Catholic Festivities and Confirmation at St Marys and St Josephs
The article describes a planned 1907 corner stone ceremony for a new St Marys church and confirmation at both St Marys German and St Josephs English parishes in Henry. It details Bishop O Reilly officiating June 27 1907, the building committee, the brick structure valued about 30000 dollars, and lists expected confirmands and participating priests. The event includes a procession and a dual confirmation by the bishop with sermons in German and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
St. Mary’s
Zumbuehl
P. J. O'Rielly
Peoria
L. Zumbuehl
St. Joseph’s Church
M. A. Dooling
O'Reilly
Foley
Geneseo
Murtaugh
Sheffield
Hayden
Chillicothe
Hawley
Acon
Emery
Tonola
Sculick
D.D
la Salle
Kluck
Henneuin
Dooling
P. J. O'Riily
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
W. Huber
St. Bede’s College
Peru
O’reilly
St. Mary’s Church
Ida Apfel
Louise Seitz
Mary Bogner
Louise Roth
Lizzie Schlosser
Bertha Bogner
Grace Mohbach
Rosa Schubert
Bertha Klein
Genevieve Kneip
Gertrude Neuhalsen
Gertrude Merdian
Bertha Merdian
Mayella Klein
Rosa Scaichter
Lucy Troendley
Katie Schlosser
Mary Mohbach
Pauline Merdian
Clara Roth
Rosa Dauber
Eleanora Bogner
Claudie Bickerman
Catherine Ziegler
Florence Green
Mary Harney
Christine Merdian
Frank Ziegler
Theodore Bogner
Adam Merdian
Frank Appel
Anton Frey
Fred Troendley
John Frey
Leo Klein
William Mohbach
Edward Shubert
Fred Klein
Matthew Appel
Herman Troendley
Henry Hank
Joseph Bogner
Anton Schl
Holy Mary's Church
St. Joseph's
F. Emery
Bishop Spalding
Vincent Huber
Henry Republican
Henry Times
George Studaher
Rock Island
Messrs
Poison & Powers of
History of St Marys Church in Henry Illinois
A history of St Marys church in Henry tracing early Catholic settlers from 1888 and 1889 through foundation and building of the 1854 church, its 36 by 56 foot plan, and later renovations. It covers parish split in 1869 into German and English services, creation of St Josephs, the 1863 German parochial school, and lists many resident priests up to Fr Zumbuehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary
Henry
St. Mary’s Church
Valentine Weis
Fredorin Troendley
Michael Kleinhenz
Adam Bickerman
Peter Mattern
J. J
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s
Zumbuehl
St. Joseph's Church
Thomas O’gara
Louis Curtuyvel
E. Celebrinty
Louis Lightner
Henry Kodine
A. M Beck
Anton Schreiber
Max Albrecht
Frederick von Schwedler
Wim, Schamoni
Carl Hout
Bernard Bank
Peter Gerhardy
Leonz Zumbuehl
Masonic Service Honors John the Baptist Theme at Henry Lodge
Henry lodge 119 and Henry chapter 447 hosted a joint service at St John's Episcopal Church led by Rev. G E B Young. The sermon centered on John the Baptist as a model for Masonry and life, urging members to bear witness to the light and to live by the Square and Level under love. The hall was filled with members from nearby towns, and the speaker emphasized Masonry’s merit and inclusive fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
Henry Chapter
O. BE. S
St. John’s Episcopal Church
G. EB. Young
Mr. Young
Galilee
Heaven
Earth
Man of Eden
Israel
John
Ancient
Free
Accept
John the Baptist
Christ
Robert Morris
Judah
Nazareth
St. John the Baptist
St. John the Evangelist
J.H. Harrison
Davenport
Henry Will Celebrate 4th of July in Grand Style
Henry plans a full day of festivities on July 4 1907 with flags cannon fire bands a Magnolia brass concert at Central Park races bicycle jump from Henry bridge a parade to the baseball grounds and a boat race. After gatherings the Lacon Blues and Henry Reds will play at Pavilion park followed by dancing in the electric lighted pavilion. A June wedding at the Stoner residence joins Homer Barney of Lacon to Effie Stoner with ceremony by Rev Wilson and a reception then a trip to Chicago before settling in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Brass Band
Central Park
Harry Murray
Henry Bridge
Pavilion Park
Baseball Park
Lacon Blues
Henry Reds
Mudlake
Briscoe & Co
Illinois
Henry
T. W. Stoner
Homer Barney
Lacon
Effie Stoner
Wilson
Henry High School
Lacon Public School
Marshall County
Chicago
East
T. H. McDonnell
Edelstein
Henry Republican
Fred Swain
la Salle
Peoria
Rambler
Minneapolis
C.N. English
Owen Doyle
Lickman
A. Crank
Fr. Kluck
Hennepin
R. R. Lash
Arnold Brothers
James and
John
Magnola
Reo
J. J. Herry
Bradford
Philip Real
Lizzie’ Hoyle Gallaher
Benjamin
Anna Coulter Hall
Kansas
Warren
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Burger
David Swain
Cecil Hotel
Chillicothe
M. EB. Society
Dallas Brown
Harrison Farm
Mrs. Brown
George A. Burt
T. H. Webb
Sinner V
al Fresco Park
al Fresco
Middle West
Illinois River
Stray Grey Mare Missing Since June From Edelstein Home
Local notice records a missing grey mare last seen near Edelstein on June 20 1907. Owner T H McDonnell is seeking information through Henry Republican and local channels as residents note ongoing river boat events and community updates.
Reverend Father Emery Visits Tolone Parish
Rev. Father Emery of Tolone arrived yesterday morning and is enjoying a pleasant visit at his old parish as the guest of Rev. Fr. Zumbuehl. He is pleased with Tolone and has become well acquainted with the city and surrounding countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Emery of
Tolone
Zumbuehl
Excursion to Ottawa by Mystic Workers Concludes
David Swain led a large group from Henry on an excursion last Thursday to Ottawa for a Mystic Workers conclave. The trip used the Wineis Valley interurban with a modest excursion rate. A missionary sociable will be hosted by Mrs. Albert Stevens Friday night June 28 offering ice cream, cake, and a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swain
Ottawa
Mystic Workers of the World
Henry
Wiineis Valley
Albert Stevens
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Joseph’s Churches
Masonic Service
Episcopal Church
G. E. Young
Masonic Brethren
God
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