Seeligs News Of A Week Highlights Local Happenings
Mrs W T Law spent the week in Chicago while George McGillick tours in a new eight cylinder Oldsmobile. Eight saloon licenses were issued in Lacon last week by the new council. Mrs A H Kinnear returned from Peoria and Clarence Scholes and wife visited Bradford. Elsie Carpenter attended an anniversary dinner at T G L Ruberg’s in Bureau. Adam Glatz sold Nast Park Row lunch to John Egloft of Tiskilwa who will take possession next week. The common robin leads birds in the northeast. the English sparrow is close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Law
Chicago
George McGillick
A. H. Kinnear
Peoria
Clarence Scholes
Bradford
Elsie Carpenter
T. G. L. Ruberg
Bureau
A. J. Wimner, Jr
Caroline Snethen
United States
Adam Glatz
Nast Park Row
John Egloft
Tiskilwa
Walker Starter Co
Lacon
Essley Machine Co
R. M Barnes
William Farling
Clara Waughop
California
Henry
Marshall County
Pacific Coast
Waughop
Deacon Dunlap
Riverside
Table Grove
Fulton County
Hoxeworth
George Burt
F. H. Jenks
Savanna
Carroll County
Burlington
Orchestra Contest Opens Prestigious Henry County Stage
Seated at the piano Miss Esther Hunter leads Friday night auditions at the Opera House for a Marshall County Literary and Athletic contest prelim. vocal and instrumental offerings include Harold Daniels Il Trovatore Imelda Hartley fifth chromatic waltz and several declamations with judges from Phillicothe Hennepin and Peoria. The program ends with remarks by Supt King and committee selections for board standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hunter
Marshall County
Harold Daniels
Godard
Imelda Hartley
Robert Steele
Lolita Bell
Florence Bauter
Lizy
Milton Hayes
Elizabeth Weaver
Robin
Harry Seitz
Metamora
William Kuss
Mandalay
Grace Hartley
Edna Schimmel
Kenneth King
Hiram Hogg
Vesta Belle Weaver
Angus McDonald
Arthur Newell
Mrs. Cornell
Luella Wright
Pink Rose
Ida Brown
Frank Huffstetter
of You
Mrs
Cornell
Mariam Bickerman
Alvin Hofer
Gordon Downey
Helen Siewers
Wiggins
George Gleason
Miss Mooney
Phillicothe
DuBois
Hennepin
Kinsey
Peoria
Grace
Beatrice Kus
Money Made
Beatrice
Anna Culter Hall
Emma Cornell
Our School
Supt. King
Deplorable Accident to J C Blaisdell at the Pavilion
J C Blaisdell associate editor of The Republican fell through a hay opening at the pavilion while feeding horses. He fractured his shoulder blade and three ribs under the blade, underwent consultation with local physicians, and a possible operation was considered but not performed. Paralysis of the upper bowels occurred briefly, and a nurse and family assist in his care with hopes of recovery. Nora P Brown and George Zeimer wed in Peoria, with nuptials at 113 Crescent avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Blaisdell
Republican
The
Hall
W, D, Chisman
Bradford
Hanna
Peoria
Pfister Seichter wedding at St Marys Henry Ill
Miss Frances Elizabeth Leichter of Putnam Ill and Thomas Pfister of Node Wyo united in marriage at St Marys Catholic church Henry Ill last Tuesday May 9 1916 high mass with Miss Clara Seitz at organ. After the ceremony the bridal party visited the bride's parents home for breakfast before a wedding trip to Utica Ottawa Minonk and Benson then to Node Wyo where Pfister owns a farm and has a modern home. many gifts were presented and well wishes spoken by friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Seichter
A. Schauer
Will Dedicate the New Illinois Valley Way May 19
The Illinois Valley Way association plans Good Roads Day on May 19 with Governor Dunne leading an automobile trip from Peoria to Chicago. The route will pass through the Illinois Valley with stops at towns, meals at Ottawa and Joliet, and a return by train to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Peoria
Chicago
Dunne
Lincoln Way
Sterling
Dixie Highway
Ulinois Valley
Joliet
Rhine
Shannon
J. R. Blackhall
Illinois Valley Way Association
W. E. Edens
Ed Hull
A. Richards
Ottawa
Henry
State Park
Marseilles
Seneca
Morris
Shannahan
Woodruff Inn
Chicago Automobile Club
Starved Rock
J .R. Blackhall
Hull
J. I. Thompson
Lacon
Sherman Lewis
Illinois Valley
Princeton
Spring Valley
Depue
Universal Products Co
Board of Highway Commissioners
Mass Meeting Of Magnolia Farmers To Address School District
