NEWS OF A WEEK Important Affairs of the Week Are Here Noted
A Kansas Chautauqua writer seeks a copy of this paper for a past article. Notables include James Burt and family visiting in Dixon, C F Murrell the river boat engineer, and Hon. John M Niehaus or Otman for circuit judge. Marie Hoyle buys a Shetland pony named Fluff for healthful riding. Caleb Forbes homestead burns, insurance partly covers loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Wherta
James Burt
Whitefield
Dixon
Peoria
Graves
Olathe, Kas
Kanka Kee
Andy Morris
Ludlow
John
C. F. Murrell
Illinois
Jeff
Murrell
John M. Niehaus
Otman
A. B. Smith
Marie
Washington
Tazewell County
Geo. A. Hoyle
Fred Potter
Frances Segraves
Maxine Sterrett
Grandma Leech
Caleb Forbes
Hopewell Township
Lacon
Henry Weaver
Wwe
Magnolia Grange Fair Draws Strong Attendance and Fine Exhibits
The Magnolia Fair last week attracted a steady crowd from across the river with thriving displays in livestock, domestic arts, horticulture, and floral departments. Duke Bros of the city led the prize list with farm implements and appliances, while art goods, canned fruits, preserves, jellies, and school handiwork earned high praise. The overall tone was that it was the best fair yet and should continue yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Hamaoe
Duke Bros
Magnolia Grange
Funeral services for Rev. F R Lord held in Streator
The funeral of Rev. F R Lord was held last Thursday with services at 12 30 from the family residence on Lincoln avenue and at 1 from the First M E church. About 15 ministers from the Central Illinois conference attended and Dr W P MacVey preached the sermon. Streator post No 68 G A R chaplain led the ritual. The procession moved to Phillips cemetery for interment.
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EF. R. Lord
F .R. Lord
Lincoln Avenue
M. E
Streator
Central Illinois Conference
Williams
Wiley
Phillips Cemetery
Prize winning Big Bone Poland China herd at Peoria show
Y S Glenn showcased his Big Bone Poland China stock at the National Implement show in Peoria winning top prizes across boars and sows of various ages and lineages. The piece then critiques political primaries as minority rule, urging reader turnout to curb spoils and preserve the people's voice in nominations and elections. It closes with reflections on hospitality amid changing social customs and the value of sharing meals and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Y. S. Glenn
Glenn
Geneseo Republic
A Dana Wedding Sees Audra Bane Wed William Crawford
Miss Audra Cecil Bane became the wife of William T. Crawford at a home ceremony near Dana attended by about 50 relatives. Rev W O Lappin officiated with a ring ceremony, pink and white decor, and a three course meal. The couple left for a two week honeymoon and will reside on a farm near Dana. Also includes a Bishop McDowell address urging church federation in Illinois and the comparison to consolidating schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Bane
Dana
Audra Cecil
William T. Crawford
Areta Bane
Werdell Clark
Ralph Mdrummer
W. O. Lappin
Juanita Klendworth
Lappin
Christian Church
Trinidad
Bane
George Crawford
Rutland
Wheaton
Minn
Minneapolis
Chicago
William Wheeler
W. 5S
Murphy
Putnam
Wherry
Dancing class planned by Will Kreig in Chillicothe
Will Kreig of Chillicothe visited town Monday with a proposal to organize a fall and winter dancing class. If sufficient interest is secured he would dedicate Friday evenings for lessons and end with a dancing party at the new opera house if the venue is secured.
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Will Kreig
Chillicothe
Opera House
Henry Chautauqua elects new directors and officers
At the Henry Chautauqua association meeting on Sept 26 the stockholders elected L. R. Phillips presiding and B. H. Hutchins vice president with C. I. Hallfarth as treasurer and J. A. Williams among 14 directors. The Sept 30 session named officers including YW King as manager and an advisory committee. Dr. Bayne may resign as secretary after years of service. Mrs. Reinbeck suffered a bad fall in a cellar, bruised and unconscious but slowly improving with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.&. Bayne
Henry Chautauqua Association
Henry City Hall
L. R. Phillips
B. H. Hutchins
C. F. Hallfarth
John Hartley
W. B. King
L. Peterman
Clifford Haws
J. C. Hill
H. B. Jacobs
F. W. Potter
L. M. Bell
E. A. Hall
Lester Brown
Charles Beardsley
J. A. Williams
The
Henry Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Plettenberg
DeBarry Gill
Ella Wood
Wirt Lowther
G. Vale
Fred Dawson
Seeveess
Eae
Lou J. Beauchamp
Fr. McCorry
Apollo Concert Company
John Mead
George Burt & Son
R. F. Burt
Matthew Steele
Meier Bros
Cc. A. Camp
Floyd Williams
Hal Day Dane
Henry Times
R. S. Bayne
Magnolia Cardinals Rally Past Henry High in Baseball
Magnolia high school beat Henry high school 2 to 0 on Wednesday as Magnolia players extend a winning streak seen from the Henry Greys.
