News of A Week and Local Social Events
Social notes from the week highlight appearances by Farmers Benj Hoyle and Lina Stickel with Chicago plans. Local changes include Findrew Meidian joining the Meridian farm team and Stephen Snyder’s family updates. A boys corn club meeting is planned in Lacon for Marshall County, and railroad track safety concerns prompt a call for lighting or a flagman at nine street crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion’t
Rarmer Benj Hoyle
Mobb
Lina Stickel
Chicago
Calamity Rumor Over Lacon Woolen Mills Prompts Plea to Stay
The Lacon Journal reports a persistent rumor that the Lacon woolen mills may move to Peoria or Ottawa. Proprieties G H and J W Grieves did not confirm the rumor, but the article argues the mills’ removal would be a calamity for the town, noting $76,000 in wages paid locally last year and the mill’s significance to Lacon’s economy.
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Citelia
Ott
Lacon
Peoria
Ottawa
G H
J W . Grieves
Lacon Journal
Henry Times
Henry Fire Department
Henry Jim
Monument Works Sold Kept Local Under New ownership
Charles Coker and Tom Breen purchased the Mellows Marble works in Lacon, preserving jobs and continuing operations. The new firm brings deep experience in lettering and finishing, pledging the same high local reputation and ongoing employment for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Coker
Tom Breen
Mellows
Lacon
Charles Coker
Mellows Marble Works
Messrs
Coker
Breen
Lacon Monument Works
Lacan Democrat Adat
Tales From School Life and Community Notes
A school bulletin recounts sophomore cake making and advanced class salads, plus botany experiments on germination and soil, telegraph experiments, art and music activities, and visits from staff. It includes a student poem about a classmate, fire department notes, and a note on Ms. McDonough returning home for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Charles Anderson
Walter Bayne
Helen U Phillips
Edwin Jenness
Phillips
Engel
the Motte
Ewther Hunter
Washington
Cornelia Wyckoff
Clara Sleater
Hunter
Pearl
Sis
Nokomis coal mines touted as future giant U S plants
The note from J H Crickenberger promotes Nokomis Illinois two new coal mines with planned capacity of 11500 tons daily. It describes eight foot four inch vein, good roof and favorable conditions and urges readers to visit and engage with Young & Crickenberger. It also mentions Reno Nevada sleigh ride antics and local obituaries, business notices, and civic updates from Henry county.
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J H Crickenberger
Nokomis
United States
Illinois
Young & Crickenberger
Reno
Nevada
O P. Judd
O Pludd
Judd
Carson
Kline Resigns Paxton Post to Lead La Porte Lumber Yard
Max Kline buys controlling interest in Moore and Richter lumber yards at La Porte Indiana and will assume management on April 1. He leaves Paxton Lumber after ten years to lead the La Porte operation, plans to relocate residence with his wife from Hammond.
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Kline
Paxton Lumber Company
Max Kline
Moore & Richter
la Porte
Ind
Mr. Kline
Hammond
M. & Church Announces Sabbath Services and Church Activities
The Congregational church in Lacon outlines next Sabbath services including Sabbath school at 9 45 a m supervised by M L Coan, a men’s Bible class, 11 a m worship with the pastor, and an Epworth League gathering at 6 30 p m. A union temperance meeting at 7 30 p m features Rev A T Stephens of the Congregational church speaking on Debt to a Box. The Sunday school board elected officers and teachers for the year. The Women’s Foreign Missionary society held a bank offering at the parsonage with a large turnout and refreshments. A Chautauqua concert is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Presbyterian Church
A. T. Stephens
Congregational Church
Lacon
M.L Coan
L. M. Bell
Edna Bell
Minerva McKinzey
D R Blackwell
Velma Rowe
Helen Phillips
Nellie Coan
Home Department
A. Doyle
Frank Johnson
Alice Williams
Marion Doyle
Hillabrand
Doyle
Wilde
Mercer
Johnson
Clark
Sparling
McAtee
Mary Ponzer
Jessie Mercer
Easter Exercises And Church Activities Reported
Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 am and invites all children to receive parts for the Easter exercises. Three new scholars joined last Sunday. Rev Reichel preaches a series on the Temptation of Christ and will lead the pulpit next Sunday. After songs practice at Albert Stickel's home next Saturday. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. T S Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Hofer
Peru
Robert Mills
Henry
Stark County
Bob
C. R. Jones
Commercial Club
J. F Leavitt
Dr. Powell’s
Robert Pringle
George Warren
Bridwil
Homas Salisbury
Claremont
Minn
Tom
Thomas
Presbyterian and St Mary's Church Sunday Services
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Union Temperance service at 7 30 p m Rev A T Stephens of Lacon will speak on A Man s Debtes to a Boy George T Griscel pastor St Mary s Church Rev Fr Gensler pastor Sunday services 8 a m Low mass 10 a m English sermon 2 30 p m High mass German sermon Vespers benediction and weekly schedule with Saturday exceptions at 7
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St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times and Thanks Note
Public invited to Sunday mass at 8 30 and 10 30 a m weekday services at 8 a m Rev Fr Brennan pastor Gard of Thanks extended for sympathy and flowers from Mr and Mrs Patrick Finnegan and family Presbyterian parsonage comments on cherry blossoms amid cold weather and indoors care for flower pot at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Brennan
Patrick Finnegan
Woman's club shifts luncheon to March 24 in Lacon
Local notes report the Woman's club moved its luncheon to March 24, with the Audubon and Forestry committee arranging for a meeting at Mrs. S. L. Clift's home next Monday evening. The item includes community updates on relocations, weather, and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon and Forestry Committee
S. L. Clift
Lacon
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Pontiac
Iis
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de Dille
Thompson
Lundy
Retief Henry
Nebrasi
West Toty
Elliott
John Yus
Mda
Perry
Sat Fay
Marshall County
Mein
Rock Island Railroad
Merty
Robert Doran
Kan- U
Pua
Deceas- Mantess
Ella Hwing
Rans
Jae Dover
J. W
Kewanee
Wevi
Ord
Avery
Whitten
Illinois River
George H. Fiedler
Henry—bo
R Tife
Ms Good
Touursge
Ader
Mr. Fiedler
Atlanta
Provident Trust & Security Company
Shaw Kiln Company
Jessie Green
Fred Greet
Robert McDonough
Lincoln
Web
North Pole
Crickenberger
Clara Etta Ekberg
Williiam Shepard
Mansfield
Champaign
Nels Ekberg
Mr Ekberg
Doelzer & Co
J E Mercer
Henry Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Fred Wolf
McNabb
Fred
McNabbig
R. C. Forbes
Henry Hall
Jone
Stagonar
Melody
Satcher
Gintichio
Phelps
Flugel
Basgett
Heininger
William Flynn
Iowa
Mr. Flynn
Max
Rey. Griscel
Orry
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