News of a Week in Bradford and Area Society
Bruce Wilson visits Bradford. Mrs Potter hosts a 21 o'clock luncheon at Princeton club with six guests. Mrs Meta Barnard aids her ailing father J. Howard Williams. Mrs George Halper and family plan move from Magnolia township to the city by December 1. The Rock Island railroad valuation charged to the Interstate Commerce Commission. debates on governance influence linger. Grand lodge of I O O F to meet in Springfield. local figures Benjamin and Mrs McBride attend. A serious automobile collision between a Maxwell and a Ford near Bradford. no serious injuries. Rev. Andrew J. Patrick’s lecture proves disappointing for temperance day. The cigar maker James Francis faces Bartonville care after robberies linked to alcohol. The Woman’s Club meets with a Home Influence paper by Mrs J S Townsend. The essay extols home as moral seedbed and national backbone, with reminiscences on mothers’ influence and republican virtue. A piano duet and solos grace the session. club closes with Home, Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wilson
Bradford
F. W. Potter
Bridge
Princeton Club
T. Floyd Monier
Potter
Meta Barnard
Granville
J. Howard William's
George Halper
Magnolia Township
Kenneth
Rock Island
Inter-State Commission
Washington
Grand Lodge of the
Springfield
Benjamin McBride
Marshall Lodge
No. 63
Henry
Gus Herder
City Hospital
Undertaker Smith
M. A. Adams
Gapin
Adams
M. L. Lord
Galva
George Helper
Marshall County
M. A
Ben
Maxwell
Fort
Black
Lowbardville
Thomas Swearingen
Andrew J. Patrick
Joliet Penitentiary
Patrick
James Francis
East Park Row
Bartonville Institution
J. S. Townsend
H. W. Adams
S. L. Clift
J.S. Townsend
George Halbleib
Townsend
John Randolph
Napoleon
France
Seneca
Cecilia
Grace Hartley
Magnolia
Gladys Dakin
Imelda Hartley
Scotland Bells
Pink Rose
Mothers' Child Welfare Circle Meeting at Henry Opera House
The Child Welfare circle of this city hosts a Saturday program on November 18 at 2 PM in the Henry Opera House. Open to all interested in Child Welfare with no admission charge. Speakers include Mrs. B.F. Longworthy and Mrs. W.B. Watts, plus Miss Laura Evangeline Lovett. A story-hour follows at 8:15 PM in the Ladies' Rest Room. Public reception for out-of-town guests at the hotel parlor at 3:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Welfare Circle
Child Welfare Association
Henry Opera House
Congress
B. F.longworthy
W. B. Watts
Peoria
Child Welfare League
Child Welfare Bulletin
Laura Evangeline Lovett
A. H
Henry Commercial Club to Elect Officers Next Tuesday
Henry Commercial Club voters meet Tuesday night November 21 to elect officers for the coming year and hear the annual financial report and work accomplished. The program includes railroad news, Ivy Way auto route markers, and a Henry baseball report for 1916. President J. J. Barnes urges full attendance to keep a live organization for Henry business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Commercial Club
Henry
Henry Base Ball Association
Henry Commercial Club
J. J. Barnes
Miss Holmes Born to the Parts She Plays in Pictures
Helen Holmes known as the railroad girl of the pictures joins Mutual Star for The Manager of the B and A and other railside thrillers. Born amid railroad life she toured western lines in her father’s private car before becoming a film heroine. See her Tuesday November 21 at Henry Opera House in Medicine Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Holmes
Helen Holmes
Mutual Star
Henry Opera House
Medicine Bend
Sunday School Growth at Saratoga M. E. Church
The Saratoga M. E. Church reports rising Sunday school interest with 36 in attendance and 78 cents collected last Sunday, down from 42 attendees and 55 cents a year earlier. Leslie Aukland managed the work in secretary’s absence. Supt Aukland plans biweekly activities. Rev Jacobs preached on God Is Love. J B Wilson of Bradford erected a monument on his family lot in the church cemetery and often attends with his son and daughter Mr and Mrs A W Holmes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E. Church
Leslie Aukland
Herbert Doyle
Aukland
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set at Davis Home
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. is scheduled for 2 30 p m on Tuesday November 21 at the home of Miss Maria L. Davis All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GC
T. U
Maria L. Davis
West
William Horrocks Heads to Missouri for Treatment
William Horrocks left yesterday for Bowling Green Missouri to seek treatment for rheumatism and bowel complaint at a salt batt place. On returning he will visit Washington and travel down the Potomac to General Washingtons home. He expects to be absent several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Horrocks
Bowling Green
Washington, D. C
Potomac River
Hotels of Illinois Valley Launch Good Roads Plan
Hotel owners from La Salle Joliet Ottawa Princeton Geneseo and Peoria join a new Ivy Way Hotel Association to fund repairs on Illinois valley highways. Funds will be contributed annually and managed with township road commissions to fix problem spots from Chicago to Peoria, improving routes for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlinois Valley
Illinois Valley
Chicago
Peoria
Kaskaskia
la Salle
T. C. Capen
Horace Wiggins
Hali
la Balle
Joliet
Ottawa
Princeton
Geneseo
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule for Next Sunday
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by A B Smith, morning worship at 11:00, Christian Wodeaver at 6:30, an illustrated lecture at 7:30 p.m. on The American Indian, Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00, choir practice half an hour earlier after. The pastor Rea W Martin extends a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea W. Martin
