Good Roads and the Wild Trails Saga in Marshall County
Townspeople from Henry and nearby areas attended a Varna meeting to form a Marshall County Good Roads group. Critics say the movement serves a single route through Lacon Varna and Wenona and may favor Chicago to St Louis road plans. W F Hull of Peoria and the Chicago Motor Club are cited on organized routes and road benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Good Roads Association
Varna
Henry
Lacon
Wenona
Ther
Washington, DC
Denver
Cal
Marshall County Association
Missouri
East Side Row
W F Hull
Peoria
Chicago
Illinois Improvement Association
Chicago Motor Club
Illinois
Hull
Peoria Herald-Transcript
St. Louis
WFE
Handkerchief Bazaar To Aid Presbyter ian Church
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church announce a Handkerchief Bazaar on April 6, the day before Easter. A poetical circular invites friends from many states to contribute handkerchiefs of any kind and size to support the church’s fundraiser. Contributions have come from Illinois, the Dakotas, Indiana, Kentucky, and New Mexico, with more hoped for. All kinds are welcome and must be in by March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ilinois
Dakotas
Indiana
Kentucky
New Mexico
Henry
Henry Ball Team Lineup 1912 Peoria Manito Henry Players
The 1912 Henry Ball lineup lists Wm Herman catcher Peoria Frank Rolfs pitcher Manito John Orr pitcher Henry F Ginnichic first base Peoria Adolph Fisher second base Peoria John Abrams third base Peoria Theo Flugel shortstop Peoria George Heininger field Henry Emil Lofgren field Henry Ivan Clark field Henry Frank Billings field and catcher Bradford ore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Wm. Herman
Peoria
Frank Rolfs
Manito
John Orr
F. Ginnichic
Adolph Fisher
John Abrams
Theo Flugel
George Heininger
Emil Lofgren
Ivan Clark
Henry Frank
Billings
Bradford
Ore
Democratic Township Caucus Names Nominees in March Meeting
The Democratic caucus on Friday March 16 nominated and elected candidates for town offices. Ben F Ransom was named Supervisor by acclamation, C E Vogelsang Town Clerk, D L Hartley Assessor, J R Robinson led Collector with 66 votes, Louis Stetzer 22, Amasa Joyce 11. John H Williams Highway Commissioner, Sidney Miller Justice of the Peace, Bernard Yaeger School Trustee, Grover C Kirby Constable with 31 votes, George Heininger 18, Thomas Dwyer. Central committee members and ward representatives were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
R . Burt
Elias B. Wright
Ben F. Ransom
C E. Vogelsang
D. L. Hartley
J R Robinson
Louis Stetzer
Amasa Joyce
Robinson
Commissioner of Highways
John H Williams
Justice of the Peace
Sidney Miller
Bernard Yaeger
Constable
Grover C. Kirby
George Heininger
Thomas Dwyer
Kirby
Town Central Committee
Charles Hofer
Elmer Quinn
Charles Tomb
Bernard Merdian
John E. Barry
Charles Ditle
Peter Merdian
Ben F Ransom
Obituary: Mrs Miles Henkins of Putnam IL dies aged 37
Lilian May Henkins born June 19 1874 in Putnam Illinois died March 16 1912 at 8 30 pm She was married to Miles W Henkins June 4 1902 at Peoria by Rev Morral She leaves six children Freda Dasline DeEtta Margrete Gordon Dwight Marian Brown Howard Hess and Elsie Marie plus three brothers and a sister The funeral was held Sunday at 2 30 at the Ev church Rev Wakefield officiating Interment at Putnam Cemetery Bearers named Funeral director A B Smith of Henry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian May Henkins
Putnam
William
Sarah Ball
Miles W Henkins
Henry Johnson
Peoria
Ill
Morral
Freda Dasline
DeEtta Margrete
Gordon Dwight
Marian Brown
Howard Hess
Elsie Marie
Marion
Osborne
Dwight
Fred
Silvis
Nora Kelly
Putnam, Conn
Christian Church
E.v
Rev
Wakefield
Religious Services Highlight Week at Local Church
