News of a Week Includes Local Happenings and Socials
Miss Sarah Chase named assistant at Hubert bakery. Obituary notes L. K. Myers died in California at 62, born in Marshall county. Saloons debate spring vote. Saratoga box social January 22 funds Saratoga Center school. Danube of events: ride to Putnam, home fire at Granville area, earthquake rumor debunked, dynamite incident at Lee Center, John T. Carroll named Toluca postmaster, engine theft case in Hennepin Peru sheriff action, Ben Hunt and Catherine Miller to wed in Peoria, congratulations from The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Chase
Hubert Bakery
L. K. Myers
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
California
Marshall County
Saratoga Town Hall
Saratoga Center School
Margaret Wallace
Ella Kirby
Laura Williams
Edna Greenlee
Sue Bacon
Agnes Longman
Ruby Martin
Bertha Klein
Harriet Baugh
Rose Baugh
Leo Merdian
Lee Wright
Charles Hartley
Clarence Phillips
Pete’’ Vale
Charlie Green
Aubrey Stibgen
Hrr
Harto
Putnam
Walter Kessling
Putnam County
Granville
F. A. Powell
Lee Center
John T. Carroll
Howard Young
Wilson
Toluca
Carroll
Frank Eckard
Hennepin
Peru
Sickinger
Walter Harris
Mr. Eckard
Remembered Philanthropist Mrs Susan A Huber
Funeral details recall the late Mrs Susan A Huber who died January 8 1915 at the Soldiers Home Quincy Illinois. Born August 6 1831 in Washington County Pennsylvania she moved to Illinois with her family and served as postmistress at Oxbow and wrote letters for The Republican. Burial followed in Pontiac with relatives noting her kindness and community work.
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Susan A. Huber
Caledonia
Davis
Marshall County
Pennsylvania
Huber
A. G. Hillabrand
Illinois
Marshall Countty
Pearis
Ill
James W. Huber
Claud
Zella
Margaret Ackley
Pontiac
George Whitham
Roy Consol
Saunemin
William Hastings
Worthington
Minn
Swartz
Peoria
William Byrne
Alice Gibbons
Manhattan
N. Y
S. A. Huber
Oxbow
M. E. Church
George Whitam
Whitam
The
Henry Republican
Death of Mrs Ellen Murray Payton in St Josephs Parish
Long obituary recounts Ellen Murray Payton born in Ireland 1842, married 1862 to Patrick Payton, five children with one daughter and husband deceased. Surviving daughter cared for by her blind mother and devoted son who cared for her. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic church and interment at St Josephs cemetery. Card of Thanks and local burial notice included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Murray Payton
Ireland
Patrick Payton
State Hospital
Death’s River
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Fr. Brennan
Card of Thanks for Martin King
The children of Martin King thank friends and neighbors for kindness during their father’s illness and death. They express gratitude and hope to return the kindness in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin King
Reception Held For Mr Herbert Doyle And Bride
A reception at the bridegroom's home honored Herbert Doyle and his wife on Friday evening January 15. Guests from Peoria Castleton La Prairie and Saratoga attended with telegram well wishes. An elaborate two course luncheon followed games and merriment as friends extended congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda Doyle
Karl Doyle
Herbert Doyle
Doyle
Peoria
Marion Doyle
Willis Aukland
Castleton
Ivan Webber
Miss Dickison
la Prairie
Busby
Lois Leigh
Oliver Leigh
Ralph Greene
Lawrence Turnbull
Saratoga
Carter Shearer
C. G. Starliper
Wm. Diverbiss
Maybelle Hauger
G. Hawksworth
Clyde
Eva Lewis
Lester and Lloyd
H. Aukland
Leslie and Howard
W. H. Smart
Kendall
Kermit
Robert Kelley
Letter From Mrs J G Faris Recalling a Pool School Concert
Mrs J G Faris writes from Iowa recalling a 50 year old concert at Pool schoolhouse. She mentions Lucy Pool Black Sadie Pool Dennis and Sidney Pool as attendees and reflects on wartime memories seen in Montreal. Faris notes cold southern Iowa weather and declines a Bible class delegate invite while wishing readers a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parker
Montreal
Thanks to neighbors after illness and death of father
We thank neighbors and friends for help during illness and after our father's death Mr and Mrs Wm McCuen Mr and Mrs Joseph McCuen Mr and Mrs John Taylor. A box bout at East Vinona was stopped by the sheriff of LaSalle county and officers who arrived as it began and arrested participants. They were arraigned on resisting an officer but the case was dismissed.
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Lafayette
Stark County
Wyoming
Lafayette Horse Fair Association
Wm. McCuen
Joseph MecCuen
John Taylor
East Venona
L Salle County
Passing of an Old Marshall County Resident
Delphia Fosdick Haynes, born July 6 1834 in Alleghany New York, died January 8 1915 at 6226 Woodlawn Ave Chicago after a life in Marshall County and Lacon Illinois. Funeral and church services were held in Chicago with burial at Payne's Cemetery.
