M. L. Davis
Thomas Clark
Deacon Hill
Marshall County
Indianapolis
Ind
Quinn
J. B. Quinn
Mary
Nancy
Missouri
Jane Week
Thomas C
Merritt Onyan
Charles Onyun
Public Service Company
Mr. Onyun
Orly
C. W. Buckley
Calvin W. Buckley
Peoria Revenue Department
Washington
Pacific
Henry
T. C. Leech
Ottawa
Old Baptist Church
Farmers and Stock Breeders’ Association
Springfield
Walter Williams
University of Missouri
M. Dorset
M. B
Congregational
Morton
Baptist
Presbyterian
Christian Churches
Tuscola
United Church of
Henry Woman's Club meets with varied program notes
The Henry Woman's Club convened January 13 under Mrs. H. W. Adams with Mrs. Sparling presiding. Miss Alice Gilpin organized the Education program featuring papers by Miss Waughop on history and by Mrs. Harlin on continuing education, plus an afternoon of discussions, performances, and notes on members' talks. Miss Eva Harrison presented a piano solo before the meeting adjourned. The annual meeting is set for January 20 at Mrs. Josephine L. Townsend's home.
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H. W. Adams
Wedding Bells Bring Daughters, Two Grooms to Ransom Family
Wed Jan 15 1913 in Peoria two Ransom daughters Bertha and Mabel married Seldon McLaughlin of Chillicothe and Carl Rose of Fairbury at 2 and 3:30 pm respectively. McLaughlin and Rose, Public Service Company employees, plan farm life on their fathers’ parcels. A third marriage, Jemel S. Ketchum to Fern Smith of Henry, took place Jan 16 in Peoria with plans to visit relatives in Shickley Neb.
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B. F. Ransom
Bertha M. Ransom
Seldon I. McLaughlin
Judge Stone
Peoria
First Congregational Church
Mabel S. Ransom
Carl Rose
Fairbury
Rose
Public Service Company
Ransom
H. C. Rechel
Jemel S. Ketchum
Fern Smith
Henry
New Jerusalem Church Sunday Services Planned
Rev. R. L. Landenberger will conduct services at the New Church house next Sunday. The morning sermon is The Presentation in the Temple followed by the holy supper. Evening address is The Healing of Hezekiah With Figs and the Dial Turned Backward Ten Degrees.
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New Jerusalem Church
R. L. Landenberger
New Church House
Temple
Hezekiah
Canal revival urged to boost Illinois cargo trade
Illinois and Michigan canal may reclaim its role in commerce as a new waterway barge system proves its potential. Peoria leaders lobby state lawmakers for immediate canal rehabilitation funding and form a shippers organization to push legislation. Future meetings plan to push the initiative and secure credit for Peoria.
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Illinois
Illinois and Michigan Canal
People’s Transportation Company
Illinois and Michigan
Mississippi Valley
United States
Commonwealth
Henry’s Commercial Club
Peoria Association of Commerce Transportation Committee
Leon McDonald
K. F. Fraser
Canal Commission
J. M. Morse
Jacob Wachenheimer
Illinois Valley
Peoria
An Interesting Ledger From the Henry Bridge Company
The Henry Bridge Company records loyalty with a New Year gift of 50 dollars to F W Potter who has led as president for seven years since his father’s death nine years ago. Longtime director Bernard Yaeger serves 29 years, Joseph N Krenz 12 years as secretary and treasurer, and Elias Herr a decade as bridge tender. The document notes recent spending on bridge improvements totaling 3 482 29, widening works 3 333 41, and four turnout constructions 383 25.
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Henry Bridge Company
F. W. Potter
Bridge Company
Bernard Yaeger
Joseph N. Krenz
Elias Herr
Cemetery Annual Report Reveals Henry Cemetery Finances
The Henry Cemetery Association files its 1912 treasurer report in county court. Expenses reach 599.80 while receipts total 647.75 from lots sold interest and care funds. Improvements include hedge removal for a new fence and a complete grounds resurvey and map with owners on lots sold.
