Henry area notes and plans for hotel boom
The column reports community events including a Woman's Foreign Missionary society meeting at Mrs H R Trim on July 5. It notes John Glascow Corbett’s death at 70, lists his Civil War service and mayoral tenure at Princeville, and mentions burial with military honors. It describes Henry outings, local residents visiting from Oklahoma, a Chautauqua procession, and remarks on Henry’s need for a modern hotel as Havana plans a three story station with club rooms and riverfront access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
M. E. Church
H. R. Trim
Charlotte Sparling
Sec'y
Peoria Journal
John Glascow Corbett
Bureau County
Putnam
Princeville
J. Knox Hall
Toulon
Peoria Scouts’ Club
Undercliff
Hall
J. C. Blaisdell
R. M. Tremain
Henry
George Strawn
Wagoner
Okla
Illinois
Sampson
William Rowe
F. M. Price
Peoria
Manlius
Yankee Street
Paskell House
Edward Street
Pople
Havana
Main
Pear Streets
Henry couple wed on veranda in Pesotum ceremony
Sue R Bacon and Howard E Kemper married June 27 at 10 30 a m on the Bacon family veranda. Rev D S McCown officiated as Mary Keller Bacon sang The Bridal Chorus and Alta Vogel sang O Promise Me. The couple left for Chicago after a five course dinner for about 50 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue R .Bacon
Howard E. Kemper
Pesatum, Sr
D. S. McCown
J. C. Bacon
Mary Keller Bacon
Alta Vogel
Bernice Green
Our City
C. C. Hayes
Chicago
Henry
City Telephone Central
Mr. Kemper
Benj Kemper
Pesatum
Pesotum
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ichabod McKinney
The June 28 1916 Sterling Daily Gazette recalls the 50th wedding anniversary of Ichabod McKinney and his wife Irena Diehl McKinney. Born in Missouri and Illinois respectively they married in Whitefield township Marshall county and moved to Sterling 17 years ago. They have five children and 28 great grandchildren. Comrade McKinney served in the Civil War with Co. 1& 32d 1 from Marshall county. The celebration at their McKinney home included a Grand Army greeting and a gift of gold with a silver lining from the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ill
Daily Gazette
Ichabod McKinney
the Gazette
Missouri
Keystone
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Illinois
Sterling Post
McKinney
Grand Army
John
Kennedy
Henry
Hiram C. Wright
William Street
Alfred Diehl
Frank Barr
Lacon
July Weather Forecast By Hicks Predicts Recurrent Storms
Hicks forecasts a volatile July with multiple storm periods and temperature swings. Rain and thunderstorms peak around the fourth with cooler spells, a cold front on the ninth, further storms on the 14th and 28th, followed by heat waves and a closing storm period as July ends. Post office hours and banking closures noted for July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Abram Shurts
Mr and Mrs Abram Shurts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Main Street home in Henry with about 150 guests. The couple, aged 79 and 69, were married in 1866 and have lived in Milo Whitefield and Henry communities. their son and daughter in law from Whitefield attended, gifts in gold were given, and a floral gold themed table decor and a poem by George Shorts marked the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Shurts
Henry
Main Street
Mrs. Shurts
True
Mary A. True
Mr. Shurts
Co. E. 86Th Ill
Milo
Whitefield
Dr. Willett
Ed Shorts
George T. Shorts
Mr. Shorts
Mary
Township High School movement eyed for better schooling
The Township High School plan aims to raise high school attendance by 15 percent next year. John Hanna supports the move for more taxable territory to fund better facilities, courses, and equipment. Assistant Superintendent Kinzey says it keeps children closer to home and lowers taxes with about 5 to 25 cents per acre, benefiting Henry district's 40,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanna
Kinzey
Henry
Illinois
Township High School board elects new officers
In City Hall last Saturday the election for the Township High School board produced 28 votes with no opposition. Haws elected president for one year. Bosner and Greenlee for one year. Forbes and Starliper for two years. Cromwell and Hunt for three years. The paper urges the new board to study leading high schools in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township High School
Haws
Joseph Bosner
Charles Greenlee
R. C. Forbes
C. G. Starliper
EB. G. Cromwell
Lawrence Hunt
Henry City Faces Bridge Stock Sale and Free Passage Pact
Community members are urged to attend Monday night to decide on selling 800 shares of the Henry City Bridge Co. Prospective buyers plan to shift control to a railroad and require a new bridge with free passage for all vehicles. If maintenance fails, control reverts to the Henry City Bridge Co. The message canvasses support for a free bridge and east–west railroad, citing Henry as a pivotal crossing.
