Decoration Day banks close in Henry county
News of a Week notes Henry county banks will close on Decoration Day a legal holiday with officers and employees observing a day of rest. It mentions visits, car trades, and public notices, including Governor Dunne's Peoria to Henry trip with a Sparland guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Brennan
Peru
Henry
John B. Barry
Mitchell Miller
Hopewell
Patsey Powers
Bradford
William Repine
Tiskilwa
Dakota
James A. Harrison
Peoria Hospital
William Wheeler
Oakland
Oakland Tought of Ed Bogner
Camp Grove
A. A. Webber
Castleton
Republican
Union
Canadas
New York State
John McKenzie
Indianapolis
Commencement Exercises At Various Local High Schools
The piece honors graduating high school seniors from Henry Putnam Sparland and notes commencement dates. Henry High School lists 13 graduates with full names and notes June 4 at the Henry Opera House. Putnam lists seven graduates meeting in town hall on June 4. Sparland records three graduates with ceremony May 29 at the M. E. church. The text adds wishes of success and moral guidance for the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry High School
Willis R. Aukland
Louis A. Meier
Otis F. Stevens
Clara B. Brown
Claudia A. Bickerman
Marion C. Doyle
Florence W. King
Minerva A. McKenzie
Mary A. Schubert
Irma H. Waughop
Alice D. Williams
Margaret W. Wallace
Irene A. Wallace
Chester L. van Antwerp
Velma B. Campbell
Frances H. Rae
M. E
Surprise Party at Frank Jennett’s Neighborhood Home
A large group of about 45 neighbors and friends surprised Mrs. Jennett at her Lone Tree home while she prepared pies. Curtis Dawson delivered a new Overland automobile for test spins, and photographer Jesse Clement captured the moment. The gathering included visitors from Putnam, Tiskilwa, Cottage neighborhoods, with planned class day exercises to follow later in Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jennett
Lone Tree
Overland
Curtis Dawson
Tiskilwa
Jesse Clement
Putnam
Cottage Neighborhood
Woman's Club Holds Pleasant Annual Reception
The Woman's club hosted its annual reception on Wednesday evening May 27 at Mr. and Mrs. Abram Shorts home. Rev. J. H. Mercer praised the club's uplift work and Rev. Haist lauded women's clubs for mankind's betterment. Mrs. O. B. McLanahan of Greencastle Pa. spoke on clubwork. Mrs. G. Paskell recounted the library founding and school donations. Harry Seitz sang. Miss Clara Seitz accompanied. May Young read "Pippa Passes" to schoolchildren. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Shorts
J. H. Mercer
Haist
O. BE. McLanahan
Greencastle
McLanahan
Pennsylvania
Illinois
G. Paskell
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Fourth of July Meeting Plans Funds and Attractions
At the Fourth of July gathering the finance committee reports a partial canvass and about half the funds raised with optimism for a full effort. Lieutenant Governor Barrett O’Hara will speak, music is planned, and field sports, fireworks, dancing and refreshments are promised. Noah and C A Thompson were injured when their auto struck a barb wire fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Finance
Barrett O'Hara
Noah and
C. A. Thompson
Marseilles
Cheney Party Sees Washington and Mt Vernon Graduations
Dr and Mrs Cheney of Los Angeles spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs Adams and left for Washington to attend Mt Vernon Seminary graduation exercises where her daughter graduates. They plan a June 3 three month abroad tour. In Henry, Will Green and family and Miss Longman joined Will L Flynn and family to Bradford in the latter’s auto last Sunday. Flynn drove with cannon tires. four hours to Bradford under the hot sun. Mrs Green stayed in Bradford with Mr and Mrs David Risen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Los Angeles
Cal
H. W. Adams
Washington, D. C
Mt. Vernon Seminary
Adams
Henry
Will Green
Miss Longman
Will L. Flynn
Bradford
Flynn
Record of May Heat in 1918 with 102 Degree Day
The passage reflects on past heat but notes the present May is unusually hot. It cites May 27 to 30 as warmer last year and records a thermometer reading of 102 degrees on Thursday May 29, 1918 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Police Captain William Donovan Returns from Nebraska Funeral
Night Police William Donovan arrives home Monday after attending his youngest brother's funeral in Nebraska. He visited western relatives and many old friends including Frank Chrisman once from Milo now living in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donovan
Nebraska
Frank Chrisman
Milo
Lincoln
Neb
Bess from Peaceful Valley Tonight in Henry
The American Floating theater presents Bess from Peaceful Valley a five act society drama by a local author. The Henry venue hosts an evening of splendid music clean vaudeville and irresistible comedy on Wednesday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Peaceful Valley
American Floating Theater
Henry
School Play And Local News From Henry Area
The June class day exercises will be held Tuesday evening at the Henry Opera House with a Colonial Dream program featuring Lionel Wellman Louis Meier Penelope Prim and other cast members. Senior and junior events include class history piano solos vocal numbers and a class valedictory while later notes cover a fatal automobile train crash near Streator and a Gillespie Illinois telephone exchange study plus Magnolia high alumni banquet details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opera House
Lionel Wellman
Louis Meier
Penelope Prim
Minerva McKenzie
Suzanna Love
Alice Williams
Peggy Shippen
Claudia Bickerman
Annie Wharton
Clara Brown
Nancy White
Mary Schubert
Sally Wister
Marlon Doyle
Becky Brown
Margaret Wallace
Constance Cary
Forence King
Magnolia High School
Ollie Roberts
