International Suny School convention heads to Jerusalem
Delegates aboard the Groaver Kurfurat depart New York for a major Suny School gathering in Jerusalem April 17 to 19. About 1200 delegates from 25,000 workers are expected, with visits across Egypt Palestine Rome and more, including Rev G B Hatch and Rev W S Brooks among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Fisher
A-W. Gonkily
Granville
Putnam ‘County
Peoria
Mary Foster Bryner
Rockford
H. M. Brennen
Princeton
Egypt
Falescine
Magra Hill
Sea of Galliee
Mount of Olives
Bethsemane
Methany
Bethlehem
Calvary
Garden
New York
Palestine
Syria
Cairo
Rome
Madeira
Ibraltar
Africa
Malta
Greece
Turkey
Riviera
Phestele—jourmey
G. B. Hatch
Michigan
W. 8. Brooks
D.D
M. J. Bryer
Local outraged by cock fighting in Lacon
The Lacon Journal reports residents from Peoria Streator and nearby towns joined a cock fighting event in Lacon. Citizens protest the cruelty and urge authorities to prevent recurrences, aligning with church resolutions calling for action. A separate incident in Lostant left a boy badly burned when hot water was spilled during his mother’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lacon
Lacon Journal
Peoria
Dunton
Baptist Church
Easter Monday Tall Time at the Opera House
Easter Monday night April 4 features a Feemen’s Tall ine in the Opera house with a harp orchestra and caller. Aine floor and arrangements promise convenience for attendees.
Matrimonial at Sepe Blackwell wedding in village circles
A pretty wedding scene reports the union of Mijas Anole Blackwell and Emmett Luft. The bride, taken in by Aunt Ann Hoskins, is praised for beauty, character, and homemaking skill. The groom is noted as steady and esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEPE
Evelyn Hoskins
Hoskins Place
Tesmer
Lacon Journal
Mollie Knox Seeks Legal Action Over Walnut Theft
Mollie Knox of the west bank seeks damages from a man named Davis of Henry County for cutting walnut trees on her property. The value is set at 160 dollars, but she demands 100 dollars cash to settle without court. Officials note a dispute over whether the trees were on her land, yet she asserts rightful ownership and seeks full payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Mollie Knox
Davis
Henry
Sloute
Daisy Morgan Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation
Mise Daisy Morgan has spent four weeks at Marian Lime hospital in Chicago for a dangerous appendicitis operation. She has begun partial recovery and is staying with her cousin Mrs Bertram. Her mother Mrs Boliver Morgan hopes for her return home in about three weeks, though travel may still be difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Daisy Morgan
Marian Lime Hospital
Chicago
Grandmother Williams Dies After Illness in Henry
Matilda N. Williamson Williams died Monday at 8 16 pm after more than two weeks of illness from valvular heart disease followed by a stroke. Born April 10, 1828 in New Jersey, she lived in Illinois and Chicago before moving to Henry with her husband William P. Williams. Funeral held at the Presbyterian church with Rev W W Mason and Rev D A McGown officiating. Interment in Henry cemetery. Survived by cousins and nephews, with care by Mrs J A Williams and Mrs Bessie Blood of Joliet among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P Williams
Grandma Williams
Matilda N. Williamson
Millstone
New Jersey
John P. Hummer
Fillnois
Kienga
Mir Hmmer
Talforing
Natchez
Misa
Henry
Hummer
Pool & Jones
William P. Willams
Williams
Willams
Mra Williams
Mra
J. A. Willams
Clara
Bessie Blood
Joliet
Presbyterian Church
W.H. Mason
D. A. McGown
W. W. Dewey
G. M. Locke
W. H. Worley
A. Gerrow
C. E. Burt
H. H. Allen
McCown
Mason
Theo
Henry Cemetery
Joseph Blood
W. Patty
Oneida
Nola Anderson
Gulva
John Wylie
Uffica
Leelie Wilson
Whitefield
Mrs George W Stipp Dies at Daughter’s Home in Tiakilwa
Mrs Lucy Stipp widow of Judge George W Stipp former Princeton district circuit judge died last Friday after a long paralysis illness at her daughter Lizzie Kitterman’s home in Tiakilwa. Funeral Sunday at home with Rev R M Laurerson and Rev J A Alford officiating. interment in Princeton cemetery. Born March 22 1833 West Turberry she married Geo W Stipp May 29 1849 and lived in Brreau County. Their nine children include surviving daughter Lizzie Whitterman and Mrs George Kitterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stipp
Lizzie Kitterman
Tiakilwa
Lucy Stipp
