First Presbyterian Church of Henry Holds Annual Meeting
The First Presbyterian Church of Henry held its annual business meeting on March 1 with Elder C. E. Burt as moderator in the absence of a pastor. The enrollment reached 105, up eight, with 1100 available for a parsonage fund. Officers were elected, praising progress after uniting two weak Congregational-era churches into a modern, debt-free edifice ready for a pastor search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
C. EB. Burt
Hiram Flunder
A. Adams
Ladies Aid Society
Fannie Vail
Christian Endeavor Society
Alaska
Edna Powers
W. J. Davis
Terest
C. E. Burt
8. O. Hendrick
R. B. Bayne
J. A. Williams
H. F. Andrews
Zella Kellogg
Jos Ironmonger
Ben Vail
Htrat Heunter
G. M. Locke
Clarkson Vail
George Travis
59th Birthday Surprise at Mrs Scott Home
Church friends gathered at Mrs Walter Scott’s home to celebrate her 59th birthday with singing music and stories. A rocking chair was presented by Mrs KE Kirbitt of Peoria in verse, as guests praised her cheerful manners and enduring faith amid recent home repairs and family merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Ross
Turney
Scott
Krbitt
Peoria
Loken
Tor
Putnam Birthday Festivity Ends With Cheerful Return
J Howard Williams and Miss Myrtle Williame hosted games for local children at Putnam. After a lively evening, everyone returned home by a late hour. They wished Mrs Scott many happy birthdays ahead as the date February 21, 1900, marked a joyous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Wiliams
Myrtle Williame
Putnam
Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Lofty Clover's home
A late winter Women’s Club gathering at Mrs Lofty Clover’s home drew 25 members on Monday evening March 5. Dr Nilson Pearl Heath and Prof Calhoun attended as guests. papers on material development and related topics were presented by Ida Lee, Laura Emerick, and Calhoun with readings by Miss Heath. The hostess provided tea and cakes after the session. next meeting set for March 19 at Corn 3B Forrest, Literature department. An athletic club formed in Lacon with 75 members and a new gym planned in the former Lacon Demo building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Lofty Clover
Drs Nilson
Pearl Heath
Prof Calhoun
Homie
Education
Emily Sparling
Ida Lee
Laura Emerick
Mra Kline
Calhoun
The
Republican
Forrest
Josephine L. Townsend
Henry Woman's Club
William Calhoun
Woman’s Club
Henry
Tom
la Salle
Putnam
Bureau
Stark
Illinois
Springfield
Rome
Relation of Henry Woman's Club to Public School
Professor William Calhoun discusses the Henry Schools' progress and the club's role in supporting education. He highlights broader school changes, pride in student conduct, improved facilities, and the club's advocate spirit fostering stronger ties among teachers, pupils, and parents. He notes growing art interest, library needs, and calls for continuing joint efforts to raise standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woman’s Club
Atreets
Henry
Sean
Suport
Board of Education
Woman's Club
Bourland
Henry Woman's Club
Moses
Hosarnus
Aurora
Woman's Club urged to fund school libraries in Henry
In a letter the author praises the Woman's Club Library as a vital educational force and calls for a school or Henry library filled with quality books from Time's Pupils' Reading Circle and other lists. The piece urges the Board of Education to support homes and schools, stressing pride in the club's contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Henry
Woman's Club Library
Avener
Woman's Club
Board of Education
Guardians of
Greal Trust
Publc
Asd
City Council Proceedings March 5 1900
Regular city council meeting at city hall on March 5 1900 with Aldermen Smith Stever Humphrey Adams and Doelzer present and Mayor Forrest and Alderman Jones absent. Bills read to marshal prisoners and printing costs while two printing bills were deferred and others approved. Treasurer reported balance 8764 20 and vouchers destroyed. Meeting adjourned with Mayor Forrest and Clerk Frep Snarer signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Smith
Stever
Humphrey
Adams
Doelzer
Forrest
Jones
Henry Scelyo
W. W. Eagleston
Henry Elec
Henry
Republican
Henry Times
Stover
Toelzer
Numphrey
Henry Electric Co
F Forrest
Frep Snarer
There Is a Class Injured by Coffee Use
A new substitute drink called rain made from pure grains is placed in all RO Stele ration lines. The product closely resembles coffee, suits delicate stomachs, costs little, and is beneficial for children to drink.
Lacon Residents Attend Opera Hall Supper Event
Five bobsled loads of Lacon’s 400 youths visited Thursday evening. Harrington’s orchestra and Hutchins Lincoln Co prepared a late supper for them after a nine o’clock city tour and a ball at the New Opera Hall. Attendees included Judge B W Wright and many named neighbors. The event was hosted by Miss McClary for her Lacon friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Lacon
Harrington
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
New Opera Hall
C. A. Camp
Messrs
Mesdames
B W Wright
J I “Phourpson
Frank—Dester
St Tair Bullman
L Allen
Mexars
R B Fort
Walter Chapman
Frank Wilson
Geo Marsh
Ed Quinn
Arthur Aleblson
Roy Blackstone
Ed R Hannum
R Thomas
Frank Specht
Chas Coker
Ben Schaefer
Frank
Arrleon
Thos Connell
Wm F Hoffreichster
Fiattie Kunkle
Belle Thompson
Nellie Dillon
Fannie Goodrich
Laura Collier
Lulu Clark
Julia Barney
Mary Specht
Grace Heim
Fannie DePue
Miss Bates
F McClary
Pearl Hancock
I’ McClary
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M. D. White
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Harriet Begole
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HK. N. Warner
Mindon
Urban
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G. el, Snyder
Minnie Fied
Mt. Pleasant
Towa
St. Vitua
Dr. Williams
Council Proceedings
Flere
Finware
Notions Ammunition
Detedman Bdothtrs
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