Local notes of people and travel from Putnam county
A potpourri of blocks of names and short notices describes residents and visitors in Henry and nearby towns. Mentions include Jiaang Putnam and Bessie Soper, Charles Bourdette returning to Boone Iowa, visits by Mayme Minnie Bicker Peoria and Mr and Mrs Walter Ditman of Peoria, and other locals moving, visiting, or traveling through Illinois towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiaang Putnam
Bessie Soper
Seopine
Henry
Charles Bourdette
Boone
Iowa
Wises Mayme
Minnie Bickermant
Peoria
Bieckerman
Walter Ditman
Hana Greenlee
Charles Greenlee
Washington
F. D. Carey
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chicago
St. Paul
J. J. Barnes
A. Williams
Little Gandson
Freddie
Battle Creek
Albert Berden
Jeriel Ketchum
Kenewick
Wash
Mig” Vera Ketchum
John Ketchum
Clarence
Bradley Inditcte
Frank Potter
Bushnell
William Reece
Steel Corporation
York
Putnam County
Seir
Keithburg
M. Church
J. E. Mercer
Aub
H. F. Mehl
Columbia
Lilinots
Mound City
Includio Res
Os Srson
Soenied
Woman's Club holds war themed meeting at Sparling home
A Pleasant session of the Woman's Club met Monday at Mrs. Charlotte Sparling's home. Philanthropy and Reform led by Mrs. Mary Paskell featured a debate on the war's benefits, with Miss May Young and Miss Bella Evans guiding, plus readings and a social hour. Guests included Mrs. Orr of Medford and young Kenneth Tilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Sparling
Mary Paskell
H. W. Adams
Columbia
Grandmother Brown
May Young
Bella Evans
J. E. Mercer
Meadames Frank Wood
George Halblefb
Theo Disosway
William Merritt
Eva Harrison
Howard Ash
Will Green
Paskell
Adams
Halblesh
Ohio
Mary Orr
Medford
Ore
Young
Kenneth Tilton
Bella Bryans
Press
O. FE. S
Henry Chapter
O. HE. S
Henry
J. A. Williams
E. S. Sterrett
America
S. L. Clift
Carrie Carpenter
Mary B. Orr
Elmer Quinn
Grace Cromwell
L. R. Phillips
Editors to Hold Chicago War Meeting With Samuel Insull
Samuel Insull invites Illinois editors to a war conference at Hotel Sherman in Chicago on Saturday March 9 with a 1 PM luncheon. The State Council of Defense seeks closer mutual understanding and says editors’ patriotic support has aided the council’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Insull
State Council of Defense
Junior Red Cross Plans Picnic and Sniping Contest
The Junior Red Cross reports 97 members and a Saturday meeting. Captains Mary Coggeshall and Glenna Sivell lead Reds and Blues in a sniping and knitting contest. A bake sale is planned for March 16 weather permitting, and volunteers are asked to donate light colored material for ambulance pillows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
Red Cross
Mary Coggeshall
Reds
Glenna Sivell
Seed corn proves promising from Monmouth to Kirkwood
P S Jones tests field picked seed corn from last fall focusing on ear quality and germination. He reports 140 grains produced 148 viable sprouts and the crop shows strong vigor, indicating the seed may be among the best he has raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P S Jones
Monmouth
Kirkwood
Soldier Letter From Camp Sherman 1918
Lieutenant L. L. Hunt writes to his grandmother from Camp Sherman Ohio on February 22 1918. He describes holiday relief at the army school mild praise for officers and instructors and notes bayonet practice English officers 400 officers taking final assault course and Enfield rifles and gas masks. He visits the base hospital praises its cleanliness and staff and discusses rations bread substitutes meatless days and sickness wards while lamenting criticism of the medical department and hoping for home cooked meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Hunt
Camp Sherman
Army
France
Medical Department
U. S
Henry
Soldier Letter From Son of Caleb Condit in Philippine Fort Mills
A son writes from Fort Mills P I to his father in Putnam detailing life on the Manila coast line during January 1918. He describes tropical climate, light uniforms, and daily drill, noting 20 000 troops on the island and the fort's heavy artillery including 12 inch rifles and mortars. He mentions mines in channels, readiness for action, and asks for letters from Francis, Uncle Miller, and Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Condit
Putnam
Philippine Islands
Fort Mills
P. I
Coast Artillery
United States
Manilla
Manilla Bay
Agaon
Francis
Uncle Miller
Oliver
Magoon Condit
7Th Co
Ft. Mills
Mrs Doyle Leaves for Chicago to Visit Kin
Mrs Doyle departed for Chicago yesterday to see her daughter Marion and sister Mr Watt. In her absence the home department of the M FE Sunday school is asked to send reports to Mrs Clift Mrs Hillabrand Mrs Gienn or Mrs Sparling.
