Local notices and business notes from Henry and surrounding towns
John Hartley transacted business in Hennepin Monday. Richard Mellow, Lacon’s monument maker, was in Henry Tuesday. Henry residents face influenza and illness. copies of local sales and auctions are announced. A box social at Niblock school Whitefield on Valentine's evening is planned, led by Mayme Balleweg. Officers for Henry City Bridge Co are listed, with Potter as president and Krenz as secretary treasurer. Ed Sterrett reports satisfactory changes in Henry and Sullivan matters. Various business visits, horse sales, and a baby born to Lyman Horrom. Illnesses include Miss Leam Hannum with tonsillitis. Miss Lucille Hannum substituting. A public sale of 60 hogs at Wyoming Feb 2 is announced. Dr. Forrest plans to move to Lawton, Okla. Calls for stricter truancy enforcement and school attendance. DeLand real estate write-up highlights C. H. Baguley. McClure’s Magazine February issue noted with detective Burns and Mormon polygamy articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartley
Hennepin
Richard Mellow
Lacon
Henry
Lester Brown
Gregory’s
Clifford Haws
Niblock School
Whitefield
St. Valentine’s
Mayme Balleweg
Henry City Bridge Co
F. W. Potter
Bernard Yaeger
Joseph N. Krenz
Sterrett
Sullivan
E. Fairbanks
Varna
Henry Monday
W. O. Ireland
H. T. Ireland
E. G. Isch & Co
Peoria
Lyman Horrom
Grandpa Horrom
Dr. Coggshall
Horrom
Leam Hannum
Quinn
Lucille Hannum
Wenona
Wyoming
Forrest
Lawton
Okla
DeLand
Florida
Gould-Wootten
C. H. Baguley
Richard Baguley
Insurance Department
Athens
Baguley
Freight Wreck Delays Rock Island Trains on Peoria Branch
A long through freight on the Peoria branch of the Rock Island system wrecked two miles south of Henry when a broken flange caused 17 cars to leave the rails. The cars dropped on ties but stayed upright and no one was injured. Traffic was blocked until about 1 30 p m with all cars replaced and service resumed. The incident caused about ten hours of delay and no further damage. The train was commanded by Conductor Lindstrom, train 397.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Rock Island
Henry
Sparland
Lindstrom
Bureau
Rock Island Co
Conductor dismissals blamed on spotter scheme
Rock Island railroad in Omaha to Rock Island to Chicago used a spotter to obtain reduced fares, leading to the dismissal of three veteran passenger conductors one on the Illinois division and two on the Iowa division. Officials say the men were deceived by a hard luck tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island Road
Illinois
Iowa
Omaha
Chicago
School Notes Update at Local High School
Lulu Heininger was absent Monday and Tuesday. Frances Smith returned Tuesday after illness. Paul Jones is pianist this week. German II class will have three Wilhelm Tell lessons and two grammar lessons weekly. Miss Seitz visited the fourth room. Fifth grade began new readers Wednesday morning. Second graders have had new readers for three weeks and enjoy them. Sophomores prepare to study botany. A large percentage of students survived semester examinations. Plane geometry starts on end of book circle exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Heininger
Frances Smith
Paul Jones
Wilhelm Tell
Miss Seitz
Presbyterian Church Invites Worshipers for Sunday Services
The Presbyterian church extends a cordial invitation for the Sabbath services. The Sabbath school meets at 9:45 with sermon at 11 on The Work of Marcus Whitman in Behalf of Christian America. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 led by Miss Frances Smith. evening worship at 7:30. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 and Sabbath lessons study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Marcus Whitman
Christian Endeavor
Frances Smith
H. W. Burger
Christian Church Ladies' Aid to Meet at Mrs Deck Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian Church will assemble at Mrs. W. B. Deck's home on Wednesday afternoon February 1. The young men's class received the Sunday school banner last Sunday. Sunday school 10 A. M. next Sunday, preaching 11 A. M., teacher training 6:30 P. M., preaching 7:30 P. M. All are invited to attend. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. B. Deck
Death of Mrs. Lois M. Smith at St. Francis Hospital
Mrs Lois M Smith wife of grocer C E B Smith died at St Francis hospital Peoria after a three week illness following an operation She was 43 born January 20 1868 in Whitefield township Marshall Co Ill She leaves a large circle of friends a grieving husband and a mother and brother deceased Funeral held at 230 pm Sunday January 22 at Main street residence with Rev R B Whipple Episcopal church officiating Burial in Henry Cemetery floral tributes from local civic bodies and friends Pallbearers listed and A B Smith undertaker coordinated the service Card of thanks from Mr C E Smith expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois M. Dunlap
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
C. E. Smith
Henry
Deacon Dunlap
Sparland
Main Street
R. B. Whipple
Episcopal Church
Henry Cemetery
Henry City Bridge Co
Henry City
Henry Masonic Lodge
Clyde Vail
George Warren
Clark Ball
C. E. Vogelsang
Jay Barnes
Fred Dawson
A. B. Smith
Peoria
St. Paul
Smith
Mr. C
Sues for 40000 in fatal auto accident case
Mrs. Don Holocker of McNabb files trespass suit through attorney Guinn of Vandalia seeking fourty thousand dollars from Henry saloon keepers bondsmen and building owners. Her husband died when the neighbor’s car left the Hennepin road near Henry on Nov 28. She claims 10000 for herself and 5000 for each of six children. Case set for Marshall county circuit court in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mower
Henry
Don Holocker
McNabb
Guinn
Vandalia
Hupp Bros
Hennepin Road
Holocker
Marshall County
Warning to Merchants Against Stolen Edwards Money Orders
