Local Notes on Visitors and War Draft Preparations
Community items list Sunday visitors at John Gray near Putnam and Mrs Potter of Edelstein. Farmers urged to plant potatoes onions and garden crops before July. Memorial decorations and Flag Day observances planned. School and town notices cover water removal operation, fishing season restrictions, and polling hours for selective service registration. Obituary notes Frank B Hoagland of Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einiam Gray
Wrke John Gray
Putnam
Deaville
Potter
Edelstein
Edelstein,attended ‘ the Oe “Mrs. ‘Potter’s Cousin, Mrs. “Riddell
Knights of
Mosaville
Wbilerwent
H. Potter
Kia
Henry Vs Theeday
Henero
Clifford’ Hawa
T. C. Water
Dennis Hartley
Clarence hMboleg
Proclamation for 1917 Marshall County Male Registration
A sheriff issued a county proclamation demanding all male residents ages 21 to 30 register at their polling places on June 5 1917 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Compliance is mandatory with penalties for noncompliance. Officials nationwide must assist and ensure registrants receive certificates for military and civil purposes. Absentee registration options and procedures for various townships are detailed, including county clerk and precinct offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
United States
Lacon
Ill
Home Registration Board
Acco Ness
Cnre
Worth Dixon
Marshall County
How to Answer Questions on Registration Carts
Instructions describe preparing responses for a registration process. The text urges reading carefully, having answers ready, and following the ordered questions presented on the paper. It warns not to alter the instructions and notes continuation on the next page.
Richard Merdian Dies After Sudden Illness at 37
Richard Merdian of this city died at home on Carroll street after a brief illness due to heart trouble. Born October 8, 1879, he was married to Amy Real in 1906 and leaves two daughters Leah and Margaret, his mother Sophia Merdiano Zerza of Peoria, brothers Edward and Fred, five sisters, and a host of relatives. The funeral at St. John's Episcopal was conducted by Rev. W. Haist with pallbearers Clyde Bauter John Williams Frank Hartley Leo Merdian Roy Rowe and George Heiniger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Merdian
Carroll_street
Joseph Mercian
Amy Real
Lacon
Gatesburg
Leah
Margaret
Hia ‘Loas
Sophia Meran Oo Zersz
Peoria
Edward
Fred
John Ford
Boyer
Peru
Clara Brown
Robert Kelley
Charles Seedler
Ia Ee Aar
W. Haist
St. John’s Episcopal
Alta Vogelsang J
Marjorie Duke
Clyde Bauter
John Williams
Frank Hartley
Leo Merdian
Roy Rowe
George Heininger
G. B. Fenwick
Pearl Merdian
William Real
Chicago
Frank Lewis
William Perking
John Heim
K. P
Will T. Crawford
Dana
Will Wheeler
Putnam
Dannie Horrom
Brennan
Walsh
Toluca
Dwyer
Wenona
W. R. GC
D.A. R
Brin
K.P. Hall
Smith
Frank E. Anderson
Lowe’ Trée
Mra. N. M. McLaughlin
Dorothy Gallup
Boursland
Mias
Maria Davis
Lydia Riddell
Galluphog
Abingdon
Peter Warran
Corpus Christi
Texas
Central Minors Conference
Dorothea Alice Haun
George Haun
Magnolia Township
J. E. Mercer
Henry
Harry Fisher
Broadmoor
J.J. Barnes
Barnes
London
Adj
Dickinson
George Helper
Corning
Roy Champ
Eureka Springs
Ark
Tie
Beulah
Mary
Malan
State Board of Agiculture
Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day Services Planned
Memorial Sunday 10 30 am begins with schoolchildren forming lines at their churches led by the Mag with marshals. They march to K P Hall to meet veterans and other groups for program including prayer scripture reading music and address by Rev J E Mercer. Memorial Day events start 1 30 pm at Knights of Pythias Hall with band led parade to the bridge for singing and prayers, then to cemetery for address by Rev Homer C Sala and decorations by Boy Scouts and Woman's Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mag
K. P. Hall
W. RB. C
K. P
Masons
Odd Fellows
America
J. E. Mercer
Knights of Pythias Hall
