Rough on Rats in Pierson Case Shocks Bureau County
Indictments allege widow Selma Pierson and Arthur Shipp conspired in the murder of farmer Harry W. Pierson on his Bureau county farm. Evidence includes arsenic traces and a clandestine affair. A coroner's inquest and grand jury proceedings followed with testimonies from Emily Anderson and A. G. Norene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Pierson
Princeton
Ill
Selma Nordstrom Pierson
Arthur Shipp
A. H. Main
Bureau County
Len D. Spaulding
Pierson
John W. Pierson
Shipp
Harry
Selma
The Gumps at Henry Opera House One Night Only
The Gumps are coming to Henry Opera House for one night only on Thursday January 27. Patrons will see the girls in roles and chorus, praised as good looking, capable dancers with strong voices and distinctive parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opera House
J. S. Weber
J. C. Rutherford-masters
Tag Day fits benefit for starving Chinese at local school
The boy's class of the Junior Department of the M. E. school will Tag you on Saturday for the benefit of the starving Chinese. Everyone is invited to participate and contribute to this worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Eneayh School
Coming at the Opera House Tuesday February 1
A Henry High School musical concert by the school music department features solos, ensembles and band selections. Impromptu thrift week notes and local prizes promote lessons in thrift and study, with community and teacher activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Opera House
Henry High School
Lacon Hosts Henrys Teams In Basketball Doubleheader
Lacon high school hosted Henrys first and second basketball squads with scores 24 to 13 and 21 to 9. The teams travel to La Salle on Tuesday for more games and plan a basket social fundraiser to support the self sustaining athletic association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Henry
Tut Lacon
la Salle
Peoria High
Peoria High Juronrs
High School Athletic Association
W C T U Meeting Discusses Prohibition and Law Enforcement
A large W C T U gathering at Mrs C W Allen's home heard Scriptural readings and prayers led by Miss Clara B Waughop and Mrs Elizabeth Reed. The session approved funds for the Anti Saloon League of Illinois and featured remarks on why dry laws need organized support amid pro prohibition talk and local notes on Peoria's experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Allen
Clara B. Waughop
Elizabeth Reed
America
Assembly
S. May Stickel
Anti-Saloon League of
Illinois
Mattlda Morse
C. E B. Griffin
May Stickel
Margaret Riddell
M. C. Doyle
Kethree
Etta Grawberg
Long Beach
California
Peoria
A. G. Hillabrand
Bella Evans
Morse
Annual Election of Officers of the Woman's Club
A meeting last Monday elected officers for the Woman's Club. President Roberta Haws and 1st vice Abbie Griffin led, with S. May Stickel as 2nd vice, Stella Wood Cor as secretary, May Young as secretary, Clara B. Waughop as treasurer, and Bella Evans as press cor. A letter to Illinois State University urged financial improvements. greetings from Mrs. Townsend were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Harry Wood
Clara B. Waughop
Illinois State University
Nellie G. Hartley
Roberta Haws
Abbie Griffin
S. May Stickel
Stella Wood Cor
Miss May Young
Los Angeles
California
Olive Wood
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Forged Check Case Leads to Arrest Warrant for Ratcliffe
A state warrant was issued this week for Arthur Ratcliffe of Lacon on forgery charges after he cashed at least three checks totaling about 85 dollars made out to D. B. Henry of La Rose. Banks involved were First National Bank and Lacon State Bank, plus Hacker Shoe Store. Ratcliffe has left town but is expected to be apprehended in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry National Bank
Miss Young
Sallie Haws
Robert Forrest
Alden Rollins
Charles Merdian
Leslie Downey
Matthew Steele
Orrimel Heininger
Mr. Dennis
Anna Foster
DePue
Arthur Ratcliffe
Lacon
D. B. Henry
la Rose
Henry
First National Bank
Lacon State Bank
Hacker Shoe Store
Ratcliffe
Lacon Record
Mean Trick Ends With Mule In Barn
A Waterloo man reports a neighbor fed on his cow by night then set a mule in place. A shotgun scare left a damaged bucket stool and hat, with no theft found. The tale ends with confusion over the strange cow. St Johns Guild meets next Thursday at R C Forbes residence. Subscriptions to the Republican urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Johnson
Waterloo
Johnson
Ipaya Tribune
St. John’s Guild
R. C. Forbes
A. A. Meeting Names New Representative for 16th District
H. M. Wood of Tazewell county was elected as representative of the 16th Congressional district on the executive committee of the Illinois Agricultural Association at the annual meeting in Chicago. He succeeds A. L. Robison Sr., who retires to focus on farming interests. Howard Leonard was re elected president and Z. M. Holmes re elected vice president as delegates from 106000 Illinois farmers gather for business, elections, and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Wood
