Local Happenings and Community Notes of the Week
Miss Nancy Louden visits Mrs. John Betts on Spartan Street while Mrs. L Loomis hosts her sister Mrs. George James of Rock Island. News includes farm ice storage plans by Ransom Ice Co, town visitors from Bradford, and a Speedway Park event with two million prize.
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Nancy Louden
John Betts
Spartan St
L. Loomis
George James
Rock Island
Travis
Loomington
U. Eravis
Republican
M. I
Stringer
Stewartville
Mipn
Evelvéd
Aline Godlers
Sparn
Chau
Faugau
E Ransom Ice Co
East Park Row
Bradford
H. W. Bell
B. D Phenix
Rs. van DeBrien
Samuel All
Satan
Mnny
E. A. Foster
Nic Peterson
A Camp
B.S Sterfret
Chicago
Vale-Patterson wedding in Granville on June 24
Blanche Lucille Patterson married Virgil Vernon Vale at the Granville home of the bride's parents. The Episcopalian service used Lohengrin music and a pink and white reception followed with many gifts. Mr Vale, credit manager of the Candy Co in Pontiac, and Mrs Vale will be at home in Pontiac after a short honeymoon.
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Hennepin
Blanche Lucille
W. C Patterson
Virgil Vernon Vale
Pontiac
Marguerite Nelson
Granville
Lohengrin
Genieve Patterson
Little Mae Robinson
Peru
Charles Whitney
Lostant
Jessie Sill
Leland Yale
Henry
R. K. Stetson
First Congregational Church
Miss Genieve
S Vale
North Mill
Ty Pontiac
Luvisi Culver Wedding Under Brimming Family Honors
Last Monday Venus Culver and Alfi Duvisi joined in matrimony at the church with Rev Fr Brennan officiating. A large reception followed at the Culver home with floral decorations and generous gifts. The couple planned a Louisville, Kentucky residence after July 9, while well-wishers in Henry and nearby communities offered congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Culver
Alfi Duvisi
Brennan
Glenn Boot
Una Haws
Motter
C. C. Hayes
Lawrence Gregory
Luvist
Louisville
Obituary of Elizabeth Wilson Mills
Elizabeth Wilson Mills daughter of Amos and Mrs Wilson was born July 11 1836 in Belmont County Ohio. She married Abel Mills at the Friends meeting house on Clear Creek November 8 1866. Five sons survived her and the funeral was held June 29 at the residence with burial in the Friends grounds Clear Creek.
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Elizabeth Wilson
Amos Wilson
Belmont County
Ohio
Putnam County
Friends Meeting House
Clear Creek
Abel Mills
Friends Society
Frierds
A. B Smith
Monthly W C T U Meeting Hears Open Saloon Impact
The W C T U met at the Presbyterian church with Mrs S G Wilde presiding. Attendee speaker George W Hunt of Granville spoke on open saloons causing crime and poverty and the need to end the saloon trade, prompting Editor Hawthorne to pose Is the young man safe?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
S. G. Wilde
C. M. Lucas
R. W Martin
Stickel
George W. Hunt
Granville
Granville Township
Hawthorne
Two Moody Daughters Wed In Spring Matrimonies
Miss Fanny Moody married June 21 in Princeton to William Long of a reputed farming family. Miss Edna Moody wed June 28 in Peoria to Wesley Bay, with Bay's Sparland roots. Both brides praised as industrious and well trained for home duties. the note closes with warm wishes for health long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Edna
Joseph Moody
Princeton
William Long
Bureau Junction
EE Iin
Mr. Long
Ray
Nfe
Old Liberty Bell Signals Train to California Exhibit
The historic Liberty Bell, linked to the Declaration of Independence, will travel by special train to the California exhibit. It will pass through Henry at 5 20 a m and 9 18 a m on Wednesday July 7 with brief stops for observers at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Henry
Thompson Farm Loans Ad for Mortgages and Interviews
An old advertisement offers real estate mortgage secured notes on hand for sale with no collection fees and immediate interest. Thompson Farm Loans of Lacon Illinois invites correspondence and personal interviews for those seeking loans.
Bishop Fawcett at St. John's Jienry
Bishop Fawcett spent Sunday, the 27th inst., at Henry and preached both morning and evening. The day dawned June like. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated twice and the bishop spoke on Giving and on worship. A large crowd attended the confirmation service and the bishop’s eloquence sustained attention. It was a great day for St. John's.
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Fawcett
Henry
St. John’s
St Johns Church Reopens After Renovation
St Johns Church reopened after interior renovation with renewed walls floors and woodwork. The May 23 services marked bishop visit as a fitting occasion for the reopening. Mrs W T Law guided the design focusing on tones of ivory white buff and crimson carpet throughout the chancel nave and aisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Remark at Princeton excites audience on Texas population
Owen R. Lovejoy at Princeton commencement claimed Texas divided into half acre plots could house about three quarters of a billion people. He stated 265 780 square miles yield 336 40 acres per square mile and argued giving 10 people per acre would accommodate vast numbers, provoking skepticism.
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Princeton
Owen R. Lovejoy
Texas
Vee
Jearn
Meier Bros Add 40 by 60 Foot Extension Framed
Meier Bros add a 40 by 60 foot extension to their salesroom rear creating display space a workroom and repair area plus a 40 by 60 basement stock warehouse. A hot air heating plant will serve the entire building and painting and decorating are underway to complete the project and attract new trade.
