Community notices and local updates from Toluca
Local items report Henry Lindgren visiting Rutland and a Sunday singing club at the Henry House. Toluca Coal Co plans summer mine improvements and volunteers enlist for Postmaster duties and marine corps recruitment. Deputies sworn to guard Depue zinc works and nearby bridges amid wartime activity.
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Ford
Henry
J. Lindgren
Rutlanders
Henry A
Toluca-Coal Co
Tolucares
United States
Minerva’ acKénzie
Hizah Bell
Minerva McKenzie
Helen Kenzie
Marie-Gregory
Jennieth
Bradley Polytechnic
Peo- 1
Tio Toluca Doy
Iit'cill
Imy
Earl Mratton
Carrol
Orld
St. Louis
Viere
Hep
Joe Silva
Toluca
Peoria
Everal
Tdkin
Fem
Marine Corps
Macriber
Congress
Warriment
Fred Riggs
John Riggs
Fred. Riggs
Mathershington
I T
Ral Point
Depue
Burlington
Princeton v.Wranet
United” States
Wigany
All-Star Vaudeville Co thrills Henry at Opera House show
The All-Star Vaudeville Co staged an eight act program in Henry at the Opera House Tuesday night. Madame Hercules displayed surprising strength feats while Louise Dexter wowed as a Swedish rendition of Maud Muller. Roso and Mack impressed with roller skating and Charles Cheaves entertained with jokes and songs. Electro the human dynamo sparked volts, Alvas and Alva impressed, Cora Youngblood Carson's classical pieces closed with The Star Spangled Banner. The crowd responded with enthusiasm and a return engagement seems likely.
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Henry
Opera House
All-Star
Vaudeville ‘Co
Madame
Hercules
Louise Dexter
Maud Muller
Roso
Mack
Charles Cheaaves
Barnes and
Russell
Keat
Electro
Sing Sing
Alvas
Alva
Dan Thes
Cora Youngblood Carson
Lucia
Death of Miss Helen V Fosbenner in Henry Illinois
Miss Helen V Fosbenner known as Nellie dies after surgery at St Francis hospital Peoria from pulmonary embolism. Survived by mother, no father. funeral at West Second Street residence officiated by Rev F W Halst of St Johns Episcopal Church with burial in Henry cemetery. Red Cross lecture to follow at Henry Commercial Club rooms with D A R support and Mrs George A Zeller of Peoria in attendance.
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Henry
Helen V. Fosbenner
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Miss Fosbenner
Nellie
Jacob
Elizabeth Fosbenner
Henry High School
J. Watercott & Co
Demiss
West Second Street
F. W. Halst
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Henry Cemetery
Ironmonger
George A. Burt
Amasea Joyce
John Merdian
Carl W. Potter
A. B Smith
Henry Commercial Chib Rooms
Red Cross Society
Miss Moose
Red Cross
Artore
George A. Zeller
Notre Dame Student Foresees War Service
Edwin Kane, a Notre Dame student in Indiana, writes his mother that his campus was mobilized and students could be called to war. He expects to reach Ft. Sheridan before May 7 and join the officers reserve corps. He is anxious to pass the examination and serve.
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Carl Efsen
Edwin Kane
Notre Dame University
Indiana
Ft. Sheridan
Officers
Twins Born to Rev and Mrs Corbin in Shansi Province China
Born March 31 1917 in Tatkubesien Shansi Province China a boy named Allen Monroe and a girl named Helen, son of Rev Paul L Corbin and Mrs Miriam Locke Corbin. Mrs Corbin formerly Miss Miriam Locke daughter of G Monroe Locks longtime resident of this city now living in Vera Cola Fla.
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Paul L. Corbin
Tatkubesien
Shansi_Prrvince
China
Allen Monroe
Helen
Corbin
Miriam Locke
G. ‘Monroe Locks
érra\-Cola, Fla
Henry School Preliminary Contest Delights Opera House Crowd
A large crowd at the Opera House Friday evening witnessed Henry school pupils perform in singing, piano, and declamation. Judges awarded top honors to Veata Bella Weaver, Amelda Hartley, Harold Daniels, Lolita Bell, and Helen Slowers, with praise for all participants and a high compliment to Miss Slowers as the best in her class.
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Opera House
Henry School
Henry
Jack
Rufus ‘King
Helen Blowers
W. R. Spurrier
Princeton Township High School
Clara Waddell
Princeton
Runnells
Runnells School of Music
Peoria
Veata Bella Weaver
Amelda Hartley
Harold Daniels
Lolita Bell
Helen Slowers
Farewell Party for Verna Louise McBride
A pleasant farewell party for Verna Louise McBride was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben McBride at the grandmother Lucy McBride’s home. Twenty two classmates and friends attended from 2 to 6 PM, enjoying games, prizes, luncheon, a piano performance, and a decorative patriotic table. Gifts included an autograph album marking the move to a new home in Henry.
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Verna Louise McBride
Ae Lucy McBride
Ben McBride
Madison, Wik
Verna
Gladys Pearch
Thames Ransom
Mildred Ransom
Molly
Henry
Lashs Return From Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs Robert Lash arrived at Henry on Monday night after a long drive from Florida aboard their car. They braved storms and muddy highways during the several days journey but enjoyed a pleasant trip to the north despite the rough conditions.
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Robert Lash
Eustis
Fin
Henry
Florida
Inols
Wally C Gould Dies After Illness in Lamar Colorado
Wally C Gould 59 died April 19 in Denver after an extended illness. A Lamar banker since 1890 he leaves wife Miss Bins Kare and son Roy, plus his mother and sister in Berkeley and a brother in Washington. A charter Mason and Elk, he was highly regarded in the Lamar community and his funeral drew a large crowd with tributes at the grave.
