Local Happenings And Noted Changes In Town
Local brief notes report T J Segraves new sign at Corner Drug on Edward street. Fred Mead and family visited Peoria. homecoming inspired painting of the old hospital front. Dr ThCnEaS praised for saving a Percheron mare from lockjaw. Jack Barnes returns as restaurateur chef. Peoria fishing firms relocate to Mississippi grounds. J Morgan Williams recovering from pneumonia enough to visit friends, still looks ill. Mrs Alice Bailey, 91, dies in Washington Ind. known for 2500 quilts over 50 years. Mrs Hayes mother death in Dwight. funeral April 26. Central Park lawns first trimmed. rains freshened growth. Ramage and wife visit Dawson and Sidney. Ramage serves as circuit clerk and recorder. Bert Wimner to reopen Star restaurant. Marshall Putnam Medical Societies meet May 7 9 with Baby Conference and Child Welfare events. Mrs EB Hutchins returns from Florida. hopes for a visit from Mr Locke. Mrs Harry Stroup dies in Hopewell after measles complications. funeral held in Lacon mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
Edward Street
Fred Mead
Peoria
Daniel Horrom
Thcneas
Jack Barnes
Mississippi River
J. Morgan Williams
J. P
Putnam
Henry
Alice Bailey
Washington
Ind
Co. C. Hayes
People’s Restaurant
Dwight
Hayes
J. D. Weicker
Cirl Risen
Philip Huist
H. B. Ramage
Hennepin
Dawson's
Sidney Rays
Putnam County
Ramage
Bert Wimner
Star
Bert
Lucre
Marshall-Putnam Counties
Venona
A. H. Hiatt
Proctor Recreation Center
EB. H Hutchins
G. Monroe Locke
Terra Ceia
Fla
Peninsular
Lacon
Marshall County Sunday School Convention Comes to Varna
The annual Marshall County Sunday School convention occurs May 11 and 12 at Varna with sessions led by Rev. Chatten Rev. Crumbaker Charles H Schenck Hugh Cork J S Tussey and others. The program includes devotions, Bible studies, music, reports, installations and discussions on school movement temperance and community roles. All topics open for discussion and attendees urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Varna
Chatten
W. E. Wilson
Lacon
Charles H. Schenck
Chicago
Huck Cork
C. Stateler
J .E. Mercer
Henry
Maurine Turner
Elizabeth Monser
J. Lynn Griffin
Fred Potter
M. E Choir
Crumbaker
Mesdames
M. E. Choir
Mavity
la Rose
A. F. Lareen
Toluca
Mae Twist
Hugh Cork
Scout Movement
R. F. Cressy
Wenona
W. B. Shoop
Louise Merritt
Charles E. Schenck
Married at Kansas City two promi nent young people wed
On April 25 at Kansas City Rev Nesbit joined Charles R Knight and Miss Josephine B E Simpson in marriage. Knight, son of William Knight and son in business with him, is well regarded in the city. Miss Simpson is daughter of L B Simpson and his late wife, a popular young lady trained by caring for her mother during illness. The couple will honeymoon then settle in Henry. Also noted: Frank Krenz resigns as Fire Marshal after long service. city may honor him as life honorary fire chief. J O Hills new Hudson praised as a beauty and practical model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kansas City
Nesbit
First Presbyterian Church
Charles R. Knight
Josephine BE. Simpson
Mr. Knight
William Knight
Frank Krenz
Henry Volunteer Fire Department
Wenona
Haws
Faye Haws
Howard John Lambourn
Lostant
Mendelssohn
Daniel McKirgan
J. T. Bliss
West Jersey
Ill
Lambourn
Alderman
C. E B. Haws
Charming
Wenona High School
Frank Lambourn
Charles McAllister
Martha
Rebecca
Roland Doyle
William Steele
Charles Duckett
Ottawa
John Hughes
Minnie McKirgan
Granville
John McKirgan
Victoria
Vivian Haws
Alex McKirgan
Ben McAllister
Magnolia
Obituary for Margaret C. Palmer Williams in Sheffield
Margaret C. Palmer Williams born September 7 1832 in Hagerstown Maryland died April 15 1916 at Peoria Illinois. She lived in Ohio Indiana and Illinois before settling in Sheffield where she raised seven children and attended the Unitarian church for over 30 years. Survived by four children Mrs H W Booth B S Williams W W Dewey and Lila Williams plus seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Local funeral was conducted by Rev C A Polson with interment in Sheffield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dewey
Margaret C. Palmer
Hagerstown
Ohio
McDonaldsville
Benjamin F. Williams
Lakesville
Ind
Newton
Mesdames Jones
Clausen
Sheffield
Polson
Tagore
H. W. Booth
B. S. Williams
W. W. Dewey
Lila Williams
Peoria
Death of Harry Griffin in Seattle Reveals Family Ties
A letter from Mrs. G A Zeller announces the death of her cousin Harry Griffin in Seattle from a surgical operation. Harry, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, lived in Henry and Arizona before heading furniture departments on the coast and later Tacoma. His cremation will bring his ashes back to the family lot. Also noted are Scout movement improvements in the city and criticisms of an oratorical contest practice, plus a tulip theft at the Townsend home by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Zeller
Harry Griffin
Seattle
Henry Griffin
Henry
Castleton
Stark County
