News of a Week in Keithsburg and Vicinity
Mrs Louis Kraus and Miss Lona Snyder visit relatives in Keithsburg as Prof W B King recovers from a sudden illness. The Steel City steamer sails downriver to New Orleans on Monday while train times shift on the Rock Island line. Joseph Moody and wife depart for Rockwell City Iowa for weeks of visit. A birthday party honors Irene Wright, with guests from Hopewell and local hosts. A wild mix of local rail news, storms in York county Nebraska, and a Perria reunion for the 47th Reg Hl Vol. Fred Powers narrowly escapes death after an auto collision with a train near Buda. A series of twelve petty robberies plagues the city as residents are urged to bolster security and law enforcement. Pitcher Relin Cook of Toledo, Illinois, joins the St Louis Browns in the American League and shows promise for a bright future.
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Louis Kraus
Lona
Snyder
Keithsburg
W B. King
Steel City
New Orleans
Joseph Moody
Rockwell City
Mr. Moody
Charles Kincaid
Hopewell
Irene Wright
J H Hubert
Rock Island
Leam
Ogden
Betty
West
Taylor
Opera House
H. R. Trim
York County
Nebraska
47Th Reg. Hl
Perria
Townsend
Fred
California
Royal Olmsted
Whitefield
G E. Pace
Bradford
Fred Powers
Tiskilwa
Buda
Dne
Rellin Cook
Ms W. Cook
Toledo
Putnam
Fred C. Cook
Sam
St.Louis Brown
Northwestern University
Hls
Neaguez
Holly
Matthew
Ethan
Swift Electa Fosdick Swift obituary in Henry Illinois
Electa Fosdick Swift born October 26 1847 in Alleghany New York died July 12 1815 at the Whitefield homestead aged 66 years 8 months 16 days She taught in Senachwine Illinois and later married Clark Swift Their family included a daughter Bertha and a son Merton L Swift She joined the Methodist church at Whitefield and later Henry Illinois funeral services in Henry were conducted by Rev J S Neal with floral tributes and a large gathering of relatives and friends The auction of her residence and adjacent lands occurred in Henry township with multiple parcels selling to William Heinrich and others, set for March 1 1916
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Electa Fosdick Swift
Alleghany County
New York
Whitefield
Joe
Louisa Fosdick
Illinois
Senachwine
Clark Swift
Henry
Giant
Are
Swift
Oaks
Exceptio Nswo
Heyy
Sith Maes
Nica
Gye Hildren
Mra Berth Tai A Bart
Merton L
Regi
M E
Henry M E
Carey Fosdick
G M Clark
Iam
Sparling
Edna Bell
Jessie Mercer
Rose Reinbeck
Eva Harrison
Jesus
Q. P Swift
Nancy I Swift
Chicago
Royal Swift
Wm. Tuttlé
Raymont
Livingston County
C J Morris
Princeton
Alice Titus
Chillicothe
Neva Duncan
Des. Moines
H. G. Clark
Duluth
Minn
J. S Neal
C. L. Loomis
L. M. Bell
Siméon Doyle
Norton
Y Moffitt
Samwel Chft
First National Bank
G&g. M. Ea
withvEyra
William Heinrich
Heinrich
Nyrore
Heinrich Om
Merritt
Tecma
Henry to Host White Sox in Grand Henry Exhibition
Henry prepares for a major event headlined by the Chicago White Sox in their regular lineup against the Henry Grays on July 21. The town builds grandstands, a special Chicago train arrives, Edwin Collins will be featured, and a closing ball at Pavilion Park with Confrey’s orchestra is planned.
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Chicago White Sox
Henry Greys
Henry
Henry White Sox
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Rowland
Peoria Star
Peoria
Roland
Empire Rowland Club
Vern Swan
Henry Base Ball Association
Cub Day
Chicago
Baseball
Henry Grays
Henry Bace Ball Association
Central Illinois
Charles Comiskey
Ban Johnson
Pavilion Park
Confrey
Obituary for Charles Peter Heininger in Partridge Township
Charles Peter Heininger, born March 26, 1867 in Partridge township, Woodford County, married Emma J. Botanzy of Chillicothe and later Mary Helgoth of this city. He died Monday afternoon July 12 after a long illness linked to a surgical wound. Survived by wife Mary, children F B Morphs, Mrs Charles Gabel, Vivian and Freda, sons Charles Raymond and Lyle, and four brothers and four sisters. Funeral July 14 at 9 a.m. with Knights of Pythias and Knights of Korassians in attendance. interment at Chitheotbhe cemetery.
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Charles Peter Heininger
Peter
Margaret Heiningger
Partridge Township
Woodford County
Emma J. Botanzy
Chillicothe
Mary Helgoth
Mr. Heininger
Peoria
F .B. Morphs
Putnam
Charles Gabel
Vivian
Ida
Charles Raymond
Liye
Mary Helgoth Heininger
Pking
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Korassians
Illinois Benefit Association
F W Halst
Chitheotbhe
B. Smith
K of P Lodge
Henry Firemen's Association
Lacon
K of P Jodge
K of P's
Caleb Condit
Fred Cook
C R Wheeler
Emil Lofgren
Roy Bauter
Isaac Gil- Pin
Noted Disosway kinfolk obituary in New York
Mrs Charlotte Disosway Gilbert, widow of Charles Thorpe Gilbert, dies at 75 in New York City. A member of the old Disosway line with Mayflower ancestry, she is survived by daughters Mrs Tracy Lyon of Detroit and Mrs Jerome of New York. Theodore Disosway thanks J. T. Morgan for sharing the family history and portrait copies.
