Local notes recall voters on road commission change
A Marshall county town voted last week on reducing road commissioners from three to one. Roberts approved the measure by about two to one. The column also mentions visitors, a piano concert, a suit by Miss Bessie Allen, and local remarks on railroad steamer David Swain undergoing overhaul for the La Salle to Peoria run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E- S. Starrett
James Weeks
Hennepin
Willard Hamm
Wingwood
Deacon Matson
Marshall County
Roberts
William Wilson
Lacon
Danville
Michael McBride
Bessie Allen
Arry Allen
Pontiac
Henry
Charlotte ‘Allen
Mabel Riley
Phil Riley
Henry Fort
Harry Hexter
Lacon Journal
Avery
David Swain
la Salle-Peoria
Swain Transportation Company
Swains
la Salle
Wideney
Pin-Reatlso
Michael
Fahy
Toluca
Washington
Springfield
Ilinois
Énator
Kern
Indiana
Fennessee
Keron
Town
Stephen—Morrell Ivil
Homain Varna
Charke
Boston
Corbitt
John
Wilkes Booth
Morrell
St Louis
Bradford
Magnolia
Varna
Birthday Anniversary Dinner at Kinkades Hosts Four Generations
Mrs Neblie Harlin hosted a birthday anniversary dinner at Kinkade's restaurant on Monday in place of her March 15 birthday. Guests included Mrs J E Mercer, Mrs L R Phillips, and the paper’s Senior, ages spanning from the 40s to the 70s. The gathering featured a kingly menu and a poem recitation, with carnations as table adornments and each guest receiving a flower trophy. Mrs Mercer noted her two daughters share the same birth date, three years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkade
Neblie Harlin
J E Mercer
M. E. Pastor
L. R. Phillips
Kinkades
Mercer
Morse Family obituary and Spring opening at J Watercatt
Eva Catharine Morse born 1848 in Germany died in Ludlow Missouri March 6. She lived in Ohio Peoria Bloomfield Ludlow and Ha vana among others. Survived by husband George Morse and ten children including Henry Anna Sarah Julius and Alice Reed. Funeral at Monroe Cemetery Ludlow. Lutheran member described as devout. Also notice J Watercatt & Co Spring opening and extended display with large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Catharine Hichhborn
Germany
Ohio
Peoria
Andrew Morse
Sebich
Ahé
Bloomfield
Ludlow
Dre
Gorge Morse
M. D
Henry M. Morse
Worthen
Anna Cag Ty —Ar Morse
John Lu. Morse
Henry
Sarah W. Crompton
Havana
Sophia Roberts
Ian Christian
A. Morsé
Julius F. Morse
Hominy
Okla
Mooney
George
Richard Read
Dutheran Church
Chris
Monroe Cemetery
Mao
J. Watercatt & Co
T Ie House
Ynorning
Republican Townsh ip Caucus elects Horrom and others
A large Henry township Republican caucus in the city council room named D W Horrom as the unanimous choice for mayoral style seats and listed successors for town clerk assessor and highway commissioner. Alice Williams and other candidates were chosen by ballot with women voters appearing for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
Mitteeman
C. H. Smith
Stiéwneeting
Ares Sol
J. W. Potter
Davis
E H
F. A. Powell
Flynn
G. B. Smith
Horromt
J. H. Gregory
Clark
Horrom
Gfven
Towm
Frank Johnson
Calcus
G. M. Clark
Alice Wiliams
Charles Onyan
Frank Dennis
Williams
Henry Bell
Wiliam Merritt
William Moore
Noeong
Daniel Horron Vay
Hilmer Rolling
George P. Moore
Ed B. Smith
William Mdgre
Henry
William Flynn
F .W. Potter
July Jones
Sss
Grandma Fogerty Surprise Birthday Visit
Relatives and old friends surprised Grandma Fogerty at her son Timothy’s home on March 17 with a day of Irish songs, piano, and gramophone. She received cards and keepsakes by mail, remains in good health, and well remembers the cheerful event. Also notes a W C T U meeting at New Jerusalem church with a program on temperance and franchise, and a card of thanks for condolences on a death in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Fogerty
Timothy Fogerty
St. Patrick
Ireland
Grandma
New Jerusalem
George Helper
Wilde
America
Helpere
Bella Evans
Eure
Cwitesor
Barwon Stan Ville
Nt Acs
PIS oVier- Tela
Sugan Pete
Spoisieland
Viattoys
annuArs
OL Pythias
Hans Otto
Newelly Family
Sporland
Slee
J. Mz
Patnathy Matlyinie
Charies
Shays Diev
Earl Jo É of
Senachwine
Levens
Pulham
She Hindlssrirerse
Mr and
Ars Cotones
Dinner Cape
Mrei
Asa Bank Force
Purity in School Topic Guides Mothers Meeting
About 20 mothers gathered at Mise Clifford Haws Wad neyday to discuss Purity in School under superintendent Mrs. A G Hilto brand. Thegroup sang with Mrs George Helper at the piano, readings and prayers followed, and notes on home and school roles in guiding children were shared. A next meeting is planned for April at Mrs George Helper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Clifford Haws
