Important affairs of the week noted in Bradford area
Mrs. I M Forbes returns from a western visit. F 3 Becker homestead sold for 1800. Bauter Bros move machine shop near Opera House. New six room bungalow completed in La Junta, Colorado. Dr Downs dies in Chicago. Jed Dickman dies of heart disease. Frances Smith visiting relatives in St Joseph and Bureau. Nebraska election updates and local political moves. Knights of Pythias and Lacon lodge plan Castle Hall dedication. Hodge Bros bank building in Venona praised as modern and safe. Glendale observer recalls Illinois friends at polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Travis
Becker
Deacon Hill
E. A. Bauter
Bauter Bros
Coa
Colorado
Dr. Downs
Bradford
McCarron
Chicago
Jed Dickman
Frances Smith
B. Smith
Nebraska
Charley W. Poole
Charley
F. P. Shields
Putnam County
Claude A. St Me
Henry Township
George A. Zeller
J. R. Paskell
Henry
Congressman Stone
Paskell
Stoneman
Henry Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lacon Lodge
New Castle
West Bluff Lodge
Peoria
Venona
Hodge Bros
George
John W
Samuel Parker
Glendale
Cal
Glendale Evening News
Illinois
John Morgan
Aspinall
Los Angeles
Ill
Morgan
Parker
Aspinwall
Jennie Morgan
Los Angeles Times
Obituary of Harriet Elizabeth Kirchman of Henry Illinois
Harriet Elizabeth Kirchman born April 28 1835 in Belvidere New Jersey died November 6 1914 at Henry Illinois aged 79 years 6 months and 8 days. She left two marriages producing several children and was active in the Rebekah lodge. Funeral service was led by Rev Martin with burial in Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Elizabeth Kirchman
Belvidere
N. J
Henry, Ill
Louis Olberg
Henry H. Kirchman
Charles
Mathersville
Adam Haun
Putnam
Ervin Stringer
Henry
Charles Nelson
Chillicothe
William
Edn Nelson
Peoria
Rebekahs
Martin
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Harrison
Henry Burkhart
H. H. Haines
John Farling
Fred Shorts
C. B. Burt
Henry Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Louis Henry C. dies after long illness in Putnam area
Henry C Louis aged died Friday November 6 after a two to three year illness marked by tuberculosis symptoms. He lived on the Bluff road near Putnam his whole life. He married Henrietta Seichter May 4 1898 and four children survive Martha Otto Hilda Clara and Otto P Louis. Funeral at St Marys cemetery with Rev Gensler officiating and C C Doran mortician. he belonged to The Western Catholic Union and The Society of the Sacred Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Louis
Matthew Louis
Putnam
Bluff Road
Henrietta Seichter
August Leichter
Martha C
Otto J
Hilda M
Clara
Otto P. Louis
Minonk
Mr. Louis
Ottawa
Gensler
Western Catholic Union
Society of the Sacred Heart
St. Mary's Cemetery
C. C. Doran
Obituary of Isaac A Glenn of Magnolia township
Isaac Allen Glenn of Magnolia township died Tuesday morning at age 77 born August 24 1837. He leaves three married daughters Sarah Burr Eliza Downey and Jessie Dunlap and was affiliated with A F and A M O E S and the Grange. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m from the Masonic hall Magnolia with Abel Mills officiating and burial in Caledonia cemetery under A B Smith mortician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Allen Glenn
Magnolia Township
Sarah S. Burr
Taft
Texas
Eliza H. Downey
Sheldon
Ill
Jessie E. Dunlap
Julesburg
Cal
Magnolia
Grange
Masonic Hall
Abel Mills
Caledonia Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Sheriff Dixon thanks Marshall voters for support
Worth Dixon expresses gratitude for the vote of confidence from Marshall court supporters and promises to serve fairly and honestly as sheriff. He notes appreciation from party members and friends of all parties and extends thanks to those who aided his election. Mrs. Lucy McBride plans to spend the winter on the Pacific coast with her California daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Court
Worth Dixon
Lucy McBride
Pacific Coast
California
Quarantine Lifts For Henry City Public Meetings
The Henry City Board of Health ends the general quarantine effective midnight Friday November 13. Public gatherings including school and church activities return to normal under the Board of Health order signed by E A Hall M D president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Board of Health
Board of Health
A Letter From Los Angeles Traveler L. I. Simpson
A Los Angeles resident writes about weekend travels to Long Beach Santa Monica Venice Riverside and Mt Rubidoux. He praises coastal views and roadways, notes gondolas at Venice and a cross atop Mt Rubidoux blessed by Father Serna, and invites replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Clifford Haws
Coast Range
Prairie State
Peck
Murray
Oakland
Murride
Longray
J. B. Thornton
Santa Monica
Ocean Beach
Venice
Long Beach
Mr. Peck
Ocean Park
Riverside
Glendale
Mt. Rubindoux
Chicago
Fr. Serna
L. I. Simpson
Henry Alumni Minstrel Preview Promises Historic Show
An 1914 notice touts the Henry Alumni minstrel at the Opera House expanding seating on Edward Street to 1523. It lists cast members like Jud Ong and Charles Willard and previews acts with Dora Halbleib, Bill Flynn and Dr. Adams among others. Reserved seats go on sale November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willard
Bill Rowe
Hennie
Dora Halbleib
Bill Flynn
Dr. Adams
Frank Etscheid
Foot and Mouth Disease Hits Varna Cattle Herd