Wzby Auto
Homer C. Sala
Central Christian Church
Tla
Woman's Relief Corps
Gaby Deslys Appears on Screen in Her Triumph
Gaby Deslys stars in the four part film Her Triumph from Famous Players Film Co released on Paramount. The Europe and New York stage icon performs a rare screen appearance with Harry Piicer, supported by a refined cast and lavish settings at Henry Opera House on Wednesday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaby Deslys
New York
Paria
Famous Players Film Co
Paramount
Gaby
Milo
Deslys
Harry Piicer
T Henry Opera House
Elias Herr Stricken With Paralysis at Henri Bridge
Elias Herr, longtime collector at the Henri bridge, was stricken with paralysis this noon and transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details on the cause or current condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Herr
Henri Bridge
Red Cross Chapter Forms in Henry County Workroom
Mrs. J. J. Barnes reports Henry chapter of the Red Cross organized with 42 members and 20 regular volunteers, meeting Fridays 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Commercial Club room. Five sewing machines aid hospital shirts and bags. members may join for $1 and gradually grow toward 200. Friday meetings welcome new volunteers. A charity benefit, “The Eagle's Wings,” screens Friday at the Opera House with tickets 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haa
The
Red Cross
Commercial Club
Aml
Henry Chapter
Mra. Sweet
Sam
Dr. Zeller
Peoria
Calvin
Starliper
O'Neil
Opera House
J. J. Barnes
AX Musical Treat at Putnam Town Hall
A Friday night town hall program for Sandwiwine Consolidated School featured baritone soloist Prof Cardon V Burnham and pianist Raymond McFeeters. Burnham delivered clear sweet tones drawing encores while McFeeters offered instrumental numbers, earning praise from attendees. Prof Ross Stephens organized the joint recital and received hearty congratulations for a satisfying musical evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Sandwiwine Consolidated School
Cardon V. Burnham
Conservatory of Muate
Macomb
Raymond McFeeters
Burnham
Wang
Mcfeeters
Ross Stephens
Commencement 1917 Class List At Opera House
The June 1 commencement costs ar . 4 and the 1917 class includes six boys and eight girls. Named: Louis Phillips president Charles Williams Kenneth King George Wright Ray Bwiger Clifford Merdian Grace Hartley Jane Steele Beatrice Kuss Ethel Stoner Lela Gray Hazel Schwarz Lorna Blackburn Vesta Belle Weaver. Address by Rev Fr Brennan of St Josephs at Henry Opera House 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Opera House
Cinos
Louis Phillips
Charles Williams
Kenneth King
George Wright
Ray Bwiger
Clifford Merdian
Grace Hartley
Jane Steele
Beatrice Kuss
Ethel Stoner
Lela Gray
Hazel Schwarz
Lorna Blackburn
Vesta Belle Weaver
Henry Opera House
Fr. Brennan
St. Joseph’s Church
Accidental Death Inquiries In Two Mourning Cases
Coroner in Marshall county held inquests on Harry Hugh Fisher aged 28 killed by a falling beam during a storm leaving a widow and one child. Jury included Sacob Reno Alvin Swangon Henry Churchill Charles Robinson Peter J Aimone Warry Crab. A second inquest examined Ready killed by a train at Wenona. Jury: Thomas Cain Oscar Paulson EB Haynes Julius Webber John Murray J C Morgan. Funeral at St Marys Wenona with interment in Riley cemetery. Are you paid in advance?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thierry
Marshall County
Broadmoor
Harry Hugh Fisher
Sacob Reno
Alvin Swangon
Henry Churchill
Charles Robinson
Peter J.aimone
Warry Crab
Eee Ready
Wenona
Thomas_Cain
Foreman
Oscar Paulson
EB. Haynes
Julius Webber
John Murray
J. C. Morgan
St. Mary's Church
Riley Cemetery
Quiet Local Matrimonial in City Home
