Local Notes on Town Affairs and Community News
A condensed column reports on city governance concerns and rural topics. It mentions University input predicting farm trouble, a proposed interurban railway, local moves, garden task rules for youths, and recent sales of horses with destinations to Chicago and Indianapolis. The piece includes village anecdotes and reflections on weather and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Powell
University
Anties
TaTmorsee Peoria
Ottawa
Hank [Vans
Aurora
Princeton
Harthur Medearis
Oakley
Dacona
Washburn Leacer
Ardening
le Payvs
Mtorse
Mendota
Chicago
Indianapolis
Michael McSherry
Les
Bradford
Mrae McSherry
Jerry
Michael O'Meara
Ari
Andr
Leam Hannum Weds Elmer Hunt In Peoria Home Ceremony
Miss Leam Margetta Hannum and Elmer Lee Hunt of Henry Illinois were married Thursday at the bride's parents home in Peoria. The ceremony followed by a luncheon and plans for a westward trip. couple to reside near Henry after May 1 at Oakdale arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer, Hunt
Leam’ Hannum
Peoria
Peoris
William. S.hannum
Knoxville-avenue
Leam Margetta
Elmer Lee Hunt
Henry
Ill
Ruby Patterson
Leroy
T.l
Lucille Tippy
Tavis
Helene Hannum
Albert Mead
William &. Shaw
M. E
Mrs. Hunt
West
Oakdale Arm
St Patrick Day Banquet By Marseilles Domestic Science Class
Miss Hazel Clift led the Marseilles domestic science class in a St Patrick day banquet for the school board and superintendent. The six course menu featured grapefruit coupe, cream of corn soup, leg of lamb, baked potatoes, peas, Waldorf salad, mint ice, pistachio cakes, coffee and St Patrick's mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Day
Hazel Clift
Marseilles
Hazel Cilft
St Patrick's
Henry Greys Semipro Pros Draw Big Local Support
Chicago readers note Henry Greys semi pro team drew 24 060 in home admissions last season and won 36 of 41 games while 1000 dollars was raised by local fans. The United States Army baseball squad from Panama regiments plans a season opening tour with the Greys on May 1 and 2 at Henry diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Greys
Henry
Illinois
United States Army
Greys
Who
United States
Panama
Philippine
Hawaiian Islands
Kinney
America
Henty Diamonds
Steuben County Supervisor Nominees Reported in County
Fragmentary OCR lists Republican township supervisor nominees in Steuben County with several names such as Turnbull Hickey and Stoner. Mentions five townships electing supervisors and notes battleground tone among readers. text is fragmented and contains garbled phrases and stray words with limited coherent facts.
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Steubens Walter Burnett
Ketign Nach
la Prairie
Turnbull
VANES
Asnley
Saratoga
John
Hickey. Roberts
TooIney
Hurlitt Nie Hs F.f
Stoner
Marshall County
Atis
Abe
Tee
Minnie Lawless Eller Obituary Prominent Community Member
Minnie Lawless Eller born 1868 on a Wenona area farm, married Frank Tiler, lived in Chicago for 12 years, died after cancer illness. Funeral held at St Marys with burial to Henry. mourners included husband, daughter Catherine, sons Raymond and William, and numerous relatives and friends. Pallbearers named Fred Merdlan, Fred Bickerman, L A Peterman, A J Lindgren, Frank Slewers, Wm Harney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie’ Lawless
Eller
Minnie Lawless
Henry
Theodore
Bickerman
St Mary's
Minnie-Lawless Biler
Wenone-in
Peter Lawless
Ghee Wae
Frank
Biler
Eyanade
Chicago
Frank Tiler
Catherine
Fred Schafer
Raymond
Willian
Lucelle
Barbara,Hiler
Whittemore
W. A. Siler
Charles Eller
Charles Barry
Mias
Agnes Consuella
Ryan
Fiorel
Orattol
Fréd Merdlan
Fred Bickerman
L. A. Peterman
A. J. Lindgren
Frank Slewers
Wm. Harney
School Board Election Notice From District
A jagged note details petitions and voting law changes for the Board of Education election. It cites 18 W mode of voting and the right of district residents to choose candidates by majority. Blank petitions available from the district school board secretary. filing due ten days before the election.
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J. G. Blatt
Sbe
Board of
Education
To Megals
Oils
Tia
Boart
Wh Duff
Plercy
Aging ex-soldier Logan Albert Hogan Dies in Bennepin
Albert Logan, born in Glasgow Kentucky in the 1700s, lived in Bennepin most of his life. He served in the Civil War era and witnessed emancipation and progress through three centuries. He died Sunday March 21, with funeral services Tuesday at 1 p.m. by the M. E. church pastor. A B Smith mortician.
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Albert Hogan
Albert Logan
Glascow
Bennepin
Hennepin
Albert Logen
M. E. Church
A.B. Smith
Industrious Birck family man dies after appendicitis
Johnny Birck born Jefferson Ind October 4 1893 came to Madison three years ago to work as a farm hand. He was son of Nicholas Birck with two brothers and two sisters. Ill around the 18th he consented to doctors and an operation for appendicitis but died. His burial followed Wednesday, his brother Philip and Uncle Ho-Bitek aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Birck
John
Birck
Jefferson
Ind
Uct
Nicholas” Birck
Pegune
Edward Balénsiefen
Henry
Teken
Birek
Ices
Philip
Ho-Bitek
Edward
Balensieten Vielanses Ithe Temas
Madison
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Martin at Deacon Hill
A birthday surprise marked a Deacon Hill gathering hosted by Ruby and another daughter for Mrs. Wm. Martin. Friends led by Mrs. Rickey lured the guest downtown then surprised her with a luncheon and a cake centerpiece celebrating her sixty‑second birth anniversary with cards and well wishes from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Martin
Deacon Hill
de Yerge
Oolhar
Gadd
Ruby
Iakey
Blackburn
George Wabel
Rickey
Jacob Relskoy
Trim
Marwin—forby
Airaumd
Jacob Rickey
Worley
George Brown
Williams
Isaac Camery
Thomas Clark
Wesley. Doyle
W. D. McAtee
Marty Clark
Untitled Camp Event Described With Niece and Mr Camp Family
A garbled report mentions Honte Jaen and Mr and Mrs Camp with their niece Miss Marjorie Leeds involving a camp and a historical event impression. It references a parade or display and a discussion of expenses for wood with unclear details about timing or venue.
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Jaen
C. A
Camp
Marjorie
Leeds
Campo
Union Services Begin Passion Week At Local Church
The article lists Union Passion Week services led by the Presbyterian and Methodist churches starting March 29 through April 3. It notes sermons and programs for Sunday school and congregational participation, with details on Easter observances and a church supper offering.
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Ena
Claus
Tegular
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Church Methodist
Sabaus Smarutin
Chure
Gabbath
Wheeler
Ehuldrent
Vgermon
Ag Musdaly
Clarks
Will
Pteyrl
Eriday
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Sapriit
Europe
Chicago- Nave
Lorne
Milwaukee
Meineth
Dresden
Fred Supreme
Cour
Branton San Honal
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