Local notes highlight events at Opera House and community bids
May 4 1916 local items list shows an opera house program with Hans the drayman, a Friday school contest, an illustrated sermon at the Presbyterian church, and a debate. Also noted are library board elections, burial association aims, a Putnam county contest, hospital equipment purchases, a mysterious clock at Henry National Bank, job prospects for boys, Ford car sales, lodge meetings, excursions, illnesses, school rules, and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Hans
Mexico
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Haist
Warsaw
St. Paul's Parish
Rea W. Martin
Missouri
J.S Townsend
Entie
Susie Clift
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
Old Reliable Company
G Ek
Fenwick,co
Henry
Advt
Putnam County
Hennepin
Old Fair Grounds
Mary Paskell
Bella Evans
Woman's Club of
Ida Ketchum
Charlotte Sparling
Federation of Women's Clubg
Princeton
Henry National Bank
Huntingdon
Ind ) Manufacturing Co
Surprise Shower For Miss Arleene Hunter At Home
An unusually pleasant surprise shower honoring Miss Arleene Hunter, daughter of Andrew Hunter, drew many guests to her home. The party featured songs, piano solos, readings, games, and a rice shower after a mid event reveal. Cupids and red hearts decorated rooms, gifts filled a wagon, and a luncheon of cake and brick ice cream followed, with good luck tokens awarded to guests and fond wishes for the bride's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arleene Hunter
Andrew Hunter
Miss Hunter
Arleene
Charlotte Sparling
Miss Arleene
Rose Rein
Leam Hunt
Gertrude Bickerman
Court House News Circuit Court Movements and Real Estate
Court entries record multiple cases: Alice V Martin vs George H Martin on separate maintenance and injunction. foreclosures by John Falls and C W Cowan. guardianship for Ludwig Lenz with letters issued on bond. administration and final reports in estates including Sherburne Wood and Foster. real estate transfers across several properties including Bell Plain, Broadmoor, and Lombard additions. U S patents and coal company transfers also noted. seaside cargo of 25,000 song birds on Oosterdyk arriving Hoboken from Rotterdam with large canary shipment and future distribution across the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Alice
Martin
George H Martin
Frederick Arndt
Jacul Lenz
John Falls
George W Cowan
James Hedrich
Ludwig Lenz
Minner Lenz
Milton Sherburn
William Lovescott
Eliza J Wood
Clara Mae McCartney
Martha Mannowk
Olive Hastings
Leslie Porter Wood
Leighton
Sherwood
Bond
Prdof
Louisa F Sherwood
Thomas BH Foster
Clarice J. Heath
C F Schumacher
Anna Winkel
Bell Plain
Jacob Hahn
James H Ballard
Wilbert W Erren
Broadmoor
Kate Mawbey
James W. Bennett
Devore & Henthorne
Lacon
Ernest Schumacher
Gerhard E Schumacher
Richland
United States
Henry Goodsen
Saratoga
Isaac Winn
Emma J. Beardsley
Ida Mattison
Lloyd's
Henry
David F Dwyer
Frank Dwyer
Lombard
R. R
The
Toluca Coal Co
George Kaufman
Toluca
Oosterdyk
Rotterdam
Hoboken
Saxony
America
Canaries
Will
S Ee
Peter Jacobs Pioneer of Marshall County Dies at 77
Peter Jacobs born in Prussia on December 31 1832 died after a long life of health and industry in Marshall County He immigrated in 1860 worked as a farmhand then owned land in South Saratoga and La Prairie townships retiring to Henry He married Cecilia Werscheid in 1861 and had nine children all but William remaining in Marshall County The funeral from Edward Street chapel was conducted by Rev Fr Brennan with interment at St Patrick's Cemetery Saratoga Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itlfrois Press Association
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Adam Hoker
Belle Prairie Township
Hoker
Fairbury
Henry Greys
Bne
la Porte
Ind
Henry
Hoosiers
Beloit Wis
Newton Webber
M C Doyle
Colorado
Investment & Clearing House Co
Drys
Peo- Me
Davenport
Milwaukee, Burlington and
Ri&nw
Milwaukee
Ripley and
Gaines Streets
Peter Jacobs
Peter
Mary Meyer “Jacobs
Prussia
Germany
Russia
America
Peru
Marshall County
Saratoga Township
la Prairie
Jacobs
Cecilia Werscheid
Joseph
Mary
Peter Neuhalsen
William
John
Philip
Michael
Otillia
O W Allen
Cecilia
Armour, SD
