Miss Helen Pickerell guest of Miss Lora Kays
Notes from Bradford and surrounding area report social visits in Columbus and ongoing leases renewed by Bauter Bros. Weather and local events are described including a brief snow flurry, a phrenology diploma awarded to Prof Jean B Kopf, and a recovered fragment believed to be Elijah Lovejoy’s press. Local service, lodge meetings, and school coverage are noted alongside farm conditions, crop prospects, and community movements including a planned Sportmen's association clubhouse at the lake fringe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pickerell
Columbus
Lora Kays Bauter
Jean B Kopf
Tope School of
Elijah Lovejoy
Alton
Worken
Uilding Lovejoy
Henry
Aving
Charles Jeenlee
King
Carrie Carpenter
Granville Echo
Achors
Ufe
Bradford
Huffman
Nebraka
Dave
Isan Peters
G .Marsh
Mildred Gerard
Marsh Auto
Lyerate
Inds
Aga Sportmen's Association
R Ames
Fle
Tiisa
Forca
Ofothox Blilt
Peoria Auto Club invites all to grand opening at Columbia Park
Directors of the new Peoria Automobile Club plan a Labor Day opening near Chillicothe. The club house at Columbia Park will open to the public next Monday with “good eats” and dancing all day. The event aims to attract both members and nonmembers to support road improvements from Peoria to the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Peoria Automobile Club
Chillicothe
Columbia Park
Chillicoths
Peoria
Obituary for Mary Seitz Williams longtime wife and mother
Mary Seitz died leaving husband Robert A Williams and children Paul 16 Lewis 14 Anna 9 and Gertrude 7. Born Oct 19 1875 in Cincinnati she lived in Toulon Dakota Williams Minn and died soon after moving there. Funeral and burial were at Williams Minn with heartfelt condolences offered to the grieving family.】【”】【
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Seitz
William Seltz
Cincinnati
St Marys
Nation
McWilliams
J M Powers
Robert A Williams
Toulon
Dakota
Williams
Minn
Willams
Paul
Lewis
Anna
Gertrude
A Royal Slave to Open at Henry Opera House
The elaborate melodrama A Royal Slave arrives on Monday September 6 at the Henry Opera House. Scenic effects use Mexican photographed backdrops and costumes are described as rich, with no violence but high literary merit. Clarence Bennett promises an artistic production with new ideas and striking scenes from a skilled team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Clarence Bennett
Henry Opera House
W C T U Meeting and Regional Address at Church
The W C T U meets Tuesday September 7 at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian church. Marshall County W C T U hosts a September 165 event with national organizer Harriet Darling Hall of Aurora delivering the main address. An Angros Sept 14 W C T U contest is planned in the Opera House with an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Marshall County
Our Town
Harriet Darling Hall
Aurora
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Meeting of Supervisors in Marshall County Illinois
The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County Illinois will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Tuesday September 14 1915 at 1 30 p m. Each bill must be itemized separately and filed by the clerk by noon Sunday September 12 1915. Bills not filed will be carried to the next meeting. Ad 22-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Court House -In- Lacon
Double Wedding Lights Up Marshall County Court House
In Marshall County a double wedding took place at the county capitol after the clerk’s office opened on Monday. R E Gustavison and Florence Steinborn of Peoria Heights joined H Freld Norton of Jeffersonville Indiana and Elda French of Milwaukee Wisconsin in matrimony, with Rev W J Calhoun performing the ceremony. The scene drew officials and deputies to witness the union as they celebrated at the garden of love venue run by Dr Gray in Prospects Heights road, Peoria. The couples then departed after receiving blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Court House
County Capitol
Gregory
Cupid
Marshall County
Capitol Building
Peoria
R E. Gustavison
Florence Steinborn
Peoria Heights
H Freld Norton
Jeffersonville
Ind
Elda French
Milwaukee
Wis
Court House
W J Calhoun
Dr Gray
Prospects Heights
Who Pays opening at Opera House with three reel series
A new program titled Who Pays follows the exploits of Elaine with a fire three reel feature The Price of Fame about a country home girl who becomes a singer The show runs at the Opera House starting Monday Sept 13 with a one reel Patha Weekly for a four reel program Usual prices 6 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
O'Neil
Chicago
Patha
A Ripe and Honorable Old Age
Joseph N. Krenz of this city passed the 78th milestone of life on Tuesday August 31. He has run a long business career, serving as partner with his father, and for 56 years a business man here with public service as mayor, alderman, treasurer, and fire department chief. He holds high public esteem for an upright life and received birthday tributes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Krenz
Henry -City-Bridge-Co
Interesting Souvenirs Testify Courage and Loyalty
Evans last Friday drove out the beautiful country home of Carrie Sparling and enjoyed a visit with that lady and her sister Miss Pet Bagley. Papers shown pertain to Mrs Sparling's deceased husband's long and valiant Civil War service as a member of the 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Sparling was wounded, discharged, and re-enlisted in the 189th regiment during the 100 days service. The President's thanks and certificate of honorable service to Corporal George E. Sparling were signed by Abraham Lincoln and Edwin M Stanton. The collection includes a battlefield portfolio, knapsack, canteen, heavy gray army blankets, a Canadian land lease over 100 years old signed by a St Regis chief and Frenchmen, and a bound volume of The Methodist Episcopal Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sparling