Citywide ban on roller skates on sidewalks enforced
The mayor warns violators will be arrested and fined under a new ordinance banning roller skates on cement walks. Complaints from women about being bumped or knocked down by skaters are cited as the motivation for strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwanew
Censor in Congress Questioned Over War Program Speech
The report notes criticism of Senator Chamberlain's speech calling the American war program a complete breakdown and asks why a congressional censor is not used. It questions whether the censor is paid in advance and discusses the circulation of messages in Germany and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Puttig
Chamberlain
Congress
Notice to Registered Men for Voluntary Induction
Three services open to registered men seeking voluntary induction before the draft. Call No. 1 medical officers' training camp at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia, Call No. 5 infantry at Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina, Call No. 29 coast artillery at Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Missouri. Any man who passed his physical may join any department. Contact the local board. government provides transportation meals and berths. It is a duty to home and country to act promptly. LOCAL BOARD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Oglethorpe
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Coast Artillery
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Methodist Episcopal Week Services Schedule
Services for the week begin Sunday March 10 with Sabbath school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Epworth league at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs8 L Clift Morning sermon topic The Church Christ Loved Evening topic Does God Care Half hour of music before the evening service Minister Glenn E Tilton welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Epworth League
L. Clift
Christ Loved
Glenn E.’ Tilton
Winter Mass Times at Saint Joseph Church
Joseph's Church announces new winter mass hours with a Sunday first mass at 8:00 a.m. and a second at 10:00 a.m. Weekday mass remains at 7:20 a.m. Rev. M. J. Brennan serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
St Marys Church Mass Schedule and Pastor
Sunday services include 8 o'clock English mass and 10 o'clock high mass with a German sermon. 2 30 p m vesper and benediction follow. Weekday mass at eight and Saturday mass at seven. Rev Father Andrew Schauer serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Father Andrew Schauer
Presbyterian Church Plans Sunday Services Next Week
The Presbyterian Church schedules its usual Sunday School and Christian Endeavor activities, with an added emphasis on preaching during all services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Local Happenings Report Bright but Busy
A chart of community news notes visits moves and events. Residents travel to Peoria Varna Lacon York Neb and Chicago while others relocate or await spring. The note says weather turns mild yet March remains unsettled as public service details and local health and safety items are shared.
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Woman's Club
Tandy
Harry Arnold
Juanita Tibbets
Franklin Tibbets
William Green
Jilia Tretheway
Clyde Fowler
Evelyn Fowler
Elizabeth
Miss Gilpin
Williams
Ed Haines
Fred Williams
Miss Young
Miss Stephens
Misa Logeman
Miss Travis
Miss Logeman
Poe
Mary Grey
John Swaney School
Braden
Lovelace
Macmillan Book Company
Weasley Deal
George Stoner
Raymond Schultz
Frank Huffstetter
Owen Stoner
Robert Burt
Cecilia Wallace
Mayella Peterman
Inez Anderson
Mrs. Carpenter
Miss Brown
Lea
Jane Steele
Harrison J. Gregory
Dave Reisen
Sparland
Green
Anna Whetzel
Ana Fern
Varna
Lacon
Mrs. Fowler
J. B. Fowler
Oscar B. Wright
Bradford
Wright
North School Street
Helen Connelly
Vitagraph Players
Vitagraph
M. C. Doyle
Marian
Chicago Ialyerattys
Billy
Great Tabernacle
Ees
C. R. Jones
Clark Ball
Ben McAllister
Liberty
William McAtee
Charles McCarty
Evelyn Clark
Neb
Nebraska
Calvin Stickel
Hazel Leonard
Decatur
Pawnee
Gibbons
Chicago Theological Sanary
Minneapolis
Oregon
William Blust
Blunt
Bust
Kewanee
Star-Courier
Edwards Street
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