al- Vass
Ilis
Henry of
Rutland
Charles Jacobs
Kate
May Schmidt
Edward Street
Brennan
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Saratoga -Township
C. C. Doran
Hats and Debaters Highlight Geneseo School Notes
The Girls chorus rehearses The Hat of Bygone Days for tonight's show while sixth and seventh graders polish songs. University of Illinois at Urbana debaters and drama writers from campus are showcased as part of public speaking coursework. Mrs Forrest and Rose Reinbeck visit rooms. Charles Magee brings a wool load to Geneseo, selling 1900 pounds from 375 sheep for profit. wool, crops, and student activities feature in Geneseo Republic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cromwell
Luella Wright
Althea Allinson
Marjorie Duke
University of Hlinol
Armstrong
Troutman
Rush
Hageneor
Miss Stephens
Jessie Bauter
Aigi
Fliorene Merchan
Margaret Jones
Helen McKenzie
Swaney
Mrs Forrest
Rose Reinbeck
Wihe? Seetve
Charles Magee
Geneseo
Geneeo
Galesburg
Mr Magee
J Lefbee & Son
Magee
Geneseo Republic
Wanted Adlets and for sale motorcycle Henry Auto Co
Classified item notes a motorcycle for sale and a burned home relief card of thanks from J C Ransom and family. Also an announcement of candidacy for State Senator William H Bentley as Republican nominee subject to September 13 1916 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Auto Co
J. C. Ransom
William H. Bentley
Horses for Sale from B R Fairbanks Varna NH
Four geldings coming four years old one gelding six years old three mares in foal coming four years old three mares thirty eight years old draft bred animals time will be given on notes if desired. Varna New Hampshire January 18 191?.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Fairbanks
Varna
Wanted a woman for day work at Brislen House Bureau
A notice seeks a woman to perform plain cooking and day work at the Brislen House Bureau in Til for 30 dollars per month plus room and board. Applicant should contact G W Brislen at the Bureau in Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brislen House
Til
Brislen
Bureau
Notice of Lost Fire Insurance Policy Henry Illinois
Policy number BTh from Northwest National Insurance Company has been mislaid or stolen from Howard G. Stoner’s office in Henry Illinois. The policy is void and of no effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Ill
Thig‘cmpany
Howard G. Stove
Northweste National Insurance Company
Hows G Stoner
Henry-Iil- Adot
Barn for sale with complete barn and fixtures
A well built 24 by 36 foot barn with two floors, high dry loft, 360 bushels corn crib, 2004 high, ample feed and room for five horses, a good hay fork, and a driveable lower floor. Offered for immediate bid on current condition with option to move or relocate. Whitefield Corners Illinois seller H Loe? stein invites offers and quick deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
H. Loe?stein
Whitefield Corners, Il
Public Sale Notice at Henry Michigan Residence
The undersigned will sell at his residence on Main Street Henry Michigan on Saturday May 13 105 commencing at 1 pm. Household goods include two room suite oak Princess bedstead iron bedstead couch rugs tables sideboard dining chairs and various kitchen items. Also farming tools and a rifle and clocks. Terms cash on delivery with bankable notes at six percent from buyer. Auctioneers and clerk listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Henry
Enport
Edison Dhoos
Gale
Clemensy
H. R. May
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. M. Lucas
Richard Joles
Walter Winship
Caleb Condit
Woodbine Camp
R. N. of A
Thomas Waber
Charles Matter
Ben Hewitt
Peoria
David Swain
Verne Swain
Josephine Ryan
Cromwell and
Uurge
John Ford
Marseilles
Parent-Teachers Association
W R Brokaw
North Edward Street
A N Stein
Trivoli
Lee Brokaw
Wilbur
Louie Ferguson
C R. Brokaw
West of Town
Ford Performance
Ford
Universal Ford Service
M. Lucas
Senachwine Township
Henry, Whitefield and
Steuben Townships
Court House News
R_ Phillips
P ‘Turner
J Watercott Benjamin G. Hoyle Co
A. Phillips
Charles Greentig
Price
Brown's Business College of Peoria
Samoooex
Corcgneare
Frank
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