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Chariles R Knight in the city on Saturday May 19 at noon. The contracting parties were Arthur Grant Simpson and Helen Isabel Macdonald of San Francisco. Rev Matthew of Knoxville Illinois performed the ceremony. The groom, an electrician formerly with the Burlington railroad and recently with Dupont Powder Co, is well regarded by Henry county residents. The bride, a graduate of St Paul High Stephen Hall and Memorial of Chicago, became engaged March 20. The couple plan to work at Dupont Powder works after their wedding trip, with best wishes from friends and the Republican editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charilés
R. Knight
Arthur Grant Simpson
Knight
Helen Isabel” Macdonald
San Francisco
Cal
Matthew
Knoxville
Henry
Burlington
Dupont Powder Co
Simpson
Arthur
Majestic Theater
Peoria
Dupont Powder
Frignda
Nee Gether
Presbyterian Church Week Services May 27 Memorial and Baccalaureate at Opera House
The Presbyterian Church outlines the week starting May 27 with Sunday school at 9 46 led by A B Smith. There is no preaching next Sunday. At 11 the pastor and congregation join memorial services and at 8 the baccalaureate is held at the Opera House. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir afterward. Pastor Rea W Martin extends a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Opera House
Rea W. Martin
Memorial services and church events at Opera House
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent. A men's Bible class meets during Sunday school. The pastor will lead Memorial services at 7 p m at the Opera House, followed by Epworth League at 8 p m. A Thursday Opera House Prayer meeting precedes a teachers meeting led by J F Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Christian Church Holds Memorial Sunday Services Plan
Regular preacher Dr Murphy will speak at Putnam next Sunday morning. The Christian church at Henry will worship in the Opera House for Memorial Sunday with Rev Mercer preaching. A baccalaureate address will be delivered by Fr BrenA at night from Joseph's Catholic church and the Sunday school and Endeavor hour will follow.
St Johns Episcopal Church Sunday Services Schedule
At 7 50 a m celebration of Holy Eucharist 9 45 a m Sunday school meets 11 a m celebration of Holy Eucharist and sermon There will be no evening prayer F W Halat Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
F. W. Halat
St Marya Church Mass Schedule and Services
Sunday services include English sermon at 8 o clock with high mass and German sermon at 10 followed by vespera and benediction at 2 30 p m. Weekday masses at 8 and Saturdays at 7 Rev Fr Andraw Schauer is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marya Church
Andraw Schauer
St Joseph Church Mass Schedule
The notice lists masses for St Joseph Church with a first mass at 8 am and a second at 10 am on Sundays and a 7 30 am weekday mass. Rev M J Brennan is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. .Joseph Church
M. J. Brennan
Card of Thanks from the Tomlinson Children
We gratefully acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness for our beloved mother who passed suddenly. Your presence, flowers, and shared sorrow are deeply felt and we extend heartfelt thanks to all who supported us during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
Special meeting noted for W R C at K P Hall
A local notice reports a Saturday 3 p m special meeting of the W R C to be held at the K P Hall with Will T Crawford mentioned as part of the group. The item appears among personals and local items in a small town column.
Also Mentioned on This Page
OFA
Arvarne
T Rau
Mie
Frank B. Hoagland
Council ‘Bluffs
California
Hattie
Henry Hoagland
Conneil Bluffs
Frank E. ‘Hoagland
Este
Lucas V. ‘Hoagland
B. C. Vail
Wm. P. “Willams
A. Camp
Mary Deck
Chillicothe
H. H. Leech
Marjorie
Jack” Leech
Jear
Henry E. Jacobs
Daley Hinton
Broka
Normal
Fidtey “Ketchum
Hinton
Gurhter
Lila
Polnsia
Lacan Township
Henry Township
Evans Township
City
Wenona, Ill
Bennington Township
Bennington Town Hall
AX Musical Treat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!