Ladies Host Box Social For a Piano Fund
Henry chapter No 477 C E B held a Friday box social to raise funds for a piano in the Masonic lodge room. A large crowd enjoyed a literary and musical program led by Mrs Anna Cutler Hall, with auctioneers Elmer Quinn and Dr H W Adams, raising 77 20 for the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
C. E B
Masonic Lodge
Anna Culter Hall
Traver
L. R. Phillips
Bayne Tok
Florida
G. M. Locke
Henry Chapter
Elmer Quinn
Dr. Adams
George Lippert attends two Hampshire hog sales in January
George Lippert attended Hog sales on January 16 in Tipton Indiana at Hssig s Hampshire sale where 102 sows sold and top price reached 207.50 while average was 53 per head He bought a young gilt and a brood sow stock He returned January 17 to Morrison for another Hampshire sale where top sow sold for 101 and average 43 He purchased another young gilt and two more brood sows to his herd His aim is improving stock and bloodlines Frank Spangler from Saratoga Township attended his mother s funeral in Peoria and the La Rose interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lippert
Tipton
Ind
Hssig
Hampshire
George
Morrison
Frank Spangler
J. D. McVicker
Saratoga Township
Peoria
la Rose
Funeral for Mrs. Mary D. Spangler at Peoria residence
Mary D. Spangler 1841 Pa born, daughter of Rev G D Porter, died recently. Funeral Jan 24 at 212 Clara St West Bluff Peoria. Interment at La Rose Ill. Survived by sister, brother, six children, ten grandchildren. Grace church member, admired for Christian life and generous nature. memory blessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Spangler
Clara Street
West Bluff
Peoria
la Rose
George D
Sarah J. Porter
Pennsylvania
Iowa
William F. Spangler
Marshall County
Spangler
George M
Cecil
Breese
Anna Foster
Ora
Frank Spangler
Henry
Thieves Break Into Kelly Department Store at Chillicothe
Local crime report says thieves smashed a rear window Sunday night at the Kelly department store in Chillicothe and stole about $200 in cloaks shoes under wear and gloves plus cash from the drawer. Police suspect links to a prior Hutchins Downey robbery and cite George Hetrick of Florid among yesterday’s crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Chillicothe
Hutchins & Downey
Edscheid Yust Matrimonial at Peoria in Leap Year
In Peoria Judge Stone joined Peter Edscheid of this city and Dora Yust of Peru in marriage in the judge's chamber. The bride had been his housekeeper. the couple wed during leap year amid light, humorous notes. Congratulations are extended to the new couple. Also, Walter Bentley and Miss Mattie Price wed in Lacon with witnesses Mrs Amree Longman and family attending Bradford visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edscheid-Yust
Peoria
Stone
Peter Hedscheid
Dora Yust
Peru
Lowden
Peter
Yust
Edscheid
Bentley Price
Walter Bentley
Minnesota
Mattie Price
Alexander, Minn
Lacon
Amree Longman
Marriage not legal for Toluca couple in Peoria findings
Munrino Capranica and Assunta Capranica obtained a marriage license in Peoria County but married in Toluca on January 12. The ceremony occurred outside the license county, invalidating the marriage under Illinois law unless the license is used in Peoria County. Capranica and his bride had previously fled Toluca after securing the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munrino Capranica
Assunta Capranica
Peoria
Toluca
Oscar Heinrich
Martin Mohari
Marshall County
Mundio Capranica
Illinois
Capranica
Deputy Sheriff McNichols Gaffes on Rock Island Trip
Thomas McNichols deputy sheriff from Crown Point Indiana was en route home from Cedar Rapids Iowa with a prisoner when he deserted the train at Rock Island. In intoxication he confessed as an apparent internal revenue officer to salvagemen demanding inspection of bottled goods. He was released after testimony before a U S Commissioner and received aid from Odd Fellows and Masons in Henry County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McNichols
Crown Point
Ind
Cedar Rapids
McNichols
Rock Island
Internal Revenue
Peoria
U. S
Black
Jones
Buick Model 16 Sets San Diego Dirt Track Record