St John’s Church Services See Rev Julius A Schaad preach
St Johns Church announces 7 30 a m Holy Eucharist 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m matins and sermon The Rev Julius A Schaad of St John the Divine St Paul Minn will preach at 11 o clock He is touted as a popular eloquent preacher in the country Come hear him F W Haist Priest in Charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius A. Schaad
Church of St
M. BE Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Sunday school begins at 9:45 with Mrs. Wim Wheeler as superintendent. Public worship at 11 and 7:30 led by Pastor J. E Mercor. Exchange pulpits with Rev. M. W. Crumbaker of Lacon. Evening Epworth League at 6:30. Prayer meeting Thursday, teachers meeting with Mrs. Wheeler, choir practice Friday. Cordial invitation to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Wim. Wheeler
M. W. Crumbaker
Methodist Church of Lacon
Wheeler
Christian Church To Hold Services In Henry And Putnam
Pastor Dr Elam T Murphy will preach at 11 am in Henry on The Four Cardinal Points of Christianity and at night in Putnam on The Pre-eminence of Jesus Sunday school begins at 10 am and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm A hearty welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam T. Murphy
Henry
Putnam
Jesus
Birthday Surprise for Mr Potter by Presbyterian children
Mrs Frank Potter hosted 24 children from the Presbyterian primary department who surprised Mr Potter on his birthday Saturday evening November 11. The youngsters played frames, enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs Potter and Miss Bertha Klein, and heard phonograph selections before riding home in cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Primary Department
Frank Potter
Mr. Potter
Potter
Mrs. Potter
Bertha Klein
Little Helph Martin
Visit of Wilda Daughters Brightens Homes in City
Mr and Mrs Samuel Wilda welcomed two daughters Mrs Ruby Motter of Chicago and Mrs Brichem of Chillicothe visiting from Wednesday to Sunday The gathering pleased both parents and children Miss Cora Yarrington also visited Monday afternoon enriching a quiet city day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wilda
Ruby Motter
Chicago
Brichem
Chillicothe
Cora Yarrington
Building of a Man Inspires Temperance Union Gathering
A large Opera House audience attended the World Temperance Union meeting on World Temperance Sunday. Rev. Andrew J. Patrick spoke on “The Building of a Man,” urging better marriage laws and noting crime links to social and economic factors. The program featured Henry Orchestra, 50-voice choir, a sacred solo by Florence Ong, and several temperance songs with Miss Nya Harrison at the piano. Speaker Rev. Rae W. Martin closed with prayers and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Rae W. Martin
Henry Orchestra
Judson Ong
H. F. Andrews
Nya Harrison
Harry Seitz
America
J. E. Mercer
E. T. Murphy
Mesdames
C. E. Smith
Forest Draper
Marie Linne
Rose Reinbeck
Florence Ong
Laga
Judson Ng
Messrs
L. R. Phillips
Louis Raus
Frank Billings
Andrew J. Patrick
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Rea W. Martin
Bella Evans
PTA Meeting Highlights School Programs and Readings
The PTA met at the high school Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. George Helper presiding. Mrs. Cornell led a piano march while first graders performed and teachers guided songs. A quartet sang sweetly and Beatrice Russ presented a pianolog. Charlotte Sparling read an essay on how parents hinder school work, followed by a general discussion. The audience closed with “America.” Bella Evans reports. Mrs. Fred Morgan visited family in Moline and noted shell production for a foreign power. Renew your subscription for this up yer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher, Association
George Helper
Cornell
Gertrude Bickerman
Dorothy Cromwell
Althea Allinson
Majorie Duke
Inez Anderson
Beatrice Russ
William
Imelda Hartley
Charlotte Sparling
Ponzer
America
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Local notes reflect community life and upcoming college fund drive
Mrs Mabel Steimle and Master Paul visited her parents in Hopewell while Mrs Shotwell urged support for an Orphans home. E F and son bought C D Hanson lumber yard at Mackinaw, to run as E F & E F Hunter Lumber Co. La Salle utility expansion plans include new buildings and service extension. Land transfer along with price 13150 signals growth. Temperance rally orchestra entertained a large Opera House audience. Simeon Doyle reported his son Gale improving at Watertown. Rev J B Mercer and L M Bell work on Hedding College endowment requiring $100 subscriptions over five years. Three horses belonging to Willis Messersmith cremated due to glanders. concerns raised about other cases. County officers-elect to be inducted Dec 4. changes noted in clerk and treasurer offices. Cold day with frost, scarce coal, and rising winter prices anticipated. University of Illinois to study 16 Percheron fillies starting Dec 1 1916, to form foundation herd and feed-growth records for 18 months, with potential use in Chicago 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Steimle
Paul
Henry Remley
Hopewell
Jud Ong
Wilbur Moon
Elias Wright
Johnnie McGlathlin
Simeon Doyle
Watertown
Gale
Doyle
J. B. Mercer
L. M. Bell
Bradford
Hedding College
Abingdon
Willis Messersmith
Myers
Wenone
Vander Hack
Streature
John Heim
Garrels
Will Wescott
B. Hausens
Thomas A. Connell
University of Illinois
J. L. Edmunds
International
Chicago
University of Illinois, Fister
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Mothers’ Child Welfare Circle
St. John's Church
World's Temperance Union Meeting
Fred Morgan
Walter
Moline
Root & Vandervoort Co
H. Birch
J. C. McKelvey
Vacatiny
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