Local Happenings From Henry and Nearby Areas
A compilation of community notes from Henry and surrounding towns. Updates include Mr Newman still home recovering from an attack at his piers farm west of Putnam, visits from Garrell from Ke fwaneo, and Cant. Corinth Legg of the Salvation Army in Peoria on a March trip. Mentions of farming, moving day preparations, and local residents like Caleb Condit, Frank Smith of Dwight, and Ernie managing seasonal duties. Oblique references to wartime costs and publican candidacy are noted, alongside local transport and river boating routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Putnam
Henry
Ziegler
Garrell
Kefwaneo
Carudies
Finois
John Day
Wyoming
Tunsui
Pgar
United States
Frank Smith
Dwight
He ‘State
Dunne
Ink Smith
Caleb Condit
Seabe
Metropolitc
Tor Caleb
Wilde
Ernie
Townsend
Wilfréd
Lincoln
Che
Otorious
Ormatio Lewapaper
Primary Election Totals Shape City Nominees
The week’s primary tally shows ward results with 226 votes cast across three wards. Notable names elected to run include Alex Doo zer and T K Leech for mayor and city clerk candidates Dennis Hartley O H Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Doolzer
T. K.leech
Dennis Hartley
O. H. Davis
Republlican
Fred Potter
John—Applen
Demoocrat
A. B Smith
Samuel G. Wilde
W J Thomas
BH. B. Wright
Victor Brasfield
C A. Frommel
C. &. Smith
John Ford
Charles Knight
Frank Baer
Welter Duke
John Parker
George Travis
Clyde Bauter
Valentine Bogner
C. B Dewey
Fred Seitz
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Lesm Hannum
A surprise party was hosted at the parental home by Miss Ethel Seelye for Miss Lesm Hannum in anticipation of her upcoming marriage to Elmer Hunt of Whitefield township. About 20 guests attended, with a mock wedding reenactment, gifts, and refreshments concluding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Seelye
Lesm Hannum
Lila Clark
Miss Hannum
Elmer Hunt
Whitefield Township
Maria Hunt
T .A. Seelye
Thomas Seelye
Lawrence Hunt
Stine
Zenos Graves
Molly McBride
Eva Harrison
Leam Hannum
Edna i Hillabrand
Evelyn Hariley
Laura Williams
Agnes Longman
Florence Peteau
Atleene Hunter
Kittie
Dane—Verldg
Avere
Bell
Sue Bacon
Elizabeth Bell
Married in Lacon March 6 1915 Hubbell Chase union
Hymenial marriage took place at the Mr parsonage in Lacon on March 6 1915 officiated by Rev Calhoun. Thomas Hubbell and Mrs Emma Chase of the city formed a life partnership, each widowed with two children, sharing a wedding dinner at the Thomas House and receiving public congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Lacon
J Thomas Hubbell
Emma Chase
Calhoun
Thomas
Hubbell
Chase
Declaration of Principles and Local Anniversaries
A political platform pledges enforcement of existing laws on liquor minors gambling and hours, with focus on honesty, economy, and strict law enforcement. Also reported are the sixty fifth anniversary of Marshall Lodge No. 63 and related Odd Fellows events, plus a murder suspect held in La Salle tied to Aurora cases as police pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoz
Desire Priesty
Houston Cot
Reoria Thomas
Emma Chase
Dahlbach Sand
Alvena
Marshal
Henry
Marshall Lodge
I. C. Oxc
Grand Lodge of
Ilinois
Chester L. Woodward
George Burt
John Pride
Robert Dawson
V. G Weston
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
la Salle
Clayton Miller
Doyle
Tiskilwa
Emma Thompson
Aurora
Miller
Milter
Petergon
Nang Can
School Notes and Student Activities Report
Mr Wing led the teachers meeting on the development of American secular school systems. The high school formed an athletic association with Seleyr Robinson as president and Clarence Duke as secretary treasurer. all students join. Activities include baking and cooking lessons, outdoor sports, art, music, and a test on square roots. Lawrence Littrel returns to Ottawa. fourteen perfect attendance certificates issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing
Cbkbe
Seleyr Robinson
Clarence Duke
Margery Duke
Lawrence Littrel
Ottawa
Louis Smith
Dorothy_ee
Eines Margaret Holt
Ilness
Shreffler
Glasford
Flittabrand
Yoons
Harriet
Eddingfield
Magnolia
John Dwyer
St. Louis
Svenes
Runkle
The
Canal Budget Proposes $245000 for Illinois Michigan Canal