Merchants are cautioned that Edwards Indiana money orders numbers 11968 through 12000 have been stolen. Do not cash these orders. If a bearer presents one, detain them and notify police or postmaster for arrest. Refer unfamiliar customers to the post office as forged or stolen orders can pass without advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Ind
Tragic Gas Plant Explosion Kills Barton's Son In Amoret
In Amoret a gasoline lighting plant exploded at Fred Barton’s general store killing Truman Barton and injuring clerk Oral Hamilton. Truman died at the scene as he worked on the tank, while Hamilton suffered head and arm burns. The building suffered little damage, and the Bartons and neighbors offered support as funeral services were observed for Truman with many attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Barton
Truman
Oral Hamilton
Hamilton
Mr. Barton
Mrs. Barton
Amoret Post
Barton
Whitefield
Hume
Dickinson
Amoret
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Nutrition Talk
The Woman's club met at Mrs. Gertrude Wombacher's home on a Monday afternoon with Mrs. Townsnd presiding in the absence of officers. The Education department led a program on Food Sanitation and Nutrition noting Marrietta D. Lovett’s practical sanitary guidance. Little Miss Opal Sale sang two numbers, and guests included Mrs. Harry Rowley and Mrs. Max Sievers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Gertrude Wombacher
Townsnd
Department of Education
Marrietta D. Lovett
Opal Sale
Harry Rowley
Max Sievers
Sunday School and Sermons at M. BE Church
The M. BE Church outlines a Sunday schedule with a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by the primary class. Little Miss Farley gave a recitation, and Miss Belle Doyle and Bro A Brown are expected for an essay and recollections talk. Services: 11 a m preaching, Epworth League 6 30 p m, 7 30 p m preaching. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid decorates the parsonage interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Dwinell
D. D
Ladies' Aid Society
R. L. Vivian
The Owls Will Meet at Pythian Hall
The reorganized Owls will hold a special meeting next Wednesday February 1 at 8 o clock in Pythian hall Henry All members urged to attend Preparations to qualify for benefits and good standing Installation of newly elected officers will follow F T Brown President By R Chesrown Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owls
Pythian Hall
Henry
F. T. Brown
R. Chesrown
Mrs Ellen Ivers Sutton remembered in Henry obituary
The article notes Ellen Ivers Sutton born May 1845 in Tipperary Ireland died in Henry after years of heart trouble. She married Michael Sutton April 28 1864. six children survive. Funeral at St Joseph's church followed by burial in St Joseph's cemetery. Card of thanks from the Sutton and McManus families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Ellen Ivers
Lawrence Ivers
Tipperary
Ireland
Henry
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Michael James Sutton
James
Hast St. Louis
Alice
James Doherty
Chillicothe
William
Lawrence
Catherine
Ellen
Patrick McManus
Sutton
Charity
Dooling
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
James Hartley
Frank Baer
John Carroll William Harney
W. H. Wallace
Thomas Dwyer
A. B. Smith
Burial Association
James Daugherty
Kathryn Sutton
William Sutton
Mrs Joseph Bradley Dies In Chillicothe At 84
Mary A. Storry born Nov 5 1826 in England died at home in Chillicothe Jan 21 1911 after 56 years in the same house. She married Joseph Bradley in 1850 and emigrated to the US in 1851 later moving to Chillicothe in 1854. She leaves a daughter Mrs Edgar H Heath and three grandchildren. Funeral held Feb 2 from the residence conducted by Dr Carr. Also note Mozart concert in St Marys hall Feb 4 with tickets at Peterman Bros Plat and Segraves drug store. Reverend R L Vivian to officiate at a wedding near Bradford next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Mary A. Storry
Pockleting
Yorkshire
England
Joseph Bradley
United States
Wyoming County
New York
Edgar H. Heath
John Seltzer
Loyeburn
Saskatchewan
Canada
Joseph
Chillacothe
Horace H. Heath
Nolan
New Mexico
Carr
Congregational Church
Chillicothe Enquirer
Mozart Musical Company
St. Mary’s Hall
Peterman Bros
Segraves’ Drug Store
Community Notes and Local Achievements Across Henry
Mr and Mrs James McAleer host Rev and Mrs Burger and family on Western avenue for a Wednesday evening dinner. Edward Hummel of Bloomington recovers from appendicitis and will soon be himself again. John Barry buys two pure blood Hampshire sows from A L Goodenough Morrison. Ottawa Tent Colony has admitted about 1200 patients with 35 to 40 percent cures. Blacksmiths and horseshoers benefit from harsh weather and icy roads. Illinois House committee members inform the governor the session is in session. Letters unclaimed at Henry post office await recipients. Duroc sale near Ransom draws ~500 attendees with 57 sows sold average $90. top price $415. Putnam cheese factory earns state recognition with G W Lawson champion cheese at the State Fair. Theodore Disosway reappointed Henry postmaster for four years. praised for long hours and solid service. Henry post office staff praised for efficient, businesslike operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAleer
Western Avenue
Ottawa
Illinois
Wm. M. Scanlan
la Salle
Mike Fahy
Toluca
Henry
Chick Davidson
Minnie Davis
Katie Jones
W. T. Jones
William Mermer
Anna Oakland
Hazel Stewart
Theodore Disosway
Senate
Disasway
Disosway
Post Office Department
Mr. Disasway
Thomas Watrous
John McVicker
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News OF the City
McClure
Burns
Ellen Velgin
Ellen Veland
Christian Church
Republican
Lois M. Smith
Truman Barton
Missouri
Michael Sutton
Bradford
Ernest Pancake
Ransom
la Salle County
Doty Bros
Shenandoah
Putnam
Springfield
G. W. Lawson
Lawson
State Board of Agriculture
Putnam Cheese Factory
Putnam Factory
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