Local residents and events from Tiskilwa area
Stephen Merritt of Tickilwa visits the Merritts. Mrs. S L Clift visited on the farm with the Barretts. Henry B Jacobs and family move into a new North Edward street home. The Daily Monitor at Streator ends after years under W W Bean. W C T U meets November 16. Various visits, dinners, and social calls around Tiskilwa. A child dies of diphtheria in Magnolia. Winter migration to the South begins. New houses on Market Street near the school campus. Granville resident William Gill dies suddenly. A toe injury from plowing in Whitefield. Many local visits and farm reports. Sparland Gun Club to hold first clay bird shoot November 18 with 150 birds. Auto trip to Magnolia and Roberts township notes corn quality and grading challenges this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Jacobs
North Edward Street
Daily Monitor
Streator
W. W. Bean
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
H. J. Gregory
Leonore Ellis
Charles WW Steeler
Putnam
James Parsons
Sperland
Henry
Edith Moore
Cora Baker
Parsons
Merritt
Magnolia
South
Philip Steimle
Market Street
Sterrett
West
Second Streets
Willian B. Gill
Granville
Frank Rowe
Whitefield Township
S. S. Merritt
Julia Rogers
Fancy Prairie
Harvey Morris
Leela
McNabb
Wm. Merritt
Lillian
Earle
R. J. Hatcher
Bartlesville
Oklo
A. P. Carroll
Kewanee
T. J. Kelso
Tiskilwa
Putnam Village
Fred Shorts
A. D. Stevens
Eva Shorts
Chicago
G. W. Schwartz
Champaign
Sparland Gun Club
Sparland
C. M. Sellers
Mgr
Advt
Clifford Howe
Roberts Township
Tragic End for Frank Gilfillian in Kewanee
The 60 year old Frank Gilfillian, son of Joshua Gilfillian, died by his own hand in Kewanee on Monday. Once a farm laborer and husband to Mary Phenix, he faced a long, troubled life amid family turmoil and loss. His stepmother had provided support, including an 80 acre farm and a home in Galesburg, for his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Frank Gilfillian
Joshua Gilfillian
Stark County
New England
Frank
Francis J. Liggett
Bradford
Charles W. Phenix
New York
Mary Phenix
Frank Gilfillan
Mary Gilfillian
Osceola
Galesburg
Union Meeting at the Opera House Attentive
The union meeting at the Opera House last Sunday morning drew solid attendance and a well planned program. Rev J E Mercer chaired the event with Rev Martin delivering the opening prayer and Rev Zerby reading scripture. Arthur Newall sang a solo accompanied by Mrs Cornell while Mrs Clyde Worley led at the piano. Rev E P Brend gave a forceful Isa 40 31 sermon that renewed courage and faith among listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Clyde Worley
J. E. Mercer
Martin
Zerby
Arthur Newall
Beck Family Home Invaded on 36th Anniversary in Delta
In Milard County Chronicle notes from Delta Utah, Beck girls return from San Francisco and a quiet Beck home celebration was interrupted Saturday by George Beech and wife Horace Crawford and wife and A E Brush and wife as neighbors joined in the 36th wedding anniversary festivities with a warm, memorable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Millard County Chronicle
Delta
Putnam County
Beck
McNabb
Big Fair
San Francisco
George Beech
Horace Crawford
A. E. Brush
Letters From Subscribers in Kanopolis Kas
Subscriber W H Faris writes to Burt that his subscription will continue after renewal. He notes a wet year with crop losses to wheat and corn but a good overall harvest, recent haying, fourth alfalfa cutting, and that creeks flooded nearby. He wishes health and a good time to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanopolis
Kas
Burt
W. H. Faris
Settlement Notice From Worried Merchant in Putnam
W L Williamson of Putnam Illinois asks immediate settlement of accounts after a disastrous fire. He thanks friends for liberal patronage and asks prompt payment, stating he may be found at the Putnam Grain office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Grain Office
W. L. Williamson
Putnam, Il
Henry Chapter 477 O B S By Law Amendment Proposal
The By-Laws section 32 proposed change sets each member due at 1.50 per year payable annually. A vote will occur at the next regular meeting on November 15, 1915, announced by Carrie M. Carpenter secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B.S
Henry
Carrie M. Carpenter
Sec’y
Destructive Putnam Fire Destroys Six Businesses
A large fire in Putnam Illinois destroyed the entire business section Sunday night November 7. Origin suspected incendiary as walls and stock burned. losses estimated at $15 000 with insured portions about $8 700. Firefighters used pails and the town’s resources to save a few fixtures. post office and Murphy stock moved to the town hall. Deputy Fire Marshal L C Mc Murtrie visited to investigate the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Williamson
W.S. Murphy
Lon Dally
Matt Drake
Fred Cook
W. S. Murphy
Putnam
Ill
Williamson
Dally
Murphy
L. Dawson
Seble
J. J. Gresser
Henry
Putnam Village
Quaker Club Reassembles With Cocoa and Music
The Quaker club met last Friday at Mrs. Clyde Worley’s Deacon Hill home after a months long break. Twelve members attended and enjoyed fancy work and music. Cocoa and Marguerites were served, and the group plans to meet again November 19 with Miss Elsie Carpenter hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Club
Clyde Worley
Deacon Hill
Elsie Carpenter
Peoria District Press Association Forms For Efficiency
A Peoria district press association was organized at a meeting of Central Illinois publishers in Peoria on November 6. The group aims to improve efficiency and establish uniform rates, with officers named from various counties and a next meeting set for November 27 in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria District Press Association
