Week in Peru and surrounding towns shows social visits and plans
Mrs Valentine Hofer of Peru visited relatives while Mrs Hannah Ward planned a summer stay with Mr and Mrs Chester Bidwell. Jo G Guyer spent Sunday with Mr WG H Hutchins and surveyed his farms. Percy Swain plans an excursion boat Kabena between Ottawa and Starved Rock. AR encampment elected Bishop Fallows department commander and Mrs Sender department president. Chautauquas arranged in Varna Magnolia Lacon Sparland Toluca. Local letters discuss social life and politics amid drought news across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Hofer
Peru
Hannah Ward
Chester Bidwell
Jo G Guyer
WG. H. Hutchins
Chicago
Percy Swain
Ottawa
Starved Rock
Samuel Fallows
Peoria District Epworth League Program Set at Henry
The Peoria District Epworth League holds a two day meeting at the M. E. Church in Henry on June 25 and 26 featuring praise services led by Rev Ernest Si Blackman and Rev Ernest H Blackman, a series of Bible and social topic discussions, breakfast sessions, and a Sunday School program with delegates from local chapters and committees announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Si Blackman
T C Leech
Florence Ong
Lacon
S. VP Archer
Peoria
Christ Oliver Enselman
Washington
T Hallow
Toulon
Epworth League
Minnie Felton
Edwards
Ralph Green
Speer
W J Leach
Morton
John Muller
Ernest H Blackman
World Power
America
Benj
Haywood
Dwinell
Anna Awobrey
Elmwood
Epworth Herald
Vera A Brown
Wm . Long
Chiis
M Arleene Hunter
Henry
Ragoon
Brewer
J W Pruen
Lewistown
H L. Stuntz
W. H. Grane
Denton
Rosa Reinbeck
Theo Kalfer
Adon Bell
Magdalene Phillips
Arleene Hunter
Velma Rowe
Jennie Clark
Ddna Hillebrand
Rev Mercer
Eva Harrison
Jessie Mercer
Ethel Seelye
Marlon Doyle
Helen Phillips
Elizabeth Bell
WCTU Meeting at Christian Church on June 16
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday at the Christian church with Mrs. George Helper presiding. The program opened with singing, prayer, and a scripture reading. Miss Maria L. Davis spoke on the Supreme Court decision on woman suffrage and reported delivering flowers to sick members.
W. R. C. to Meet at I O O F Hall Saturday
The W R C will hold a meeting on Saturday June 20 at 3 p m in the I O O F hall. All members are urged to attend due to important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. CO
Renovations Improve St Josephs Church and Parsonage
Improvements at St Josephs Church include cement foundation, a new effect around the church, and a complete interior renovation of the parsonage. Work features varnishing papering tinting and other upgrades, bringing both buildings to first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Auto Death of Albert G Humphrey in Seatonville
A G Humphrey, buyer at Turner Hudson Co elevator, was killed in a Tuesday night auto crash near Seatonville Bureau county. The car went down a 30 foot embankment smashing his head and body. Witnesses describe a late night ride from Henry via Walnut Grove and Putnam, with driver Robert D Law intoxicated. Coroner’s inquest set for June 23, 1914, to determine the cause amid witness testimony and evidence at the Seatonville village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G Humphrey
Turner-Hudnut Co Elevator
Seatonville
Bureau County
Humphrey
Robert D. Law
G Humphrey
J R. Paskell
Frank Baer
Walnut Grove
Henry
the Grove
R D_ Law
Baer
Rock Island
Putnam
Paskell
la Salle
Safety Street
Sentonville
Peoria
Robert
A. B. Smith
A. G. Humphrey
Beatonville
Malm
Princeton
Hall
Bureau
Illinois
Alfred G. Humphrey
A- H. Malm
John J. O'Halloran
George Floyd
O'Halloran
Ed Hurley
Harry .Champley
John C
Robert D Lauw
Beling
Tam
Ill
John Paskell
Walnut Club
Undercliff Hotel
Martin’s
Spring Valley
Harrison House
Messrs
Humphrey and
J R Paskell
Mr Humphrey
Louis Diecil
L. Cieci
OG Humphrey
Robert D Law
John J. Clinch
Law
Atree
Rock Talird
R. Law
Penu
Swain
Jim
John J Cinch
