Seven Days Hereabouts Highlight Local Affairs and Happenings
The week notes Harrison Gregory Jr in Chicago railway service following Charles R s death, Marie Green of Birmingham visiting relatives, and debates on character backing. Anna Farling vacationing with grandparents Caley, and Henry Grey to Peru as fans anticipate Cubs games. Barn fires and hay heat risks, Wayne Hamm’s 30th anniversary in Granville, Stephen Smith’s near-fire endangering oats, and local visits by Crary family marking memorials and social gatherings.
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Harrison Gregory, Jr
Chi
Hoss
William Bracker
Charles R S
Marie Green
Birmingham
J Ironmonger
Ironmonger
Fld
Ronnie
Henry Greys
Peru
Chicago Cubs
Paon
Wayne I Hamm
Granville
Marshall County
Chilpo
Stephen Smith
Eker
Smith
Uel Bacon
Mason
Acre
Henry
Meeting to form Marshall County Soldiers Monument association
A Saturday meeting at Mr. T VanAntwerp’s home launched efforts to form a Marshall County Soldiers Monument association. Wm O Leary chairing committees and plans to convene with township groups on Sept 7 1914 were set, inviting old soldiers to contribute ideas and a countywide committee to meet the Steuben group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T VanAntwerp
Marshall County Soldiers’ Monument ‘Association
VanAntwerp
AL E Watkins
Marshall County Soldiers’ Monument Association
Wm O'Leary
Picnic anglers net two giant bass at Walnut Grove
A Walnut Grove picnic on Lake Senachwine yielded two large black bass that leapt into boats. The women steadied the fish with their feet while the men measured them. After a close call they held a fish fry at the Butnski club stand and enjoyed a delicious spread.
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Walnut Grove
Lake
Senachwine
Butnski Club
Sullivan to Speak in Henry at Central Park Tomorrow
United States Senatorial candidate Hon Roger C. Sullivan will arrive by auto from Hennepin at noon and be escorted through Henry by a large crowd. He will lunch at Camp House Hotel and address the band stand in Central Park from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. tomorrow, with an open invitation to all residents to attend.
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Roger C. Sullivan
United States
Henry
Illinois
Hennepin
Camp House
Central Park
Democratic Committee
Sullivan
Phillips Reunion at Magnolia Card Set for Next Year
The Phillips family reunion at the Edward and Mrs Phillips home in Magnolia on July 26 1914 drew 86 attendees including grandchildren and great grandchildren from Bloomington Peoria Melvin Fairbury Chillicothe Tonica Gostant Henry and Magnolia. After a picnic meal on the lawn the afternoon featured games and social time with plans made to meet again at the same place next year.
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Swas
Family Reunion Highlights Frances Wright Kinship ties
A large family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Lofgren celebrated four generations linked to Mrs Frances Wright. Attendees included Frances Wright and relatives from Chicago Los Angeles Stockton Peoria and Ottawa with names listed. A Chautauqua program mix up was attributed to the printer after local Chicago and secretary copy confusion. Officials of the Illinois and Michigan canal were seen preparing dredging and bank strengthening work near Ottawa to accommodate river barges.
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Emil Lofgren
Frances Wright
John Kraus
Louis
Mamie
Lois
John Emil
George
Daniels
Lee George
Wilfred
Patrick Green
Charles
Clifford
Jofgren
Peoria
L J Beauchamp
Chicago
Booth Lowrey
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Ottawa
Vigilance Committee Formed by Henry Citizens in 1860
An August 16 1860 document from Henry Illinois shows 92 signers including ex Postmaster John Kline and Charles Everett. The pledge supports organizing a vigilance committee to purge a gang of pickpockets burglars and arsonists harming property and peace. The list names Jas P Worrell E Kline Alex Hoagland John Boice Wm B Smith and many others.
