News of a Week Highlights and Local Happenings
Seelig's orchestra at the Pavilion May 22 and a roundup of local events. Charles McAllister visited Garfield area. a new horse doctor operated on a horse owned by Daniel Horrom. Fires danger near Michael Balenseifen’s woods. Fred A. Raymond toured Warrensburg and Decatur with the Schroeder family. Ottumwa’s first mayor under the commission form, Patrick Leeny, sworn in after a long journey to office. DC Held of Lacon visits with his wife, a social favorite. Lela Hennefeld ill at the schoolhouse, Dr. Swein aiding recovery. Frank Weaver sang at the Star theater in Lacon. Homer Quinn bought two Angus at Chicago sale. L. A. Webb completes Merry-go-Round for fairs. W. H. Phares and wife visit their son M. A. Phares in Elmwood. John Noit of Chicago visits sister and old homestead on Deacon Hill. Accidental eye injury to William Johnson from a brush fire incident. Illinois coal production in 1911 reaches over 63 million tons, with vast long-term mineral potential across 86 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
Decatur
Schroeders
Patrick Leeny
Ottumwa
Burlington
Homer Quinn
Chicago
Quinn
L. A. Webb
Leave
M. A. Phares
Moving Picture Man
John Noit
Henry
Moline
Katie Forbes
Deacon Hill
Solomon Noll
Johnnie
William Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Illinois
State Geological Survey
Fox and Klein Tie The Knot In Quiet Templeton Wedding
Nicholas Fox and Hildagarde Klein wed at St Marys Church in Templeton Ia in a simple ceremony. Fr Gensler officiated and guests praised the couple before a four course dinner at the Klein home. They plan to visit relatives in Indiana and be at home in Templeton on June 165th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Fox
Hildagarde Klein
St. Mary’s Cathoir Church
Gensler
Benjamin Klein
Bertha Klein
Leon Klein
al Schick
Fr. Gensler
Adolph Klein
Rensselaer
Ind
Will Klein
Templeton
Hilda Klein
Joseph Fox
L. GC. Klein
Davenport
Frank Reavy
Galesburg
James McCutcheon
Olive
Hennepin
Keokuk
Margaret Treiweiler
Louise Scharnweber
Carroll
Nellie Scott
Klein
Bridge Appointments At President Potter Meeting
Bridge appointments for the year announced by President F W Potter list standing committees with members Finance C E Burt D W Horrom R S Bayne Bridge B Yaeger G L Shultz J R Paskell Repairs J R Paskell G E Pace C E Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Potter
C. E. Burt
D. W. Horrom
R. S. Bayne
B. Yaeger
G. L. Shultz
J. R. Paskell
G. E. Pace
Graves Hats New Styles at 25 Percent Off
Mr Graves announces a raft of new hats to attract buyers in Peoria. Do not miss the latest designs, with Graves offering 25 percent less than elsewhere on these fresh styles.
May Wedding at Bloomington Unites Walter Harrison and Katie Weis
Walter Harrison and Katie Weis wed in Bloomington on Tuesday and began a Chicago honeymoon before settling in La Salle. Harrison, son of J A Harrison, has deep roots in Hen Ty and a sizable career in poultry supply and printing. Weis, daughter of Mrs August Weis, previously clerked at J H Jones Co and Hutchins Downey, now beginning domestic life with her husband.
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Bloomington
Walter
Harrison
Katie Weis
Chicago
la Salle
J. A. Harrison
the Henry High School
Duke Bros
August Wels
J. H. Jones & Co
Messrs. Hutchins & Downey
al Home Worthy
Mission at St Josephs Church opens May 11
A parish mission begins at St Josephs Church on Pentecost Sunday May 11 at 10 a.m. and runs through Trinity Sunday May 18. A Vincentian priest from St Louis will lead daily services with hours to be announced. The notice urges all Catholics and Christians in Henry to attend, receive communion, and benefit from the lectures. A new school board meeting followed with committees named for finance, building, education, visiting, supplies, grievances, and commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry National Bank
H. E. Jacobs
S. Bayne
R. S. Bayne
H. J. Gregory
Marshall Downey
J. &. Barry
L. R. Phillips
Barry
C. F. Hallfarth
R.S. Bayne
J.E. Barry
Prof
King
James P Hartley obituary marks loss of Henry blacksmith
James Phillip Hartley born April 25 1856 in Henry Illinois died May 3 1918 in Henry aged 62 or 7 7. He was a skilled blacksmith and businessman married Nellie Gorman in 1891 with children Florence Evelyn Charles James and Helen Grace. Funeral at St Josephs Church May 5 with high mass. Interment St Josephs Cemetery. Allen B Smith funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hartley
James Phillip Hartley
Henry
Ill
Phillip
Margaret Hartley
James
Mr. Hartley
John Martin
I. Koehler
Second Street
Nellie Gorman
Venona
Florence Evelyn
Charles James
Helen Grace
John Hartley
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
Hartley
Putnam
Woman's Club
Royal Neighbors
Henry Public School
Chicago
H. P. Moran
Lillian Moran
Joseph Garrity
Wenona
Michael Gorman
J. M. Sullivan
John Lindgren
Wm Harrington
Thomas Whalen
Charles Sullivan
Angela McKeon
Wm. Dillon
Streator
James Gorman
Peoria
Richard Alward
Henry Bickerman
Tiskilva