Louis Diecis
N. B. Swan
Otville
Swan
Bridge
Funeral notices and civic closing orders in Peoria item
Louis Diecil reports information to coroner and sheriff after an incident. Coroner's jury adjourned to Tuesday June 23, 1914 at 2 p.m. Funeral services for Mr. Humphrey to be from the home at 10 Hustk Friday morning June 19, cemetery burial at Peoria. City officials request all local businesses close for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Diecil
Humphrey
Peoria
Children Day Observed at Presbyterian Church
Sunday evening June 14 featured a full Children’s Day program with recitations songs and class exercises led by J A Williams Grawburgs and Mrs Hunters groups. The article notes decorated flowers and flags a strong congregation and praise for the choir plus plans for next Sabbath services and Epworth League convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Willams
Miss Grawburg
Hilda Blankenship
Inez Bauter Bong
Little Flower
Mary Coggshall
Marion Stickel
Margaret Kraus
Frances Segraves
Mrs. Hunter
Vern Ketenun
Marie Smith
Esther Hunter
Ladies’ Aid Society
Peoria
Jfe Mercer
Rev J S Saul to Preach for Henry Society Sunday
Rev J S Saul of Chicago general pastor of the State Association of the New Jerusalem church and publisher of the New Jerusalem Church Messenger will preach for the Henry society on Sunday next morning and evening A cordial invitation is extended to the public to these services St Josephs Church First mass at 77:0 daily including Sunday second mass Sunday at 9:30 and sermon Ab Sunday evening services and set ion at 7:30 oclock On Friday eventage Goring June service in honor of the Sacre Heart at 7:30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Henry County Erand
Ogle County
Pine Rock
Oregon
Ilinois Bar Association
Wilson
Christian Sciences
Brady
Lucey
Lorimer Banks
Lorimer
Chicago Tribune
Springfill
H. S Magill
Magill
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
J S Saul
Chicago
State Association of the
New Jerusalem Church
New Jerusalem Church Messenger
Henry Society
St. Joseph’s
D. R. Blackwall
W. R Blackwell
Edward Street
Segraves’ Drug Store
Wright's
Ironpigaberts
Steinila & Stringer' S Meisters
Vogelsang
Clark
St- Jeseph
Ile
T. N. Leavitt
Newell Harris
Will
Maron
Henry
Aman
Ortay
John
St Marys Church Services and Weekday Mass Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday services with an English sermon at 8 am and a high mass and German sermon at 9:30 am, plus vesper and benediction. Weekday masses at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Pastor Fr Gensler. Mrs Susan Rockwell noted grandmother of Mrs R Kinnear, celebrated 92nd birthday on Friday June 12, enjoying papers and daily duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Susan “Rock
R. Kinnear
Henry Henry Henry News Budget Items and Local Notes
Local brief from Henry area highlights visits and relocations. Gabriel Stouffer of Peoria, Mrs. C. B. Burt visiting Normal and Middletown, Miss Grace Hartley with friends in Peoria, and Dr. Harry Messmore at Victoria report. Property and business changes noted including painted homes, rebuilt storefronts, and redecoration. A variety of social visits, school happenings, and minor ads appear alongside farm and livestock mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Stouffer
Peoria
Forman
Henry
C. B. Burt
Normal
Middletown
Nellie Hartley
Grace
Misa Fannia Nicholson
Chicago
Harry Messmore
Victoria
Annie Bennett
Star
Evelyn Hartley
Leam Ffatt
R. C. Forbes
Hopewell
George Slaater
John Wherry
Whitefield
Joseph Kraus
Arthur Ryan
Urbana
William Kuss
School Street
Willard Rickey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Varna
Magnolia
Sparland
Toluca
R. K Warner
Ella Scott
Chi‘thed
Kate Forbes
Peoria District
M. Kk
John J. Campbell
Alfred G Humphrey
Methodist Church
Coan
New Jerusalem
ES. Sterrett
L. D Gregory
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