Week of summer events in Henry Illinois and nearby areas
The column lists visitors and local trips around Henry, Waltham, and nearby towns. It notes Mrs O Nea l of near Tiskilwa visiting, James Keenan a Streator visitor, a Presbyterian and Christian Sunday schools picnic in Pavilion Park, Carrie Carpenter chosen as delegate to Freeport convention, and multiple families traveling for holidays. It mentions a 60-50 club excursion on the David Swain to Peoria with 350 to 400 people, plus local boat work and city warnings against swimming at the dock. The piece also covers neighbors’ travels to Starved Rock, Deer Park, and Senachwine Lake, and updates on local residents’ doings and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Flynn
O'Neal
Tiskilwa
James Keenan
Tie
McNabbi_ A
Union
M. B
Pressbyterian
Pavilion Park
Christian Endeavorers of
Hent
Carrie Carpenter
Freeport
Helen’ Schaeffer
Barney Yaeger
Wm. Peterman
Clarence Duke
Chicago
Clare
Clyde ‘Brown
Henry
H. B Zenor
Famly
Hennepin
Lizzie Zenor
la Salle
David Swain
Peoria
Thomas McKenzie
Edward Street
Pullen
Joseph Bogner
Leg
Mercian
Tressa
Val
Bogner
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Rikey
Ikey
Add
Senachwine Lake
U. S
Histlikng
Dow ‘Kays
We Versityiot
Ohio
Kaya
Don
Ates
Mpatnold
Eishekery
Arnold
Sholésale
Brocery
Ain
Oria
Nowounty
Madeus
Mathis
Walt
Putnam ‘County
Gowan
Pershing
Carrangs
Ranza
Alexander Smith
Norwood Park
B.smith
St. Joseph
Nécaxa
Mexico
Mexico City
H. Hy
Haine
Morgan Park
Brownstein & ‘Co
Boston
Ptutt
Harry Mattison
Illinois
Frank L. Smith
N. J. Webber
Denver
Col
Denver Daily. Post
Mountain
Lookout Mountain
William J. Coulter Rites Held After Long Illinois Life
William J Coulter aged 89 years 3 months and days died July 9 1916 at his daughter Jennie Endsley's home in Peoria Illinois Born in Belfast Ireland April 18 1827 he married Hannah Patterson in 1848 and they raised ten children three survive Curtin Coulter Jennie Madsley and Elsa Smith Funeral services were held at Mrs Eadsley Payette Street Pedria then at M B Church in Henry with Rev McCown and Rev Mercer officiating Interment beside wife and children at Whitfield Center Cemetery He helped pioneer Illinois life and left a legacy of kindness to many with a Coulter schoolhouse nearby and a well remembered homestead near Alts and Saratoga Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Coulter
Jonnie
Endaley
Peoria
Mr. Coulter
Belfast
Ireland
Hannah J. Patterson
Jennie Madsley
Curtin C. Coulter
Elsa
James H. Smith
St. Paul
Minn
Illnois
Alts
Peorid County
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Henry
Coulter
Third Street
Lester Brown
Jennie Endsley
Mary Curry
Mary Fox
Wanona
la Salle County
Tonia
Wenona
James Curry
Henry, Til
Cehildren
Streator
John and
Willam
James Cahill
Kewanee
Curry
Fox
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Daniel O’dwyer
Great Wester Circuit Opens at Peoria
The Great Western Circuit meets at Peoria over four days starting August 1. The event offers over $12,000 in prizes across multiple races. The program includes new heats and notable entrants, with strong local and regional interest in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Free Bridge Goes Glimmering Deal Falls In City Vote
A city council vote defeated turning over 800 shares of bridge stock to a private concern by 4 to 2. Advisory committee members who investigated the matter opposed the offer, while a 200-signature business petition urging the deal was ignored. The deadlock echoes European tensions as hopes for railroad peace fade. Mrs. Mary Curry dies in Wenona at 63 after long illness. funeral at St Mary’s in Wenona with burial in Streator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Elks to Entertain Henry Kiddies at Picnic
The 8. P. O. Elks of Henry and vicinity plan a July 21 picnic at Al Fresco Park Peoria for about 100 Henry children. About 20 to 25 carloads will be arranged with free rides, peanuts, cracker jack, lemonade, ice cream and rides. Admission is 20 cents but Henry kids are guests of the Elks. Parents must grant permission and register at G. EB. Fenwick’s office. Committee members and auto coordinators listed for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. O. Elks
Henry and
Henry
al’ Fresco Park
Peoria
Henry Willy
Henry Hils
Henry Kiddies
Elks
G. EB. Fenwick
H. W. Adams
EB. A. Hall
G. B. Fenwick
A. C. Henkins
Raymond
Thomas
J. J. Gresnet
T. F. Monier
Clarence Lling
Riverside Drive Tour With Townsends And Friends
A group including Mr and Mrs J S Townsend and Miss Hindmarsh joined breeders for a country ride in a new auto to Saratoga via Bradford. The day featured ideal weather and scenic fields as they returned for an early dinner. The narrative recounts racing at Bradford with Ford leading and a Hupmobile breaking a wheel during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Helmandollar
J. S. Townsend
Margaret
Townsends
Hindmarsh
Saratoga
Bradford
Iyon
Bestini
Drv -Miltenberges
Mercer
Ewithn
Nut
