Fine Feathers the Next Drama on Local Stage
Jones and Crane present Fine Feathers at the Henry Opera House on Tuesday Oct 6. The four act play from New York follows a Staten Island couple with a graft temptation involving cement quality and bribes, spotlighting moral conflict and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Crane
Henry Opera House
Cort Theater
Chicago
Astor Theater
New York
Pacific Coast
Fine Feathers
Bob Reynolds
Staten Island
Bob
John Brand
Nichols Named Republican Candidate for County Superintendent
The Republicans of Marshall County nominate Prof IJ Nichols for County Superintendent of Schools. Nichols, superintendent of Toluca schools, is known in Wenona and Toluca and has a long career in education including teaching country schools, high school principalships, 12 years as city superintendent, and head of Wenona and Toluca schools. He seeks the county post and urges votes from residents who deem him competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
IJ. F. Nichols
Tluca
Nichols
Wenona
Toluca
DeKalb County
University of Illinois
Northern Illinois State Normal
Fulton County
Marshall County W C T U Convention Held at Wenona
The annual Marshall County W C T U convention met in Wenona on September 25 1914 with warm welcome. Mrs J A Williams county president chaired sessions while Miss Hood state president spoke twice and shared talks in the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Williams Helper Wilde Hillabrand and Miss Waughop from Henry and other members from Tonica Lostant McNabb and Venona. Officers for the coming year were Mary Williams president Lulu Robinson vice president Clara Waughop secretary Mary Dunham treasurer Lottie Allen superintendent of contest work Hillabrand social purity and mothers meetings and Etta Thierry auditor. Williams was chosen delegate to the Charleston state convention October 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Wenona
Mesdames Williams
Helper
Wilde
Hillabrand
Waughop
Tonica
H. K. Child
la Salle County
Ford
Packard
Egbert
Lostant
Phillips
Dugan
McNabb
Smith
Wilson
Iron Macnolia
Lassman
Mary Williams
Henry
Lulu Robinson
Clara Waughop
Mary Dunham
Lottie Allen
Schlosser and Hofer Marry in Quiet St Mary's Ceremony
Last Tuesday at 8:30 am St Marys church hosted a nuptial high mass as Henry Schlosser wed Mildred Hofer. Pastor Rev Fr Gensler officiated with Wimer Schlosser and Corrine Hofer as attendants. The bride wore white crepe de chine and shadow lace, carried white carnations and roses, and bridesmaid wore white mull and lace with pink roses. The Young Ladies Sodality sent a strong presence. A wedding dinner followed at about 11 in the bride’s family home. The couple, praising the harmony of the day, begin married life with many well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimer Schlosser
Corrine Hofer
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Gensler
John Hofer
Anderson Family Reunion Held at Keota Iowa
A large Anderson family reunion occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W L Strain in Keota Iowa on Thursday Sept 17 with 67 guests from Minnesota Illinois and Iowa. The meal featured Lake Senachwine fish and old ties were celebrated by relatives including Mrs Strain formerly Miss Melissa Anderson and Uncle Jimmy Anderson.
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Anderson
W. L. Strain
Keota
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Lake
Senachwine
Strain
Melissa Anderson
James Anderson
Jimmy
Tena Long
Forrest Lake
Minn
Elizabeth Dunfee
Marion Dunfee
Thayer
Tena Hahn
Fairbury
Ill
Wm. E. Anderson
Henry
M. M. Henkins
Putnam
Oliver Downey
John W. Anderson
Clarence
Velma
Tiskilwa
J. J. Long
Afton
Floyd Bower
Washington
Cora Bitting
Arlington
Jake Snider
Kalona
W. A. Goble
George Thomas
Ainsworth
Fern Reeves
Tena Reeves
Elvin Lewis
Wellman
Allison Pettit
Lexington
J. S. Conklin
Harriet
A. M. Anderson
Blanche
Roy Teets
Roscoe Snider
Wm. Teets
Oz Powell
Sadie
Stella
Leta Powell
Stateler
Warren
Blanche Scott
Jakie Anderson
Elizabeth Rogers
L. M. Doreen
Peter Teets
Wm. Curl
May White
Lake Senachwine
Henkins
Big 4 Track Races Set For Oct 7 8 West of City
Next week Wednesday and Thursday October 7 and 8 feature a fine program of trotting pacing and driving races at the Big 4 track west of the city with numerous entries and prizes for draft horses. Arabian steeds from W P Newell Washburn perform each evening, with the drivers scheduled at 10 o'clock each morning. It promises gala days for Henry Kum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Newell
Washburn
Henry
Forty Hours Devotion at St. Josephs Church Ends in Notable Success
The Forty Hours Devotion at St. Josephs Church closed Tuesday after a highly successful event praised for ideal weather and large turnout. Rev Simon Hendrich led services with Masses at 6 and 8:30 daily, sermons on dogmas, and Benediction. Rev Brennan applauded for guiding a rich program with contributions from Frs McGreevey and Culleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Simon Hendrich
M. J. Brennan
Hendrick
Fr. McGreevey
Tiskilwa
Culleton
Peru
Jesus
Holy Table
St. Joseph's Church
Brennan
Sacred Heart Society
Registration Days for November Voters
Voters aiming to participate in the November election should confirm their registration this year. The first registration day is Tuesday Oct. 15, three weeks before the general election, and the second is Oct. 27, one week prior. Judges record known voters and lists are posted for inspection.