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Theo. Disosway
New York City
Theodore Disosway
New York American
J. T. Morgan
New York
Disosway
Charles II Disosway
Staten Island
Theodore
C D. Gilbert
Charlotte Disosway Gilbert
Charles Thorpe Gilbert
Lovell Hall Jerome
Twelfth Street
Gilbert
Cedar Street
Wm, T Disosway
South
Disosways
Edward Doty
American
Long Island
Ann Doty Disosway
Tracy Lyon
Detroit
Mich
Jerome
N. Y
Morgan
Local couple wed in New Hempton ceremony
Charles Hall of this city married Miss Regina McNally at New Hempton Iowa on Friday July 2. The wedding was attended by the bride’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs R L White. A wedding breakfast followed with close relatives and friends present. The groom is described as bright and well regarded. The newlyweds will reside here with the bride’s family until a home is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hall
New Hempton
Regina McNally
R. L. White
Dndy
Aayith
George C. Hall
Mier ‘Gonttay
Oft la Salle
Atténdange
Erloteais
Personal notices and local items from Virginia Minn
Mr and Mrs Guy Moore visited with Spain and relatives Sunday. James Doherty of Chillicothe attended the funeral of Charles Heininger. Horr estate goods shipped to Peoria and assigned to Harry Horr. Rev and Mrs T K Leech report safe arrival at 106 Hickory St Virginia Minn. Crop estimates show July 1 corn up 15 percent, oats 365 percent, wheat 6 percent, potatoes 60 percent, apples threefold, hay 10 percent. Whiskey and brandy removed from medicines list effective Jan 1 by National Board of Pharmacopeia. Mrs Alice Ash to ship to Sigourney IA after Iowa visit. A judge's wife plans laundry by a colored laundress. humorous two-line exchange over charging doubles for shirts. Residents of Main Street plan a “ding bat” nuisance issue with a Krupp exhaust car and fog-horn noise, traffic ordinance coverage to apply. Death notice of Henry Dangerfield, age 71, previously in Stark county vicinity. juxtaposition with Spencer’s rope-walk claim and Dangerfield’s Civil War service. Chicago Tribune notes Attorney General Lucey to claim bed of Thompson Lake on Illinois River for drainage and state purposes.
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Guy Moore
Spain
James Doherty
Chillicothe
Charles Heininger
Horr
Peoria
Harry Horr
T. K. Leech
Hickory Street
Virginia
Minn
United States Bureau of Agriculture
National Board of Pharmacopeia
Alice Ash
Iowa
Sigourney
Ufenaugurs
Nancy
Main Street
Kingdom Come
Arecent Kewanee
Henry Dangerfield
Osceola
Stark County
Ogeedlas
Spencer
Bolivar
Dangerfield
Star-Courier
Cook
Quantrell
Younger
James Brothers
Chicago Tribune
Patrick J. Lucey
Illinois
Wwill
Institute
Prodtecin
Harry Ss. i & Ean National Committee
Indianapolis
Lucey
Made in America spirit urged for local support
A call to apply the Made in America ethos to local business urges residents to patronize Henry county goods and services. The piece argues buying at home boosts employment, circulates money locally, and increases prosperity, claiming specific gains for cigars, bakeries, ice cream, and home printing if everyone buys domestic.
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America
Henry
Miths
Christian Church Services and New Organ Installed
Bible school at 10 a m with Wim Knight as superintendent and Raborn Zer of Eureka College preaching morning and evening. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m on the topic What Christianity Has Done For the World. A new church organ was installed last week, and the workers who funded it are proud of the instrument.
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Bible School
Wim. Knight
Raborn Zerby
Eureka College
Christian
Hudeavor
Presbyterian Church July 11 Services Summary
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 46 morning worship at 11 Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m evening worship at 3 p m with a sermon by the pastor Prayer meeting is held each Thursday at 7 30 o clock Read Martin is pastor. services follow standard weekly schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Martin
Daianuress
New Jerusalem Church Sets July 18 Services
The Rev. L. Eric Wethey will conduct services next Sunday July 18 at 11 a m and 3 p m. The sermon topics are Moses imperious Hand and Progressive Representation. Choir practice Saturday evening at clinic on TM.
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New Jerusalem ‘Church
L. Eric Wethey
Moses
St John’s Church Sunday Services Announced
St John’s Church schedules Sunday services led by F W Haist priest in charge. Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am Sunday school at 9 45 am, matins litany and sermon at 11 am, and evening prayer with sermon at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
Cargo
Saint Mary's Church Sunday Services Schedule
St Mary's Church lists Sunday services at 8 am English sermon, 10 am high mass and German sermon at 2:30 pm, vespers and benedictions. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. pastor Rev Fr Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Priest from Peru to celebrate Mass at St Joseph’s Church
A priest from Peru will celebrate Masses and officiate each Sunday at St Joseph’s Church during the vacation of Pastor Rev Fr Brennan, who will be absent for three Sundays. The note also mentions Captain Mehl of the Columbia steamship noting a race win and a Havana excursion with arrival timing and a local transport tour.
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St. Joseph's Church
Peru
Mases
Brennan
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Camp Grove
John den
Mehl
Columbia
Eagle Line
Havana
Hiss ‘Homie
Ooriane
Peortia- Transerip
Alfred Wipp
Cadat ‘Rapids
Studebaker
cerdil/manufacturing company
Ofe Tau ‘Lily
Hee
Mrg
Richard Sivell
Wisit Ab
ThexRepurii
Gueater Stine
Reveidin
Amey
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