The Varna herd of J. Fairbanks is the county's only known case of foot and mouth disease. Infected steers from Chicago will be killed and buried under state and federal supervision. People are warned to keep away until disinfection and burial are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fairbanks
Varna
Chicago
J. Shanley
State Board of Live Stock Commission
R. C. Forbes
Mrs H R Thompson obituary recounts long life of Scotland birth
Janet Proven Thompson born in Black Falls Scotland July 8 1845 married Homer R Thompson November 3 1862. They emigrated to America in 1865 settling in Marshall County Illinois then moved to Nebraska 1908. She suffered a paralysis in 1913 and died October 29 1914 after a final stroke. Survived by husband three sons five daughters 11 grandchildren and one great grand son. Funeral at Creston Nebraska U P church with M E ministers and burial at Creston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Thompson
Janet Proven
Blackfalls
Scotland
Homer R. Thompson
America
Marshall County
Illinois
Nebraska
William
James
Robert
G. Clark
Creston
Cal
R. Abbott
Handford
C. A. Dille
Peoria
S. A. Snyder
Henry
Ill
Abbott
Thompson
E. Church
Whitefield
U. P
Neb
M. E
Charles Jacobs
Willis Decker
Newton Maxwell
Sherman Dixon
Charles Campbell
John Johnson
Former Marshall County Boy Pursues Romantic Career Abroad
Donald MacKay, once a Wenona youth and son of Philip MacKay, now in Australia, completes Melbourne University studies before enlisting as a non commissioned officer to fight with allies in France. His aunt Mrs E H Wolff of La Salle confirms the family news showing ties to La Salle. His father builds zinc works in Australia. mother Nellie Ashe was a La Salle native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
France
Donald MacKay
Wenona
Philip MacKay
Venona
Donald
E. H. Wolff
la Salle
Melbourne University
Elizabeth MacKay
Nellie Ashe
W. F. Corbus
City Council Adjourns After November 10 Meeting
Nov. 10, 1914 council session in City Hall with Mayor Paskell and Aldermen Dille Parker Doelzer Bauter Smith present. Treasurer Morgan report shows a balance of 1277.04 on hand and 322.07 receipts, 1599.11 debits, 128.96 bank overdraft. Bills approved for Sivell Stapp and others. meeting adjourned. Also church notices: Methodist services, W F Missionary session at Washington Illinois, St Josephs mass schedule given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paskell
Lds
Dille
Parker
Doelzer
Bauter
Smith
Ald
Wombacher
Frank B. Morgan
Alex Doelzer
Chas. Dille
Maria Davis
Frank Dennis
Wm. Pauline
David Bauchman
C. L. Loomis
Peter Merdian
Wm. McAfee
Same
C. M. Jones
A. B. Smith
Ald. Smith
Ald. Parker
Alds
Sivell & Stapp
John Sanders
Wm. Donovan
Henry Peyton
Frank Bush
Aie Bauter
St Marys Church Weekend and Weekday Services Overview
The notice lists St Marys Church services: 8 a m English sermon, 10 a m high mass and German sermon, 2 30 p m Vespers and benediction, daily 8 a m mass except Saturday 7 a m. Presbyterian Church follows with Sabbath school 9 45 morning worship 11 sermon, Christian Endeavor 6, evening worship 7, Thursday prayer at 7. Thanksgiving union service at Christian church 7 p m Thursday Nov 26 led by Rev J E Mercer. all encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Washington, Ill
Lottie Helper
Wm. Wheeler
J. I. Mercer
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
St., Mary’s Church
Gensler
Union
Christian Church
J. E. Mercer
Episcopal Services At St Johns Next Sunday
Services at St Johns church next Sunday will be conducted as usual with morning and evening rites and Sunday school at the usual hour. The Ladies Guild meets Thursday afternoon for officer elections and requires full attendance. Rey Haist Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
St. John's Church
Stunday School
Ladies Guild
Rey, Haist
Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Clark's Home
The regular Wo man's club meeting is set for Monday November 11 at the home of Mrs G M Clark. Mrs Wm Merritt serves as Department Home chairman with Bella Vans as secretary.
Meat markets to close Sundays after November 15
Notice states meat markets will close on Sundays beginning Sunday November 15 and lists Jd J Hartley and Charles Dille as advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hartley
Charles Dille
Notable Local Visitors and Vivid Community Notes
Mrs J R Newman visits with her daughter Mrs Etta Harris of Iowa and others while the Sullivan Masonic hospital cornerstone was laid on Oct 3 with a $50 000 cost. Disinfecting work begins at the Putnam school and a big joint sale is planned near Putnam on Nov 30 including horses cattle and farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Newman
Mrs
Etta Harris
Iowa
Masonic Hospital
Sullivan, IL
James A. Smith
Bradford
Albert True
Blaisdells
Austin Hiltabrand
Jonica
Henry
A. G. Hiltabrand
Illinois
California
Florida
Peoria
Harry Mattison
Clifford Doran
G .E. Sparling
Putnam
W. F. Hamm
R. J. Sivell
Minnesota
Duke Bros
West
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. M. Forbes
Veels
E. A. Hall,m. D
L. E. Simpson
Wayne's Vote
Stone Zeller
Bureau Ae
Eee
Marshall
Putnam Heeds Ee
Tazewell Teeta
Stark Babee
Attest
Hias B. Wright
Festus Bentley
H. W. Wombacher
Robert Doran
la Prairie Township
W. H. Kern
Frank Quinn
Josephine
Kern
Chillicothe Enquirer
Charles Darling
Saratoga M. R
England
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Georgia
Kansas
Maine
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
Alabama
South Carolina
Patrick Carney
Paul Wagner
Davenport
Marquette Third Vein Coal Mining Co
Marquette
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