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Epworth League Event
The Methodist Church outlines next Sunday's schedule with Sabbath school led by M. L. Coan, a morning sermon by the pastor, and an Epworth League service at 7 PM featuring Rev. H. W. Ward of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League discussing law enforcement. Midweek prayer is Thursday, and the Woman's Foreign Missionary society hosts a tea Wednesday June 3 at the Kaiser home. The Epworth League Silver Anniversary program concluded with officer installations for Eva Harrison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
Union Temperance Meeting
H. W. Ward
Ilinois Anti-Saloon League
Eva Harrison
Arleene Hunter
Magdalene Phillips
Marion Doyle
Zenos, Graves
Ethel Seelye
Edna Bell
Christian Church Schedule and Memorial Baptism Note
The Christian Church announces Sunday services with Rev H C Reichel at 11 a m and 7 45 p m next Sunday and a 6 45 p m Christian Endeavor led by Mrs Guy Moore. Miss Mary Broline confessed Christ and Jesse Hawkins was baptized at the last service. Children’s Day is the first Sunday in June with an 8 p m program. The Ladies Aid were entertained at Mrs Frank Wood’s home on the 20th with Mrs Lyman Horrom and Mrs Harry Wood assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
H. C. Reichel
Christian Endeavor
Guy Moore
Mary Broline
Christ
Jesse Hawkins
Frank Wood
Lyman Horrom
Harry Wood
Hymenial Union in Santa Barbara United Long Beach Pair
A marriage was solemnized in Santa Barbara on May 21 1914 by Reverend Warren More Joseph G Kethroe of Long Beach California and Henrietta Grawburg of Henry The bride has lived in Long Beach four years and is sister to the Grawburg sisters in our city The groom a respected Long Beach citizen retired from business with a comfortable fortune and they plan to reside in Long Beach in a bungalow surrounded by palms and roses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture Men
Villa
Torreon
Tom Howes
Bradford
Reo
B. G. Howes
John V. Lennon
Mr. Weaverling
Fisher & Weaverling
Ed Mathis
Magnolia
Peoria
Dunne
la Salle
David Swain
Chillicothe
Sparland
Henry
Kentucky
James H. Wabel
Jim
Illinois Valley
Hymenial
Santa Barbara
Cal
Warren
More
Joseph G .Kethroe
Long Beach
Henrietta Grawburg
Grawburg
Our City
Decoration Day Moonlight Excursion on Columbia steamer
The steamer Columbia Queen of Western Waters will run a Decoration Day moonlight excursion from Henry to Al Fresco Park and return May 30. Depart Henry 6:00 p m arrive Al Fresco Park 9:15 p m depart 10:15 p m return Henry 1:00 a m. Round trip tickets adults 50 cents children 25 cents. H F Mehl Master Advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Henry
al Fresco Park
H. F. Mehl
County Supervisors Meet At Lacon Illinois 1914
The Board of Supervisors of Marshall county Illinois will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Monday June 8 1914 at 1 80 p m. Bills must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the county clerk office by noon the preceding Saturday. Card of Thanks extends gratitude to neighbors singers Rev R W Martin and all who aided after our recent affliction from Mr and Mrs George Hopper and Mr and Mrs Henry Sigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Court House
Lacon
R. W. Martin
George Hopper
Henry Sigleer
Jerusalem
State Utility Commission
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
Henry City Notice on Automobile Laws and Fines
The message informs owners and users that state law on automobile use lights mufflers and speed will be strictly enforced in Henry. It warns fines and costs will be charged to offenders and places responsibility on individuals as stated by Mayor J. R. Paskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. R. Paskell
Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Hartley's Home
The regular Wo mans club meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Nellie Hartley on Monday June 1. Bella Evans, secretary. Guests this week included Mrs. R W Hinton and her daughter Lula Marley of Fisher and J M Dailey of Bloomington, daughter and son of Mrs. Ketchum. Ben Horrocks is in Buda today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Nellie Hartley
Bella Evans
Sidney Ketchum
R. W. Hinton
Lula Marley
Fisher
J. M. Dailey
Bloomington
Ben Horrocks
Buda
Community Notes From Sheffield and Surrounding Areas
Local visitors from Sheffield and nearby towns fill weekends with calls and dinners. Mrs. McDonald from Chillicothe tours local families, while repairs and improvements appear in homes on Edward Street and Princeville visitors join in. A state railroad headlight law update follows, with July 1 compliance required for all steam engines.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. F. Lash
North Street
Florida
J. B. Mercer
Magnolia Lodge
A. F
A. M
High School Glee Club
Florence King
Schubert
Ong
Irma Waughop
Vee E Esee
Midna Greenlee
Nod
Walter Bayne
Mary
Gadabout
Willis Aukland
Bridget
Irene Wallace
Beatrice Kuss
Reading Circle
Walnut Grove
C. B. Sauer
Sauer
Dana
C. G. Sauer
Ancona
Streator
Santa Fe
Katie Keonsgen
Keonsfen
la Salle County
Hert Rice
J. W. Stehline
R. H. Isaacs
Gillespie
Messrs
Camp and
Sterrett
Camp House
Fred S. Potter
C. B. Smith
GC. B. Cheadle
Joliet
Camp and Sterrett Et al
Methodist Church
John Kirby
George Smith
Sheffield
W. B. McDonald
Valentine
Cash Grocery
Ben McBride
Frank Potter
Potter
Joseph Kraus
Edward Street
Sivell and
Stapp
Vincent Schubert
L. Webber
Princeville
Barney Blazey
Blazey
Peterman
Bureau County
Irene Jones
J. C. Blaisdell
Swein
Mabel Hauger
William Diverbiss
W. J. Newell
Western Avenue
Newell
W. J
Clark Ball
Orville
Linden
Mr. Ball
Iowa
Henry Auto Co
R. S. Mason
Parker Mason
Buda Plain Dealer
Parker
The
Illinois University
John P. Hand
Cambridge
California
Hand
Supreme Court
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