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Henry
Henry City Bridge Co
Peoria
la Salle
Duke Byos
Thomas Monier
la Prairie
Joseph Bogner
Moving pictures show on the firing line with Germans at Henry Opera House
A series of moving pictures titled On the Firing Line With the Germans will be shown at the Henry Opera House on July 4. They feature actual photographs by Wilbur H. Darborough of the Newspapers Editors' association who will narrate them during projection. Shown previously in Chicago for seven weeks at the Fine Arts and La Salle Theaters. A vivid glimpse of war and the possible trials ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opera House
Wilbur H. Darborough
Newspapers Editors’ Association
Chicago
Fine Arts
la Salle
Varna Woman Maria Sophia Morneth Dies After Illness
Mrs Maria Sophia Morneth a Varna resident since 1873 died June 23 1916 after a long illness. Born in Sweden as Johnson she married Charles Austin then Jonas Morneth and leaves daughters Mrs Lottie Hall and John Austin both of Varna. Funeral by Pastor Lofgren with Dr Coggshall in attendance and A B Smith as funeral director.
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Maria Sophia Morneth
Varna
Morneth
Sweden
Johnson
Charles Austin
Jonas Morneth
Verna
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Lofgren
Lottie Hall
John Austin
Coggshall
A. B. Smith
Feners
Local Notice on Insurance and Community Guests
To the Public Henry June 27 1916 I state I carry a policy with Western Live Stock Insurance Co agent Dr W J Thomas reliable in every respect My mare loss was appraised June 12 the draft for 100 was handed to me in 15 days after reporting The Lemans guests from Dorchester St Louis and West Newton Mass enhance the weekend at the Haws Varna Mave home hosts praised their stay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Turpen
Henry
Ill—Adyvt
Jones Oti. Leman
Dorchester
Jas
Middle West
Leman
Hr Heth
Alten School
West Newton
Mass
Lemans
Lynn Broaddus
Varna
William R Thorpe Dies After Stroke In Peoria
William R. Thorpe a Henry native who lived in Peoria for 27 years died Sunday June 25 after a June 13 stroke. A park policeman for eight years in Peoria he was baptized by a Presbyterian pastor during illness. He married Maggie Ford and had a son deceased Ruby and daughter Ada M Grove. Survived by sister Mrs I M Forbes and brother James last laid to rest beside his son in Henry with Rev R W Martin officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Thorpe
Henry
Peoria
Maggie Ford
John Ford
Our City
Ruby
Ada M. Grove
I. M. Forbes
Hopswell Township
James
Mankato
Kas
R. W. Martin
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Rock Island District Epworth League Report At M E Church
M E Church announces Sabbath school at 945 with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent. Men’s Bible class during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 7 pm with Epworth League service. Rock Island district Epworth League convention report from Kewanee to be presented. Choir rehearsal 7 30 pm Wednesday. Prayer meeting 7 30 pm Thursday. Pastor J J Mercer extends cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
Rock Island
Kewanee
J. J. Mercer
Christian Church Sets Services and Pastor Search
The Christian Church schedules Bible school next Sunday at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with an 8 p m sermon by a minister from Wisconsin who will also preach at Putnam at 11 a m. He is recommended by state secretary J R Golden. Henry and Putnam seek to locate a pastor and hope for success soon. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Wm Knight next Wednesday afternoon.
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Christian Church
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Weconsin
Putnam
J R. Golden
Henry
Ladies’ Aid
Wm. Knight
Presbyterian Church Sunday services schedule
The church lists July 2 services led by Pastor Read Martin. Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship and communion at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 7:00, and evening worship at 8:00. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
St Marys Church Sunday Services Schedule
St Marys Church announces Sunday services including an English sermon at 7 30 am high mass and a German sermon at 9 30 am and vespers with benediction at 2 30 pm. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday when mass is at 7 30 am. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Andrew Schauer
St John’s Church Sunday Services Listed
St John’s Church offers Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with sermon. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m. Priest in charge is F W Haist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
St Joseph Church Announces Summer Mass Times
St Joseph Church lists Sunday masses at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. during the summer and weekday mass at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Fr Brennan is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
Mrs William Kelso of Putnam Honored for Purpose and Charity
Anna Parker Lyons recalls Mrs William Kelso of Putnam as a model of purpose courage and charity. Her home welcomed all with hospitality and selfless service, a living sacrifice praised by the church figure in this tribute to a life that glowed with motherhood and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kelso
Putnam
Anna Parker Lyons
Churdan
Metamora Teacher Harry Seitz Holds Graduate Recital
Harry Seitz of Thur City taught English and music at Metamora schools gave a graduate recital at the G. A. R. Memorial Hall in Peoria on June 28. Many relatives and friends attended to hear his singing and toast his notable achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seitz
Thur City
Metamora
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
Peoria
Local notes and social updates from Henry area
Community news covers visits and travel of the Greenlees McUillicks and Mrs Kupper at Walnut Grove. J J Gresser shows a new Cole 8 demonstrator in town. Commitments praise Chautauqua season with 500 season tickets pledged. Also reports weddings births political notes and local incidents including bridge washout and vandalism cases.
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Magnolia
Steele
B. H. Kemper
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la Salle County
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James Riordan
Streator High School
Philip Martin
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Charles C. Hatcher
Tazewell County
J. L. Spalding
Princeton
C. G C. Hatcher
John P. Code
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R. F. Burt
J. L. Simpson
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Dave McCluggage
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