Wedded Fifty Years in Indianapolis Home Celebration
An informal reception marked the fiftyth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Helm of Indianapolis Indiana. More than fifty guests attended. Mrs. Helm, daughter of Henry pioneer Jacob Heider, is one of the three Heider sisters. The Helms lived in Henry fifteen years after marriage before moving to Indianapolis where they reside with two grandchildren also in attendance. Neighbors sent flowers and gifts including a large wedding cake and a Victrola. The couple’s daughters helped with dinner and Mrs. Helm wore the lace collar from her wedding. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dondaro and son Ray of Kyle Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. John Helm and son Charles Richard of Middleton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Helm
Indianapolis
Indiana
Helm
Heider
Jacob Heider
Henry
Emiel Manski
John
Clara Helm
John Helm
Charles Richard
Middleton
Ohio
Bert Dondaro
Ray
Kyle
Married on Anniversary in Lewiston Two Weddings
On February 8 1921 two weddings were held in Lewiston Illinois. Homer Lightbody and Della Bitner wed Rev H C Reichel officiating. Olive Lightbody and Otto Gray also married. The couple's families joined in a reception at the Gray home with about 25 guests. The newlyweds plan a move to Henry and Glasford after March 1 as they begin housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Ill
H. C. Reichel
Christian Church
Homer BH. Lightbody
Smithfield
Della Bitner
Glasford
Olive B. Lightbody
Otto G. Gray
Henry
Charlie Lightbody
Russell
Canton
Homer Lightbody
Charles Bitner
Mrs. Gray
Nicholas Gray
Otto Gray
Putnam
Guy French
Marshall County Farmers Institute Resolutions
The Marshall County Farmers Institute at Henry IL last week urged state funding for patrol maintenance of main market roads and asked representatives to secure it. Farmers also pledged corn for European hunger relief and urged district legislators to support the University of Illinois budget. The group thanked contributors to the institute and noted visiting Henry guests Mr and Mrs Joseph Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Farmers’ ‘Institute
Joe
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
Henry
Ill
Marshall County
Europe
U. of I
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Japanese Topics and New Members
The Woman's Club met February 21 at Mrs. F. E. Fuller's home with Miss Clara B. Waughop presiding. The Literature chair Enid Case led a program including music, a Lincoln poem, and a talk on play for all ages. Gertrude Bickerman read Julian Street's Japan impressions and folk stories. New members Miss Etta Rambo and Mrs. Myrtle Schmitt joined. notes on San Francisco's $100,000 Japanese temple and local Japan-related items were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Fuller
Clara B. Waughop
Enid Case
Fuller
Abraham Lincoln
Laura Simmons
S. May Stickel
Olive Wood
Gertrude Bickerman
Julian Street
Japan
Princess Moonbeam
the Mirror
First National Bank Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The First National Bank held its adjourned annual election on February 8. Directors chosen were W. S. Harrison J. L. Jones William Duke E. G. Cromwell Henry Mattison T. J. Segraves Margaret Jones Duke. Officers elected include President William Duke Vice President W. S. Harrison Cashier J. L. Jones Assistant Cashier Harry Ziegler Teller Miss Magella Schick Savings Department Miss Gladys Sivell Bookkeeper Elmer Lefman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
W. S. Harrison
J. L. Jones
William Duke
E. G. Cromwell
Henry ‘Mattison
T. J. Segraves
Margaret Jones Duke
Harry Ziegler
Magella
Magnolia votes on 40000 gravel bond to pave 21 miles
Magnolia township citizens meet to place a spring election proposition of a 40000 bond to improve township roads. The plan targets about 21 miles of gravel resurfacing on main routes toward Henry, British Lane, McNabb and LaSalle county line, marking a move to state aid level hard roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Township
Magnolia
McNabb
Henry
British Lane
LaSalle
Teachers Examination Held at Lacon Illinois in March 1921
A teachers examination will be conducted in the Court House at Lacon Illinois on March 17 and 18 1921. Applicants must complete a two year high school program. Non graduates of a four year high school must present a letter from their principal showing eight earned credits. Willard E King County Superintendent of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Ill
Willard E. King
County Superintendent of Schools