Harry
John Kline
Arizona
New York
Tacoma
Ivy Way meeting nears river route decision at Henry Opera House
Enthusiastic Ivy Trail rally in Henry Opera House gathers delegates from river towns to push river route for the Ivy Way highway. Speakers include J R Blackhall and James B Wilson. A La Salle La Salle area meeting follows with route study by a special committee. Also notes a Wenona wedding and Henry Highs win over Bradford 21 to 3 with Hogg’s pitching and a large turnout of locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Trail
Illinois Valley
Henry Opera House
J. R. Blackhall
Joliet
James B. Wilson
Illinois Highway Commission
L. H. Eldridge
Marshall County
Mr. Riley
Depue
Clifford Haws
Princeton
la Salle
Illinois River
Blackhall
River District
J. O. Winship
Putnam
Epworth League Elects Officers and Baptisms at M E Church
Sunday school sessions at 9:45 to 11 through 11 a m include a Bible class and Epworth League activity. Two youths John Wesley Deal and Benny Roscoe Reveneau were baptized by Pastor J E Mercer. Next Sabbath features an illustrated lecture “Mexico Yesterday and Today” with Reverend Rea W Martin inviting public attendance and a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
John Wesley Deal
Benny Roscoe Reveneau
Ethel Seelye
Department of Spiritual Work
Elizabeth Bell
Department of World Evangelism
Ruth Mercer
Department of Social Service
Helen McKenzie
Department of Recreation and Culture
Minerva McKenzie
Nellie Coan
Walter Helper
Rosa Reinbeck
Rea W. Martin
Easter services at Christian Church on Sunday schedule
The Christian Church offers Bible school at 10 am led by Wm Knight. Preaching is at 11 am and 7 30 pm with an endeavor service at 6 30 pm led by Nellie Songer. Easter collection for the National Benevolent Association was 13 dollars and Children’s Day is June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wm. Knight
Nelle Songer
National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church
Sunday Services at 8 and 10 High Mass and German Sermon
The schedule lists 8 a.m. English sermon, 10 a.m. high mass with German sermon, and 2:30 p.m. vespers with benediction. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday when 7:30 a.m. mass. Rev. Fr. Andrew Schauer is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schauer
Mass schedule at St Josephs Church announced
St Josephs Church releases the Sunday masses at 8 a m and 10 a m and weekday Masses at 7 30 a m Rev Fr Brennan is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Death of Edwin Foster 79 in Republican notes and band plans
Edwin W S Foster aged 79 6 24 died May 1 funeral May 3 at his home led by Rev J T Bliss of Lafayette choir Tonica sang. He left no surviving children, only daughter died in infancy. Wife receives condolences. Sister Mrs German. casket bearers named. Open air concert set for May 23 in Central Park with band members cautioning against refreshment stands by private groups after band donation of 500. Rollen Travis of Peoria Cadillac Co visited, new Cadillac agency home nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Edwin W. S. Foster
J. T. Bliss
Lafayette
Tonica
Edn German
Charles Foster
Hardin Foster
Tank Foster
Mr. Guild
John Timmons
Central Park
Personal notes and local items from Henry area
Mrs Effie Worley of Normal visits the parsonage relatives attend a Rock Island milk ordinance banning milk can sales in favor of glass bottles. Rainy Sunday sees many travel to a ball game while county officials attend Peter Jacobs funeral. Richard Joles buys two Ford tours, selling one after brief use. Weather hints from old timers link high April floods to late spring. Adam L Smith visits William Wheeler family. State wide crusade targets bad eggs with warnings and prosecutions. The Clemens home sale to Spencer Ketchum, and future move to Cedar Rapids noted. Birth of a daughter to Alfred Luiisi, Lou Sius hits a homer in Saturday game. A Powell and Nicholson departure to New Orleans via Peoria trip. Young runaways aided by Hofer family return to Peoria then Henry, later released by police while sister arranges care in Snorland with Harp er and Coons identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Peter Jacobs
Richard Joles
C. M. Lucas
Hiram Mutton
Adam L. Smith
Flannigan
William Wheeler
Henry
W. Scott Matthews
Illinois
C. R. Clemens
Edward Street
Spencer Ketchum
Wm. Ketchum
Clemens
Cedar Rapids
Ket
Alfred “Lou” Luiisi
Lou
F. A. Powell
George Nicholson
Peoria
St. Louis
New Orleans
Charles Hofer
Tomass
Lacon
fSnorland
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. O. Hill
New Hudson
South Edward Street
Miller's Pop Factory
Ren W. Martin
Paxton
J. S. Townsend
Bradford
Hogg
Phillips
Klein
Wright
Robinson
Sleater
Cook
Stoner
Swiger
Ertle
Deal
Mrs. Forrest Draper
Rose Reinbeck
Tiennepin and
Granvillé
M. E. Church
St. Mary's Church
Rollen Travis
Peoria Cadillse Co
Cadillac Agency
Effie Worley
Normal
J. ©. Mercer
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