The Buick Motor Company of Flint Michigan won a 50 mile race at San Diego on Sunday with the Model 16 and Nikrent driving. The performance set a world dirt track record with a time of 46 minutes 12 3 5 seconds and also a mile in 50 2 6 seconds. The marks surpass Barney Oldfield’s previous track records in this territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Buick
Nikrent
San Diego
Barney Oldfield
S. Howard Henry Auto Co
RUN BY ELECTRICITY AT HENRY REPUBLICAN OFFICE
The Henry Republican reports switching from gasoline to a 5 horsepower electric motor, marking progress since 1865 from hand presses to Campbell cylinder, steam power, and Lino type. The note celebrates Henry’s growth, modern facilities, and reliance on new electrical power to enhance efficiency, convenience, and progress in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Fairbanks & Morse
Republican
Times
Henry
Washington
Campbell
John Schurr
George Burt & Son
Linotype
Death of Dr L H Weatherby 1865 convention member
Dr L H Weatherby longtime Missouri and Oklahoma resident, former probate judge and postmaster, died at 1 30 pm after weeks in a local hospital. Survived by three daughters and two fellow 1865 convention members Chauncey Filley Gustavus St Genn. Interred in Maysville with G A R post funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Weatherby
K. B. Randolph
South 15Th Street
Weatherby
Hobart
Okla
Missouri
Chauncey I. Filley
Gustavus St. Genn
St. Louis
Dr.Weatherby
Tompkins County
New York
Maysville
St. Joseph
Frank Castello
Lillian Williams
Chesterville
G. A. R. Dost
Col. P. Weatherby
Funeral Sermons Highlight Traits of Deceased Parishioner
Rev H W Mason of Bethany, longtime Presbyterian pastor, led last Thursday’s funeral for Thomas Monier and later Mrs J S Burt. His homily stressed friendship, honesty, and nobility of character, praising the deceased and offering comfort. Mason’s visit brought solace to mourners and was described as unusually apt and helpful. The Henry Euchre club meanwhile surprised Mr and Mrs Charles Dille with a late evening gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mason
Bethany
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Monier
J. S. Burt
Mason
Henry Euchre Club
Mrs
Charles Dille
Our City Lighting System
Three Public Service Co officials visited last Friday to plan 24 hour lighting for the city. Poor weather slowed outdoor work so new transformers poles and a switchboard will be installed in coming weeks, with better lighting and power. Citizens urge council and officials to develop an improved, costed plan for reliable night lighting and fair value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Co. (Electrical
Henry
Public Service Co
School Chimes and Class Studies Highlight Busy Week
Carrie Greenlee serves as pianist this week at VCCE while advance algebra shifts to solid geometry. English history explores Aggressions of the French and English in India. Physics studies reflections in mirrors. Walter Bayne considers attending the Peoria electric show. The senior class studies commercial law and civics as Mr. King's ambition seems to shape future lawyers. Several visits and classroom activities are noted with baking powder discussions and chair making for a doll house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VCCE
India
Helen Phillips
Walter Bayne
Peoria
Germany
Mr. Steel
Grant Travis
St Johns Church announces return and Missions Sunday speaker
Rev R B Whipple has returned from Terre Haute and notes that Sunday services are as usual. Rev John Edward Curson from Chicago will speak on Missions Sunday evening February 11 at the Fifth Missionary department secretary's event. Peoria hosts an electrical show at the Coliseum this week highlighting advances in electricity for home and work. Visitors can see models of modern battleships exhibited by the U S government. Leroy A Mills of Mills Electric helps run the show and is linked to the Magnolia Quaker settlement. Miss Katie Peterman visits cousins in Tiskilwa this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Downey
Bartonville Asylum
Clifford Doran
Henry
Peoria
Downey
Jonesborough
County Louth
Ireland
America
Ann McKinley
Edward McKinley
Hugh Mangan
Mary Gabbard
Gabbard
John Downey
