Week's News Bites From Henry and Nearby Areas
Local notes report social events, farm updates, and legal clarifications. Henry residents discuss a Marshall County basketball tournament, while Fred W. Potter corrects an auto license rumor. A curious apple preserved since 1871 and a community dancing party are highlighted alongside town council and election details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puterbaugh
Illinois Central
Grady
Albert Stickel
Misa Lina
Chicago
Ee John Williams
Witherbee
Col
Anton Dietrich
David Ankrum
Atchison, Kas
Ankrum
Doniphan
Newell Harris
Grover Kern
Henry
Frappe
Warren & Applén
Marshall County
Chillicothe
Washburn High School
Fred W. Potter
The
Republican
Peoria
Wheatland Township
Bureau County
N. W. Shertz
Frank B. Anderson
Harry Monroe
Thomas Olsonj
C. L. Ringenberg
H. Gooddale
Corbly Wright
William*True
Sparling G K org et al Passes A Putnam- Area Leader
George Edward Sparling prominent Putnam and Marshall counties resident dies after long illness at 70. He served in Co G 113th WI Inf and Co B 139th Reg during Civil War, helped build Undercliff hotel on Senachwine Lake, and finished the consolidated school building. Funeral held at Putnam Methodist Church 2:30 PM with AR service and flowers from local clubs.
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Oltizertz
Putnam
Ind
Marshall Counties
George Edward Sparling
George
Adéilfj
Co. Gi
Third Board of Trade Regiment
Chicago
Co. B
United States
Abraham—Lincoln
Carrie I. Bagley
Bagley
Undercliff
Senachwine Lake
Tad Wende
Cnelekbors
Sebel
Leam Hannum
Helene
A. R
bewis-Simpson
Jones—Maust
Robert Doran
William Starlinper
Johu Dawson
George Finley
Abram Shorts
Kredd Sparling
South Omaha
Neb
Péter Klein
Kresky
Gaderclitz
Consolidated School
Bauter Bros
Henry
A. B. Smith
Mortician
Sparling
Adhem
Creaué
Pam
Moore Gallup Wedding in Lacon on March 18
Everett B. Moore of Whitefield marries Lucy A. Gallup in Lacon with Rev. Calhoun officiating in the M. W. parsonage parlors. The couple, both well regarded, are honored by friends including Harry Gallup and Miss Brian Kanives as they begin married life.
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Lacon
Calhoun
M. WH. Parsonage
Everett B. Moore
Whitefield
Lucy A. Gallup
George H. Gallup
Harry Gallup
Brian- Kanives
Romsnsner
Morris Pa. farmer 77 dies after long illness
Pyle 77 years 8 months of Morris Morris County Pa died March 13 after a lengthy home illness. Born Nov 15 1836 he lived on the west side of Marshall county for years and owned farms near Lawn Ridge Fris bey farm northwest of Henry. He never married and was a longtime I O O F Marshall lodge beneficiary though not a Mason. He was a respected citizen with many acquaintances who mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Pyle
Morris
Mr. Pyle
West Side
Marshall County
Lawn Ridge
Frisbey
Henry
School Library Selections and Classroom News Report
The school lists agriculture and general books from state and Oregon education lists for high schools. A Friday assembly debate debated U S control of the Philippines with Rolley, Green, Schmitt, Bayne, and Wherry. Mrs Wong judged for the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boks
MciKteene
Farmers’ Institutes
Department of Education of
Oregon
Leslie Rolley
United States
Clifford Green
Louis Schmitt
Walter Bayne
James Wherry
Wong
Mercer
Jessie
Grace Hartley
Mias. Evans
Miss West
Maercer
Oyle
Temperance Club Meeting Highlights Readings and Skits
The Woman's Club of Henryia met at Mrs. Bred Morgan's home on Monday March 23 with Mrs Theo Disosway presiding. Miss Clara B. Waughop presented English Portrait Painters, and May Young recited a humorous piece from Cosmopolitan. Several members shared hymn favorites during roll call while others were unable to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer of
Henry
Clara
Waughop
Nellie Harlin
G. I. Paskell
H. W. Adams
Sir John
May Young
Cosmopolitan
Booth Tarkington
Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. Sparling
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Freak of Nature: Elephant Trunk Pig Draws Town Visitors
Hopewell town ship resident Stephen Appel showcased a one day old Duroc pig with an elephant like trunk beneath its forehead in Ironmonger's drug store. The stillborn creature, sired by John Professor and born to a sow purchased from Will Zimmerman, attracted local curiosity before being preserved in alcohol for viewing at Appel's home.
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David
LaVere
James Briscoe
Brouthborn
Briscoe
Stephen Appel
Hopewell
Duroc
Appel
Ironmonger
John Professor
Henry Math Ern
Mr. Appel
Will Zimmerman
Magnolia
Dorff Family Mourns Death In Putnam Area
Jacob Dorff born September 11 1945 in Philadelphia died in his sleep at his brother Charles Dorff’s home near Putnam on March 24. Survived by brothers Richard George Albert John Thomas Charles and sisters Ils Bennington and Mary Willpotse. Coroner Dre Wilson of Granville ruled death from heart failure after a probate hearing. Funeral at Albert Dorff’s home in Henry with Rev J E Mercer officiating. Interment arrangements by A Smith Mortician.
