News of a Week s Incidents and Local Affairs
Over the week, residents attend social visits in Henrypin and nearby towns. Local court set to convene with Judge Green. Leota Kissel rehired as teacher in district 52 with raise. Mentions of race track preparations, a swindler captured in Kentucky, and state auto license enforcement. Infant Henry F Hopper dies in Peoria. funeral planned in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Doyle
Jacob Kissel
Camp Grove
Clarence Cornell
Green Valley
Snyder
Reed
Margaret Jones
Davenport
C. R. Jones
Robert Hay
George Cooper
James McGifford
Bradford
J. J. Barnes
Carnival Company
Driving Park
Illinois
W.D. McAfee
Henry Republican
J. H. Garrett
F. R. Dennis
Peoria
Kentucky
Dennis
Henry Boy
Charley Pool
Hennepin
Tecumseh, Neb
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Harry West
Indiana State
Michigan City
Buda
C. A. Hatch
West
Indiana
Henry
Springfield
Yarry Woods
Secretary of State
Marshall County
Ashe
Virginia
Granville
Princeton
Morton
George Hopper
Henry F. Hopper
Proctor Hospital
Fourth of July Celebration Organizing Meeting Held
A large gathering of businessmen discussed plans for Independence Day in Henry. C E Smith was elected chairman with C A Camp secretary. Committees formed cover finance music speakers program advertising sports decorations and fireworks. Mayor Paskell nominated as president and Ed B. Smith as marshal. next meeting set for May 25 at the Commercial Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
C. E.smith
C. A. Camp
Charles Vogelsang
George Pace
Lawrence Gregory
Victor Brasfield
Walter Duke
Larry Peterman
Ben Ransom
Red Williams
Charles McManus
William Green
T. C. Waterous
Frank Krenz
Harl Ertle
Peter Toemmes
C. C. Doran
F. A. Powell
SS. L. Clift
Wesley Horrom
J. O. Hill
Alex Brown
Commercial Club
Alumni Home Coming at Henry Opera House May 29
Alumni social at the Henry Opera House on May 29 features a course banquet followed by an after dinner speech by Hon. George Fitch of Peoria. Fitch, known for My Demon the Motor Boat and West Pocket Essays, will headline a night of dancing with the Glasgow orchestra.
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Henry Opera House
George Fitch
Peoria
Fitch
Glasgow Orchestra of
The
Henry High School
Henry W C T Ladies Win Silver Medal Contest
The Henry W C T ladies held a silver medal contest at Whitefield church with strong but busy attendance. Mrs Alice Williams won the medal as the group plans future events to engage both young women and men, hoping for larger audiences and encouraging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. C. T
Whitefield
Alice Williams
Memorial Sunday Services For G A R and W R C
Members of the G A R and W R C meet at I C O F hall on Memorial Sunday May 24 at 10 30 a m. Services in the Opera House at 11 o clock with Rev R W Martin presiding and Rev J E Mercer offering prayer. Acknowledges fallen soldiers and those who fought and bled for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. O. F. Hall
Opera House
R. W. Martin
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Mercer
Woman's Club Guest Day Highlights Charity Discussion
The Woman's club held a May 18 meeting chaired by Mrs. R. F. Burt with theme Philanthropy. Miss May Young urged fostering self-help, citing juvenile courts. Miss Clara Waughop warned against indiscriminate giving. Miss Jane Addams' methods were noted by Miss Bella Evans. The program included readings, a paper by Miss Gertrude Bickerman on charity, and musical interludes supervised by Miss Young. A social hour followed with refreshment, and a special meeting was announced for Friday at 3:15 p.m. at Mrs. S. L. Clift’s home Bellavans.
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Woman's Club
R. F. Burt
Theo Disosway
Miss May Young
Miss Young
Juvenile Court
Alice Gilpin
Clara B. Waughop
Bella Evans
Jane Addams
Gertrude Bickerman
Webster
Mrs. Paskell
da Wheeler Wilcox
Lowell
Sir Launcesal
Ida Ketchum
J. E. Mercer
Carnegie
Mesdames Sievers
Doyle
Zenor
Greenlee
Waterous
H. N. Leavitt
Maron
Charlotte Allen
Edna Clark
Eva Harrison
Helen Sievers
Burt
Woman’s Club
S. L. Clift
W R C Meeting At Mrs Doyle Home
The W R C met at Mrs. Owen Doyle home on Wednesday afternoon. Hostess Major A P Webber’s relics from the War of the Rebellion fascinated guests. Miss Marion Doyle sang, aided by Miss Margaret Jones who served refreshments. The gathering was pleasant for all.
