Republican Judicial Convention nominating three candidates
The Republican Judicial Convention in Peoria district nominated three circuit court candidates for the June 6 election. C. V. Miles of Peoria, Charles C. Schaefer of Pekin, and John W. Fling of Toulon were the top contenders after multiple ballots and delegate discussions led to three nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
C. V. Miles
Gen) Schaefer
Pekin
John W. Fling
Toulon
Stark County
Fling
Scholes
Hunt
University Stadium drive ends in record fundraising sight
Miss Esther Hunter of Henry helped rally Marshall county students, boosting the Illinois University Stadium drive to 700000 over a week. The project aims for a two million dollar complex with a 75000 seat capacity and a memorial Court of Honor honoring war dead.
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Urbana
Ill
University of Illinois
Esther Hunter
Henry
Hunter
University
Marshall County
United States
Rome
Italy
Chicago
Los Angeles Stadium
Illinois
Robert C. Zuppke
S. Raphaelson
Democrats Hold Convention Indorses Sitting Judges
The Democratic judicial convention met at 11 o clock and endorsed judges T N Green J M Niehaus and C V Miles. A committee was named to report to the Republican convention on actions taken and urge similar endorsement. Also note death of Mrs Howard Smith 23 at Peru hospital wife of Howard Smith formerly of McNabb daughter of Grant Shepard of Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Green
J. M.niehaus
C. V. Miles
D. W. Gregg
Venona
J. E. Bliff
Pekin
Lulu Weismantel
A. B. Debord
Princeville
Howard Smith
McNabb
Peru ‘Hospital
Grant Shepard
Granville
J. Allen Smith
Our City
Henry High Prelims Set for Opera House Friday Evening
Henry High School will hold its preliminary literary contest at the Opera House Friday evening as part of preparations for the Inter scholastic Literary and Track meet to be held May 21. All patrons are urged to attend and encourage contestants representing the local school in events. William Green and daughter attended the funeral of his brother in law Edward M. Colgan at St. Dominic's church in Wyoming Monday morning. Colgan, age 58, died Saturday evening leaving a motherless family and several siblings. Charley Motter R F Burt and Attorney Charles Green were in Springfield on Ivy Way Bus line business. A traveling salesman suggested the name O Henry Hotel to Will Duke this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry High School
Opera House
William Green
Edward M. Colgan
St. Dominic's Church
Wyoming
Mr. Colgan
Earth
Charley Motter
R. F. Burt
Charles Green
Springfield
Ivy Way Bus Line
Bureau
Chillicothe
John Lindgren
Margaret Hanley
John Barry
Anna Barry
Venona
Lindgren
Michael Gorman
Hanley
Altho
Clifford Green
College of Pharmacy
Chicago
Henry
Clifford
P. Green
Grover Kirby
The
Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Hans Otto
Our Town
B. C. Howell
World's Purity Federation
M. E. Church
Herman Hoffstetter
Peter Silquest
Varna
Christ Sawyer
Hopewell Township
Hoffstetter
Washburn
Ill
Carrie Weatherly
Osteopathic Association
Gus Panos
Newport
Joe Otto
Magnolia
Lela
Albert Forest
Nicholson
Front Street
Smith & Gilpin
Woman's Club hears Japan talk and elects delegates
A regular meeting of the Woman's Club at the M. H. Parsonage elected delegates to the 26th annual State Federation Convention in Chicago on May 24 25 26. Rev Paul K Corbin spoke on Ourselves and Japan detailing Japan's rise as a world power and its records in Korea and China. The program included musical performances and guest speakers.
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M. H. Parsonage
M. B. van Leer
Charlotte Sparling
C. E. Griffin
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Chicago
Clifford Haws
May Stickel
Enid Case
R. F. Burt
Biff Perkins
Sallie Haws
Bruce Bauter
Harold Daniels
Golden Lane
Paul K. Corbin
Japan
Corbin
Commodore Perry
China
Formosa
Russia
Korea
Prof
Pitkin
Columbia University
Charles Evans Hughes
Civil War Veteran James J. Traver Laid to Rest in Henry
James J. Traver born April 1 1843 Rising Sun Indiana died May 1 1921 age 78 and a veteran of Company I 104th Illinois Heavy Article notes he served four years and fought at Chicamauga Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain and the march to the sea He married Lilly L Justice in 1865 and leaves a daughter Mrs J Hawse and four sons Grant Walter Harry Sherman plus 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren The funeral at the Christian church included American Legion and Civil War veterans casket borne by six soldiers with floral tributes and hymns It was interred at Henry Cemetery under mortician A B Smith
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James J. Traver
Rising Sun
Indiana
Co. I
Chicamauga
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Lilly L. Justice
J. Hawse
Grant
Walter
Harry
Henry
Sherman
Peoria
Altho
Christian Church
W. J. Carpenter
American, Legion
Carpenter
Walter Cook
Jesus
Cook
Henry Cemetery
Marl Artle
Wm. Ransom
Roy [Liss
Lawrence Hawse
Paul Marshall
Lawrence Latourette
A. B. Smith
Card of Thanks for J. J. Traver Death Aid
During the last illness and after the death of our father J. J. Traver we thank friends neighbors and donors of flowers and autos for their kindness. The scarcity of country doctors has shown rural folks the need for good roads so a town doctor can reach a patient in fifteen miles faster than three horseback miles.