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BP. A. Powell
Henry Cemetery Association
David McDonough
Eleanor A. Gregory
R. E B. Hill
Thomas Monier
Mary Locke
A Rural Route Parcel Post Skunk Incident and Community Notes
A rural route incident reports a skunk scented parcel post disrupting Decatur mail. The piece urges readers to send in local news items and shares assorted notes on weather in 1912, barber trade prospects, a Princeton church anecdote, Mt. Carroll and Cambridge building plans, rural postage savings, cemetery leadership, and flags as national symbols.
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Decatur
Mohler Barber College
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Princeton
Henry County
Cambridge
Mt. Carroll
Powell
Henry Cemetery Association
Illinois
United States
Banks Elect Officers At First and Henry National Banks
The First National bank elected C. R. Jones as president J. B. Townsend as vice president J. L. Jones as cashier and G. A. Gregory as assistant cashier with the board unchanged The Henry National bank re elected J. W. Watercott as president C A Camp as vice president L. R. Phillips as cashier and C A Phillips as assistant cashier The first day of January surplus rose from 10000 to 20000 reflecting prudent management and public confidence.
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First National Bank
C. R. Jones
J. 8. Townsend
J. L. Jones
G. A. Gregory
First National
Henry National Bank
J. W. Watercott
C. A. Camp
L. R. Phillips
Cc.a. Phillips
B. G. Hoyle
Christian Church Holds Officers Re-Elected and New Appointments
Officers re-elected last Sunday include Elder William Knight for three years and Elder Albert Stickel for two years, Deacon Wm. Merritt. New officers are Guy Moore as deacon for three years and Mrs Guy Moore as church treasurer. Mrs L V Smith resigns as treasurer after twenty years of service. Rev Reichel preached and Jerlel Ketchum dedicated his life to the Lord. evening union service featured W C T U leadership, a quartet singing That Beautiful Land, and Rev Mercer delivering a stirring address from the M E B church.
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Stickel
The
Christian Church
Reichel
Griscel
Presbyterian Church
Communion Service Guides First Presbyterian Communion
The Presbyterian church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor The morning service is a postponed communion and a collection for the church boards of the denomination will be taken The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m The pastor George T Griscel asks members to attend and support the Sabbath school and services
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
M. and Church Sunday Services and Mass Schedule
The church outlines next Sabbath plans with 9:45 a.m. Sabbath school led by M. L. Coan, 11 a.m. Bible class and quarterly communion, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League led by J. H. Mercer. St Mary’s notes morning mass 8 a.m. English sermon 10 a.m. High mass 2:30 p.m. German sermon with vespers. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday 7 a.m.
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St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times Announced
St Josephs Church announces Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday services at 8 a m The public is cordially invited signed Rev Fr Brennan Pastor.
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St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
A Vindication Responds On Swartz Burial Bill
Mrs. Artemus Swartz of Wenona dated Jan 8 1913 thanks Mr Allen 8B Smith for sending an $80 draft from the Northern Illinois Burial association related to Artemus Swartz funeral costs. She notes uncertainty over whether only burial would be covered without employing a member and expresses appreciation for prompt settlement.
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Rtemus Swartz
Wenona
Association
Artemus Swartz
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Euchre Club
Lester Brown
Cliff Doran
Will Peterman
Halbleib
Stade
George Daniels
Charles Dille
Henry Woman's Club
Ketchum-Smith
Peoria Association of Commerce
Kinkade
King
Red Wing
Lela Hennefeld
Gertrude Schmitt
Edna Downey
Jenness
Marie Widmer
Hattie Eddingfield
Magnolia
Emma Johnson
Gladys Sivell
Beatrice Kuss
Steele
David Hawkins
Williams
Kaiser
Friday
Cemetery Annual Report
Banks
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