News of a Week Highlights Local Events and Achievements
Homer, an ammunition salesman at Starved Rock, shot 150 targets without a miss and 232 in two days. University of Illinois appoints Wilbur Sutherland as football manager for next season. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Peter Toemmes with local residents present. Henry Auto Co purchases fire equipment and outlines response duties. A 1840 Kennebec Journal copy in Henry interests locals. A young boy survives a hog attack near Wenona with minor injuries. Victoria seeks electric interurban line expansion via Galesburg route purchase. Maxwell touring car undergoes seven day efficiency test, covering 9214 miles at 13 cents a gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer (Lark
Starved Rock
Board of Control
University of Illinois
Wilbur Sutherland
McNabb
U. of I
Echo
Bartley Gutschen
Odell
Lott Sullivan
Peter Toemmes
J. Gutschen
Bernard Haugens
Evans Township
St. Mary’s Church
Mr. Haugens
Hopewell Township
Toemmes
Lloyd Jones
Urbana
Peoria
Frank Krenz
Henry Auto Co
Fred A. Raymond
Kennebec Journal
Augusta
E. Weston
Henry
Weston
Putnam
Canyon City
Col
Maine
Carl Jackson
Wenons
Victoria
Wataga
Galesburg
U. S. Rubber Tire Co
Washington
Metamora
Washburn
Lacon
Sparlind
Chillicothe
Firemen Elect Officers for Henry Volunteer Company
The Henry Volunteer Fire Co elected Frank Krenz to serve as chief again with two assistants, Isaac Gilpin and C Doran. New officers include Foreman Emil Lofgren and assistant Arthur Smith, Treasurer Lawrence Peterman, Secretary C C Doran, and officers for wagons, carts, and hook and ladder. Relief and Sick committees were named with Frank Siewers, C A Frommel, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Volunteer Fire Co
Frank Krenz
Isaac Gilpin
C. Doran
Emil Lofgren
Arthur Smith
Lawrence Peterman
C. C Doran
John Peter- Man
Walter Duke
Earl Ertle
Ora Baker
Fred Bickerman
Charles Dewey
Henry Peterman
Richard Blakenship
Frank Siewers
C. A. Frommel
Henry Meister
Emerson Floating Theater presents The Price She Paid show
Tuesday night the Emerson Floating Theater Golden Red presents The Price She Paid a dramatic production described as a beautiful love story with elaborate staging. The program also includes a vaudeville lineup featuring Canays Dot Jewell Hahn and Owen Willie Maylon and Waldo's dog and monkey circus at regular prices as the river show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Floating Theater
Golden Red
Lsbor
Emerson
America
Dot Jewell
Hahn
Owen
Willie Maylon
Waldo
the River
Fred Hank Runs Desperate 15 Mile Race at Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming a 1500 strong crowd watched Fred Hank, son-in-law of Edn Haddon, race Wales on an Excelsior in a 15 mile short couple. The final laps saw both machines neck and neck in a dust cloud with Wales edging Hank by a tire, timers undecided at 17 minutes 55 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fred Hank
Edn Haddon
Wales
Hank
High School Class Play "A Corner of the Campus" Delights Audiences
The Monday performance at the Opera House drew a large crowd as students delivered fluent lines in the class play. Mrs H A Hall earned praise for patient instruction, guiding the cast through rehearsal and culminating in a successful fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hall
Meeting of Supervisors in Marshall County Illinois
Board of Supervisors of Marshall county Illinois will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Monday June 14 1915 at 1 30 pm. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed by 12 noon the preceding Saturday. If not filed bills will be carried over. L D Gregory County Clerk Adgt 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
L. D.gregory
Memorial Day Observances Across City and River
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day services were held with observances at the Opera House and river bridge. Veterans, W R C, and G A R led processions, with prayers, songs, and a Memorial Day sermon urging peace and unity, followed by wreaths on the river and a Lookout Mountain G A R address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
K. P
T. K. Leech
J. B. Mercer
Opera House
F. W. Haist
Jonas Maust
Calhoun
Lookout Mountain Post
Henry
Pennsylvania
Illinois
John A. Logan
Congress
Gen. Logan
In Memoriam for Mrs. Nettie E. Barnes and Sibble Toemmes
Obituary notices recount Nettie Ellen Barnes born 1866 at Frederick Illinois married Charles A. Barnes in 1884. She left six children and died after a cerebral hemorrhage eight hours after onset, with services held in Peoria. Also notices Sibble Toemmes born 1835 in Germany married 1858 in Peoria, five living children, funeral in Mononk, Illinois at St Marys. Card of Thanks from Barnes and Toemmes families express gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Ellen Barnes
Frederick, Ill
Monmouth
Charles A. Barnes
Delia McLaughlin
Robert A
Davenport
Myrtle Gaul
Peoria
William
John
Nellie
J. A. Hall
J. A. Swein
Christian Church
Peter Toemmes
Sibbie Ludwig
Ludwig
Germany
Eugene
Ottamway Sn
Frederick
New Richland
Minn
Julia Lyons
Pontiac
J. J. Hank
Louis Toemmes
Odel
St. Mary's Church
Fr.Gensler
Christian Church announces next Sunday services and events
