Local notices and personal updates reveal town news
The Echo-Aiken notices report stolen bicycle parts near Mark and a sheriff’s nets confiscation along the Illinois river from Lake Senachwine to Beardstown. They honor Mrs. C. E. Smith for a funeral service donation and note Mrs. Adolph Wagner’s move to Toliston Indiana with gifts. Mary Gertrude Stadel born at Henry hospital. Daylight saving law to start March 31. Postmaster rules on Liberty loan notices. Faculty changes at Henry high school with Mrs. Merrill moving to Central and Miss Hutt taking over Business. Captain Hurt profiled in estra gravure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwyane Sickinger
Mark
C. E. Smith
Robert Clark
Adolph Wagner
Toliston
Ind
Gary
Philip Thomas
Joe Stadel
Henry Hospital
St. Patrick's Ciay
Mary Gertrude
Joseph Stadel
Anton Stadel
Mother
Babe
Grandma Thomas
Agnes
Camp Dodge
United States Conwreys
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Postmaster General
Washington, DB. C
Daily Post
D. Merrill
Central
Miss Rdham
Merrill Ze
Ts Daisy L. Hutt
Hen- Ty, I
Huff
Boliva Morgan
Henry
Putnam Toad
Washington, C
Henry High School
E.W. Huff
Severa
Philippine Islands
U. S
Captain Hurt
Republicans nominate township ticket in Henry county
Henry Mattison heads the ticket for supervisor in Henry township. Republicans met at city hall and nominated candidates for all offices to be voted on April 2. Democratic nominees and other township races listed, including Saratoga and Whitefield, with multiple candidates for clerk assessor commissioner trustee and constables. A separate message notes Mattison’s candidacy and urges votes on April 2. Also obituary: Mrs Putnam Beckwith died in Wenona on March 6 age 76, survived by three daughters and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mattison
Henry Township
C. B. Smith
T. C. Waterous
Lst
Matthew Steele
W H. Bell
Charles Dewey
George Johnson
A. G. Hillabrand
Town Central Committee
B. Smith
Addie Brown
J. A. Williams
Daniel Horrom
T. F. Monier
Walster Harrison
Will Merritt
G. E. Pace
C. A. Camp
Alfred Clift
George F. Sleater
I L. Gilpin
Democratic Town Central Committee
Frank Baer
C E Vogelsang
B F. Ransom
Charles Hofer
Elmer Quinn
W Schlosser
B Merchan
Marshall County
Saratoga Township
Henry City
Henry
Wenona
Putnam Beckwith
Beckwith
TG Evans
Shea
Henry School Notes Reflect Busy February Activities
Rolls of honor distributed for thrift stamp enrollment. Lauretta Sigler leads eighth grade February standings. other students named for top spots. David Dwyer visits Peoria. Harold Heininger narrowly avoids serious injury. Seventh and eighth grade writing contest winners listed. Teachers’ exams planned in Lacon. High school reading circle, Julius Caesar studied, Irving’s Sketch Book to follow. Domestic science and art classes showcase meals, dresses. Geometry tests and civics debate address government expenditures. Freshman program entertains with songs, essays, solos. Rev. Tilton and Mr. Countryman entertain. WCTU meeting held with petitions urging food diversion to war effort. Mrs. Evans reports on national orgs. comments on prohibition bills and patriotism drive. Mr. and Mrs. Williams host Chicago visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretheway
Lauretta Sigler
Clara—Holt
Glenna Sivell
David Dwyer
Peoria
Harold Heininger
Harold
Dale May
Barbara Fiedler
Pearl Sawyer
Laurette Sigler
Frances Elizabeth Forbes
Florence Williams
Mary Coggshall
Marguerite Crouse
Margaret Glenn
Dorothy Newell
Miss Arp
Lillian Kusga
Ilda Wood
Lacon
Reading Circle
Irving
Ralph Wable
Elizabeth Weaver
Robert Burt
Josephine Green
Ernestine Bennett
Irieh
Barton Allinson
Edwin Daniels
Imelda Hartley
Viola Rowe
Tilton
Missionary Pastor Recalls Java to Borneo Work
