Roosevelt Family Returns From Abroad Wedding in Spain
The Roosevelt party led by Theodore Roosevelt returns home from Spain after attending the wedding of Belle Wyatt Willard, daughter of the American ambassador, with Kermit Roosevelt accompanying the trip. The piece notes a public shift in Chicago press under James Keeley as new editor and pricer.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Spain
Belle Wyatt Willard
Kermit
Roosevelt
James Keeley
The
Record
Inter Ocean of
Chicago
Chicago Herald
Keeley
George G. McManus
Princeton
Clark
Will
Bureau
McManus
Leepertown
Potomac
Vermilion County
Lea O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
Good Town
Browne
C. BE
Johnson
Gallie Belle
Uproar
St. Bel
Annie Laurie
Elkhorn
Onward
Harly Reaper
Highwood
Nutwood
Wbarly Reaper
Henry
Henry Matinee Harness Races At Henry Track
About 500 people enjoyed a Henry race track matinee featuring four harness races and one saddle event. Officials included Starter Orren Myers and Judges J H Richford and Alex Doelzer. The program ended with plans for a fall meet and possible amphitheater, while Mrs. Rachel Taliaferro’s obituary记was noted with funeral at Putnam cemetery.
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Henry
Magnolia Band
ONeal Announces Monday Picture Shows Suspended
J K Oneil announces no picture shows on Monday evenings during the heated term with Wednesday and Saturday evenings continuing. Adventures of Kathlyn will air on alternate Friday evenings with the next Kathryn on July 3. The room remains ventilated and comfortable, a cooling summer option despite the heat. Hutchins Dowhey building roof painted by Gilpin's gang without ropes or ladders, a spooky sight. The author jokes about staying on the ground while painters work high above.
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J. K. O'Neil
Kathlyn
Kathryn
I. L. Gilpin
Hutchins & Dowhey
Death of Charles R. Jones Noted by Community
The community mourns the death of Charles R. Jones after a long illness. He is praised for his calm endurance and steadfast service to farmers, business people, and laborers. Funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. at his residence with Rev. F. W. Haist officiating. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
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Charles R. Jones
Jones
F. W. Haist
Surprise Birthday party honors Mrs. Hezekiah Trim
Mrs. Emma Martin organized a surprise birthday gathering for her step mother Mrs. Hezekiah Trim last Saturday assisted by Mrs. Blackburn. A social meal followed with a three course luncheon prepared by Mrs. Martin and her daughters. Guests included Mrs. Blackburn Mrs. G. Brown Mrs. Simeon Doyle and others. A birthday card was exchanged and guests advised not to stop on the way when next visiting.
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Emma Martin
Hezekiah Trim
Blackburn
Mrs. Blackburn
Martin
Blanche Rickey
Miss Ruby
G. Brown
Simeon Doyle
Wesley Doyle
Thomas Clark
Worley
Cannery
Williams
W. D. McAtee
T. A. Seelye
Clift
Mary Clark
Trim
Surprise visit honors Christian Sunday school superintendent
William Knight, longtime superintendent, was surprised last evening when the Christian Sunday school arrived at his home quietly during his absence for important business. The event featured a new Victrola, social hour with ice cream and cake, and a Bible presented by Hans Otto on behalf of the school. Knight and his wife were praised for seven years of faithful service and progressive leadership.
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William Knight
Christian Sunday School
Mr. Knight
Knight
Hans Otto
Bible School
Knights
Moran-Fitzpatrick Nuptials Planned in Chicago Church
Miss Imelda Cecilia Moran, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh P Moran, will wed Raymond S Fitzpatrick, son of Mrs Sylvester J Fitzpatrick, June 30 at 9 am in St James Catholic Church. Rev Henry McGuire to officiate with Miss Lillian Moran as maid of honor and Mr Charles Brady as best man. Breakfast at Hotel La Salle follows. Moran relative to Hartleys of Chicago.
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Chicago
Hotel la Salle
Moran
Hartleys
Airtime Mystery: Giant Airship Seen Over City Heading Toward Peoria
Early Thursday about 3 am a huge airship was reported passing over the city along the river toward Peoria. Witnesses described a craft about 50 feet wide with many lights and a spark discharge in the darkness, with George Bickerman providing the most detailed account.
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Peoria
George Bickerman
A. G. Humphrey Buried in Peoria After Henry Life of Service
Albert G. Humphrey, prominent Henry businessman born July 9 1857 in Switzerland county Indiana, died in an auto accident. He served as city treasurer clerk alderman mayor and 12 years on the board of education. He leaves wife Anna M. Orr and daughters Mrs. C L Soldan of Brooklyn and Alta at home. Funeral services were conducted at his residence and interment at Springdale cemetery Peoria with 75 escorts from Modern Woodmen and Knights of Pythias.
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Henry
Peoria
Albert G. Humphrey
Elias F. Humphrey
Switzerland County
Indiana
Chillicothe
Hoopeston
Rock Island
Turner-Hudnut & Co
Anna M. Orr
Board of Education
Woodmen
Knights of Pythias
C. L. Soldan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Alta
Rea Martin
Presbyterian Church
Springdale Cemetery
A. B Smith
Walter Harrison
William Kuss
Charles Greenlee
Charles Dille
Ohn E. Barry
H. W. Wombacher
Resolutions of Respect For Albert G Humphrey Knight of Pythias
Henry lodge No 489 Knights of Pythias passed unanimous resolutions in memory of Albert G Humphrey who died June 17 1914. The document expresses profound sympathy to his widow and daughters, notes the esteem of all who knew him, and directs the lodge charter to be draped in mourning for 30 days and the resolutions placed in permanent records.
