Local notes mix births, visits and racing news
A busy section reports a new baby in Henry, visits by Clara Jones and Meda Engel, and Fred Green’s La Salle family stay. Racing highlights from Peoria include record runs by Louis Disbrow in Simplex Zip and Endicott’s Tornado in a five mile race, with spectators present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Jacobs
Clara Jones
Princeton
Fred Green
la Salle
Jessie Green
Henry
Peoria
Margaret Jones
Meda Engel
Hureka
Ralph J. DeMotte
Ed C. Engel
Andrew Hunter
Arlene
Harvey Hunter
Buda
Harvey
Ed Kaiser
Presbyterian Church
B. P. Gales
Young People
Samuel Wild
Lookout Mountain
C. C. Smith
Howard Young
W. J L. Flynn
G. L. Schultz
Flynn
Log Cabin Hill
Putnam
Terra Firma
Grieves
Louis Disbrow
Disbrow
Chicago
Funeral Report From Tiskilwa for Mrs Leonard Hunter
The community gathered at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the M E church in Tiskilwa for the funeral of Mrs. Leonard Hunter. Rev. F I Stevens led a brief sermon stressing readiness and spiritual life beyond the earthly body. Members from Henry and other areas attended, with flowers adorning the casket and a burial at Mt Bloom cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hunter
M. E
Tiskilwa
F. I. Stevens
Corinthians
Mt. Bloom Cemetery
Hunter Lot
Henry
Chester Bidwell
Phebe Allen
Hiram Hunter
Andrew Hunter
F. A. Powell
Orr
Wilbur
Oregon
Pontiac
Clinton
Lottie
Harvey Hunter
Buda
Bureau County
The
Chief
Putnam County
Charley Condit
W. W. Clement
Wheatland
Jesse
M. Worthington
Humphrey Swanzy
Dr. Swanzy
W. D. Robinson
M. I
Announcements by Rev Dwinell and Gebhart
Rev O T Dwinell district superintendent will preach in Putnam Sunday Oct 13 Blue Ridge afternoon and Chillicothe evening. Quarterly conferences set Sparland Oct 10 Henry Oct 15 Chillicothe Oct 16. Rev H B Gebhart appointed to Whitefield charge and to preach at Boyd's Grove and Whitefield Corners on Oct 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwinell
O. T. Dwinell
Peoria
Putnam
Blue Ridge
Chillicothe
Sparland
Henry
H. B. Gebhart
Whitefield
Boyd’s Grove
Whiteeld Corners
Alien on naturalization exam admits saloon liquor sale
An alien appeared before Judge Humphrey for naturalization and admitted selling liquor on Sunday as a saloonkeeper. He was promptly discharged, and the text notes that those guilty of law infractions are not admitted to citizenship under any circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Mrs Real Visits Aged Mother In Bradford
Mrs. Thomas S. Real of Bradford visits her elderly mother Mrs. William Harney, drawing welcome from old Henry county friends who recall her girlhood there during semi occasional trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Real
Bradford
William Harney
Henry
Mrs. Real
Merdian and Bogner tie as bride and groom at St Marys
Helen Merdian and Joseph V Bogner were married at St Marys church in this city on Tuesday at 9 am in a ceremony led by Rev Fr Gensler. Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Merdian, wore white with veil. Bertha Merdian stood as bridesmaid. Joseph, son of Valentine Bogner, was supported by Frank Edscheidt. After vows a reception at the bride’s home followed with close relatives present. The couple will work on the groom’s family farm after a visit with Iowa kin. The Republican wishes them happiness.
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St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
Helen M
Peter Merdian
Joseph V. Bogner
Valentine Bogner
Bertha
Frank Edscheidt
Iowa
Henry Woman's Club opens season with art talk and discussion
The Henry Woman's Club met October 7 at President Mrs Charlotte Sparling's home with strong attendance. Mrs Lavonna S Disosway read minutes and communications, Mrs Harriet M Stevens read notices, and Mrs Josephine Townsend presented a paper on Sir Joshua Reynolds. A copy of Angels Heads was shown, a duet was performed, and a lively debate on teaching sex hygiene in public schools followed. Next meeting is set for October 21 at Mrs Dora Halbleib's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Josephine
Townsend
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Paskell
Art Department
Sir Joshua
Dora Halbleib
Infant Edna Schubert Dies at Five Weeks in Whitefield
Edna Gertrude Schubert, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schubert, died Oct 1 at their Whitefield home from indigestion at five weeks old. Funeral held at St Mary’s church with Rev Fr Gensler. Pallbearers were four girls. burial at St Mary’s cemetery. Card of thanks from grieving parents. Also note: Hartley Music Store sells a Kurtzman piano to William and Mrs. Smart of Saratoga township.