Illinois and Michigan canal commissioners outlined appropriation bills totaling 245000 for canal improvements and equipment from July 1, 1915, to July 4, 1977. Maintenance, lock walls, gates at Henry and Copperas Creek, bridges at Lemont Ottawa and Marseilles, and Chicago to La Salle surveying are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois, and
Michigan Canal
Canal
State Yard
Lockport
Henry
Chicago
Copperas Creek
E W. H. Spicer
C. F. Hobart
Marseilles
Oard
Sabbath Services and Junior Epworth League Reorganization
A church bulletin outlines Sunday worship times for Epworth League and Sabbath school, with a six minute children's sermon planned. The Junior Epworth League elected officers Margaret He⟂per president and other officers, and weekly Sabbath afternoon meetings begin at 2 40. The John’s Church notes Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 9 48 a m, with services, sermons, and prayers throughout the week. The Women’s Guild meets Thursday, and St Catherine’s Guild convenes Friday afternoon under Fr Haist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth ‘League
Margaret Helaper
Lolita Bell
Fern Latourette
Ida,Surpin
Ivan Harper
Ednate
Elizabeth
Wear
J. B. Mercer
John's “Church
Woman's Guild
St Catherine’s Guild
IF. W. Haist
Presbyterian Church Announces Next Sabbath Services
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. led by superintendent A. B. Smith, morning worship at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., evening worship at 7:30, prayer meeting each Thursday at 7:30, mission study class following prayer meeting, and real Rev. W. Martin as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
A.B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Rea
W. Martin
St Josephs Church Lent Services Listing
St Josephs Church outlines weekly Lent services with Rosary Sermon and Benediction on Wednesday at 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross and Sunday vesper services. Fr Brennan presides with masses at 9:00 and 10:00 am and Sunday evening service at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Méry
Brennan
Prise
Sermons At Dible School Morning Service And Sermon Series
At Dible School services begin at 10 a.m. with Wm Knight superintendent preaching. Rev Reichel leads an 11 a.m. sermon and 7:30 p.m. Endeavor service. morning sermon continues the series on Gods Dealing With Man and invites readers to study the latter part of Genesis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dible
St Mary's Church Services And Weekday Schedule
Church notices list Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon 10 00 a m high mass German sermon 2 30 p m vespers and benediction daily mass at 8 a m except Saturday 7 a m Rev Genlslek pastor. Also reports on Chicago Federal League camp at Shreveport mentioning Ghry Beard and Guy Treai and other race track events with scattered names and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Chicago
Federal’ League
Shreveport
Princeton
Guy Treai
Lo-Beza
Wien
Josey
Willie Thesbig
bhgAnn
Morniguren
Neer
Fragmentary Local News On Crime Deaths And Community
Fragmented OCR notes recount various incidents and deaths in a rural town. References include a fatality at an estate in Joliet and a teacher’s friendship. mentions of Mallary family, Miss Shaw, and Mr. Shay. The piece notes insurance benefits for a widow and local social ties amid distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkada Sas
Mavaud
Sory Oe Samuel
Garland
Doligh
Vailver
Herbert
Wilson
Willard
Hintontown
Hazel
Wood
Orme
Monia
John
Hartley
Ether
Cwill
Gother
Mallary
Shaw
Chilticothe
Shay
Depue
George Nicholson
Joliet
Thigvda Aptainty
Brothersendline Nichelson
Seaabieken
William Oberholtzer
Eare
Ar Ullnois
Wass Scientific
New York
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Credibly Endorsed in Buffalo Ad
An old advertisement text touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney ailments and fevers. It cites a testimonial from a user in Buffalo New York, claiming relief and urging readers to try the product today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Jane
Dean
Bey
Colpeta
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Lopemandsand
Winna “Daniels
Whitefield
Hava
Johnvin
Kersthe
Aleetion
Kierong
Cuba
Chillicothe
Christian Church
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