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J. J. Traver
Revival of Christian Spirit Aims to Guide Japan
Rev Corbin argues for true Christian strength to uplift Japan toward higher ideals, opposing militarism and heathen worship. He recalls Fuji Yama imagery to suggest a bright future if Japan adopts righteous deeds and peaceful neighborly conduct. The talk draws praise from attendees and a courtesy vote of thanks to the speaker.
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Japan
Corbin
Fuji-Yama
Henry High School Concert Delights Local Audience
Henry High School presented an orchestral program led by conductor Harry W. Seitz featuring soloists Leslie Deck Orrimel Heininger Harold Hein inger Orval Ball and a Boys Glee Club with a mixed chorus. The second part showcased student compositions including a violin obbligo by Mary Cogg shall and a cycle by Margaret Van Leer. The event drew praise from attendees and marked an unusually strong performance.
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Opera House
Henry High School
Harry W. Seitz
Leslie Deck
Orrimel Heininger
Harold Heininger
Orval Ball
Boys Glee Club
Olive
Elizabeth Smith
Josephine Green
Margaret Helper
Elizabeth Weaver
Orman Rowe
Margaret van Leer
Mary Coggshall
Frances
Forbes
Julius Hoscheit
Rev. M. B. van Leer
Mae Vail
Mrs J W Otto thanks friends for Henry and Magnolia support
Mrs J W Otto expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and calls during her stay at the pool.
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J. W. Otto
Henry
Magnolia
Poo Pleasant
Annual meet at LaSalle plans May 13 track event
Illinois Valley Conference coaches and instructors met in LaSalle to finalize plans for the upcoming conference track and field meet on May 13. They discussed meet rules and approved sending invitations to neighboring towns to enter teams along with non athletic contests for pupil participation and medals for winners in both commercial and athletic events.
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Illinois Valley Conference
LaSalle
Association
Granville
DePue
Leland
el Paso
Henry
McNabb
Ohio
Franklin Grove
Tonica
Manlius
LaMaille
Marshall Bergantz Wedding at First Christian Church
Paul Marshall and Miss Anna Bergantz were married at the First Christian church parsonage in Peoria by Rev. B. G. Carpenter. The couple, both from the city, were attended by the groom’s sister Mrs. Joseph Bizunowitz and Miss Helen Travis. They returned to Henry and now reside with the bride’s parents as friends offer congratulations. The groom, a World War veteran and former Depue section foreman, is praised for his industrious character and solid habits.
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First Christian Church
Peoria
B. G. Carpenter
Paul Marshall
Anna Bergantz
Joseph Bizunowitz
Helen Travis
Henry
George Bergantz
William Marshall
Depue
Mothers Day Services Highlight Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev H G Dusenberry invites all to honor mothers next Sunday with a morning sermon on Moses' Mother and an evening stereopticon lecture on Korea. Sunday school starts at 9:45, worship at 11, and 8 o'clock evening service under the summer schedule.
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H. G. Dusenberry
Moses
Korea
Japan
Mother's sermon and Golden Memories to open Sunday services
The Methodist program lists a Sunday morning sermon on Golden Memories to honor mothers and a Sunday night sermon A Traitor in the House. An orchestra will accompany the service while the choir provides songs.
St Johns Church Services With Bishop Fawcett In May
The sermon and holy eucharist will be led by Bishop Fawcett of the Quincy diocese at St John s Church on May 8 and May 12. Services include Holy Communion at 7 50 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m and confirmation with sermon at 8 p m on May 8.
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Fr. Cooper
Bishop Fawcett
Quincy
St Mary's Church Sunday Masses and Weekday Service Hours
The schedule lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a m with 2 30 p m vespers and benediction. Weekday mass is at 8 o'clock. Rev A Schauer is the pastor.
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A Schauer
St Joseph’s Church Mass Times and Local Subscription Request
St Joseph’s Church lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday mass at 7 30 a.m. Rev M J Brennan is the pastor. A subscription to the Republican is encouraged and a pleasure to all.
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Republican Judicial Convention
Thomas Metts
J. B. Bartholomew
George W. Cowan
Lacon
Joseph G. Kellerstrass
Bartholomew
P. G. Rennick
Clarence W. Heyle
George W. Hunt
John Kimsey
Richwoods Township
Robert Scholes
Putnam County
Peoria County
L. V. Harmon
New York
Gar II
Miami
Fla
Garfield A. Wood
Detroit
Henry Opera
O'Henry
Will Duke
the Woman's Club Meeting
John Faris
Mt. Ayr
Lowa
Harvey Bell
York
Nebraska
Terre Haute
Ind
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Elmer Faris
Adam Faris
Marshall-Bergantz
St. John's Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
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