John Longman
Chillicothe
James Dougherty
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Allen B. Smith
Irishman John McManus born in 1825 dies in 1913
John McManus born in Ferneaugh Ireland 1825 came to America in the 1840s residing on a Saratoga township farm He died Tuesday May 6 1913 aged 88 married Margaret O Byrne in Peoria 1859 they had ten children six living He was industrious saving generous and humorous a parishioner of St Patrick Camp Grove Funeral Thursday at 10 am Fr Hayden officiating Six nephews served as pallbearers Attending relatives included Henrys and Doran family members Funeral by A B Smith and mortician Frank Loucks also noted as a popular traveling grocer salesman with Sloan Johnson Oakford & Fainestock died at 53 previously with heart trouble listed in Peoria advertising note
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County Ferneaugh
Ireland
Saratoga Township
Peoria
Margaret O'Byrne
St. Patrick’s Church
Camp Grove
Hayden
Frank Loucks
Sloan & Johnson
Loucks
Oakford & Fainestock
Masonic
K. P
Methodist Church Plans Mothers Day Sermon and Services
The Methodist Church outlines Sabbath activities with 9 45 Sunday school led by M L Coan, 11 am public worship featuring a Mothers Day service The New Testament Mothers epworth league at 6 30 pm and the pastor’s 7 30 pm sermon A auto transport aid offered for those unable to attend The Epworth League contest ended with Reds 33 Whites 17 total 50 new members and a celebratory banquet for the winners set by Pastor J B Mercer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Epworth
Reds
J. B. Mercer
Mission Opens at St Josephs Church Next Sunday
A mission begins at St Josephs church on May 11 with high mass at 10 by Vincentian Fathers of St Louis and continues through May 18. Services times to be announced for the following week. Activities include lectures on the supernatural, daily reception of the sacrament, Sabbath school at 9:45, preaching at 11 and 7:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, with Mother’s Day morning service and Pentecost theme evenings led by Pastor George T Griscel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Vincentian Fathers of
St. Louis
Christ
Christian Endeavor
George .T. Griscel
St Marys Church Mass Schedule Announced
Rev. Fr. Gensler, pastor, announces Sunday services at 8 a.m. low mass with English sermon, 10 a.m. high mass with German sermon, and 2:30 p.m. vespers and benediction. Weekday mass is at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday, when mass is at 7 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
St. Joseph’s Church
Brennan
Visit to Henry City School Highlights Progressive Teachings
Rev Brennan and parish clergy attended a school visit at the first primary room run by Miss Bickerman where 36 pupils study words of one to three syllables. Miss Worley led a reading class, Miss Shauver supervised a large girls class, and Miss Pfaff taught Latin translating to English. Superintendent King welcomed visitors. a future broader tour is planned. Henry City Bridge President Potter announces bicycle restrictions on the bridge to curb public nuisance, with Collector Herr enforcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Griscel
George Burt
Gertrude Bickerman
Pfaff
King
Potter
Henry City Bridge Company
Herr
Moving pictures and social notes from Henry area
Saturday matinee at 2 30 with two shows. O P Carroll visiting from Kewanee. McNabb Dramatic company to present a musical play for the M U W church in McNabb on Friday May 16. Three Johnston children share Johnston homestead assets amid probate plans. Mrs Clara Fort and Miss Annie Bellows return from Europe. New cement walks added to Fred Seitz home on Monroe. T Jeff Mooney arrested for selling liquor to boys. school closed briefly. Attorney Pettitt and the attorney general argue over vacancies and special elections. Wolves threaten flocks near Whitefield. lambs valued at eight dollars. Marshall county eighth grade contest winners named. Engineers inspect drainage canal walls. Interscholastic contest May 16-17 at Wenona with several area schools. Henry High represented by Joseph Myers and Helen Sievers. Mrs B B Crum and family visit Henry then return to Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Pictures
O. P. Carroll
Kewanee
Henry
McNabb Dramatic Company
Pelt
McNabb
M. UW
Susan Johnston
Johnston
Clara B. Fort
Annie Bellows
Lacon
Europe
T. Jeff Mooney
LaHarpe
H. C. Pettitt
Chillicothe
Pettitt
Lucey
Marshall County
George Vail
Whitefield
Mary If’. Armstrong
Turnbull
la Prairie Township
William Zettelmier
Varna
Verne Calhoun
Armstrong
J. A. Thompkins
Lockport
Wenona
Toluca
Washburn
Sparland
Henry High School
Joseph Myers
Helen Sievers
B. BE
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Nick
Vincentian Order of St. Louis
Jesus
Board of Education
John McManus
Messrs
B. F. Ransom
C. R. Jones
William Duke
W. L. Flynn
Charles Frommel
Joseph Heininger
Robert Doran
A.B. Smith
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
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