Notice to Parents Over Air Rifle Damages
City authorities warn that parents will be held responsible for injuries or damage caused by children using air rifles after multiple complaints of broken windows and mischief. Mayor G. E. Pach urges cessation of the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Pach
Notice to Owners of Dogs Across City
Dogs running at large after March 10 without a tag will be killed. Mrs. J. A. Williams and Mrs. H. F. Andrews hosted the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church on March 2 in the church parlors. They sewed and planned a future church supper and served a fine two course lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. IE. Pach
J. A. Williams
H. F. Andrews
A. B. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Land Sale Near Ontario Prompts Prices Reported
Charles Bourdette traveled to Ontario Canada last Saturday and sold land he owned near the city before returning home Tuesday evening. The market for good land around Ontario shows asking prices from 150 to 200 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bourdette
Ontario
Canada
Prominent Couple at Putnam County Take Vows
A quiet country home wedding at the Glenn residence near Magnolia united Mable Glenn and Burdette Griffith in a ring ceremony. Rev Van Leer officiated as family and a small circle attended, followed by a four course dinner and a brief honeymoon. The couple will reside near McNabb after April 10 and begin married life at the John Swaney homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Glenn
Magnolia
Mable Glenn
Burdette Griffith
W. G. Griffith
McNabb
Mildred Borgstede
van Leer
Magnolia Township
Walter Griffith
John Swaney School
Putnam County
John Swaney
L. S. Griffith
Amboy
Enida Griffith
Cleveland
Ohio
Walter, Jr
Champaign
Republican
Marshall County Interscholastic Tournament At Lacon Assembly Hall
The high school is closed today and tomorrow for the Marshall County Interscholastic basketball tournament at the Assembly hall in Lacon. Senior division teams include Lacon Henry Sparland Toluca Varna and Wenona while juniors feature Lacon Henry Toluca LaRose and Wenona. Games run morning afternoon and evening with Henry sending a large delegations of rooters to cheer on the home teams. Season tickets cost 1.50 to 2.00 dollars and single admissions are 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Assembly Hall
Lacon
Henry
Sparland
Toluca
Varna
Wenona
LaRose
Clara J. Ferguson obituary recalls Hoyt heritage and Swiss fate
Clara J. Ferguson born Clara J. Hoyt in Boonville New York in 1835 moved with her family to Henry Illinois then married John J. Ferguson of London England in 1852. She survived by two Hoyt sisters and four sons and daughters and lived in Chicago before returning for burial in Hoyt cemetery. She endured cancer for eighteen months and died February 27 in Chicago with funeral at 752 Dorchester Ave. interment in Hoyt family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. Hoyt
Ephriam
Frances J. Hoyt
Boonville
New York
Henry, Ill
John J. Ferguson
London
England
Hoyt
Carroll Street
E. W. Newhalfen
Dorchester Ave
Chicago
Ozora Davis
Theological Seminary of the
University of Chicago
Ferguson
Hattie C.hoyt
Arthur S. Ives
New York City
Franklin Wipperman
Logansport
Ind
Eva B. Campbell
Wm. Hoyt
Hutchins
A. B. Smith
H. G. Dusenberry
Hoyt Cemetery
Mrs Adaline McKenzie Rites Highlight Putnam Legacy
Mrs Adaline McKenzie daughter of George Sparling born August 15 1856 in Putnam spent her life in Putnam and Henry counties. She married David Stephens in 1874 producing five children and later John McKenzie with three more. Known for a beautiful voice in M BE church she endured years of illness with devoted children at her side. Funeral set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the M B church Henry cemetery burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline
George and
Adaline Morgan Sparling
Putnam
Eliza Haines
M. HE. Church
David Stephens
Charles
Harry
Edna May
Louis Morgan
Elk River
Minn
Minnie
David Zearing
Mendota
Mary Stephens
John McKenzie
William T
Minerva Adaline
Helen E. McKenzie
McKenzie
Mary Wheeler
William H. Sparling
Adair
Towa
Charles Overholt
Samuel M
Homer Sparling
Robert Shields
Los Angeles
California
Edward Schwartz
Derby
Kansas
Fred Sparling
Omaha
Nebr
Thomas McKenzie
Mesdames Carrie
Charlotte Sparling
M. B
M. B, van Leer
A. B. Smith
Henry Cemetery
Henry Public School Pupil Activities Highlight Week