Kentucky
Arizona
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr. Brennan
Carthage
Emma Colligan
Meath
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
St. John’s Church
Episcopal
R. B. Whipple
Terre Haute
Fifth Missionary Department
Chicago
John Edward Curson
U. S
Leroy A. Mills
The
Mills Electric Company
Mills
Magnolia Township
Funeral of Mrs. Julia Burt Held at Family Residence
The funeral for Mrs. Julia wife of J Spencer Burt senior editor of the Henry Times was held Friday at 10 am at her son's Thomas street residence. Rev W H Mason officiated and offered tender remarks on the virtues of the deceased joined by musical selections by Mrs Curtis Lucas and Mrs W S Hannum with Eva Harrison at the piano. Floral tributes included a floral pillow from Marshall lodge I O O F and a broken wheel from the family. Pallbearers were W Duke J O Hill Henry B Jacobs J A Williams Alex Daniels and J J Presser. Interment at Henry cemetery. A B Smith undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
J. Spencer Burt
The
Henry Times
Thomas Street
W. H. Mason
Bethany
Eva Harrison
Marshall Lodge
William Duke
J. O. Hill
Henry B. Jacobs
J. A. Williams
Alex Daniels
J. J. 3Resser
Henry Cemedry
A. B. Smith
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs Pople on Her Birthday
Mr and Mrs Herbert H Hall hosted a January dinner at home for their friend Mrs George Pople who is ill then visited her to share a 6 oclock birthday dinner and gifts. The group enjoyed post cards music and singing, wishing her health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert H. Hall
George Pople
Christian Church Event Notes and 1912 Officers
Bro Reichel will preach next Sunday at the Christian Church with Sunday school at 10 am. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Stibgen next Wednesday afternoon. Esther Ertle was chosen to lead the young ladies class after Leota Hunts marriage. Edna Moody and Fern Smith were re elected secretary and treasurer, with other officers to be chosen later. Ladies Aid officers for 1912 include President Mrs W B Deck Vice President Mrs Frank Wood Secretary Mrs Albert Stickel Treasurer Miss Clara Waughop and collector Mrs William Knight to pay the preacher's board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Deck
Frank Wood
Albert Stickel
Clara Waughop
Preacher's Board
William Knight
New Bridge Board Elects Officers for Henry City
The Henry City Bridge company’s newly elected directors met at F W Potter’s office on Thursday evening January 18 and chose officers for the year. President F W Potter, vice president Bernard Yaeger, secretary treasurer Joseph N Krenz. Committees include Finance with C B Burt G Cromwell W D Horrom. Bridge with Yaeger Schultz Paskell. Repairs with J R Paskell Clifford Haws Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Bridge Company
F. W. Potter
Bernard Yaeger
Joseph N. Krenz
C. B. Burt
G. Cromwell
W. D. Horrom
Peoria Businessman Augustine to Speak at Methodist Church
M. Be Church Mr Augustine a Peoria businessman and versatile Christian worker will give addresses at the Methodist church next Sunday morning and evening. The church extends a hearty invitation to men to attend and hear Mr Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Church
Augustine
Peoria
Methodist Church
Detroit crops lift land value claims in frost free Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast lands claim frost proof gains cited by Miami Land and Development Co indicating crops saved outweigh land prices as Detroit area crops, prices, and profits rise. A canal drains land amid late rains improving recovery. Mrs Will Steele’s improvement brings her mother Mrs John McKirgan home after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Texas
Gulf Coast
Detroit
Miami Land and Development Co
Fred Powers
Will Steele
John McKirgan
Magnolia
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O. E. S. Box Social
Margaret Meyers
Shannon
Kingdom Come
Tir Adame
Cereus
Kenneth King
Mine Katrine’s
Bradder
Mrs. Ann Downey
George Hetrick
Florid
Western Union Telegraph Company
Our
Carrie Greenlee
Katie Peterman
Tiskilwa
New Bridge Board
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