Winnipeg Visitor Details Canadian War Recruitment Tactics
Thomas Andrews of Winnipeg, with Presto Lighting Co., is visiting his parents. He says Chicago was called for business but he dropped in for a day before returning to Canada. He notes the Canadian government is canvassing the city to enlist men for the European war and hints at a tax on those who refuse to go to support families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Andrews
Winnipeg
Canada
H. F. Andrews
Thomas
Presto Lighting Co
Corporation
Chicago
M. E. Church Next Sabbath Services and Conference
The M E Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 with M L Coan as superintendent and a men s Bible class. Public worship at 11 features a sermon The Peace of the Nations. An Epworth League service at 6 30 and 7 30 p m worship led by Rev R B Williams D D with communion after. Monday Oct 5 at 2 p m first quarterly conference to be held. Dr Williams to preach. full attendance of officials expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
Peace of the Nations
Epworth League
R. B. Williams
Rock Island
Market Street
Maria Hunt
Lena Lorimer
Vesta Weaver
Emma’ Kaiser
Carrie Hillabrand
Mila McAtee
Blackwell
McDonough
Hunter
Mesdames Bassett
Harlin
Owen, Allen
J. H. Jones
Mother
Evangelistic Meetings Set at Presbyterian Church This Fall
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by A B Smith, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and evening service at 7 30 with Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30. Lord supper will be observed next Sunday morning with Rally Day during Sunday school. A series of evangelistic meetings begins Sunday Oct 11 with Rev G A DeFlon and Rev Mrs A R Lytle assisting, continuing every evening at 7 30. A Precious Promise prayer meeting is planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. DeFlon
A. R. Lytle
R. W. Martin
Christian Church Rally Day Service Reminder
The Christian Church and Bible school meet next Lord's day at 10 o'clock with Wm Knight as superintendent. Miss Lillian Merritt dedicates her life to the Lord at the last Sunday morning service. Rev Reichel extends fellowship to Seleyr Robinson. Visitors Mrs McCune of Peoria Mrs Cress and Stickel of Iowa and Mrs D R Howes attended last Sunday.
Schedule of St John Church Sunday Services and Guilds
St Johns Church announces Sunday worship at 7 30 morning and 11 oclock with Eucharist and sermon and 9 45 Sunday school. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 pm. Thursday Woman's Guild gathers in guild hall with light refreshments. Friday St Catherine's Guild meets at Inez Anderson's home. Rector F W Haist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Woman's Guild
St. Catherine’s Guild
Inez Anderson
F. W. Haist
St Marys Church Weekend Masses and Sermons
St Marys Church presents Sunday services at 8 a m English sermon, 10 a m high mass and German sermon at 2 30 p m, vespers and benediction. Weekday mass daily at 9 a m except Saturday at 7 a m. Pastor Fr Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Personal notices from Henry area events and visits
Mrs. George Shimp of Coddington Wis hosts Mr and Mrs G L Shultz during harvest festival at Thillieothe. Mrs Adam Glatz buys Lofgren lunch counter building from John Kraus. Frank Stuckel of Racine, J I Case employee for 17 years, visits his mother and kin. Howard Young and Rankin Forbes party at Hopewell township. Sue Bacon hosts lawn party with Miss Gilpin birthday celebration and diverse guests. Japanese lanterns, campfire, games and a chili luncheon conclude the delightful evening. Detroit News profiles former Henryites, Hotel Detroit growth under Dr and Mrs Forrest, new annex planned, and tomato crop yields with ongoing canning and revenue projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shimp
Coddington
Wis
G. L. Shultz
Thillieothe
Adam Glatz
Lofgren
John Kraus
Adam
Frank Stuckel
Racine
Frank
J. I. Case Great Implement Manufactory
Rankin’ Forbes
Hopewell Township
Forbes
Starliper
Saratoga Township
Miss May
Chesney
Alice Gilpin
Henkins
Chauncey Bacon
Henry
Miss Sue
Bacon
Drop
Happy
Edna Sullivan
Venona
Laura Williams
Agnes Longman
Lila Clark
Ethel Seelye
Edna Bell
Evelyn Hartley
Ila Kirby
Bertha
Florence Klein
Kittie Pace
Alta Vogelsang
Beryl
Sue
Elsie Bacon
Charles Hartley
Leland Vale
Charles
Clifford Green
Alvin Barry
Clarence Phillips
Floyd Williams
Frank Etscheid
Bert Mead
Elmer Mercian
Charles Reed
Putnam
Susan
Detroit
Fla
Hotel
Forrest
Detroit Canal
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McFadden
Messrs. Lantz and
Bentley
Magnolia Grange
Isaac W. Camery
Peoria
Europe
William Wheeler
S. B. Mitchell
Magnolia
Putnam County
Roosevelt
QO. P. Carroll
Kewanee
Henry County
Eisie
Lawrence
Harold Sparling
Federal Reserve Bank
Congress
Lottie Collins
Main Street
C. C. Smith
Richard Street
William Farling
Whitefield
National Grange Monthly
Westfield
Mass
National Grange
Oliver Wilson
New England
State Grange
Charles Meier
Harvey Ramage
Hennepin
Ramage
J. Linn Downey
Sturgeon
Toulon
Walters
Marshall County
W. GC. T. U. Convention
M. E. Church
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