Tazewell County
Illinois Agricultural Association
Chicago
Wood
A. L. Robison
Pekin
Howard Leonard
Woodford County
Z. M. Holmes
Peoria County
Leonard
Illinois
Marshall-Putnam County
Ralph W. French
Magnolia
A. R. Wright
Varna
L. F. Boyle
Hennepin
W. G. Griffith
McNabb
F. E. Fuller
Henry
L. R. Hunt
County
State Spelling Contest Honors Benton Girl Rhodes
Velma Rhodes a 15 year old from Benton Franklin county won the Illinois state spelling contest over 43 competitors spelling 340 words correctly. Dallas Hill an 18 year old from Bel ment Pratt county finished second after mis spelling the final twenty words and Grave Farlow 13 from Mount Vernon Jefferson county took third after errors in the last round. The event tied to the state teachers contest began at 11 am with nineteen students correctly spelling the first hundred words and eleven reaching the 200 word milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Rhodes
Benton
Franklin County
Dallas Hill
Belment
Pratt County
Grave Farlow
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
Miss Rhodes
Master Hill
Miss Farlow
Naturalization Laws Leave Women Out of Citizenship Rules
A commentary on 19th or early 20th century naturalization law argues that women are unfairly treated. It notes automatic citizenship transfer through marriage and proposes three or more bills in Congress to correct the inequities. It urges timely reform as women gain public power.
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Congress
Great Time To Advertise
Advertising space is highly valuable to the businessman. For four years the market favored sellers, but now buyers hold the advantage. Newspapers offer the fastest and cheapest method to move merchandise, so merchants should actively compete rather than concede.
Early Easter 1921 Falls March 27 Observances Noted
The article lists Easter 1921 as March 27, making February 9 the first day of Lent. It notes Washington's Birthday on Tuesday, Memorial Day and Independence Day on Monday, Labor Day on Monday, Thanksgiving on Thursday, and Christmas Day on Sunday among local holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Local Fame Returns After Four Year Absence Visit
A man returns to his old town after four years, facing amnesia from the first four people he meets who do not recall him and uncertainty from the next three who do not know he had been away, report Polo Missouri Herald.
U S Plans Five Million Payout for Greece Wars Loans
The United States government will pay about 5 million dollars on behalf of Greece, fulfilling loan promises from wartime aid. This disbursement is part of a 48 million dollar wartime credit established to support Greece during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
United States
Sermons and Music Highlight Sunday at Local Churches
At the Church of the New Jerusalem Rev L G Lendenberger preached on Charity of Love to the Neighbor and Good Works. Rev H G Dusenberry of the Presbyterian church spoke on Life's Best Paying Investment. The M E B church presented a musical program with Miss Schiffbauer and others, plus a reading The Lost Word by Mrs Enid Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the New Jerusalem
L.G. Landenberger
Rey
Lendenberger
H. G. Dusenberry
Presbyterian Church
M. EB
Schiffbauer
Sermon Explores Pressure of surroundings on character
Reverend H. G. Dusenberry announces next Sunday's 11:00 sermon on how external pressures shape character, using a successful Israelite king as a basis. Sunday school meets at 9:45, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening service is canceled for the Union Temperance Service at the M B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dusenberry
Israel
Christian Endeavor
Union Temperance Service
M. B
Sabbath School and Sermon at Christian Church
Bible school begins next Sunday at 10 with attendance awards and music led by Mrs. Vernon Hopkins. At 11 Pastor will speak on The Sabbath Day with Eva Harrison as pianist. No evening service due to Union Temperance services at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Carpenter
Vernon Hopkins
Lomax
Eva Harrison
Union Temperance
M. E
St. John’s Church Schedule for January Services
Rev. Father Cooper leads St. John’s Church with 8:30 Holy Communion at 8:30, 9:45 Sunday school, and 11:00 Holy Eucharist and sermon on Sunday January 23. Conversion of St Paul on Tuesday January 25 includes 8:30 Holy Communion at Mrs Arthur Smith’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cooper
Arthur Smith
Evans Preaches Sunday. Union Meeting at Church
The message by Miss Evans on Sunday morning is followed by a union meeting at the church at 7:30 PM. M B Van Leer notes the schedule and invites attendees to join.
