News of a Week or Tant Affairs Noted
A condensed review lists local happenings Ida Schubert hosted a birthday card shower for Martha Louis Frank Miller moved his farm base west of Sparland to a new site near Wyoming evaluating address changes L. Sherwood and wife plan permanent relocation from Marceline wonona property sold and goods transported to new home A dog named Turk belonging to Mr and Mrs P Horenks was struck by a passenger train and killed Local civic notes mention the Savanna Journal of Illinois Turk’s death and a fan’s quip about spending choices Grover Kern pilots auto delivery for merchants to city customers The US Department of Agriculture reports rising livestock losses undermining sensational price fears Galva gears up for city elections with Mrs Albert Bergland touted as a mayoral candidate Police request residents to report mischief by youths and name owners of hitched vehicles John H Carlson visits from De th Minnesota to the Galva area and reads state coverage in the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Wonona
Marceline
Inn
Savanna
Turk
P Horenks
Roday
Mitramp
Grover Kern
Tmeir City
U. Ss. Vertments of Agriculture
United Tes
Obituary for William Judson Mallary of Henry Illinois
William Judson Mallary was born near Henry Illinois October 12 1853 and died February 27 1915 after a brief illness. He married Mary Hankinson February 28 1876 and farmed in Stark county and near Henry. Ten children survived with 21 grandchildren. several relatives attended his funeral held March 1 conducted by Rev. J. E. Mercer. He was an Honest man and long trusted employee of grain companies and a Modern Woodmen member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Judson Mallary
Henry
Ill
Mr Mallary
Mary V Hankinson
Stark County
Mallary
J. M. Medearis
Masonville
Medearis
Ethel
Tid
Lester
Alta Stisser
Mallory
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodmen of America
Love
Fred Raymond
J. R. Robinson
William Siewers
William Kuss
Henry Wombacher
Frank Dwyer
A. B. Smith
Leech Seeks City Mayoral Vote on Constitutional Platform
A platform speech by T. K. Leech, Republican candidate for mayor, outlines three branch government concepts, pledges strict observance of the oath, and calls for faithful enforcement of laws without fear or favor as he seeks the vote of Henry voters. The text emphasizes legislative, executive, and judiciary roles at city level and mentions supervision, prosecuting attorney, aldermen, mayor, and magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Leech
Henry
Tess of the Storm Country at Henry Opera House
Famous Players presents Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country by Grace Miller White at Henry Opera House on March 1. The film adapts the Cayuga Lake district tale with Pickford delivering a landmark performance and the story of a heroic young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Grace Miller White
Henry Opera House
Famous Film Co
Miss White
Cayuga Lake District
Storm Country
Lake Country
Hermdirty Veraeimi Tace
Tess
Noll Funeral Held in Henry for William W Noll
William Westley Noll born September 27 1871 in Henry Illinois died February 27 1915 at Hot Springs Arkansas aged 43 years 5 months. Funeral conducted by Rev J E Mercer at M E church with interment in Henry cemetery. Card of Thanks from J A Noll family and sister.
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William Westley Noll
William Wesley Noll
Solomon
Elizabeth Noll
Henry
Ill
Hot Springs
Ark
Pennsylvania
Methodist Church
John F Noll
Chicago
Lottie
M E
J. E. Mercer
Job
Henry Cemetery
Wm. Siewers
Patrick Green
Amnasa Joyce
Marshall Dongreve George
Burt
Lester Brown
R. W. Martin
Frances Smith
Rose Reinbeck
Eva Harrison
Bre Taterfront
A& B Smith
J. A. Noll
Wedding Bells at Western Avenue Home
A Sunday afternoon ceremony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Frank Potter on Western avenue joined Miss Clara May Potter and Caleb V. B. Martin of Varna. Rev. Rea W. Martin officiated under a white and green canopy as guests enjoyed a Belgian blue traveling suit bride and standard wedding attire. A superb supper followed with color themes of gold and white, then the newlyweds departed for Empre ttsburg after a playful departure and village congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Western Avenue
Pretty Home
Clara May Potter
Presbyterian Church
Banks Urged to Stop Overdrafts and Honor Only Sufficient Funds
A 1915 notice from Comptroller John Skelton Williams urges banks to issue checks only when funds are on deposit and to end overdraft accommodations. The letter asks banks to adopt resolutions forbidding payments on insufficient funds and to forward certified copies to the Comptroller, with acknowledgment requested. Henry National Bank and First National Bank of Henry, Illinois, publish the directive to inform depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Banking Department
John Skelton Williams
Lacon school reports and church services noted
Last Tuesday teachers discussed the La con school condition and high school spirit. Rev Martin spoke to the students Monday. seniors and faculty enjoyed a social and sewing lesson credits toward University of Illinois requirements. Church services listed for Sunday with prayer meeting each Thursday.
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Lacon
Martin
Treit
Tinoisland
Jessons
King
Crawford
Church Notices and Church Events Across Local Parishes
Sabbath services at the M E Church include Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs Wheeler, worship at 11 and 7 30. Epworth League led by Ruth Mercer. Winter picnic March 12 at the church with a literary musical program and social meals. Queen Esther Circle meets March 6 at Jessie Mercer’s home. St John’s Church holds Holy Eucharist, Sunday school, prayer services and guild meetings with notes on Fetishes as a lecture topic.
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Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Rea W. Martin
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
Ruth Mercer
Epworthians
J. HE. Mercer
M. BE
Queen Esther Circle
Jessie Mercer
St. John’s Church
Woman's Guild
Boys’ Club
Saint Josephs Church Lent Devotions Schedule
St Josephs Church announces Lent week devotions including Wednesday rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30 pm Friday Stations of the Cross with benediction Sunday evening service and sermon at 7 30 pm Fr Brennan pastor invites all to attend public welcome First mass Sunday 7 30 am with sermon at 10 am and 7 30 pm services listed where applicable
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St. Joseph’s Church
Aigo
Saint Mary's Church Sunday Services Note
English and German sermon plans noted for Saint Mary's Church with mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday, Benediction and worldly details listed. Fr Gensler is identified as pastor during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Gensler
RealEstate Sales Involving Harrigan and Local Purchases
Real estate notes show Walter Harrigan of the First National Bank buying a vacant lot at the corner of Main and Richard streets to build a residence. Other entries mention property on the east side of North Edwards Street near Edmund Street, and a separate 80 acre tract across Lie Road in Saratoga townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harrigan
Martional. Bank
Ithe
Péterman
Richard Streets
Malick
Toad
Kérsmigen
Saratoga
John Popiee
Local residents note spring move to 320 acre Bradford farm
John L Loomis plans moving to J Br Noyes farm between Lombardville and Buda. The tract is a well improved 320 acre property. The report also recalls regional personalities, medical notes, temperance history, and local business observations.
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John L. Loomis
Tong
Stee Mavis Rains
Lewis
Atithe
Waterscott
George Anderson
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