Chicago Motor Club 1000 Mile Reliability Run Planned
The 1000 mile reliability run scheduled for November 7 to 11 attracts entries from Molines Abbots-Detroits Falcar Halladay and Brush with others expected from Thomas Winton Haynes Royal Tourist Kisselkar Ford Velie Imperial Speedwell Cunningham Staver Chicago Black Crow Case Henry Regal. The $500 touring trophy is from Stewart & Clark and the Van Sicklen cup for runabout will be contested three times with the best car keeping the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Abbott
Henry
Regal
Stewart & Clark Manufacturing Co
N. H. van Sicklen
J. P. Dods
Automobile Blue Book
Charles F. van Sicklen
Falcor
Chicago
Dods
van Sicklen
Rockford
Dixon
Sterling
Champaign
Bloomington
Springfield
Scout Dods
Higin
Marengo
Belvidere
Bryan
Lydon
Erie
East Moline
Moline
Rock Island
Milan
Alpha
Henderson
Galesburg
Galva
Kewanee
Sheffield
Princeton
Chillicothe
Peoria
Pekin
Jacksonville
Lincoln
Maron
Decatur
Monticello
Woman's Club Second Meeting Held at Lovett Home
The Wo man's club met Monday afternoon October 17 at Mrs Marietta D Lovett's home. Mrs Ida Ketchum was absent and Mrs May Stickel filled the vacancy. President Mrs Clift presided as the program in Domestic Science led by chairman Mrs Sadie D Smith sparked discussion and recipes before the hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Marietta D. Lovett
Ida Ketchum
May Stickel
Clift
Clara B. Waughop
Sadie D. Smith
Elizabeth Hendrick
Growing Paganism Sermon at All Saints Day Service
St Johns Church schedules holy communion at 7 30 Sunday school 9 45 morning service 11 evensong 7 30 A special 11 am service marks All Saints day with prepared music and a sermon on the Growing Paganism of the Country The rector notes his global experience informs views on current conditions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
All Saints
Far East
Far West
Matrimonial Hoyle Forbes in Chicago Church
Miss Nellie Forbes and Mr Benj F Hoyle were married Tuesday October 25 at Christ's Church in Chicago with Bishop Cheney officiating. The couple, both longtime Hen ry residents, received warm wishes from family and friends. The bride's grace and musical talent and the groom's leadership among young businessmen were noted as foundations for a happy life.
Rally Day at Sunday School With Program and Doors Open
Sunday school sessions at 9 40 a m and 11 a m feature a Rally Bay program by Sunday school members. Epworth League meets 6 30 p m with preaching at 7 30 and prayer Bible study tonight. Girls rehearse Saturday three o clock church. Pekin hosts Peoria district W F H S Thursday and Friday with Mrs Alice Ketchum Mrs L Clift Mrs S Wilde and R L Vivian leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buns Day School
Rally Bay
Epworth League
Peoria
Irmel Brown
Clark
Stevens
Leona Snyder
Crystal Christ
Grace Wabel
Board of Sunday School
Mission church to hear farewell discourse by Wm Wherry
Christian Church and Rec. Wm. Wherry prepare a farewell sermon next Sunday morning as he moves away soon. The Ladies' Aid plans an apron and home bakery sale at Smiths parlors on Oct 29 followed by a program of speaking and singing at the Christian church Saturday evening at 7 30 p m. A pie social will conclude the event with donations via Mrs J R Robinson and a pickup truck arranged for pickup. Mrs Dr Knapp of Peoria Mrs Jane Anderson of Edger Neb and Mrs Harlin visited the Ladies Aid yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Rec
Wm. Wherry
Wherry
Ladies’ Aid Society
Smith
J. R. Robinson
Dr. Knapp
Peoria
Jane Anderson
Edger, Neb
Harlin
City
Ladies’ Aid
Edwin Kane
Chicago
Hiram Bracken
Henry and Putnam
San Bernardino
Cal
Frank Coe
Minnie Atherton
Springfield
James Harrison
Walter
L. R. Phillips
J. R. Belsly
Lacon
Deer Creek
Arthur Smith
Calfornia
Frank Garlin
William Berwick
Sparland
Garlin
Harry Compton
John Barry
James Hartley
John Carroll
Lone Tree
George Thiel
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Herald-Transcript
Beall
Cornelia
Princeville
M. & Church
Henry
Chillicothe
Washington, Ark
Champaign County
Deneen
Republican Party
Ilinois
General Assembly
Lee O'Neill Brown
Browne
East St. Louis
Card of Thanks From Mrs Lydia Erwin
Mrs Lydia Erwin thanks all who assisted and lightened her burdens with flowers, singers, and Grand Army help. May God bless you all. The Siewers Peterman club were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs William Siewers last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Lydia “Erwin
Siewers-Peterman Club
William Siewers
Deneen Carries Bomb into Water Power Fight