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W.R. C
Owen Doyle
A. P. Webber
Marion Doyle
Margaret Jones
Card of Thanks From Zimmer and Family
Words cannot express the sincerest thanks we extend to friends and neighbors for the sympathy and kindness shown us in the loss of our dear one. Jesse Zimmer and children Daisy Dement.
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Jesse Zimmer
Man
Daisy Dement
New Minister Installed at Henry Presbyterian Church
The Presbytery of Peoria adjourned to install Rev W Martin as pastor of Henry Church after receiving him from Ewing Presbytery. A large congregation attended a fitting service with a sermon by the moderator and a warm charge from Rev Williamson. The event was followed by greetings and pledges of support from church members.
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Presbyterian Church
Peoria
W. Martin
Ewing
Henry
Henry Presbyterian Church
C. G. Sterling
Eureka
Daniel EB. Williamson
William H. Pumphrey
First Corinthians
Henry Church
Dr. Pumphrey
Williamson
Mr. Martin
Martin
Hale Memorial Church
S. P. Archer
America
J. ©. Mercer
McDowell
S. van Pelt
William F. MccDowell
W. R. Wiley
W. S. Wallace
Savanna
Department of Enforcement
C. EF. Hallfarth
Wallace
Our
Mary Pickford Stars in In the Bishop's Carriage Film
Mary Pickford stars as Nancy in the Famous Players film adaptation of Miriam Michelson's In the Bishop's Carriage. The story, published by Bobbs Merrill, follows fate guiding Nancy through strange roles to love and happiness in a drama that leans toward tragedy and ends in romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Michelson
Famous Players Film Co
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Mary Pickford
Nancy
Silver Jubilee Anniversary Program of Epworth League
The MBE Epworth League presents its Silver Jubilee next Sabbath evening with a full program. Prelude and processional lead into readings and hymns including Faith of Our Fathers and Take Time to Be Holy. Mrs Frank Johnson and Minerva McKenzie give addresses with Miss Arleene Hunter and the pastor leading songs and readings. An anniversary offering supports missionary work and officers are installed before benediction and postlude.
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MBE
Epworth Laegue
Frank Johnson
Minerva McKenzie
Arleene Hunter
League
Edna’ Bell
Walter Helper
Mary Stephens
Zion
First Holy Communion Set at St. Mary’s Church May 24
Fr Gensler hosts visitors Mrs Kastigar and Uhlein as Dr Coggshall visits Leo Leichter’s improving health. A class of children will receive first communion at the 7 o’clock Mass. May devotions occur Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Gensler to attend German Catholic convention Edwardsville May 24 25 26 with Mass and services listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Kastigar
la Salle
Uhlein
St. Joseph's, Peoria
Coggshall
Paul Leichter
Little Leo
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s
Edwardsville
fFr
M. Gensler
Change of Mass Time at St Josephs Church
The pastor of St Josephs Church announces a time change for the first mass to 7 30 a m from 8 00 a m starting next Sunday and continuing until further notice. Ascension Thursday is observed as a holy day with services at 6 30 a m and 7 30 p m. A novena leading to Whit Sunday is urged with communion on the festival.
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St. Joseph's Church
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church outlines regular services with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by superintendent A. B. Smith, public worship at 11:00 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m., and another public worship at 8:00 p.m. Pastor R. W. Martin extends a cordial invitation to all to attend any service.
Medical society meeting and local notes from Wenona
The News Budget reports the Marshall Putnam Counties Medical Society gathering in Wenona last week. It notes postmaster appointments under the current administration and a canal breach near Geneseo with repairs weeks away.
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Marshall-Putnam Counties Medical Society
Wenona
J. H. Mercer
Norman
Okla
Blanche Gibbs
Lacon
Donovan
Marshall County
Washburn
Henry
Sparland
la Rose
Toluca
Varna
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Magnolia
A. B Smith
T.S. Real
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Swain
Oglesby
Peru News-Herald
C. J. Burt
George Hank
Frank Daniels
Edward Merdian
John Hartley
Albert Stickel
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