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Edwin M Stanton
Sparling
Wat
Canada
Pet Bagley
Henry Coulton Bagley
St Regis
New School Year Opens With Record Enrollment
The school opens with the largest pupil count in years. High school has 80 students with 40 freshmen. eighth grade 19. fifth room 37. fourth 39. third 35. second 22. first 23. Janitor Lester Knight ensures clean, ventilated facilities and fresh water. Boston Ivy on the grounds was pruned last spring. High school matches feature Grace Hartley. Miss Worley returns to visit. Miss Marion B Comstock, a University of Chicago graduate, succeeds her. New principal Miss Panzer has the school in good order. Editorial staff includes Helen McKenzie, Marion Bickerman, Grace Hartley, Raymond Swiger. German and English classes active. Louis Smith, Imelda Hartley, and Harry Seitz noted visitors and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Lester Knight
Grace Hartley
Miss Worley
Marion B Comstock
Chicago
University of Chicago
Panzer
Helen McKenzie
Marion Bickerman
Raymond Swiger
Fc Jononing
Sophomrore
Louis Smith
Imelda Hartley
Harry
Seitz
Accidents and church aid notes from local column
A Woolen mills worker Lloyd Osbourne suffered an amputation of four fingers after a machine incident. The Ladies Aid of Presbyterian church resumed meetings on September 1 with a picnic supper and planned a Sept 16 gathering. J M Strasser of Public Service Co spoke in Joliet about geological positions and other local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd—Osbornne
L&gon
Aid
Presbyterian
Miss Jessie Mercer Showered by Misses Weaver and Doyle
Last Friday night at Wm Wheeler's home, Miss Jessie Mercer received a bridal shower from about 30 young ladies. Prizes went to Belle Doyle for song titles and to Miss Mercer for naming animals. ribbon bearers performed to The Coon Town Wedding. various bridal party members were praised. cake walk and gifts entertained guests as the Presbyterian Church announces next Sabbath services and a renewed pastoral welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Belle Weaver
Rose Reinbeck
Marian Doyle
Jessie Mercer
Wm. Wheeler
Miss Belle Doyle
Magdaline Phillips
Nellie Coan
Misses Phillips
Miss Mercer
Coon Town
Elizabeth Weaver
Lolita Belcake
Elizabeth Bell
Ruth Mercer
Bella Doyle
Margaret Helper
Eva Harrison
Frances Smith
Louis
Harold
Personalities and locals fill Henry county notes
The column gathers brief visits and social updates from Sparland and nearby areas. Fred Leftbold and E. Frank Perry call on Henry friends. H. R. Reynolds and wife move into former printing office space. Postmaster Paskell uses new crutches. Joseph Ball visits his mother and markets wares from Detroit. Miss Marie Linne and Miss Caroline Kropf return to millinery duties. Mrs. Stella Hanson visits from Chicago. school bell tower replica of Ol Glory is celebrated. D. D. Fultz enjoys Pavilion Park. Misses Frances Smith Alta Humphrey and Marie Gragory entertain Presbyterian primaries. plans for a new Peoria Automobile Club house near Culothe advance. F. M. Hay and Nelie Lombardier visit old friends. various local mentions of travel and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Fred Leftbold
Sparland
E. Frank Perry
Lacon
Henry Friends
H.R. Reynolds
Hennepin
Paskell
Joseph Ball
Joe
Detroit
Marie Linne
Watercott
New Metamora Township
Fleury
Caroline Kropf
Hutchins & Downer
Stella Hanson
Chicago
Lucy McBride
Mary
Mesdames Hanson
McBride
Henry
D. D. Fultz
Fultz & Switzer
Fairbury
Pavilion Park
Fultz
Frances Smith
Alta Humphrey
Marie Gragory
Presbyterian Sunday
Marie Smith
Cuilothe
Peoria
Hay
Girard
Kas
Nelie
George
Niaca
A. Falla
Albany
N. Yula
Sicamen
Ocean
Trin
SFC
Church Sunday Schedule and Holy Eucharist Times
M I G Church sets Sunday School at 9 45 with Mrs Wheeler as superintendent. Men’s Bible class during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 00, 2 00 and 7 30. Epworth League at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Evening services start earlier in summer. St John’s services include Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 7 30 pm sermons with Sunday school at ita m. Priest in charge F W Haist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Paster
St—John's
St Mary's and St Josephs Churches Services and Schedules
Church notices report St Marys services with English sermon at eight, high mass and German sermon at ten thirty, vespers and benediction at evening, daily 8 am masses except Saturday at 7 am. St Josephs Mass times include 7 30 am and 9 30 am on Sunday and weekday 7 30 am. Salvation Army solicitor touring for funds and a local clothing donation drive coordinated with Zelma Joyce for collection and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Church
Roy Fr Gensier
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
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Auto Club
Peter L. Lantz
Richard Becker
Toluca
Squire Dennis
Jacobs
H. H. Dicus
Gantz
Rand
Becker
Lantz
Lolfie “Allen
the Demiorest Society
Pthatica
Spriday
J M. Strasser
The
Public Service .Co
Joliel
Miss Jessie Mercer
Legg
Replia-station
Salvation Army
Zelma Joyce
Ernest Edmund Wyss
Ene - Portsman
Semizpro
Wyss
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