News of a Week Highlights from a busy period
Ten days of wet cold weather influence on cornfields is noted. Local items include Altha Cain’s new Bush & Gerts piano, J Kelso’s family moving to Chicago, and a marriage-like union of two local residents. A found handbag is sought by its owner, and a fisherman reports catching a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altha Cain
Bush & Gerts
Duke Bros
J. Kelso
Chicago
Osgood Street
Mr. Kelso
J. O. Winship
Putnam
Adam
Hye
Peoria
Henry Cemetery Association and Local Notices
The Henry Cemetery association oversees 22 acres with 10 plotted for sale and a park like layout of trees and shrubs. Trustees include B H Hutchins president F A Powell secretary and treasurer Captain Nicholson and Ed B Smith directors. The grounds are cared for under county court supervision and funds loaned on nearby farm lands. A noted benefactor Dr Powell maintains tireless care making it a well kept city cemetery. Lewis Paul Hennefeld 1899 1913 is mourned with funeral at St Marys church. A Fourth of July committee and Gehrigs band from Pekin are named for upcoming celebration activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Herr
Samuel Garland
John Schurer
Gulf of Mexico
Arctic Ocean
Mississippi River
Wisconsin Dairyman
B. W. Wels
Henry
Ottawa
Illinois Medical Association
Peoria
W. H. Gilmore
Mt. Vernon
A. J. Markley
Belvidere
Golconda
Mars
Riecord
Henry Cemetery Association
BH. H. Hutchins
F. A. Powell
Nicholson
Ed B. Smith
Western Avenue
Powell
Lewis Paul Hennefeld
Albert Hennefeld
Jennie
St. Louis
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
A. B. Smith
St. Mary's Cemetery
Steamer Columbia Low Rate Excursion to Peoria
The Steamer Columbia will run a low rate shopping excursion from Hennepin and intermediate points to Peoria and return on Wednesday June 4. Boat leaves Henry at 8 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Tickets round trip from Hennepin 25 cents and all other points 10 cents. See bills and cards for particulars. Mrs A W Gallup and daughter of Sparland were trading in our busy mart on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Hennepin
Peoria
Henry
A. W. Gallup
Sparland
Henry Triumphs Over Princeton In Bureau County Exhibition
Henry’s team defeated the Princeton left handed battery 6 to 2 in Henry yesterday. Umpire Harney received praise from visitors for his impartial calls as Henry broke through in the seventh inning with four runs. Attendance was reported good and weather clear and warm. The article also details a display of needle craft at Duke Bros showing works by Miss Margaret Gaffney of Cleveland Ohio and describes textiles, curtains, and decorative pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Henry
Princeton
William
R. H. PO
A. E. Carter
Kramer
Baxter
Grivetti
Fitzpatrick
Kipling c. Ope
Ome Ward
Morgan
Beyers
Saunders
A. E. Bassett
Heininger
Williams
Wagoner
Clark
Melody
Ginnichio
Winters
Haines
Phelps
Bassett
palls—Heininger
Harney
Duke Bros
Margaret Gaffney
Cleveland
White Sewing Machine Company
Kensington
Joe Jefferson
Rin van Winkle
Schneider
Slater
New London
Conn
United States
Banks Close In Honor Of Decoration Day
City banks will be closed tomorrow May 30 in observance of Decoration Day. The closure affects all banking offices in the city to permit holiday observance.
