Social and personal notes from a Minnesota town
A collection of local items reports George Roth shipping a car to southern Minnesota to farm for the year, Mrs. G. M. Clark returning home from Duluth with ill health, and visits from H. F. Allen and Miss Charlotte Allen. It notes bridge parties hosted by Mrs. Bayne and Mrs. Carl Hallfarth, and discuss Iowa State Agricultural College stock inventories. It mentions Harry Keller moving to Mitchell Nebraska, Benjamin Little’s defalcation in Missouri, and a plea for farm readers to consider early-maturing corn varieties. It closes with news of Helen Turner and Dr Lester Long’s wedding and a fatality that made front-page papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roth
Minnesota
G .M. Clark
Harry
Duluca
Minn
H. F. Allen
Pontiac
Charlotte Allen
Chester Bidwell
Harry V. [Keller
George W. Keller
Eugene Bacon
Cripple Creek
Col
Mitchell
Neb
Mr. Keller
Benjamin N. Little
Magnolia
Varna
Brookfield
George M. Brown
St. Louis
Theron Potter
Burlington
Buda
Rock Island
Henry
Green
Peoria
Potter
Samuel Weinstein
State Trust and Savings Bank of
Helen Turner
Chester Turner
Cambridge
Lester Long
L. L. Long
Toulon
Cambridge High School
Knox College
Long
Toulon High School
Williams College
Northwestern University Medical College
Chicago
Metropolitan
Goltra Pioneer Dies After Long Southward Life
Albert Vail Goltra, 78, retired carpenter and builder, formerly of this city, died at his Little Rock home. He was born in Bound Brook New Jersey and survived by his wife and son Judson Edward Goltra of Detroit. Mrs. Goltra and Henry Republican join in condolence. A Henry Opera House program announces A Pair of Sixes by a New York company on Tuesday March 7. Juliette Dana Gregory, widow of Judge Daniel Gregory, was buried in Creston Iowa after dying in Omaha at 83. Union temperance meeting at M H W church March 5 will feature Prof. W P Drew of Knox College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V.goltra
F. A. Powell
Rana
Market Street
T. S. Hunt
Goltra
Ihley
Little Rock
Ark
Albert Vail Goltra
West Twelfth Street
Boundbrook
N. J
Judson Edward Goltra
Detroit
Mich
Wooanien
McPherson Post
New York
Longacre
Henry Opera House
Edward Peple
Hie
Eied
Farewell Party for J R Robinson and Wife in Woodbine
A farewell gathering hosted by K P Lodge Rooms Woodbine camp R N A and camp 403 M W A on Friday Feb 25 marked by a Progressive ouchre and a two course luncheon served by Royal Neighbor ladies. W A Harrison A B Smith Dr Gall J J Barnes and Dr Swein spoke of the couple departing for their new home in Cowles Neb. Copies of the article note the family ties and a funeral later for Troendly born Oct 9 1884 in Waterloo Okla City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Woodbine Camp
R. N. of A
J. R. Robinson
Cowles
Neb
W. A. Harrison
A. B. Smith
Dr. Gall
J. J. Barnes
Dr. Swein
Robinson
Infant Clifford H. Matthews Dies in Joliet
Infant Clifford H. Matthews son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Matthews died of congestive lungs at the parental home in Joliet on February 28 The remains were brought for interment on March 1 at St Josephs cemetery The funeral was held from St Josephs church at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev Fr Brennan with A B Smith mortician The notice conveys family sorrow and offers condolences to the bereaved parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford H. Matthews
Harvey Matthews
Joliet
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
St. Joseph's Cemetery
A. B. Smith
School Notes Highlight Senior Play and Activities
The senior class play last Thursday was a success with stars among the cast. Mrs Hall is credited for patient training. A box party for junior boys and girls followed the show, and all enjoyed a spread at the People's restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tupper
University of Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Mesdames Glenn
Haines
Bauter
Miss Golden
Frederick Bauter
Ford
Otis Stevens
Willis Aukland
Welcme
Marshall county Board to Meet March 14 1916 at Lacon
Marshall county Illinois Board of Supervisors will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Tuesday March 14 1916 at 1 30 p m. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the County Clerk's office by 11 noon the preceding Saturday or be carried over. Lawrence O D Gregory County Clerk. Ray Dennison buys Nicholas Rachke barber shop at Varna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Lawrence OD. Gregory
Simple Catholic wedding unites John Wunder and Gertrude Mercian
At St Marys church on March 1 Rev Fr Schauer joined John Wunder of Lacon and Gertrude Mercian of the city in a quiet ceremony. The celebration included a Mass of St Thomas, a banquet for about 40 guests, and a brief bridal tour to the Wunder farm four and a half miles from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Schauer
John Wunder
Lacon
Gertrude Mercian
Clara Seitz
Joseph Holler
Hulda Merdian
Rose Stadel
Gertrude Merdian
Frederick Merdian
St. Thomas
Bernard Merdian
Wunder
Paul Wunder
Miss Gertrude Merdian Bride-to-Be Showered With Fun
Miss Gertrude Merdian was surprised Friday at her parents home with a tin shower hosted by Misses Magella Schick Nora Bogner and Helen Bogner. Games included 500 eight tables. Clara Seitz and Bertha Klein won most games while Seitz took the cutting cards prize. Florence Bogner received the consolation for the fewest games. A luncheon followed as gifts for the bride-elect flowed in for her kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magella Schick
Nora
Helen Bogner
Gertrude Merdian
Gertrude
Clara Seitz
Bertha Klein
Misa Seitz
Florence Bogner
Democratic Caucus Meeting in Henry Illinois
Democrats of Henry Township meet at City Hall Henry Illinois on Friday March 8 1916 at 8 p m to nominate candidates for township offices for the April 4 1916 election and to transact other lawful business by order of the Democratic Town Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
Henry
Ill
Brown Announces Candidacy for Henry Township Tax Collector
H. L. Brown declares his candidacy for the office of Tax Collector in Henry Township subject to approval by the Republican caucus. The brief notice signals a party backed bid and formal entry into the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
H. L. Brown
W R C Meeting Notice At I O O F Hall
A notice announces a W R C meeting next Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at the I O O F hall. All members are urged to attend. The Corbin family reports a daughter born to Mamie Locke on February 1 in Toikuhsian China while they were in missionary work. three daughters are listed as their children in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Corbi
Mamie Locke
Toikuhsian
Shian
China
Corbin
Infant James Davis Mourned In Henry After Short Illness
James Richard Davis son of Oscar H. Davis dies after a month with infantile bowel trouble. Born December 55 1914 in Henry he was beloved by family and will be laid to rest in Henry cemetery with funeral at the parental home conducted by Rev EB W Haist. Honorary pallbearers are four young ladies and active pallbearers are four others. Church services listed including Sunday school and evening worship with a temperance meeting. Church pastor J I Mercer invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richard Davis
Oscar H. Davis
Henry
EB. W Haist
G. BH
Fenwick
Presbyterian Church Announces Next Sabbath Schedule
The church lists Sabbath school at 9 46 a m with A R Smith as superintendent morning worship at 11 o clock Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 39 p m Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30. Mr Russell to lecture on Frontier Sunday School of Colorado Monday March 6 at 7 30. Public invited by Pastor Rea W Martin.