A. G. Hilto~ Brand
Indies
Hiltabrand
Arhich Ott
Chile
Alngoing
America
Evey
Athletic association elects officers and plans lecture
The Athletic Association named officers including Roy Kern as captain of track and Louie Wein as track meet manager. George Green captains baseball with Louis Philips as baseball manager. Dr. Thomas Suleepa, a noted Chautauqua lecturer, will lecture tonight at the M and church under the High School Athletic Association auspices. The physics class studies sound transmission as observers report visitors from Merrill Publishing Co. and MacGillian Co. The junior English class dramatizes scenes, and the fourth year reads Arnold and Rustum. sophomores finish Idyls of the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Athletic Association
Roy Kern
Louie Wein
Chfford Green
Louis Philips
Thomas Suleepa
Mesopotamian Valley
High School Athletic Association
M. & Church
United States
Walter Bayne
J W W. Roberts
Merrill Publshing Co
B. RB. Runkle
Macgalllan Co
Tiny
Arnold
Rustum
Ophomiores
Kranberry
Newell Harris
Grover
Kern
Tanéi
Tvirginiardant
St Patrick Lecture at St Josephs Delights Parishioners
Rev P C Culieton of Peru gave a detailed St Patrick history at St Josephs church on Tuesday night. He traced Patrick origins in Ireland, his slave years in Antrim, priestly ordination around 400, and missions that spread the faith among the Irish. The event included choir singing and a energetic parish celebration, with church activities and guild efforts noted for Sunday services and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Culieton
Peru
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Joseph’s Church
Prince of
Scotland
Antrim
Ofreland
Bovetl
Shemesryse
Ietegorite
Vastiesey
Greevy
St. Johnnis
de aNleon
Aly Tiskil
Wag
eGuild
St.Gathering
Akbago
F. W. Haist
Methodist Church Adds Sunday Activities and Meetings
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with M L Coan as superintendent and a men's Bible study during the session. Preaching at 11 a m followed by a union temperance service at the opera house with John F Cunneeh speaking in the evening. Midweek prayer meeting is Thursday evening March 26 and the Ladies Aid meets with Mrs L R Phillips Wednesday afternoon March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cs OK
Reebalschin Church
Bible School
Cr-Reichel
Christian
Endeavor
Osrknight Jender
Aid
Glora- Waughop
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. Coan
Union Temperance
Opera House
John FF. Cunneeh
Ladies Aid of the Church
L. R. Phillips
St Josephs Church Services Across Sundays
St Josephs Church announces Sunday services with low mass at 8 a m and 3 a m, sermon and high mass at 10 a m, and sermon with benediction at 7 30 a m led by Rev M J Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Joseph's Church
Tay
Ry M. J. Brennan
St Mary's Church Activities and Local Meeting Notices
Readable items describe St Marys Church Masgp morning and Sunday services led by Fr M Gensler, a Womens Club meeting on March 28, and a Voters League event chaired by Mrs FB Paskell. Also notes on Republican town council meeting, city hall room, and a town officers election committee seeking candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph Goregalar—meatin
Fais Yelube Iil
Shomenot Mee
Fred Morgan
FB. Paskell
Bella Byans
Local Notices and Social Roundup Across Town
A garbled community record lists visits, family notes, farm shipments, and social events. Mentions include Mrs. Asa Gregory, Mrs. CaF wens, and Henry Louis with horse purchases, plus references to the Gay dentist, Beech DSa of the moon, and a taxidermy display from the Newelly family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamusa Sinem
Thomas Russell
Asa Gregory Anighabetots
Salle
Caf Wens Ories Merdian & Weis
Rutnam Brida
Monket
Del
Peoria
Sa-Clarice
Inden
Aes Ry
Sphillipa
Ats Péopene
Tae
Betinare
Toyeph Bogner
Vincent Sebusert
Citasena
Henry Louis
Vilentine Hofer
Henry
Jeru
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lewis Kraus
John Ziegler
Roy Bauter
W.C .Traphagen
Harry McDowell
Lacon Lodge
Esquires
Tnighthood
Star
E. H. Rose
H. E. Wescott
Robert Whitton
F. A. Barr
G. W. Smith
J. S. Bullman
A. H. Hexter
D. M
Fred Rickey
Frank Sorrels
S M. Dorand Putnam
Fred Cook
M. M. Henkins
Francis Murphy
Elmer Downey
Wm Strosnider
Bert Sparling
H F Stoner
W B. Martin
H H. Trone
C W Trone
Lester Bassett
Mars
Republican Township Caucus
Dellai Copelaidy
Gus’ Meier
St. Mary’s Church
Masgp
M.gensler
Bella
Byans
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