O B S Social March events and town notes cross county lines
Daily roundup records O B S social planned for March 12 and Eastern Star gathering March 13 at Masonic hall. Local items include Benj Hoyle in town, Lina Stickel visiting Chicago, Andrew Merdian as new tenant, Chilliothe interurban hopes, Mrs. Thompson paralyzed in Nebraska, QC Elliott buying Kraus shoe shop, and Marshall county corn club meeting March 8. Also mentions Rock Island Railroad crossing safety, Miss Ella Ewing of Gorin size details, and Rev J W Edwards family illness with care notes.
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Benj Hoyle
McNabb
Camp House
Lina Stickel
Chicago
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Andrew Merdian
Perry
Court House
Lacon
Marshall County
Congressman Stone
Washington
Rock Island Railroad Company
Henry
Robert Doran
Kansas
Ella Ewing
Gorin
J. W. Edwards
Kewanee
Dorothy
Rexford
Ead
Edwards
Calamity Rumor Over Lacon Woolen Mills Remove
The Lacon woolen mills, key to the town’s economy, face a rumored move to Peoria or Ottawa. Proponents deny confirmation, but the paper warns removal would be a calamity, noting $76,000 in last year’s wages and the mills’ local spending benefits and long effort by the Grieves family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Peoria
Ottawa
G. H
J. W. Grieves
Lacon Journal
Monument Works Sold Keeping Lacon Jobs Local
Charles Coker and Tom Breen bought Mellows Marble Works in Lacon, taking control and keeping all workers. The new firm, longtime associates of the plant, promises continued and expanded business, preserving the city’s reputation. Prof Whitten spoke at the Presbyterian church on river beauty and commerce, while Henry boy George Fiedler visited from Atlanta for Chicago Clay Products exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Coker
Tom Breen
Mellows
Lacon
Messrs
Charles Coker
Mellows Marble Works
Messrs. Coker
Breen
Mr. Coker
Lacon Monument
Lacon Democrat
Advt
Presbyterian Church
Illinois River
Republican
Whitten
George H. Fiedler
Henry Boys
Frank Krenz
Fiedler
Atlanta
Provident Trust & Security Company
Shaw Kim Company
School Domestic Arts Classes Report Progress and Student Activities
The sophomore class baked cake while the advanced group made salmon salad with boiled dressing. Botany experiments study germination factors and soil depth. Walter Bayne builds a red cedar keepsake for his mother. Senior class explores telegraph experiments and other electrical features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Charles Anderson
Walter Bayne
Helen Phillips
Edwin Jenness
Phillips
Engel
DeMotte
Esther Hunter
Washington
Cornelia Wyckoff
Clara Sleater
Hunter
Webb
Correction from Henry Fire Department on hydrant incident
The Henry Fire Department corrects an earlier Henry Times report saying the hydrant was not turned the wrong way. The water works superintendent tried to open the plug at night without success and the editor was informed but did not publish the correction. Mrs. Robert McDonough plans to return to Henry for the summer after wintering in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Times
Henry Fire Department
The
Robert McDonough
Lincoln
Neb
Henry
North Pole
Nokomis Coal Miles Construction Promises Major Mines
A letter from J. H. Crickenberger promotes two Nokomis coal mines planned with 11 500 tons daily capacity. The mines boast eight foot vein and strong roof, with Nokomis praised as a top Illinois city. Visitors urged to inspect the new Young & Crickenberger addition between the mine and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crickenberger
Nokomis
Ill
United States
Illinois
Young & Crickenberger
Reno bobsled stunt stirs crowd led by O P Judd
In Reno a party rode a bob sleigh pulled by four horses then by Buick 17. O P Judd invited the crowd to return, 23 strong, with six in the car and 17 in the sleigh. The run ended with a fast ascent and a warning to slow down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nevada
O. P. Judd
Judd
Carson
O. P
William Flynn the City Alderman Tour of Iowa Farms
William Flynn a city alderman and real estate dealer travels through three Iowa counties this week overseeing rentals and farm operations. The writer praises Flynn as an ideal person to conduct business with if one were a tenant farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flynn
Iowa
Mr. Flynn
Max Kline Resigns Paxton Lumber to Lead La Porte Yard
Max Kline resigns from Paxton Lumber after ten years and takes control of Moore and Richter lumber yards at La Porte Indiana. He will assume management April 1 and plans to move from Hammond to a new home in La Porte with his wife.
