Club program showcases war readings and music at Cromwell home
The Republican Henry III notes a Monday afternoon club meeting at Dr. and Mrs. Cromwell’s home with guests from Cincinnati and Putnam. Recitals include vocal solos, piano and ukulele pieces, readings on war, a Grecian dance, and a patriotic tale, followed by refreshments and a charity bake sale report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Cromwell
Town
J. M. Smithson
Cincinnati
George Dally
Putnam
H. W. Adams
God
James Case
Moore
Inez Anderson
Elizabeth Weaver
Migs Arp
William Green
Jean DePreuz
Florence Stewers
Bella Evans
Mrs Betsy Clark Pioneer of Henry Passes Away at 83
Obituary notes Mrs Betsy Stafford Clark born Danby Vermont February 8 1835 died Sunday March 17 1918 at Henry hospital after a long life of service. She married Robert Clark in 1866 in Geneseo and raised a step daughter while aiding neighbors and family. Funeral held at her home with Rev L G Landenberger officiating and attendance from Chicago Rock Island and local relatives. She valued reading gardening and Swedenborg writings. Surviving are one sister Mrs Helen Fisk niece Miss May Culton and four stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Stafford Clark
Danby
Henry Hospital
Christopher
Sylvia Stafford Stons
Freelove
Helen
Geneseo
Henry
Colonel Stone
Betsy
Robert Clark
Goff
Clark
L. G. Landenberger
St. Louis
Swedenborg
Landenberger
C. E. Smith
Jesus
David Blackwell
A. J. Ironmonger
Walter Harrison
Dr. Powell
Helen Fisk
Pred Fisk
Chicago
Miss May Culton
Rock Island
May Culton
Aston Clark
Wayne, Neb
Ellen White
Colridge
Neb
Elizabeth Clark
Los Angeles
Ida Clark
A. B. Smith
Penalty for Hoarding Necessities Under Federal Food Law
The punishment for hoarding necessities is a fine up to $5 000 or imprisonment up to two years, or both. Necessaries held or arranged in excess of reasonable requirements for use by the person and dependents for a reasonable time violate section six of the federal food law.
Death of Miss Marjorie Leech Peoria Girl
Miss Marjorie Leech, a 21 year old Peoria woman, died Thursday at 4 am at 721 Fayette street after a brief illness. She was a Peoria High School 1915 graduate and active in First M. E. church. She is survived by her parents H H Leech and one brother Jack Leech on furlough from Camp Logan. Funeral at First M E church followed by burial in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie’ Leech
Peoria
Miss Leech
Fayette Street
H. H. Leech
Midg-Leech
Chicago
M. E. Church
Marjorie
Jack Leech
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
WW. E. Shaw
Shaw
Jackson
William Conrad
Leech
Arnold, Neb
Albert Leech
Marshall Neil
Girls’ Club
Dr. Barbour
Ruth Leech
Henry
Marie Gregory
E. S. Sterrett
G. E. Tilton
Barbour
Rebecca Mills
Ethelind Sutton
O'Leary
William Fog
G E. Travis
Hennepin
Riverside
Rev. Ames
Jesus
Governor Lowden Praises State Press At War Conference
Governor Frank O Lowden commends the state council of defense and editors for their wartime cooperation. He credits the press with prompt patriotic support during uncertain times and acknowledges the gratitude owed by the people for their efforts. Meanwhile a local merchant notes prices remaining relatively low despite wholesale increases. A 200 ex e Old Trusty incubator is advertised for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
State Council of Defense
Frank O. Lowden
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Heroe
S, BR. Phillips
Charles Greenlee
J. Watercott
P. Turner
G. Hoyle
Henry, III
THE
Woman's Club
Junior Red Cross
Worres
F. RK
Fairbanks
Varna
Mrs
Washington
Bols
Ilinois
Marjorie Leech
Grand Army of the Republic
Council of Administration of the Department of Dinots
Women’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
George N. Harnay
Advt
Patton
Aeolian
Vocalion
G. E. Fenwic
Illinois
France
Johnzon
Nettie Jarman
Green
Ill
E. H. Bradley
New Lehman Ff Ldg
Court House
Adams
Antere Nursery
Irvin Ingels
LaFayette
Hitinois
Lont
Consultus
Thompson Farm Loans
Lacon
Tllino IS
Mat
Post Office Department
Ian Ba
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