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Chenoa Exchange
Marshall County
Delphia Fosdick
Aaron
Oliver Fosdick
Alleghany County
New York
Ill
William A. Haynes
Lacon
Chicago
Haynes
Baptist Church
Chenoa
Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago & Alton “Limited
F. W. Wood
Payne's Cemetery
Charles Fosdick
Albert Fosdick
Elmer Fosdick
John Seslian
E. R. Haynes
Lester Silliman
Jay Fosdick
Missouri Valley
Ida Lamb
Worthington
Minn
H. P. Gordon
Cyrus Atwood
E.R. Haynes
Delphia Bolinger
Sparland
R. M. John
Pontiac
Alpha Fostick
Fairbury
Ruth Webster
Woman's Club elects officers at January meeting
The Woman's Club annual officer election was held January 18 at Mrs. Theo Disosway's home. Elected: President Mrs Ida tetchum. First VP Belle Adams. Second VP Nettie Morgan. Recording Secretary Mrs Theo Disosway. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Charlotte Sparling. Treasurer Miss Bella Evans. Press Correspondent to be appointed. Next meeting January 25 at Mrs Abram Shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Theo Disosway
Ida Tetchum
Belle Adams
Nettie Morgan
Charlotte Sparling
Bella Evans
Clayton Rolley
Jane Hall
Abram Shorts
Press Cor
Letter From T A Runnells Remembrance and Deaths
A letter from T A Runnells Lawton Oklahoma writes of sleighing memories, recent snow and warming spring, mentions farmers plowing sowing oats and potential garden, notes fruit buds and a G A R veteran post with one death among 35 members warning to all.
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T. A. Runnells
Lawton
Okla
Bro
Burt & Son
Republican
Minu
Methodist Sabbath School and Worship Services Planned
Sabbath programs include 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Mrs William Wheeler and a men's Bible class at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with worship at 6 30 p m Epworth League on Moses From Prison to Self Mastery led by the pastor with readings recitations a young men program and a brief debate on the proposition The work of God is never advanced by Passion Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening All invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
William Wheeler
Epworth League
Moses
St Johns Church Announces Weekend Services and Guild Meetings
The church schedules Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 12 45 p m on Sunday with matins and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer at 7 30 p m. Sunday school meets in between. The Women’s Guild gathers Thursday afternoon, St Catherine’s Guild Friday at Jeanette Frommel’s home, and the Boys Club Friday evening in the Guild Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman’s Guild
St. Catherine's Guild
Jeanette Frommel
F. W. Haist
Church Services Schedule and Weekly Worship Times
Presbyterian and St Marys Church announce weekly worship and service times. Presbyterian Sabbath school 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p m. St Marys English sermon 10 00 a m high mass and German sermon 2 30 p m daily mass 8 00 a m except Saturday 7 00 a m. Fr Gensler pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Gensler
St Josephs Church Announces Mass Schedule
St Josephs Church lists daily mass at 7 30 a m On Sundays first mass at 8 a m second at 10 a m with sermon Sunday evening service and 730 p m sermon Rev Fr Brennan is the priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Walker Starer Co. Bankrupt. receivership and dividend outlook
Creditors met in Peoria before Referee Edward A. Henry. J R Belsly named receiver. Expected 50 percent or more to all creditors. Mortgages on stock treated as equal to other creditors. 10 nearly finished starters and excess machinery may yield $10,000 to $12,000. Overall, prospects brighten despite initial fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Starter Co
Peoria
Edward A. Henry
J. R. Belsly
Walker
Lacon Journal
Personal notices and local updates from Henry area
Local society items report Mrs. Harry Rowley and Opal at the Bluebird in Peoria and praise for the show. Notes include C E Arnold's Holstein cow milking eight gallons daily, Mrs. John Whetzel planning a public sale of property, and rentals at the Hendrick residence. Henry livery expands auto housing, Miss Neutrality referenced in a neutral commerce note, and Ralph Bacer visiting from Los Angeles. A Grange organized at Granville, an old-fashioned dance planned at Henry Opera House, fertilizer purchases by farmers, and Lorenzo Dow resigning as progressive committeeman. Water works discussion in Henry city explores springs with 20,000 gallons daily capacity and meter system expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rowley
Opal
Peoria
Tre
C. E. Arnold
Ludlow
John Whetzel
Varna
Henry
Hendrick
North Street
Charles Motter
Palace
C. C. Smith
Indiana
Europe
J. C. Bacon
Los Angeles
Cal
Republican
Ernest Ball
Amasa Joyce
Henry Lodge of Mystic Workers
United States
Mississippi River
Lorenzo Dow
Pierce County
Wash
Tacoma
Washington
Gnn
Frank Brown
Henry City
Tiskilwa
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Ben Hunt
Whitefield
Catherine Miller
Havana
Fred Miller
Groomis Farm
Mary Miller
Lacon High School
Mr. Hunt
T. H. Hunt
Henry High School
8. A. Huber
Mr. Herbert Doyle
J. G. Faris
Herbert Pace
Mr. Gantz
Ginn & Co
Hig
Hazel Sennart
Hunter
Marie Gregory
Magdaline Phillips
Prof. King
Domestic Science
Mr. King
Mr. Crawford
Carpenter
Miss Young
Howard Williams
Paul Steimle
G. M. Clark
M. C. Doyle
Frances FR. Willard
George Parker
Canada
George Pople
Woman's Club
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