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Henry
John Kline
Charles Everett
George E Hulben
Kline
Marshall County
Illinois
Jas. P. Worrell
E. Kline
Alex Hoagland
John P Boice
BK Smith
C Hyndshaw
G W Robinson
George Schuster
John Hetder
P W Wikoff
McConnell
Jonathan Fulford
A Caton
Wm Smith
Edwin Littlefield
H_ Powell
Andrew Finley
David L Law
Everett Calvin Hoagland
H Ruggles
D Swan
J PD Culton
J M Norton
W. Seymour
John Riley
Thomas
Abrahams
Goff
LW Ryder
Eli Albertson
A W Lyon
Samuel McFadden
E © Green
Clishbee
James McCoy
George Motter, Jr
John G Baker
W S Warren
Lewis Kaufman
W W Heath
J W J Culton
Fred S Potter
D W Danley
A M Pool
Joan Martin
E T Disosway
Robert Clark
H W Mateer
Joseph Krenz
Michael Kleinhenz
H Joiner
Chas Davis
P H.kean
D R Bromly
A V_ Brown
JC McCurdy
Thomas Green
R Dikes
MW Wall
L. Powell
P J Janney
Wo M Clarkson
D C. Hull
N W Orr
F S Becker
J A Warren
George Scott
Walter Cowen
Charles R A Herrick
Republican County Ticket Named by Marshall Republicans
Leading Republicans at the Marshall County Court House in Lacon prepared a winning ticket to be ratified at the September 9 primary. County Judge W B Black of Lacon, County Clerk Lawrence D Gregory of Henry, Sheriff Worth Dixon of Saratoga Township, and County Treasurer W P Genslen of Toluca are named. Superintendent of Schools position left open for later announcement. The ticket is described as good, capable, and honorable.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Black
Lawrence D Gregory
Henry
Lawrence
Worth Dixon
Saratoga Township
Worth
W. P. Genslen
Toluca
Wis
Messrs.Blaick
Geislen
Nowir
Townis
Methodist Church Chautauqua Services Featured by Spurgeon
The Sunday program includes 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan and a men Bible class. Evening services are canceled due to Chautauqua. A Thursday picnic at Senachwine Lake enjoyed boating and a large repast under elms. Rev William Spurgeon DD spoke at Chautauqua, titled The Uplifted Christ, noting kinship to London preacher Charles Spurgeon.
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Christ
Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon
London
England
Wm Spurgeon
Presbyterian Church Announces August Schedule
Sabbath school continues at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent. No preaching on Sundays August 2 9 16 and 23 due to the pastor’s vacation. Services resume August 30 with hope for cooler weather and renewed attendance. Sunday school every Sunday. Miss Alfonse and Miss Gerrand of the Metropolitan Music club provided instrumental selections. R W Martin Pastor.
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Alfonse
Gerrand
Metropolitan Music Club
Alli
St Johns and St Joseph Church Schedule Notices
St John s Church announces Sunday school at 9435 each Sunday with no services in August and year end on Aug 31. Debts to church should be remitted to George McGillick before Sept 1. St Joseph s Church holds daily mass at 730, Sunday second mass at 730 with sermon, and Sunday evening service at 730 led by Rev Fr Brennan.
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St. John’s Church
George’ McGillick
F W
Hartst
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
St Marys Church Schedules and Local Notices
St Marys Church holds 8 am English mass 10 am high and 2 30 pm German sermon with Vespers and benediction. Weekday mass 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. A farewell for Mrs H M Duncan at Mrs W E Richards home East Kent St Streator with gifts and well wishes for her move to St Joseph Mo. Also reports Chautauqua ball results Swaney School Alumni 8 2 and 20 0. sad death of Mrs Charles Kirchman in Mathersville Illinois and funeral arrangements. miscellaneous local quotes and oddities.
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St. Mary's Church
Rv Fr
Gensler
W E Richards
East Kent Street
Streator
H M Duncan
St. Joe
Duncan
Putnam
Santa Fe
Pekin
St Joseph
Joliet
Chautauqua
Swaney School
Chillicothe
Bradford
Charles Kirchman
Mathersville
Oféldekastom
Geo Epecificiat
Henry County notes and state news from the era
Local items from Henry and surrounding areas cover residents visiting, moves, and family updates. Clifford Vogelsang visits from Streator, Verne Swain ferries a Swedish excursion to Henry, and Ben Nichols moves to Main street. County treasurer candidate Thomas Everettts of Toluca is Republican. Probate filings list Charles R Jones estate at 70000.
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Pellate
Ottawa
Waukegan
Clifford Vogelsang
Streator
Frank Vogelsang
Hi Paso Journal
Verne Swain
Henry
Ben Nichols
West Street
Main Street
Peter Bolscheidt
Thomas Everetts
Toluca
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Anna Farling
In. Farling
Cherryvale
Lee
Caley
Ellington
Atkins
Hes
Ilinois
Charles R Jones
Henry Banker
Gregg
Hingo Hospital
Laura Carver
Sparland
Roger Rowe
J WH Gessing
Nices
Humbolt Park
H. R Trim
Trim
Bentley
Houges
Fleures
Givien
Howe
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