Christian Church and Bible school gather next Sunday at 10 a.m. with Wm Knight as superintendent. The school will present Cherry Blossom Land. Children’s Day planned for June. Rev. H C Reichel to lead morning and evening services. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible School
Wm Knight
Cherry Blossom Land
H. C. Reichel
Christian Endeavor
W RCG Meeting Next Saturday at I C O F Hall
W RCG will hold a meeting next Saturday at the I C O F Hall. Arrive by 3 p.m. if possible per Mrs Wm Mc Atee press cor St John s Episcopal Church. St John s Church is closed for repairs and no services until further notice per F W Haist. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
Henry City Cornet Band Organized
The Republican reports the formation of the Henry City Cornet Band with 14 members led by Wilbur Moon and Theo Disosway as manager and plans weekly City Hall rehearsals. A public subscription fund is suggested to buy music and cover expenses. The report also notes a Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meeting with two child led groups and a memorial service for Mrs. Doty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daniels
Charles Meier
Charles Weis
Wm. Meier
A. J. Stapp
August Doelzer
John McGlothlin
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Ida Ketchum
G. M. Clark
Little Light Bearer
King’s Heralds
Doty
Ketchum
Johnson
Clift
Great Chicago World Champion Colored Team at Local Game
Today The Republican reports a major clash as Chicago's World Champion colored team seeks victory over the Henry Greys. Henry rooters are urged to attend. On Sunday June 6 Peru Maroons arrive with excursionists to challenge the local squad in what promises a strong contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Chicago
Henry Greys
Henry Rooters
Peru Maroons
Peru
Hymenal marriage at Presbyterian parsonage in Henry
William Murrel and Mrs. Goldie Crause were wed by Rev. Rea W. Martin at 8 p m Wednesday June 2 1915. The couple were joined by Mrs. Ella Peters and Mrs. Seraphina Ryan. Both families are well known and respected in Henry with best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Rea W. Martin
William Murrel
Goldie Crause
George Hall
Henry
Ella Peters
Seraphina Ryan
Presbyterian Church Services Announced for Next Sabbath
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m supervised by A B Smith morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 7 p m evening worship at 8 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Pastor Rea W Martin extends a cordial welcome to all.
St Marys Church Sunday Mass and Services Schedule
St Marys Church offers Sunday services at 8 am English sermon at 10 am high mass and a German sermon at 2 30 pm Vespers and benediction follow. Week mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Rev Fr Gensler pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times and Local Notice
St Josephs Church schedules daily mass at 7 30 a m Sunday mass at 7 30 a m with 9 30 a m sermon Sunday evening service at 7 80 o clock Rev Fr Prennan and others travel to Evanston for Walter Baynes graduation and upcoming Northwestern events The piece notes a windstorm damage to Mr Daubers farm and the sale of grain at Henry with No 3 yellow shelled corn priced at 69 cents a bushel plus 4 cents storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Prennan
Henry
Republican
W. W. Dewey & Sons
Personal Notes and Local Updates From Henry Area
Mrs. Ziegler has been sick with ptomaine poisoning but is improving. Mrs. Davidson reports their sister Minnie Young of Greenville Texas is critically ill from appendicitis. Mrs. Freeman and husband plan an eastward tour. Emma Horr will visit Bellflower while she is away. Tonica bank creditors may recover only 7 cents on the dollar of its $400,000 debt. The 17 year cicada may appear this month across central regions. damage limited mainly to young fruit trees. Wonona reports safe city well water with mineral content and no typhoid cases linked to it. A Santa Fe train carried $4,000,000 in silks from Japan to New York, routed through Chicago. Casper Helbreib plans a light auto truck for fish routes near Henry, pending arrival. A 1858 Warrensburg high school record for F. A. Raymond reveals a scholarship and attendance details. President Wilson’s NY speech extols America’s pursuit of humanity and lawful enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ziegler
Lester Brown
Lillian Davidson
Minnie Young
Greenville
Texas
John Freeman
Nee Horr
Mason City
Henry
East
Emma Horr
Bellflower
McLean County
Tonica Bank
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Hudson River
Wonona
Wenona City
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Japan
New York City
San Francisco
Chicago
New York Central
Casper Helbreib
Cadillac Auto Co
Illinois
Warrensburg
W. R. Schrader
Hutchins
CG. L. Loomis
Henry Applen
Wilson
New York
America
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Meeting of Supervisors
Brady
Third Street
East Park Row
Messrs
L. R. Phillips
William Williams
H. F. Andrews
Louis Kraus
Haist
John Barnes, Nellie Barnes
St. Mary's Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Lyons
Toluca
Ludwig Louis
Henry Kriptel
Bernard Goldher
Carl Toemmes
Mary
Clara
Ulrich Hendrick
Otto Louis
Minonk
Anna Tomlinson
Julia Roth
Peter Petrie
St. Joseph’s Church
Larry Lord
Bradford
John Dauber
Mr. Dauber
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