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Edna Gertrude Schubert
Edna Gertrude
Leo Schubert
Whitefield
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Gertrude Schubert
Florence Bogner
Emma Mae Schwartz
Cornelia Neuhalsen
St. Mary’s Cemetery
C. C. Doran
Anton Webber
Harold
Princeville
Wm. Damm
George Trumpeter
Peru
Vincent Schubert
Louis Bogner
Hartley Music Store
William Smart
Saratoga Township
Kurtzman
Hon Claude U Stone Speaks To Henry Voters
About a hundred voters gathered at the Star Theater to hear Hon Claude U Stone recount his two years in Congress. He praised reforms under the 62d Congress, defended navy supports, attacked the tariff commission, and urged retrenchment while noting salary and pension changes.
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Star Theater
Congress
R. F. Burt
The
Times
Henry
House Representatives
United States
Pension Department
House
Senate
Tariff Commission
Bureau of Foreign Domestic Commerce
Last Mass at St. Joseph’s Church Before Rededication
St. Joseph’s Church will hold its final 10 o’clock Mass on Sunday a high Mass sung by Rev. Fr Brennan with Mrs William Monahan as organist. The parish will remember the spiritual and temporal welfare during the service as remodeling nears completion with new oak seats green ingrain carpet and stations of the cross ordered. Bishop Dunne will rededicate the sacred edifice in the near future. Altar Society elected Mrs Frank Baer president with Mrs Hattie Slowers secretary and Miss Evelyn Hartley treasurer. new members added.
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St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
William Monahan
F. B. Coe
Bishop Dunne
Altar Society
Frank Baer
Tfe
Hattie Slowers
Evelyn Hartley
Thankful notice of appreciation for support after illness and death
The families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and the Putnam choir for songs and to Bro. Thomas for sympathy. Acknowledgments extend to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Wood Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Wood Jr and families Mrs. Emily A Horner and family and Mr. A A Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Choir
Bro
Thomas
Charles A. Wood
Frank Wood
Timothy Wood, Jr
Emily A. Horner
A. A. Smith
Gratitude from Spirling Family for Bereavement Support
Mr and Mrs James Spirling express heartfelt thanks to friends in Putnam Illinois for their kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam, IL
James Spirling
Tales From Henry High School Alumni Visit and Weekly Activities
Henry High School reports Mr Hollister of the University of Champaign praised the school and confirmed its accreditation. Regular attendance, hygiene in classrooms, bread making lessons, and domestic science progress dominate the week. Students, staff, and activities include field trips, state fair attendance, new equipment, and upcoming games with Swaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
University of Champaign
Henry High School
Miss Bickerman
Louis Meier
Lora Griscel
Henry
Swaney
Kenneth
Walter Helper
Springfield
Anderson
Beatrice Kuss
Jeannette Frommel
Harold Helper
Rally Day at Presbyterian Church and City Clean-Up Drive
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Rally Day sermon at 11 a m and preaching at 7 80 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m All are urged to attend with children for the cradle roll program The pastor George T Griscel notes the church will be decorated and a fine program The city of Kewanee starts a drive to clean up refuse cans and rubbish before winter to prevent fevers and sickness in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Griscel
Kewanee
Illinois Progress, Voyages, and Local News Echoed
Mrs Archie Jerrow visits her brother B Grant Shepard in Granville and attends church as Illinois shows eight years of advancement. Miss Willis Harris loses a handbag in Henry. items include pictures and a request to recover. The Peoria court summons jurors with names from Lacon Hennepin Bradford and Sparland. Obituary of Lois A Wood probate at Hennepin. Judge L Y Sherman campaigns statewide for US Senate. Andrew McCartney orders a 25 light electric plant from Sparland to power farm buildings and water system. Amos Wilson reports on John Swaney birthday and Swaney school fame. Reflection on progress, public spirit, and rapid modern changes.
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Archie Jerrow
B. Grant Shepard
Granville
Illinois
Willis Harris
Whitefield
Henry
Mauffair
Isaac Forbes
Forbes
Carl Koch
Galesburg
Federal Courts
Peoria
Frank B. Wilson
Lacon
Thomas Paxson
Hennepin
OD. J. Hickey
Bradford
L. Y. Sherman
United States Senate
Andrew McCartney
la Prairie
O. M. McLaughlin
Sparland
McCartney
Amos Wilson
John Swaney
Swaney Consolidated School
Swaney
Putnam County
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