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Pythians
Albert G Humphrey
Bros
George H. Daniels
L. D. Gregory
Henry Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Humphrey
Albert G. Humphrey
Knight
K. of P
Card of Thanks for Mrs Humphrey Soldan and families
We wish to thank our kind friends for their helpfulness in the time of our great sorrow. Mrs. Anna Humphrey and Alta, Mr. H. J. Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Soldan. Subscribe for The Republican.
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Anna Humphrey
Alta
H. J. Humphrey
C. L. Soldan
Christian Endeavor Program At Local Church
The Christian Endeavor program will be held next Sunday evening at 7 30 p m in the church. The C E service and evening preaching will unite with Hans Otto presiding and Mrs Agnes Davis Clift directing music. Other features include Ten Minute Praise Service Some Civic Reforms That Henry Needs Reading Master Milford Marshall of Sparland The C E B versus the Saloon Mrs Albert Stickel William Knight Reading Selcyr Robinson address Preventing vs Saving Led by Rev Reichel Offertory Scripture Reading and Prayer A Social Survey of Our Community Miss Bella Evans Doxology and closing remarks.
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Christian Church
C .E
Hans Otto
Agnes Davis Clift
Henry
Theodore Disosway
Milford Marshall
Sparland
C. EB
Albert Stickel
William Knight
Selcyr Robinson
Reichel
Teeeseys
H. C. Reichel
Bella Evans
Presbyterian Church Weekly Services and Notes
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent public worship 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m evening worship 8 00 p m prayer meeting Thursdays 7 30 p m The Ladies Aid held its last meeting at Mrs Grover Kirby s home last Wednesday and will meet first Wednesday in September The Lord s Supper will be observed at the morning service on Sunday July 5 All members are urged to attend and all who wish to partake are welcome Pastor R W Martin invites participation in showing forth the Lord s death till He comes
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The
Aid
R. W. Martin
Christian church hosts services and baptism in June
Christian Church and Bible school meet at 10 a m with William Knight as superintendent and preaching at 11 a m by Rev. H C Reichel. An evening patriotic Endeavor service follows. Louis Mehlberth’s baptism by river at the Christian church June 14, led by Rev. Reichel, impressed observers as the church building was cleaned and city water piped nearby.
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Christian Church
Bible School
Wm. Knight
H. C. Reichel
Louis Mehlberth
Reichel
The
Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church reveals next Sunday's lineup with 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan the superintendent 11 a m public worship sermon by the pastor 7 p m Epworth League service and a preaching service in the evening.
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Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Saint Joseph's Church Daily Masses and June Heart of Jesus Services
The schedule lists daily Mass at 7 30 with Sunday Masses at 9 30 and a Sunday sermon. Evening services and sermons occur at 7 30 on Sundays and Friday evenings in June honor of the Sacred Heart.
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St. Joseph's Church
St Mary's Church Schedules and Tribute to Humphrey
Sunday services at St Marys Church include 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass and 2 30 p m German sermon Vespers and benediction During the week mass at 8 a m daily except Saturday 7 a m Funerals were organized for A G Humphrey with the Swains steamers transporting the body to Peoria free of charge and hosting a large dinner for mourners in a gesture praised as neighbourly kindness by the community
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St. Mary's Church
Ryry
Gensler
A. G. Humphrey
la Salle
Peoria
Humphrey
Marriage at St John’s Episcopal Church June 24 1914
The ceremony began at high noon with Rev F W Haist officiating. Walter B Duke and Ellen M Law were married, both residents of the city, with families of the deceased cited. Guests included Dr Thayer and wife of La Salle and Mrs Matterson of Morris, who attended the matiness races in the afternoon at the Motter home.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
F. W. Haist
Walter B. Duke
Thomas Duke
Ellen M. Law
W. T. Law
Thayer
la Salle
Matterson
Morris
Charles Motter
The News Budget and Local Affairs This Week
A mixed bag of local notices and regional updates including a Venona reunion decision at the G A R hall, a Tonica bank indictment for insolvent deposits, and Putnam county tax board appointments. Also coverage of waterway developments, Mayoral resignations, and national trade trends with April import/export shifts and tariff impacts.
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Henry Matinee
Orren Myers
J. H. Richford
Alex Doelzer
Dr. Edwards
Tony Kern
Dr. Thomas
Dr. Highwood
Lady Lundeen
the Hegira
Billy Rockwood
Chillerton
Colonel H
Seles
Miss Neva
Miss Mandio
Morinetni
C. HB. Johnson
James Newell
Illinois
Rachel Taliaferro
Levi Anderson
Lone Tree Farm
Putnam
Cyrus Taliaferro
James Taliaferro
Taliaferro
Leyi Anderson
Old Home
L. R. Thomas
A. B. Smith
Co. R. Jones
Republican
Christian Endeavor Program
Cornell
Big Bend Rej Union
G. A. R. Hall
Venona
Tonica Bank
la Salle County Grand Jury
Mike Fahy
Marshall County
Mike
William Lorimer
U. S
Hennepin Canal
Misssissippi
Board of Supervisors
John C. Ames
Customs
Streator
Board of Review
Putnam Jcounty
Westcott
Nelson Cofold
Hennepin
Calvin Freeman
Magnolia
Sidney Whitaker
Granville
Putnam County
New Medinah Temple
F. B. Meyer
Marion Lawrence
Bishop Hartzell
Steel City
West
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Water Way Journal
New Orleans
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