St Mary's Church Sunday Masses and Services
St Marys Church schedules Mass on Sundays at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Vespers and benediction at 2 30 p m on Sunday afternoon Weekday mass at 8 00 a m Rev A Schauer is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schauer
St. Joseph’s Church Mass Times and Pastor
St. Joseph’s Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and weekday Mass at 7:30 a m Rev M J Brennan serves as pastor.
LaSalle-Peru Defeats Henry In Fast Basketball Game
LaSalle-Peru edged Henry 28 to 14 at the Social Center to extend its winning streak. Steele of Henry impressed with stellar jumping, but La Salle capitalized on miscues to pull away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle Daily Post
LaSalle-Peru
Henry
la Salle-Peru
Steele
la Salle
Central Illinois Trotting and Pacing Association elects officers
The annual meeting in Kewanee lists officers Theo Boltenstern as president Dr W T Heaps as vice president and John P Brady as secretary. Dates for fairs across Iowa Illinois and Peoria are set from August 15 to October 8 with final 1921 meeting in Kewanee to set purses and classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Ilinois Trotting and Pacing Association
Kewanee
Theo. Boltenstein
Cambridge
Aircuit
Fair Men
Theo. Boltenstern
W. T. Heaps
John P. Brady
Kewa
Davenport
Iowa
Stark County
Wyoming
Rock Island County
Joslyn
Bureau County
Princeton
Mercer County
Aledo
Henry County
Knoxville
Peoria
Central Illinois Association
Income Tax Forms Available From Peoria IRS Office
The Peoria office advertises a supply of IRS forms including 1040 for incomes over 35000, 1040-F for farmers, 1065 partnership, 1125 interest on Liberty Bonds, and 1126 inventory. 1040-A for incomes under 6000 is not yet distributed but a release date is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Peoria
Internal Revenue Service
Thomas J. O’brien
Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Henry Noder at Toluca Home
A Sunday January 16 1921 reception at the home of Mr and Mrs John Noder honored Mr and Mrs Henry Noder. A bountiful dinner was served at noon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Ziegler of Whitefield Mr and Mrs Mike Ziegler and family of Henry Mr and Mrs John Schu maker and Warren Schu maker and Mr Mike Balensilefen of Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Noder
John Noder
Joseph Ziegler
Whitefield
Mike Ziegler
Henry
John Schumaker
Warren
Mike Balensilefen
Toluca
Birthday party honors Loretta Ziegler at Rowe home
Last Monday evening Miss Viola Rowe hosted a party at her parents home for Loretta Ziegler on her 17th birthday. A large group of high school friends attended and enjoyed games amusements and a luncheon. Loretta received several nice presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
William Rowe
Rowe
Loretta Ziegler
Loretta
Farm Bureau Community Meeting at Court House Lacon
An all day Farm Bureau community meeting is set for January 25 starting at 9 50 a m at the Court House in Lacon. The program includes soil demonstrations a talk by the Adviser readings by Mrs Enid Case a speech by J F Schureman and music with dinner at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Court House
Lacon
Enid Case
J. F. Schureman
Methodist Church
Christian Woman's Board of Missions Plans Formal Group
Yesterday afternoon the Christian Woman's Board of Missions met at Mrs. S May Stickel's home to discuss formal organization of a new society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
S. May Stickel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imelda Hartley
Gwendolyn Heininger
Girls Glee Club
Elizabeth Weaver
Glenna Sivell
Frances Elizabeth Forbes
Margaret Helper
Harold Daniels
Margaret van Leer
Orimel Heininger
Edwin Daniels
Orvall Brokaw
Bruce Bauter
Leslie Deck
Julius Hoschell
Boys Glee Club
Old Black
Joe—Brasy
Republican
A. A. Meeting
St. John's Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
LaSalle
Central Illinois
Farm Bureau Community Meeting
H. H. Haines
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