Rev H C Reichel led Sunday morning and evening services at Christian Church. The Ladies Aid meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ellen Joyce. Rev Larson gave an instructive China lecture using maps and referred to the foreign missionary offering in March. His sermon titled The Value of a Life drew praise. Mrs D R Howe, former pastor's wife from Henry, attended. Members from Putnam and Whitefield joined. Sunday school classes plan an all day bakery sale at A B Smith's undertaker rooms Saturday for Sunday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Howe
Henry
Putnam
Whitefield
M. EB
A. B. Smith
Lacon O E Chapter Hosts Large Out of Town Guests
The Lacon chapter of O E S held a three session meeting in the new Masonic temple with visitors from Peoria Henry Sparland and other towns. Twenty seven initiates were welcomed as local members and guests were fed and entertained at the Thomas house and in the new banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
O. E
New Masonic Temple
Peora
Henry
Sparland
W E. King
Ll. R. Phillips
Pfaff
C Carpenter
Anne Gulter Hall
Ilinois
Peoria
Avery
Woman's Club Hosts Arts Prog At Cromwell Home
Monday afternoon March 18 the Womans club met at Mrs G Paskell's home, with Mrs E E Cromwell hosting and a large attendance. Mrs S L Caft chaired the business session and the Department of Art presented lectures on painting sculpture and architecture by Miss Gertrude Bickerman Miss Young and Mrs Nellie Harlin. Musical numbers and Victrola pieces enlivened the program. refreshments and sociability followed in a pink carnation decorated dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
G . Paskell
EE. Cromwell
S L. Caft
Department of Art
Gertrude Bickerman
Young
Nellie Harlin
Henry Woman's Club
Odette
Paskell
Mesdames W. Jones
E G. Cromwell
H. Youn
K. R Phillip
Larehy Cromwell
Ladies Aid to Meet. Augustine to Speak Again Sunday
ML E. Church outlines upcoming events with Mrs. Andrew Hunter hosting Wednesday meeting. Otto H. Augustine of Peoria, strong speaker, to address Sunday morning and evening. Church notes praise recent services, Easter program planning underway, Epworth League active, church leaders mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hunter
Otto H. Augustine
Peoria
Augustine
Big Brothers
Benjamin
Chillicothe
Epworth League
Miss McBride
Reinbeck
Removal of Two Dams Considered in Illinois River
A Chicago meeting addressed removing the Henry and Copperas Creek dams to increase river water discharge to 10 000 gallons per second. Governor Deneen and Illinois canal commissioners heard diverse opinions from boatmen, town representatives, and Sanitary District directors. They backed a report for water increase with conditions, while opponents warned of levee damage and navigability risks. The War Department showed little interest. legislature action would be needed, with strong push from the Sanitary District and steamboat interests likely to clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry and
Copper Creek
Deneen
Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners
Chicago Sanitary District
Sanitary District
Illinois River
War Department
Ilinois River
IX. Osborn
National Power Boat Association
Osborn
Henry
Wallace
Lyman J . Cooley
Isham Randolph
Denee
Col Zinn
Wlinois
Spring school notes and activities at local academy
The March edition lists class projects in domestic science and sewing as well as a dynamo test in physics. Freshmen prepare dresses and aprons while nasturtiums sprout in office boxes. Students praise the spring vacation and janitorial efforts, with Miss Young and Miss Giipin planning a Peoria trip and several pupils returning to class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
Scott
Louie Meier
Miss Young
Miss Young and Miss Giipin
Peoria
Riggs
Osa Thornhill
Sheffield
Ida Turpen
Marlon
Sheldon Riggs
Handkerchief Bazaar Aids St. Josephs Church
The Catholic Woman's League of St. Joseph's church seeks handkerchief donations for a forthcoming bazaar. Items from bandana style to Irish point lace and novelties are welcome, including former members now living elsewhere. Donors may send items to Mrs. James, Pp. Hartley, for the memory table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Woman’s League of