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Welly C
Gould
Eeanhead
fin‘Henry
Bins
St. Joseph'’s Hospital
Denver
Roy
Berkeley
Cal
Washington, D. C
Lamar
Col
First National Bank
Woodman
Christian Church Schedule and Arrangements
Dr Murphy preaches at Putnam and Henry each Sunday with one sermon per Lord's day. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service scheduled. Jay teaching service and prayer meetings on Thursdays. This week he attends the District Missionary convention at LeRoy Illinois Thursday and Friday.
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Murphy
District Missionary
LeRoy
Ill
School Notes and Student Activities Highlight Dinner Menus
Eighth grade and freshman classes hosted dinners with beef loaf mashed potatoes and desserts. Physics gyroscope study and botany flower analyses include Japan quince and cowslip. May baskets crafts, and notable returns of Willam Taylor and Robert Henkins. Local sports chatter mentions Ivan Clark and Peoria shortstop prospects amid saloon license changes in the city.
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Morgan
Japan
Willam Taylor
Robert Henkins
Wabel
Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Scheduled for May 8
The Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting next May 8 at 2 p.m. This meeting is an annual event with important business to be considered. Visitors are welcome.
M. E. Church Schedules and District Conference
The Rock Island district efficiency conference of the Central Illinois conference set for May 7 and 8 at Kewanee will feature Bishop Bashford of China as a speaker. Delegates from the Henry M. E. church include Mrs Miranda Doyle Miss Bella Evana Mrs and Mrs W R Brokaw Mrs Wm Wheeler and Pastor J E Mertsr.
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M. E. Church
Wheeler
Epworth League
Rock Island
Central Illinois
Kewanes
Bishop
Bashford
China
Henry M. E
Miranda Doyle
Bella Evana
Ws R. Brokaw
Wm Wheeler
J. E. Mertsr
Saint John Ghureh Service Schedule Restated
At 7:50 a.m. celebration of Holy Eucharist followed by 9:46 a.m. Sunday school. There is another celebration of Holy Eucharist with sermon at 9:46 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p.m. led by F. W. Harst, Priest in Charge.
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F. W. Harst
St Mary's Church Masses and Services Schedule
Sunday mass and English sermon at o'clock, high mass and German sermon at 10, vespers and benediction at 2 30 p m. Weekday mass at 8, Saturday 7. Rev Fr Andrew Schauer, Pastor.
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St. Mary’s Church
Andrew Schauer
First Mass Schedule At St Joseph Church
The church announces two Sunday masses beginning at 8 am and 10 am with a 7:30 am service. Pastor Brennan is listed among the officials.
Bogner Auto Co opens near Henry Opera House in Henry
Bogner Auto Co moves into the building one door south of the Henry Opera House this week. The Buick line will be sold and serviced for Henry and Camp Grove. Edward Bogner has general supervision over both garages. Valentine Bogner oversees the Henry end with Curtis Dawson as salesman. Theo Buick is well known in Henry and vicinity. The business aims to meet demand and ensure performance.
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Bogner Auto Co
Henry Opera House
Henry
Camp Grove
Edward Bogner
Valentine Bogner
Curtis Dawson
Theo-Buick
Vicinity
Carriage Crash Dashes Down Third Street Injuries Unseen
A broken tongue on the carriage frightened the horses driven by Martha and Otto Louis causing a dash down Third Street. The buggy nearly overturned but the girl, grasping the lines, steered into the Hupp residence lawn, breaking a cellar window pane. No injuries reported to occupants or horses. The Henry Opera House advertises Vivian Martin in The Wishing Ring tomorrow night.
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Martha
Otto Louis
Third Street
Henry Opera House
Film Corporation
Vivian Martin
Henry Library Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Henry Library Association met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Josephine Townsend home. Officers were re elected for the coming year including President Mrs Josephine Townsend first vice president Mrs H L Clift second vice president Mrs Ida Jones secretary Miss Eve Harrison and treasurer Mrs Carrie M Jones.
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Henry Library Association
Josephine Townsend
8. L. Clift
Ida Jones
Eve
Harrison
Mra Carrle-Mjones
Will Kuss Spends Sunday with Wife at Freeport Sanitarium
Will Kuss visits his wife at a Freeport sanitarium on Sunday. He reports she is getting better and is pleased with the surroundings.
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Will Kuss
Freeport
Local Personal Notes and Community Happenings
Mrs A J Lindgren visited her mother Mrs Michast in Venona last week. Henry Auto Co hosted a boxing mismatch drawing ire for fakery while seven fairs and civic visits are noted, including Rev F W Halst’s bishop consecration in Rock Island and houseboat trips with local dignitaries.
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A. J. Lindgren
Michast
Venona
Republican’ Office
Henry
Hiram Hunter
Richard Street
Mra
Arthur
Williams
Bert Travers
Lluserious
Floyd Williams
Clifford Green
Lee Wright
Harrison Gregory
Harold Hennefeld
Joseph
Myers
Buster Garland
August Doelzer
al Jolaou
Robinson Crusos, Jr
Majestic
Pao- Rian
Red
Peoria
Express
Jupiter
Ft.Wayne
Ind
Erie
Carnival
Rutland
W. Halst
Rock Island
Son
Trinity Episcopal Church
Springfield
Quincy
Anna Burt Jenks
Hueband
Sarom St. Paul
Frank Wen
Savanna Electric Light Co
Stransky
Carroll County
Gray
Henry Auto Co
Charles Broyn
Youne Zihbeskio
Stone
Zihbeskio
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