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Meier ,Bros
Three Men Ambushed On Highway In Sranville Township
A Sunday night ambush on a highway in Sranville Township left one man dead and another injured. The group of three was fired upon from a car on the railway tracks. A post mortem showed the deceased man was shot through the heart with a 22 long cartridge. Evidence from an inquest points to robbed property nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sranville
Visiting family trip to Michigan and Illinois noted
Mr. and Mrs. Burt departed Monday for Michigan for a visit with children and Dr and Mrs Edward Burt. The wedding in Illinois was mentioned and the couple planned return to Chicago after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amr
Edward
Burt
Bermet
Chicago
Union Sunday School Picnic Opens At Pavilion Park
Friday June 25 saw 300 or more attend a Gala Day for the union Sunday school at Pavilion Park. Rain the night before dampened hopes, but morning sun and marching classes followed by meals, games, ice cream, balloons, and a river boat ride ended without incident and with thanks to sponsors and helpers.
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Pavilion Park
Union
T. K Leech
R. W.martin
Archie Williams
J. EB. Mercer
Roy Bauter
Bauter
Confession and Mass Schedule At St Josephs Church
Rev M J Brennan of St Josephs Church was unexpectedly away Thursday morning. In his absence a priest from St Bedes College will hear confessions Thursday evening and celebrate the regular Mass at Gottlock at 8 am Friday. July is dedicated to the precious blood and Catholics are urged to begin with Holy Communion at 6 o clock.
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M. J. Brennan
St Joseph’s Church
Carthace
Morsing
St. Bede’s College
Gottlock
A.m. Eriday
Holy Mother Church
St Johns Church Sunday Schedule and Boys Club Meeting
On Sunday July 2 St Johns Church posts a schedule with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am and 11 am, Sunday school at 9 146 pm, and evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 pm. The Boys club meets Friday evening July 2 in the Guild room at 8 o clock with J W Wiaist as Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
J. W. Wiaist
Christian Church Plans Bible School Next Lord's Day
Wm Knight, superintendent, leads Bible school at 10. Preaching by Rev Ti C Reichel at Llamoby, with a Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m on the topic National Theory and How Home Missions Will Promote Them. Evening sermon at 4 45. Children's Day contributions for foreign missions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wm. Knight
Llamoby
Ti.c. Reichel
Déavor
Church Activities Schedule Announces Sunday Programs
Sunday school at 6 45 p m led by Mrs Won Wheeler with a men s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 2 30 p m. Junior League meets at 7 p m Epworth League service and prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EE
Won Wheeler
Man’s Bible
Epworth
St Marys Church Sunday Services and Weekday Classes
St Marys Church announces Sunday services at 8 a.m. English service and 10 a.m. high mass with German sermon at 2430 p.m. Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday class to 7 a.m. daily except Saturday. Pastor Fr. Gensler.
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Gensler
Gillespie As Savanna Candidate For County Office
Gillespie of Savanna seeks the vacant county post as county treasurer following a death. He has prior legislature service and editorial experience, and emphasizes understanding the duties and ongoing commitments to public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwe Gillespie
Savanna
rCarroll-Gountyp
Personal Notes and Local Visits Highlight Community Life
A readable roundup reports farm stock movements with I M Forbes & Son shipping three Short Horn bulls. Local visits include Dick Dessher of Bradford, Philip M Real, James Boyd in town, and Mr. and Mrs. Metealt from Normal. Accidents involve Algae ments heel injury and Rodney Brown breaking both bones, with project plans and school and church events noted.
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I. M. Forbes & Son
Dick Dessher
Bradford
Haddon
Aruder
Philip M. Real
East of Bradford
James Boyd
Galva
Wis
Sterrélt
Second Street
B. J. Metealt
Rodney Brown
Addie Brown
LaVerne Grari
Hotter Thompson
Frans Creston
Mate
Ameh
Clarke A& Public
Bradley Polytechnic
Lackman
Magnolia ML E
J. Mercer
Tuc
Loyou Land
Merry
University of Town
Allen
Joliek
Homer Thompson
Thompson
Vas
Califos
Wand
James Jes Divelbisai
Monterey
Nebraska
Sherplace
Miday
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Spencer Ketchume
St Louis
Mich
Wm. Ketsham
Yang
C & Burt
Mrs. Burt
Edson Lutes
White Deer
Old Henry
Old Creamery Company
Commercial Club
J. BE. Areeye
Peter’ Hank
S S. Merritt
Charles Hofer
J. B. Barry
Walter Harrison
StuWasz
Eos
Ae Are
Virgil
Sells eTuesday
Atchiong
David
Atchison Nok Ad de Oeeeniascti Gine
Alttchigon
Statesbank
Anweeksaso
Tnéystadenot
Djacentsi
Awilliams
Ash
B. Mercer
Alice ‘Williams
James T. Ash
Sigourney
C. E. Mifenana
Alice Williams
Williams
Edindito
Topon
M. HE. Church
Nate Bors
Republicar Destres
Henry Will
Ren
Féguldt
Orempuy
IONAD
Liberty Bell
Thompson ‘Farm
John
Maxti
Bishop Fawcett
St. John's, Jienry
Union Sunday School
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary’s Church
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