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Charles
Putnam
Jacob Dorff
Philadelphia
Jacob
Ann Dorff
Richard
Noble,Ill
George
Varna
Albert
John
Henry
Thomas
California
Ils
Bennington
Mary Willpotse
Wenona
J. E.mercer
Mysterious Mentions in a Tust Chronicle
Fragmentary notes reference Lindstrom and a vague early life event. The garbled text hints at an exchange or mortality concept, with scattered phrases about earth and physical terms. No clear date or outcome is discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindstrom
Enae Forsay
John Cunneen Delivers The Greatest Nation on Earth Talk
John I. Cunneen spoke before a Henry audience last Sunday at the opera house. The lecture argued the United States is the greatest and freest nation with low per capita alcohol use compared with Germany and Britain, and claimed liquor impact harms wages and family welfare. The talk blended wit and vivid illustrations, leaving a strong impression on listeners.
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John I.cunnéen
Henry
Opera House
Enra
United States
Germany
France
Methodist Church to Mark Special Hymn Writer Service
The Methodist Church outlines Sabbath activities with 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan, 2 pm public worship by the pastor, 6 30 Epworth League, 7 30 anniversary honoring Fannie Crosby with hymns. Mission study with Miss Rosa Reinbeck Monday, mid week prayer Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Reinbeck
J. BD. Mercer
St Josephs Church Services Announced
St Josephs Church announces Sunday services with low mass at 8 p m and high mass at 10 p m. Weekday mornings feature low mass. Sermon and benediction at 7 30 p m led by Rev Fr M J Brannan.
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St. Joseph's Church
Bermon
M. J. Brannan
St Mary's Church Gives Daily Mass and Sunday Services
St Mary's Church schedules daily Mass at 7 4a?m and Sunday high mass with English sermon at 7am. Low mass and German sermon at 10am plus Sunday afternoon services at 2 36 o'clock. Fr M Cfensler listed as rector.
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St. Mary's Church
M. Cfensler
Voters League Meeting Set For City Hall
A meeting of the Voters League is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m in the council room City Hall Bella Evans secretary confirms the event.
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Voters’ League
City Hall
W. O. T. U. Meeting Set At New Jerusalem Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds an important meeting on Tuesday March 31 at 2 30 p m at the New Jerusalem church. All are invited to attend. Bell a Byans, Press Cor.
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New Jerusalem Church
Bella Byans
Press Cor
Card of Thanks for Family Loss
To all who by their sympathy and kindness lightened the burden of sadness in our loss we extend sincere thanks. Mr and Mrs Georges Krenz Joseph N Krenz and Family
Tax Collector Candidate Pledges Personal Charge of Books
A Democratic candidate for Tax Collector vows to take full charge of the office and the books, pledging personal handling of collecting duties. The ad solicits support and provides campaign details dated March 19, 1948.
Out of Town Notice From Optician W H Jones
To M. Y. Patrons the office will be closed from Saturday March 28 to Friday April 3 due to travel. W H Jones Optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Y
Irs
W.H. Jones
AWe agree to close our places of business Sundays
An unclear note from unidentified signatories states an agreement to close businesses on Sundays, mentioning references to Masonic, a school, and financial figures of 282.297 and 3051. The fragmentary text also cites a person named Reesor and an ex Seren Ms, with no clear context or dates.
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Reesor
Aledge
Seren
Local notices mix with town happenings and accidents
This fragmentary item lists personal notices and local events from Henry and surrounding towns. It mentions a boiler explosion near Toluca injuring John Muscat, deaths including Henry Horget of Pekin, a school janitor off duty due to a hand wound, and a basketball tournament planned in Chillicothe. It also references political notes, social events, and small-town commerce in Clinton Iowa and surrounding communities.
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D. W. Horront
Henry
T Willie Box
County
Chicago & Alton
Toluca
John Muscat
Henry Horget
Pekin
Gut A Moembe
Turner
Udnut Co
Ea Hig
Lester Knight
William Anderson Ha
Hiftschools
Marshall-souilty
Chillicothe
Kelly’s Hall
BE. P. Allen
Clinton
Migs Lottie
Allen
Chester Bidwell
Republican
Leonard Copple
I. M. League
Lacon
Havana
Copples
Weason
Ae Luther Ray
Temains
Saratoga Township
Sparland
Lagos
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Korgh-Edward
Sparlin G
Ayrus
Pn. Angelz
Audebowad
Den-Aahem
Moore Gallup
Elt Pyle
Chanice
Smaliavatter
Womans
Tacop Dorff
Budset
Neda
By& Indy
George Lipviert
Lion
Irving Trowbridge
Marsetne
Pue
Erenin
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