A large gathering of farmers at Magnolia will convene this evening at the non consolidated school. About $5000 has been subscribed as a fund. A court trial will settle the difficulties related to adjustment of territory and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
May PTA Meeting At High School Instructive Program
The May PTA session at the high school on Tuesday afternoon May 9 opened with a vocal solo Memories by Dorothy Cromwell and a piano piece by Esther Hunter. Mrs. Charles Wabel led a reading on parents and teachers methods of training children with useful experiences and advice. Miss Hdna Hillabrand sent articles on the subject due to Mrs A G Hillabrand’s absence. The program closed with Papillin d Amour and the secretary instructed to send a condolence letter to Miss Hdna Hillabrand about her operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
George Helper
Dorothy Cromwell
Esther Hunter
Lolita Bell
Presbyterian and St Marys Church Sunday Services
Presbyterians hold Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith supervising and morning worship at 11 a m led by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 630 p m, Thursday prayer meeting at 730 p m. St Marys offers 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass and German sermon 230 p m vespers benediction mass every day 8 a m except Saturday 730 a m Rev Fr Andrew Schauer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wm. Wheeler
J. C. Blaisdell
Epworth
J. E. Mercer
Presbyterian Church
B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
St. Mary's Church
Andrew Schauer
St Josephs Church Sets Mass Schedule and School Notes
St Josephs Church lists first mass at 8 a m and second at 10 a m with a weekday service at 7 30 a m led by Rev Father Brennan. School notes name contest winners and staff changes including Miss Hillabrand’s operation and new teachers for next year. Underclass highlights include eighth grade world tour on 40th parallel and plans for a German play Eigensin with junior libretto and carnival attractions May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Reyv
Fr. Brennan
Florence Bauter
Elizabeth Weaver
Harold Daniels
Helen Siewers
Vesta Belle
Weaver
Hiram Hogg
Florence’ Mercian
Grace Hartley
King
Hennepin
Putnam County
EB. F. Nichols
Edna Hillabrand
Lucy Mateer
Ethel Morgan
Wenonae
Morgan
DeKalb Norral
Varna Hich
Hunter
Virgil Clecs
Elysian Fields
Light promotes cleanliness in everyday life and local notices
The item notes F. T Brown visiting kin in Tiskilwa and busy planting corn. It reports a midnigh t battle in Rutland left Louis Mesa wounded and dying, plus the death of Mrs. Louis P. Beecher in Geneseo from acute uremic poisoning after rhubarb greens. It covers dam construction plans at Channahon, Sam Story found dead at Granville cemetery, Earl Hubbard’s death in Lacon, state fair posters, and cremation of Harry Griffin’s ashes with local funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T Brown
Tiskilwa
Louis Mesa
Rutland
la Salle County
William Rhrer & Son
Louis P. Beecher
Geneseo
James Wabel
Normal
Henry
Whitefield
Edward Bretton
Los Angeles
Cal
Lacon
Channahon
Canal Commissioners
Illinois and Michigan
Sam Story
Granville
Granvilly
Sexton
Story
Ladd
Earl Hubbard
Star Theater
Kline
John Swiger
Princeton
Pompeii
Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Co
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Seelig
Opera House
Oscar Davis
Henry Board of Education
Pace
Steele
Daniels
Barry
Merdian
Helper
Joderente
Henry Public School
W. E. King
Emma Ponzer
Marilou Coupstock
Carrie Carpenter
Nedith Morgan
Mary Stephens
May Young
Alice Gilpin
Violet Ballowez
Gertrude Bickerman
Arleene Hunter
G .B. Fenwick Co
Alice M. Bell
W. D. Horrom
Nora P. Brown
George M. Brown
George Zeimer
Peoria Fire Laddies
Hose Co. No. 4
T. S. McCowan
Crescent Avenue
Henry High School
Henry Republican
Helen Street
M. M. Holes
la Prairie Township
Holmes
M .E. Church
Tle
Oibher
Oscar Hill
Central State
Kevanee Henry
Hill
Iwanee
Elmira
Dena
Castleton
Exie
Ma Point
Conn
scoWe Castleton
Here
Bradford Republican
Harry Griffin
Tacoma
Wash
Smith
Henry Cemetery
J. B. Mercer
George A. Zeller
Zeller
Areyg
H. Hutchins
Marshall Downey
Gordon
A. B. Smith
Howard Young
George A. Burt
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