Governor Deneen accuses the bipartisan forces led by Lorimer Shurtleff and Browne of conspiring to deadlock deep waterway legislation. He urges immediate state purchase of five water power sites along the Lockport Utica route funded by bonds from a 20 million authorization. He cites a new Illinois Valley Power and Electric Co. with growing franchises as evidence of background interests aiming to seize power rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
State of
Illinois
Water Power and Electrical Trust of
Chicago
Lockport-Utica
Deep Waterway
Lorimer- Shurtleff-Browne
Combine
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Lockport
Utica
Springfield
Uvica
Illinois Valley Power and Electric Co
Illinois Valley
St Josephs Church Announces Sunday Service Changes
Beginning next Sunday vet 30 and through winter, St Josephs Church will hold Sunday services half an hour later with first mass at 8 30 and last mass at 10 30. Ladies prepare a dinner in Weis building on Nov 11, following a Nov 5 dine. Townsman Adam Staab is ill and in pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Weis
Death of Martha L. Blankinship Chronicle
Martha L. Blankinship born December 22 1841 in Fleming County Kentucky moved with family to Illinois at age eleven. She married John C. Smith in 1860, he died in 1863 near Vicksburg. Second marriage to David B. Stockton in 1866 produced a son John N. Stockton who died in 1902. She died October 18 1910 at age 68. Burial in Princeville with funeral at M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha L. Blankinship
Flemming County
Kentucky
Illinois
Peoria County
Orange Prairie
Methodist Church
John C. Smith
47Th
Illinois Vol. Infantry
Black River Ridge
Vicksburg
Miss
Mary J. Quick
Peoria
David B. Stockton
John N. Stockton
Kansas
Whitefield
Marshall County
Henry
Chillicothe
David Blaninship
Webb City
Evaline Berry Starr
Oklahoma
Lydia Ann Barnes
Elizabeth Aukland
Mary F. Stockton
Weir
Kas
Woman's Relief Corps
St Henry
Princeville
M. E
Community Notes and Local Visits Across Henry Week
News items record visitors and travels of residents, plus local farm work, a political speech tour by Gov. Deneen, and results from the Marshall County Farmers Institute premiums. Names include Barry, Fleetwood, Kraus, Lash, Motter, Klein, Harney, Potter, Bracken, Garlin, Beall, Carroll, Thiel, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barry
Tiskilwa
Tulla Fleetwood
Chillicothe
John Kraus
Manule
Streator
Frank Morgan
Minnesota
Dakotas
T. F. Lash
Ohio
Alice Motter
Chicago
Tillie Klein
Daniel Harney
F. W. Potter
Sidney Miller
Moline
Williamson
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
Ed. Quiram
Nina Colson
Munson
Gertrude Judd
Anna Phillips
Ettie Thierry
Celia Spencer
H. B. Broaddus
Ethel McCoy
Josephine Haws
Clara Norton
Frank Grill
Emery Munson
Florence Winter
Emma Justice
Field Beets
Charles Maleham
Pekin Grain Plant Fires Destroy Turner Hudnut Complex
A double blaze at Pekin wipes out the Herget malt house and the Turner-Hudnut elevator, classified as incendiary. Losses total $68,000 on the elevator and $5,000 on the malt house, both insured. The Pekin operation handled substantial grain moves with offices at Henry and Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herget
Turner-Hudnut
Pekin
Turner-Hudnut Co
Illinois
Malte House Insurance
Turner Hudnut
Henry and Hennepin
The Question of Public Policy Voter Guidance
The Henry Republican urges voters to study three proposed questions on the Nov 8 ballot. They cover initiative and referendum, extending civil service through a state law, and campaign spending limits with itemized sworn expenditure statements. Voters are advised to mark an X before chosen names and vote their policy views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Thomas A. Connell
Presbyterian Church Announces Sabbath Schedule Change
There will be no preaching services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath while the pastor visits Petersburg Indiana with his mother for about a week. Sabbath school and children’s Endeavor proceed as usual. The prayer meeting will be held Thursday evening at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Petersburg
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances Smith
la Salle
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Ethel Seelye
Leland Vale
Mr. Steele
Evelyn Hartley
Jessie Mallory
Cicero
Mr. King
Arleene Hunter
Miss Young
Belle Randall
Adam Staab
David Stockton
N. J. Webber
J. O. Hill
Owen Doyle
Webber
College Down East
James Hill
Carbondale
E. V. Lane
Henry Wallace
Joe Thierry
Harry Nott
Bernard Kelly
Allen Coe
Joe
H. H. Thiergy
J. A. Shanklin
H. E. Broaddus
Stone & Myers
Universal
Max Whitney
G. M. Feazel
H.l Quiram
J. W. Whetzel & Son
Anna Judd
Hall & Broaddus
Charles Martin
Morrell & Son
Joe Day
Brown & Olson
Hopewell Grain Co
Hopewell Township
E. V. Lake
George Pierce & Co
Roberts Township
Barney Kelly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!