Rev Charles Worthington and wife spoke at the Presbyterian Church about sixteen years in Java and current missionary efforts in Borneo. He described rescuing a sulky boy from a knife attack, saving others from harm, and converting the boy after prayer. He warned of head hunters and Chinese slave trade, and shared adventures with tigers and elephants. The talk highlighted self sacrifice and progress in spreading Christian life in remote islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charles Worthington
Malaysia
Java
Borneo
Worthington
Rev. Worthington
Islands
Holland
Roy Worthington
Ifevev Worthington
Goven
Appeal for Old Clothing for Belgium and France Help
The American Red Cross asks for used clothing for Belgian and French victims. Local Red Cross collects men women children and infants garments including shirts undergarments coats dresses and shoes. Donations may be dropped at the vacant building next to Hutchins Downey on Edward Street for processing and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Red Cross
Board of Red Cross
Hutchins & Downey
Edward Street
Freshman Class Presents St Patrick's Day Program
The high school freshman class staged a St Patrick's Day program featuring a class song Wearing of the Green, an essay on The Life of St Patrick by Ralph Wabel, songs by Elizabeth Weaver and group, a war-situation speech by Robert Burt, piano duets by Josephine Green and Ernestine Bennett, humorous stories by Barton Allinson and Edwin Daniels, and a final quartet song There’s a Long Long Trail. Rev Tilton and Mr Countryman of Buda gave brief talks and readings, closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wabel
St. Patrick
Elizabeth Weaver
Rocky Roads
Dublin
Imelda Hartley
Robert Burt
Josephine Green
Ernestine Bennett
Barton Allinson
Edwin Daniels
Viola Rowe
Rev. Tilton
C. C. Countryman
Buda
Northern Lights Shine Over Henry Readers Week Of News
The Henry Republican notes reader interest with farmer inquiries about horses for sale, visits by G W Buffington and Mr Newell, a large funeral in Lacon for Richard H Maxwell, and Bishop Fawcett declining a Democratic congressional bid due to church duties. It mentions a critical view of agricultural seed advice, a northern lights display near Henry, and local social happenings including a funeral procession to Hennepin and social remembrances at the Wareh J birthday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Henry Snyder
Louis Kraus
Chillicothe
Coldwater
Mich
The
Republican
G. W. Buffington
George Hastings
Oparland
Mr. Newell
Galesburg
Henry
Richard H. Maxwell
Lacon
O. H. Davis
Elmer
Albért Quinn
Henry Lodge of Masons
Calhoun
Washington
Bishop Fawcett
Quincy
Congress
Fawcett
Tamora
Canada
Will Conrad
Artid
Seb
Marjorie Laech
Peoria
Hennepin
Conrad
Gertrude Wall
Joseph Hall
Menry
Willa Wheeler
Ann
Marjorie
Ciy
Shoe
Jonrad
Nebraska Ufty
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Whitefield
L. R. Hunt
H. §. Rowe
J A L. Barrett
Chauncey Peters
A. A Rouse
Charles Anderson
Hohnes
Charles Salisbury
Thomas Ryan
Henry School Notes
Petitort
Anna A. Gordon
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Tsoaway
Margaret Riddell
Davis
Cecelia Spencer
Hawaii
Africa
Elia M. Stone
Senate
National Anthem Association
America
Washington, D. C
Bella Evans
Dregs
Rey
Mrs. Gibbons and
Uttle Son
Chicago
WAR Savings Campaign
War Savings
Ww.s.s Thrift
Henry Public School
St Mary's Parochial School
Hartley. No's Committee
James
Country Woman
Country Woman's Club
Cee Allen
Barbara Kuhne
L T. Ash
C. E. Allen
Ryan
Arthur Ryan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Bye
Glenn E. Tilton
Christian Church
C. Wesley Johnson
Christian Endeavor
St. Joseph's Church
aRev
Brennan
St. Mary's Church
Andrew Schauer
St John's Church
Laurders
Rm Bones
Neble P Harlin
Lary Anne
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