St. John’s Church Sunday Services List
St. John’s Church announces Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a sermon, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and evening prayer with sermon at 7:30 p.m. Strangers are welcome. F. W. Haist is priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
St Mary's Church Sunday Services Schedule
St Mary's Church lists Sunday masses at 8 a.m. English sermon at 10 a.m. high mass and German sermon at 2:30 p.m. Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday 7:30 a.m. Rev Fr Andrey Schauer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Andrey Schauer
St Josephs Church Mass Schedule Listing
St Joseph's Church announces Sunday masses at 8 a m and 10 a m and a weekday mass at 7 30 a m. Rev Fr Brennan serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Union Temperance Meeting at Christian Church
A Sunday union temperance meeting led by the W C T U president Mrs S L Clift featured a choir, organist Rose Reinbeck, and sermons by J A Williams and Rev Zerby of Eureka. The talk linked liquor’s harms to slavery, urged voters to weigh all sides and cast a conscience ballot, as reported by Bella Nyens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
8. L. Clift
Rose Reinbeck
J. E. Mercer
J. A. Williams
Bella Nyens
Press Cor
Personal updates and local notes from the era
Mrs. Charlotte Sparling has been ill recently. Property brought fair prices at the Draper sale last Saturday. Philip Steimle and family moved into a new home on Market street. Snow Prophet Merritt Onyun predicts two more snows this winter. Ten candidates for tax collector in Weenona. Julius Watercott travels to New York markets for summer goods. Mrs. John McKirgan will live with her children and daughter in turn. Mrs. William Harney visited Bradford. her son Thomas accompanied her home to Henry. William Ransom resigns as assistant at Henry post office. Will Mielkey reports a successful public sale in Henry. plans Bradford residence with daughter Mrs. Sherman Hodges. Wart Smith’s sister Mrs. Walter Eagleston leaves Seymour for home. Irish sister remains briefly. Mrs. Henry Eagleston visits Wyoming relatives. Vernon Ketchum moves back from Nebraska to Whitefield township old Ketchum farm. Alva Snodgrass to move to Henry due to recovery from a major operation. G. H. Barkman returns from Tyrone Okla. post to Henry vicinity. The Henry post office replacement for Ransom is Harry Ziegler, nephew of George Ziegler, a St. Bede’s graduate. David Robinson farm in Milo township sold for $100/acre to Elmer Fulks. 160 acres, old home farm of Elmer’s grandfather. Mrs. Henry Hart of Princeville injured on porch. facial injuries, several teeth knocked out, extensive facial lacerations. she receives sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Sparling
Philip Steimle
Market Street
Merritt Onyun
Weenona
Julius Watercott
New York
John McKirgan
Magnolia
William Steele
William Harney
Bradford
Thomas
Henry
William Ransom
Henry Post Office
Will
Will Mielkey
Sherman Hodges
Wart Smith
Walter Eagleston
Seymour
Ind
Earl
Irish
Henry Eagleston
Wyoming
Eagleston
State
Vernon Ketchum
Nebraska
Ketchum
Whitefield Township
Jeriel
Alva Snodgrass
Carter Sherrer
G. H. Barkman
Tyrone
Okla
Harry Ziegler
Joseph Ziegler
Ziegler
George Ziegler
St. Bede's College of Port
Sam
David Robinson
Milo Township
Bureau County
Elmer Fulks
West of
Putnam
Elmer
Henry Hart
Princeville
Mr. Hart
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Albert V. Goltra
Juliette Dana Gregory
Nehemiah
Belinda Merritt
Daniel D. Gregory
Creston
Omaha
Mrs. Gregory
Old Paltz
N. Y
Stark
Bureau
S.S. Merritt
Joseph W. Dana
la Salle County
Dana
John Moore
Ke- Wanee
Urban A. Troendly
Urban
A. ‘Troendly
Frank Troendly
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Mery Cox
Lucille Mai
St. Mary’s Church
Waterloo Cemetery
Supervisors’ Meeting
Ray Dennison
City
Nicholas Rachke
M. E. Church
Wm. Wheeler
Bepworth League
Union Temperance Meeting
J. I. Mercer
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