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Church
James
Hartley
City News Roundup Records Local Appointments and Events
Miss Leah Swein becomes stenographer at Henry E Jacobs law office. Miss Kittle Pace accepts typewriter and bookkeeper role at Times. Dwyer family returns from St Louis after three weeks. Mrs Tilda Nilson moves to depot area. Mrs Stever visits Davenport with daughters Latha and Augusta. Rev R L Vivian recovering in California, plans to resume duties pending weather. Frank R Smith marries Nora Gallaher at Mt Palatine with Travis family in attendance. Mrs Otto Halbleth ill at home of R E Hills. Clyde Doran ill at his father’s home but recovering. August Doelzer to live with father, keeping house. Harvey Matthews substitutes at water works during brother’s death. T L Taylor promotes Olivilo soap door to door. St Patrick’s dance in Chillicothe well attended. Seelig’s orchestra notable. Patrick’s Day talk at St Joseph’s on origin of shamrock and Irish history. Speaker Fr Brennan lauded for eloquence and call to civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Swein
Henry E. Jacobs
Kittle Pace
Times Office
David Dwyer
St. Louis
Tilda Nilson
Latha
Augusta
R. L .Vivian
California
G. &. Travis
Frank R. Smith
Mt. Palatine
T. E. Gallaher
Nora
Otto Halbleth
R. E. Hills
Clyde Doran
Robert Doran
August Doelzer
Harvey Matthews
George Halbleth
William
T L. Taylor
Chillicothe
Lacon
Henry
Seelig
C. A. Camp
E. S. Sterrett
Coggshall
John Riser
Anna Green
Bud Foster
Nellie Morgan
Clarence Phillips
Lennie McBride
John McVicker
Grover Kern
Bert Mead
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Joseph’s Church
Brennan
Scotland
Ireland
England
Lenyth
Hes
Cornelia Ellen Burt Losee 1840 1912 obituary
Mrs Cornelia Ellen Burt Losee wife of George N Losee died March 16 1912 at 6 30 p m after a year long illness. Born Hartford Conn Feb 6 1840 she moved to Illinois as a child and taught school before marrying in 1869. Survived by four children and a large family, funeral at Christian church Lake City. Interment followed. The Burt and Losee families mourn the loss with memories of a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Ellen
Burt Losee
George Nlosee
George
Clarence B. Burt
Cornelia Ellen Burt
Hartford
George and
Jerusha Burt
Mllinois
Whitefield
Henry Female Seminary
George N. Losee
Harriet Nyfeler
Kellogg, Minn
Clarence Seth Loses
California
Mr Losee
Lake City
Losee
Christian Church
Burt
S. Burt
J. S. Burt
Mrs. Losee
Sidney Hailey dies after illness in Centralia Kansas
Sidney Hailey aged 76 died at home in Centralia Kansas on Tuesday March 12 after an 11 month illness. Born August 23 1842 in Putnam County Indiana he served in the First Illinois Cavalry and was captured at Lexington Missouri. He married Amanda Shields December 29 1864 and moved to Kansas in 1886. Survived by wife seven children 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held March 14 at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev A L Yainter and the Masonic lodge in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hailey
Centralia
Kas
Sidney Harley
Putnam County
Co. A
First Illinois Cavalry
Lexington
St. Louis
Illinoig
Amanda Shields
Uunion
Kansas
Harley
Ma=sonic
Eastern Star
G. A. R. Post
Ava E. Broaddus
Horton
Methodist
A. L. Yainter
Masonic Lodge
Asebr
County Clerk Delays In Processing Copy Due To Typewriter Breakage
Supervisors report delays in processing records this week caused by a typewriter breakage in the county clerk's office. The incident prevented preparation of the required copy, with Supervisor Rascom noting the impact on timely filings and ongoing county business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk's
Spolen
Rascom
Athenaemee
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Alva Merrill
Congress
Fred H Smith
Col Smith
Merrill
Miles Henkins
Lacon O. E
Woman's Club
ML E. Church
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