The second year French class studied Les Miserables while Charles Heininger visited. A fire drill caused a glass breakage when a new door shut. Basket Ball results show Varna 15 Varna 14. Victrola demonstrations in grades three and four emphasize educational uses. Several students earned spelling and attendance certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Rollins
Case
Frackman
Charles Heininger
Frank Humphrey
Latha Bauter
Earl Merritt
Lucy Landers
Turner Named Key Member on Illinois House Appropriations Panel
Springfield letter notes C M Turner among top ranking members named to the House appropriation committee as Illinois faces large deficiency requests from the Department of Public Welfare and other agencies. With the Senate to convene March 8, the panel must address a $2 250 000 welfare deficiency and up to $100 000 deficiencies to July. Turner also sits on Agriculture Efficiency and Economy Roads and Bridges and Penal Institutions committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Senate
Dahlberg
C. M. Turner
House
Department of Public Welfare
General Assembly
Turner
Hill
Banquet Highlight at Twentieth Century Club in Mt Ayer
The annual club banquet featured thirty six attendees. Mrs John G Faris, a charter member, gave a recital and responded to a toast. She is sister to Mrs Nellie P Harlin of this city. The dinner offered a four course menu and the ladies entertained their husbands.
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Mt. Ayer
Iowa
John G. Faris
Saint Josephs Church Sunday Mass Schedule
St Josephs Church announces Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a m and a weekday mass at 7:30 a m Reverend M J Brennan is the pastor.
St Marys Church Mass Times and Benediction
St Marys Church schedules Masses Sundays at 8 00 and 10 00 a m with Weepers and benediction at 2 30 p m on Sunday. Weekday mass is at 8 o clock led by Rev A Schauer pastor.
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A. Schauer
Stereopticon Lecture on Syria at Presbyterian Church
Rev H G Dusenberry spoke on Syria and mission work, noting traditional farming limits and widespread poverty. He praised Beirut’s development, highlighted Palestine and Jerusalem history, and described Presbyterian relief efforts from Beirut including a mission press, seminary, girls’ school, and homes for missionaries, urging support and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H. G. Dusenberry
Syria
Lebanon
Beirut
Allenby
Hiram
Tyre
Damascus
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Palestine
Theological Seminary
American School
Peculiar People Bible Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Pastor H G Dusenberry asks whether true Christianity should mark believers as singular and peculiar in society. Sunday morning sermon examines why Christians may be distinct. Evening topic outlines attaining a perfect character with Christ as its basis. All welcome for Sunday School 9 45 a m worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Test our welcome
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H. G. Dusenberry
Methodist Women Promise Uplifting Mission Sermon
A church group, the W. F. M. S., plans an annual sermon next Sunday night. The speaker, M. B. Van Leer, invites members to hear a hopeful view of mission life, emphasizing joy in sharing faith with heathen lands and opening hearts to Christ.
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M. B. van Leer
Church Services Listings for St Johns and St Judes
St Johns Church Rev Fr Cooper leads Thursday evening prayer and sermon and Rev Father Lacey preaches. St Judes Kilwa hosts Holy Communion Friday and Sunday with Infant Sunday school and Holy Eucharist. Evening prayers and sermons scheduled March 8 10 4 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Cooper
Father Lacey
St. Jude's Tiskilwa
Bible School and Worship Schedule at First Christian Church
First Christian Church holds Bible school at 10 a.m. with preaching and Communion at 11 a.m. The evening service at 7:30 features the sermon The Mustard Seed. Choir rehearsal and prayer meeting occur every Thursday evening. W J Carpenter is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mers' Institute Resolutartions
Joseph Cook
Sheffield
Buda
the Woman's Club Meeting
la Salle Daily Post
Lena Schmitz
Peru
Oscar Thomas
South Bend
George Daniels
Grandma Leech
Mary Deck
Harvey H. Leech
Peoria
Santa Barbara
James Blood
Leech
Pacific Ocean
Richard Sigell
Joseph Ziegler
Clara J. Ferguson
Mrs. Adaline McKenzie
Henry Public School
Springfield
St. Joseph's Church
Reyv
M. J. Brennan
St. Mary's Church
St. John's Church
First Christian Church
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