Ilinois
Circle Room
Peoria
Tazewell
F. B. Mills
Morton
John L. Burse
San Jose
P. F. Lowe
Sureka Journal-Democrat
O. Sheep
Manito Express
George C. Cramer
Mackinaw Enterprise Gazette
Marshall County
George A. Burt
Henry
Stark
J. A. Nowlan
Toulon
W. R. Bailey
Chillicothe
Fulton County
S. P. Wood
Deer Creek Progress
J. A. Hyrse
San Jose Metroloptien
E. Wadsworth
Hopedale ‘Times-Review
Morton News
Mothers and Teachers Form Permanent Cooperative Group
A large assembly of mothers and public school teachers met on Tuesday November 9 to form a permanent cooperative Mothers and Teachers association linked to public schools. Mrs George Helper presided. The group aims to raise home life standards and improve parenthood through organized clubs and associations. A 12 member committee led by O H Davis will recruit at least 100 members and draft a constitution and by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Parents Teachers' Association
George Helper
Meetins
Cornell
Edith Merdign
Helper
Grace Hartley
C. B. Smith
Victor Brasfield
O. H. Davis
Personal Notices and Local Events Highlight Community
Mrs. Fred Wooten of Moline visits relatives here with sister Mrs. Ernest Wilde. George Townley returns after decades away. many locals host family and friends in Princeton Joliet and nearby towns. Special films at the Opera House include Judy Forgot and a drama Through the Law. Royal Hungarian Orchestra performs. Stanton and Cahill Sanitary District settlement noted alongside ongoing damage suits in four counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooten
Moline
Ernest Wilde
George Townley
Here
Hara Townley
Samuel Bacon
Walter Trapaghen
Princeton
Irene
Lewis Hofer
Della Klein
Ina Henkins
Alta Rhinehart
Edith Moore
Frank Maubach
Harold Ball
Wm. Moore
Olen Hly
Joliet
Harvey Matthews
Opera House
Judy
J. O. Hill
Steuben Township
Hopewell Township
Orrin Falk
Simon Albrecht
Tiskilwa
Judge Carpenter
United States District Court
Jacob M. Dickinson
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
O'Neil
John D. Cahill
Peru
Chicago
Ottawa
Cahill
la Salle
Putnam Counties
la Salle County
Putnam County
Wee
Evonl
Sanitary District
la Selle
Putnam
Marshall
Bureau
Union Church Sunday Schedule and Services
The pastor J. B. Mercer invites all to attend Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. plus 7:30 p.m. worship with Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday. Thursday and Funday evenings also host meetings. A temperance program and pledge will be presented next Sunday in Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
J. B. Mercer
Women Leaders to Hear Hyde Lecture in Town Churches
Flossie Slown Hyde of Chicago speaks at 11 a m in the Presbyterian church on Will Women Regenerate American Politics with no admission fee. Christian Endeavor officers include President Rayborn Zorby and Vice President Irma Waughop. baptism for Ray Haws set for November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliam Merritt
Ray Haws
Zerby
St. John's Church Sunday Services Schedule
St. John's Church lists services this Sunday Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with sermon, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, and 7:30 p.m. evening prayer and sermon. Thursday afternoon Woman's Guild meeting in the Guild room. F. W. Haist, Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman’s Guild
F. W. Haist
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Sabbath program lists Sabbath school at 9 46 a m with A B Smith superintendent morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 39 p m Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 o'clock Pastor Rea W Martin leads the church schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. B Smith
Christian Endeavor
Rea W. Martin
St Marys Church Sunday Services Noted
St Marys Church schedules Sunday services at 8 am and 10 am English and German sermons at 2 30 pm with vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am mass. Rev Fr Gensler pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Josephs Church Mass Times Announced
St Josephs Church presents first mass Sunday at 8 am and second at 10 am with a weekday service at 7 30 am. Reyv Fr Brennan is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
A Wheeler Reunion Brightens Putnam Household
A reunion gathered the Wheelers at Wm. Wheeler’s home in this city last Saturday. Relatives from Fairview Ellisville Dana and local Wheelers spent Sunday in Putnam and Whitefield. A surprise visit from Mrs Wheeler’s relatives from Ottawa added cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Wheelers
Wm. Wheeler
Reuben Wheeler
Fairview
George Headly
Ellisville
George Crawford
Dana
Putnam
Whitefield
Local business talk and Chautauqua drive noted
On Wednesday evening BH Sterrett and C A Camp hosted Mr W A Steele president of the Farmers State Bank at Sullivan for a supper at the Star restaurant. Other attendees included Hutchins Vogelsang Downey and Starrett plus Norine Clements and Miss Mateer promoting 400 Chautauqua tickets for next summer. The wind toppled the Public Service Co electric sign board but the plate glass front remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. S. Sterrett
C. A. Camp
W. A. Steele
Farmers’ State Bank
Sullivan
Messrs. Sterrett
Camp
Star
Messrs. Hutchins
Vogelsang, Downey and Starrett
Norine T. Clements
Abinedon
Mateer
The
Public Service Co
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Stephen Merritt
Tickilwa
Will Merritt
S. L. Clift
Logan Barrett
Williamson's
A. G. Hillbrand
James Hartley
Charlotte Sparling
William Wheeler
Henry Commercial Club
Wilbur Root
la Prairie
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