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Magnolia School
Henry High School
Henry Greys
Methodist Church Plans Next Sabbath Services
The Methodist Church announces Sabbath services with 9 45 Sunday school led by M L Coan and an 11 o clock and 7 30 pm public worship by the pastor. Rev O T Dwinell will preach next Sabbath evening and assist with communion. He will preach at Putnam and Chillicothe and Blue Ridge and Lacon on upcoming Sundays and conduct a quarterly conference at Henry Oct 18. Epworth League at 6 30 and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Coan
O. T. Dwinell
Putnam
Chillicothe
Blue Ridge
Lacon
Henry
St Marys Church to Confirm Class of 80 Oct 6 1918
Rt Rev BE Dunne bishop of Peoria will confirm a class of 80 at St Marys Church on Sunday October 6 1918 at 230 pm after instruction by Fr Gensler. The bishop will preside in pontifical robes with deacon and subdeacon and a procession from the house to the church. Benediction will close the ceremony and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
BE. M. Dunne
Peoria
Gensler
Dunne
Church Services and Activities Across Local Congregations
Christian Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. led by Irma Waughop. A Christian Endeavor group formed with Hans Otto president and other officers. Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:39 p.m. and prayer at 7:30 p.m. Next communion planned. St. Joseph's Church holds low mass daily and Sunday high mass at 10 a.m. with 7:30 p.m. benediction.
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Christian Church
Reichel
Irma Waughop
Christian Endeavor Society
Hans Otto
Seleyr Robinson
Miss Moody
St. Joseph’s Church
M. J. Brennan
Sunday Mass and Sermon Schedule Noted by Ir M Gensler
Masses planned for Sunday include a high mass with English sermon at 7 a.m. and a low mass with German sermon at 10 a.m. Additional Sunday afternoon services are set for 2:30 p.m. as announced by Ir M Gensler.
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St. Mary’s Church
Ir. M. Gensler
Mack Mallary’s career spans farms to nursing home
The Lacon Home Journal notes Mack Mallary’s ascent from Whitefield township farmer and country teacher to Marshall county superintendent, Pontiac reformatory head, a brief Kentucky stint, and a major project in Louisiana swampland under eastern capitalists. It praises his enduring success with the line you can’t keep a good man down. A separate suit in Rome circuit court by Gipps Brewing targets Harry Wasson to foreclose on the Hotel Wassonian, alleging a $2550 loan with two notes $1900 and $650 and a first mortgage on the hotel. the notes are over a year past due.
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Lacon
Mallory
Mack
Wassonian
Rome
The
Gipps Brewing Company
Harry Wasson
Wasson
Henry area notes and upcoming events in autumn
The News Budget reports on local residents visiting from Columbus and returning to Henry, a university enrollment surge, a surgical recovery in Peoria, a Maine seacoast trip, and a car trip home. It notes planned State Fair campaign days, a death in Lacon, a weather forecast by Joseph Engle, a Henry Opera House play Where the Trail Divides starring Robert Edeson, and details of the How Lander story and stage production.
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Wade Horn
Columbus
Henry
Arthur Ryan
Henry High School
State University
Anna Doelzer
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Clifford Haws
Hecoming
Maine Seacoast
The
Illinois Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
Maine
Baltimore
William Fabisheski
Lacon
Middle Grove
Jimmy
Joseph Engle
Sterling Weather
Joe
Will Lillibridge
Robert Edeson
Henry Opera House
Mr. Edeson
How Lander
Mr. Lillibridge
C. S. Primrose
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Central Illinois
M. EB
Galesburg
McDowell
John Reinbeck
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
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