Princeton
R. M. Laurenson
Jude's Church
J. A. Alford
Aterment
Louisa C. Wolf
West Turberry
Flinois
Geo W. Stipp
Farmington
Brreau County
Davie—Wwolt
Walnut
Worylyes
Lizzie Whitterman
George Kitterman
Lon Hamrick
Dr Stipp
Putnam
Twin girl dies at age one for Zeller family
Rev and Mrs J C Zeller of Chebapue mourn the loss of their twin girl Ethel Frantez born November 26 1902 died February 24 1904 Friends in Henry Hennepin and Magnolia sympathize with them in this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mra
J.C. Zeller
Chebapue
Ethel Frantez
Mre Zeller
Henry
Hennepin
Magnolia
Obituary highlights Maaly-fiarmes and Verpard Real
Maaly-fiarmes of Holmfirth Yorkshire born February 7 1824 moved to America in 1846 lived in Saratoga township since 1851 a Methodist Protestant and upright citizen aged 80. Verpard Real aged 11 son of Mr and Mrs James Real Milo died March 7 funeral held at Bradford with deep sympathy from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maaly—fiarmes
Holmfirth
Yorkshire
England
America
Saratoga Township
James Real
Milo
Bradford
Birthday surprise marks Robert Dorans 60th milestone
A surprise birthday dinner for Robert Doran on March 7 brought together his wife Mrs Doran Mrs Walter Engleston and Mr Thos Moonier with Jed Sterrett and others. His three sons Claude Clyde and Clifford Doran traveled from Io Prairie to present a gold watch and chain. The event included a fine meal and warm congratulations from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doran
Doran
Walter Engleston
Thos Moonier
Mrr Doran
Me Monier
Jed Sterrett
Io Prairie Township
Clyde
Claude
Clifford Doran
Walter. Eagleston
Walter. Eagleston, and Mre Eugleston's Sister Mra Bird
Mr Doran
Dovors
Creamery Reopens Under Snyder with Plan for Success
The creamery resumes butter production after a month shutdown under Clas H Snyder. Patrons will be invited to a meeting to hear plans, while Ra f f Boyder takes charge and promises fair dealing, cash for butter fat, and a profitable new year for cows owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clas H, Snyder
Snyder Jy
Apir
Snyder
Heory
Raff Boyder
Dutley
Jones Dry Goods Store Closes After Sixty Years of Trade
After sixty years in business the Jones dry goods store closed on Monday evening. A closing out sale began in January to liquidate stock before Henry Jones retires. February saw the goods auctioned to the highest bidder. J H Jones and his son Cannah have long been active in local commerce and will be missed by the community. Prof Tupper noted the Marshall County Interscholastic Contest will be held at Lacon May 26 and 27 with gold and silver medals awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Dry
Our City
Henry
Tanun Ible
J. H. Jones
Cannah
Tupper
Marshall County Interscholaatic Contest Committee
Lacon
Heory
Religious notices and services fill a rainy Sunday
Rev W A Green to preach at Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at two. Little Missus Mooberry sings at Presbyterian Sunday school. St Mary’s Lenten services Friday and Saturday at 7:30. Vestry adjourned meeting at C B R Jones’s home Saturday at 7:40. Womans Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs Caunah Jones’s at 2:30, bring mite boxes. Candy Kitchen planned by St Cecelia Guild at Hartley building Saturday. Dr Henry set for March 20 visit. Holy Communion and service times listed. St Joseph’s church Lent devotions Friday 7:30 with instruction. Easter praise planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Green
Christian Church
The
Mra T
Hunt
Missus Mooberry
Presbyterian Sunday School
Wim Mason
JM. EB
Ben Hewitt
John Roth
Bt Mary’s Church
Fr Zumbueh
St. John’s Church
C. BR. Jones
Womang Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Mra Caunah Jones
Tople
Africa
Mollie Harbey
St Cecelin
St John's Church
Hartley
Quincy
Henry
Holy Mother
Josepi
St Joseph’s Church
Saytor
Calvary
Ehallelalah
The Easter Gift From The Flower Kingdom
A Pittsburg Dispatch excerpt extols Easter gifts as expressions of friendliness. It contrasts grand flowers with simple potted plants and sprigs, noting the value lies in the loving message hidden within the bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
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Holy Land
F. Morganee
Lostant
Frank
Mra Bol
Iver Morgan
Grandma Hutchins
I. H. Hutchins
Ek. H. Hutchine
Grandma
Earth
Heaven
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