Aged Woman Dies in Peoria After Apoplexy
Mrs Charles Casey aged 75 of Lacon collapsed on South Adams street Peoria Tuesday afternoon and died within minutes. Doctors declared cerebral hemorrhage from apoplexy the cause, coroner's inquest unnecessary. Survived by husband Charles Casey and three children, buried in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Casey
Lacon
Woolner
South Adams Street
Peoria
Allison
Casey
Brobst
Pearl i
Hopewell Township
Board of Supervisors
Edward Monier
Bradford
Alvin Calder
Sparland
Wilbur Casey
Cluster Lighting System Installed In Progressive Town
The city installed 31 posts with 155 lamps, lighting three blocks on Edward street and additional sites such as Hast Park Row Second street and Central Park. Donated posts, Public Service Company lamps, and ten year city lighting terms mark a major civic upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Street
Richard Street
Hast Park Row
Second Street
Henry Republican
C. GC. Doran
Main Street
Central Park
Third Street
West Park Row
Henry Telephone Central Building
Camp House
Telephone Company
Public Service Company
Neck of the Woods
Red Wing Camp Fire Girls Hold Council and Picnic
The Red Wing Camp Fire girls held a council and a picnic supper at the lock on a Wednesday evening. An April 24 meeting report from Barry's pasture featured a watercolor presentation by Magdalene Phillips and Jennie Clark with ghosted kodak images. Wood-gatherers earned fire-maker beads while others acted as reporters. Indian legends and campfire songs rounded out the event. Supper planning was led by Freda Heininger, Elizabeth Bell, Edna Moody and Mary Schubert, with departure around 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Lock
Barry's Pasture
Magdalene Phillips
Jennie Clark
Miss Pfaff
Alice Williams
Florence Merdian
Florence King
Edna Downey
Marie Gregory
Helen Phillips
Elizabeth Bell
Freda Heininger
Edna Moody
Mary Schubert
Mayor Proclaims Decoration Day Observance in Henry
The mayor requests all Henry businesses schools and shops close Friday May 30 1918 during Decoration Day exercises so citizens may honor old soldiers and join veterans in observance. Signed John R Paskell Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
John R. Paskell
Social Notes From Henry Area and Surroundings
A mixed summary of local visits and events in Henry and nearby towns. Notables include A J Eggenberger of Peoria visiting family, Andrew Brown of Oglesby with relatives, and Lillian Sturtevant from Worchester visiting. Local theater excitement at the Photo Play venue and the first show boat Emerson's Cotton Blossom arriving with a four act drama and vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Eggenberger
Peoria
Andrew Brown
Oglesby
Henry Pavilion
Lillian Sturtevant
Worchester
Mass
Florence Mead
George Zilmer
Jack Newsam
Henry
L. R. Phillips
Lacon
Mark Belsly
Wilma McNutt
Milton Griscel
St. Francis Hospital
C. F. Snyder
John Leonard Reid
Milo Township
Charles Reid
Hattie Reid
South Milo
L. G. Landenberger
Urbana, C
Urbana University
New York City
New Jerusalem
Cambridge
Boston
Colosium
Europe
Rome
Fr. Kennedy
Wyoming
D. Butcher
Gulf Coast
Texas
Daniel Horrom
A. A. Webber
Castleton
Geneva
N. Y
Emerson
Our City
Methodist Church Epworth League notes and annual meeting
Services schedule includes Sabbath school 9 45 a m and worship 11 a m 7 30 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting. Epworth League grows to over 800 000 members with chapters worldwide. Annual meeting notes Chester Bidwell presiding with officers elected and new worship books added for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Epworth League
League
United States
Canada
Mexico
Chile
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Porto Rico
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
France
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Bulgaria
Africa
India
Burmah
China
Japan
Malasia
Philippines
Hawaii
Hua Harrison
Edna Bell
Magdaline Phillips
Arleene Hunter
Nellie Coan
Louis Kraus
Rose Reinbeck
Helen Philips
Andrew Hunter
J. O. Hill
Haworth Leaguers
J. B. Mercer
New Church Society
Chester Bidwell
E. Louise Helper
George Burt
J. Howard Williams
Marie E B. Davis
Kathryn Vogelsang
Davis
Christian Church Observes Children’s Day With Mission Program
The Christian Church will observe Children’s Day next Sunday at 10 a.m. with an exercise titled The Cry of the Nations. The event supports a foreign missionary program and proceeds go to the foreign society. Mrs Stickel’s class won the banner last Sunday. Rev H C Reichel will lead morning and evening services next Lord’s Day. Elder William of Saunemin attended the last preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of Saunemin
Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Strawberry Supper Notice
The Presbyterian Church schedule includes Sabbath School at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor The morning subject is Our Need ful Food Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m All are invited Remember the annual strawberry supper on June 11 signed Pastor George T Griscel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
George T. Griscel
St Marys Church Mass Times And Services
Rev. Fr. Gensler pastor. Sunday services include 8 a.m. low mass and English sermon and 10 a.m. high mass with German sermon. Vespers and benediction at 2:30 p.m. Weekday mass 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 Mass Times and Library Annual Meeting
St. Joseph's Church announces Sunday mass at 7:30 and 10:50 a.m. Weekday services at 8 a.m. The Rev Fr Brennan invites all. The Library Association schedules its annual meeting in the library room on Tuesday afternoon June 3 at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
The
Library Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Cemetery
C. Vogelsang
L. D. Gregory
L. Peterman
C. H. Heininger
H. Jacobs
G. Cromwell
R. F. Burt
L. O D. Gregory
C. McManus
R. C. Forbes
Joseph Gresser
Oscar Davis
Charles Greenlee
George Halbleib
Princhton
Methodist Church
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