yBuick
Uteh
Hupmobile
Tay
Ford
Kteeal
Karai
Mrs Dwight Morgan Rites Reflect Long Life of Christian Matron
Mrs Dwight Morgan and Sarah Etta Whitney born May 31 1848 in Stowe Mass died July 9 1916 at the home of her eldest daughter Mrs W L Golden Reeder North Dakota aged 68 years 1 month 8 days after a three month illness. Survived by eight children including Fred Frank Hila W L Golden Charles Lewis P F L Hunter and Chester with many grandchildren. Funeral held at Fred Morgans on School Street with Rev J E Mercer officiating and interment at Putnam cemetery beside husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Morgan
Sarah Etta Whitney
Stowe
Mass
W L. Golden
Reeder
N. D
Paranta
Fulton County
Illinois
Henry
Dwight E. Morgan
Fred
Frank
Hila
City
W. L. Golden
Reeder N.B
Charles_and_Lewis
St.Earil, Minn
PF. L. Hunter
Kewanee
Chester
Sumner
Charles A. Whitney
Lostunt
North Dakota
Eva
Carrie
Fred Morgancon
J. E. Mercer
Sud
L. R. Phillips
Charlotte Sparling
Louis Kraus
Putnam Cemetery
J. A. Willams
G. M. Clark
C. L. Loomis
William Wheeler
A. G. Hillabrand
S. L. Clift
A. B. Smith
Chester Morgan
Suraner
Charles, Whitney and Son
Jay A. Whitney
Lostant
Charles
Fogte, Sr
Varna
L Leonard Hawks
Wim, Kehlenbach
Spariand
Cook
Garrett
Lacon
M Rai
Corbin Nil
Cadens
Union Picnic at Pavilion Park Dress Rehearsal of City Churches
The annual union picnic of the Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools in the city will be held at Pavilion Park on Wednesday July 3. All members parents and friends are invited. Morning assembly at 9 30 at their churches with auto conveyance to the grounds. Free motorboat ride after dinner. Baseball at 2 30 with a big game Prescott Cubs versus Methodist Sox. various races and contests listed with a 12 m dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist
Pavilion Park
Bryan
Jon the Beautiful
Illinois
Presbyterian Church Sets July 16 Sunday Schedule
Services for next Sunday July 16 include Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith superintendent morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m evening worship at 8 p m Mrs Carrie Carpenter will report on the State C E convention held in Freeport last week Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m All Sunday school members and church friends are invited to the Sunday school picnic at Pavilion Park on Wednesday July 19 Pastor Rea W Martin invites all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ution
Pavilion Park
Rea W. Martin
Plymouth M. E. Church Week Activities and Reading
The M. E. Church outlines Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wm Wheeler as superintendent. A men’s Bible class during the Sunday school hour at 11 a m. Public worship at 7 p m with Epworth League at 8 p m. Miss Elizabeth Hoge will read from The Sky Pilot during services. No admission charged. an offering will be taken. cordial invitations. Choir rehearsal 7 45 p m Wednesday and prayer meeting Thursday. J E Mercer Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
Ori
Elizabeth Hoge
J. E. Mercer
Christian Church to Welcome Rev Rayborn Zerby Next Sunday
Christian Church announces Rev Rayborn L Zerby will fill the pulpit Sunday morning and evening. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m with the topic Purity Temperance and Strength. Sunday services include 7:30 a m prayer, 9:45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m matin litany and sermon, and evening prayer led by F W Halst priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Rayborn L. Zerby
Bro. Zerby
Christian Endeavor
F. W. Halst
St Marys Church Weekday and Weekend Mass Times
The church lists Sunday services at 7 30 a m in English and German with a second morning mass following benediction. Weekday mass is at 7 a m led by Rev Fr Andrew Schauer, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mzss
Reav
Andrew Schauor
Potato bug concerns invade local W C T U meeting
A noisy J uly gathering at Mrs G M Clarke’s home discussed potato bug threats to tubers and urged members to send a sharp note to deter pests. Delegates from regional groups attended including representatives from Peo Tay and local churches. The event touched on harvest prospects and water usage in nearby farms.
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T. U
Local News Snippets and Personal Notices Mix
Fragments report visits, illnesses, and local wanderings from Norwood Park to Henry. Names like Mr. Alexander Smith and Mrs. Grace Whitford appear amid scattered notes on farms, camps, and a water plant near Mexico City.
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Henry Kiddles
Margaret Riddell
Presberilan Cubs
Methodist Sox
M. E. Church
St. John's Church
St. Mary's Church
Ec Rey
Trinity
Riege
Speer
Edelstein
Swas
Rey
ANG
JSON
Lee Ge
Xou
Childs Norton
Bhig
Smith
Softows
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Taylor
Dwight
Clark
Ball
Alex
Doelzér
Ae Tin
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