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Max Kline
Paxton Lumber Company
Moore & Richter
Lal Porte
Ind
Mr. Kline
Kline
Hammond
Highland Street
la Porte
M and Church Sabbath Services and Church Meeting
The M and Church announces Sabbath services including 9:46 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan, an 11 o clock Bible class, 6:30 pm Epworth League, and 7:30 pm union temperance meeting with Rev A T Stephens at the Presbyterian church speaking on At Man's Debt to a Boy. A Monday meeting elected officers and teachers for the year. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society held a bank offering at the parsonage with a large attendance and post event refreshments. Tonight Concert Favorites conclude the Chautauqua program featuring J E Mercer.
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Union
Presbyterian Church
A. T. Stephens
Congregational Church
Lacon
Sunday School Board
M. L. Coan
L. M. Bell
Hdna Bell
Minerva McKinzey
D. R. Blackwell
Treaster
Velma Rowe
Helen Phillips
Nellis Coan
Home Department
A. Doyle
Frank Johnson
Alice Williams
Marion Doyle
Hillabrand
Doyle
Wilde
Mercer
Johnson
Clark
Sparling
McAfee
Mary Ponzer
Jessie Mercer
J. E. Mercer
Clift
Blackwell
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Easter Plans At Christian Church Announced
Sunday school at 10 o clock invites all children to receive parts for Easter exercises. Three new scholars joined last Sunday. Rev Reichel continues sermons on the Temptation of Christ and will preach next Sunday. Easter song practice at Albert Stickels home next Saturday night. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs T Ss Hunt.
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Christian Church
Reichel
Albert Stickel
Ladies’ Aid
T. Ss. Hunt
Presbyterian Church Weekly Services and Talk
The Presbyterian Church offers Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Union Temperance service at 7 30 p m featuring Rev A T Stephens of Lacon with the talk A Man s Debt to a Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Union Temperance Service
A. T. Stephens
Lacon
George T. Griscel
St. Joseph's Church Mass Times and Invitation
St. Joseph's Church announces Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m and weekday services at 8 a m The public is cordially invited by Rev Fr Brennan Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Gensier
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Card of Thanks from the Finnegans
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of our loved one. We also appreciate the flowers sent by those who remembered us. Mr and Mrs Patrick Finnegan and Family. The Presbyterians note cherry blossoms indoors at the parsonage amid cold weather.
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Patrick Finnegan
Club notices and local moving tales in Lacon labor
The Woman's Club shifts luncheon to March 24 and Audubon Forestry committee meeting moves to 3 15 p m at Mrs L Clifton M L S Disasway secretary. Poisons from cottonwood buds endanger two children in Lacon, while Valentine Hofer buys a Peru home and Robert Mills returns to Stark County. The Commercial club room gains fittings, ice man J F Leavitt seeks Hot Springs treatment, and a cold snap brings deep snow and good sleighing. Fred W Potter sells land for 8800, George Warren eye injury improves, Tom Salisbury moves to Claremont Minnesota after running shooting galleries.
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Audubon and Forestry Committee
L. Clifti
M. L
Lacon
Valentine Hofer
Peru
Robert Mills
Henry
Stark County
Bob
CG. R. Jones
Commercial Club
J. F. Leavitt
Dr. Powell's
Fred W. Potter
Nnar
Steuben Township
Robert Pringle
Thomas Salisbury
Claremont
Minn
Tom
Thomas
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BUY Monument Works
Jessie Green
la Salle
Fred Green
Krom
Crickenberger
Clara Etta Ekberg
William Shepard
Mansfield
Champaign
Nels Ekberg
Ekberg
Doelzer & Co
M. E. Church
Henry Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Fred Wolf
Fred
R. C. Forbes
Wagoner
Melody
Ginnichio
Phelps
Flugel
Bassett
Heininger
Haines
Owens
Ice
J. Mary's Church
Presbyterian
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