Incidents and Updates From Henry and Nearby Towns
A broad weekly roundup notes social visits and moves in Henry Illinois and surrounding areas. Residents include C C Hayes, G G Guyer, and Joseph Mercian of Wort Dodge. Real estate changes include C C Hayes house sale to W F Clarence for 1300 dollars. Dozens of locals visit kin in Peoria and Chicago while miners across Illinois face job losses. The Piper family held its third reunion at Malden with 85 guests. Local talks at Ot tawa and Henry Chautauquas touch on attire and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meier
Minnesota
Conrad Schwartz
Peoria
Henry
G. G. Guyer
Chicago
C. C. Hayes
West Third Street
G. EB. Travis
John Hanley
Clear Lake
Joseph Mercian
Wort Dodge
W. F. Clarence
C. C .Hayes
School Street
Harrison Gregory, Jr
City Council Proceedings September 7 1914 Henry
Regular meeting notes City Hall September 7 1914 Mayor Paskell Aldermen present minutes approved treasurer Morgan report balances and receipts list of bills paid and read key staff and service payments moved to accept report and pay bills council resolutions to move obstructing electric light poles on Third Street instructed Public Service Co to shift poles inside curb saloon license transfers approved adjournment motion carried mayor Paskell city clerk Wright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paskell
Alds
Dille
Parker
Doolzer
Bauter
Wombacher
Smith
Frank B. Morgan
al Ee Eyeliereiere
C. R
Scoon
Sunny South Show Boat
Ald
Ald. Wombacher
Doelzer
G. Halbleib
W. Donovan
Geo. Pople
Public Service Co
John Peterman
David Dwyer
Kinsey & Mahler Co
Riesrunhies Ann
John Mead
Alta Humphrey
John Dally
Park
Marion Stevens
Parkienience
Este Ies
Samuel Garland
Speem
Garland
Seis Stapp & Sivell
Frank Bush
George Travis
George Popel
AEM
Spain
Charles Perdew
Cial Police
Samuel Horner
Pat Slavin
John Sanders
Wwlcs
Teeterere
COQM
Nis
Fela Reciaiaars
George Hall
Team
John Tomasson
Charles Motter
la Frana Fire Co
Hart
Eile E Rete
Wm. Donovan
Obituary notices for Mrs Steele and Benjamin Walker
Mrs Steele of Londonderry born July 12 1830 died Sept 4 at 6 30 pm near Western avenue after a long life of devotion and family devotion. Seven children James Isabella Jane Elizabeth Ann deceased John Mary Matthew William pallbearers included four sons and sons in law. Interment in Henry cemetery. Card of Thanks from the Steele Family. Benjamin Millar Walker born Feb 1 1848 Chester county Pa died Magnolia Sept 6 1914 aged 66 years 7 months 5 days. Survived by two brothers and many Magnolia residents. Funeral at Fred Defenbaugh home with Rev M P Lackland. Interment Magnolia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brown
Londonderry
Ireland
Western Avenue
John Steele
James
Isabella Jane
Elizabeth Ann
John
Mary
Matthew
William
America
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
F. W. Haist
William Duke
William Chestnut
Clifford Doran
Benjamin Millar Walker
Chester County
Magnolia
Joseph Walker
Gridley, Ill
William Walker
Inskip
Cal
Pennsylvania
Thomas Andrews
Marion Young
Gridley
Samuel Defenbaugh
Fred Defenbaugh
George Hull
M. P. Lackland
M. ER
Messrs
John Dagner
Fred Dagner
John Ramage
Henry Smalls
Ralph Hecht
Grant Glover
Magnolia Cemetery
Marriage at Peoria Unites Melvin G Harrison and Elsie F Clawson
In Peoria on Tuesday Melvin G Harrison of this city wed Elsie F daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Clawson of Whitefield in a modest ceremony. The bride, well known in Whitefield and area, brings grace and steadiness, while the groom, son of Mrs Laura Harrison, is a high school graduate noted for industry and good habits. The couple receive the best wishes of friends for a life of conjugal success and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Melvin G. Harrison
Elsie F
Calvin ‘Clawson
Whitefield
Laura Harrison
Great Men Not All Dead, Yet Their Fame Unfound
A quoted exchange asks why great men seem dead, and answers that greatness often remains undiscovered until after death, implying lasting but unseen impact. The dialogue blends philosophy with parental guidance on recognition and legacy.
School Notes Show Larger Attendance and New Talent
School opened with higher attendance across grades. Senior class includes ten girls and six boys. about 30 pupils in grammar, largest in years. Building improvements add comfort. Helen Phillips named pianist. Mrs and Misses McKenzie and King visited. Senior class dedicates a Shakespeare bust to the English room. New fourth year pupils Earl Hubbell and Arthur Wilkinson. Fourth room study focuses on Halleck's History. Reception for Miss Scharfenstein planned at Prof. King's home. Editorial staff named: Alta Vogelsang, Jenny Clark, Marion Bickerman, Helen McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Phillips
Minerva McKenzie
Florence King
Shakespeare
Halleck
Earl Hubbell
Arthur Wilkinson
Smith
Glenn
Bayne
Leech
Merrill
Miss Scharfenstein
Prof
King
Alta Vogelsang
Jennie Clark
Marion Bickerman
Helen McKenzie
Death of Albert Zimmerman longtime Fairbury resident
Albert Zimmerman died at his Fairbury home on Thursday morning at about 5 o clock aged 74 years 6 months 19 days. Born in Dresden Germany February 4 1840 he came to the United States in 1857 settling first in Henry Illinois. He married Malinda Farling in December 1880 and had three sons Ernest John and Charley with only John surviving infancy. The family moved to Fairbury in 1885 where they remained. He leaves his wife two sons and many friends. In a separate item W W Thompson of Neponset delivered a strange weed to the Star Courier which Prof R J Hamilton identified as a large bracted plantain a harmful annual that can be killed by plowing and is related to buckhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heininger
Travis
Peoria
John Anderson
Lone Tree
Floyd Mielke
Lombardville
Keota
Jefferson Davis
Henry
Owen Allen
Isaac Camery Place
Frank W. Brokaw
Ames
Hemingford
Neb
Jane Kuhn
Will
Nebraska
Towa
Charley Fogle
Varna
Shelton Custer
Bureau County Fair
S. G
Piper
Malden
Bureau County
Whitefield Township
Lee Brokaw
Lee
Lenora M. Lake
Paris
America
Albert Zimmerman
Fairbury
Tfl
Dresden
Germany
Henry, Ill
Malinda Farling
Ernest
John
Charley
Blade
W. W. Thompson
Neponset
Star‘Courier
R. J. Hamilton
Geneseo Canning Co Signals Local Prosperity
A Geneseo Republic note highlights the Geneseo Canning Co providing steady year round work for many employees, with 225 workers during corn canning at 22 1/2 cents per hour. The piece urges Henry to develop a similar industry, citing Crow Meadow potential for sweet corn and tomatoes to boost local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo Canning Co
Geneseo Republic
Henry
Geneseo
Crow Meadow
Is the Boy Trustworthy In Far Sighted Gossip
A brief quip about trust and perception features a boy and a speaker who jokes about near sighted judgment. The exchange hints at reliability while underlining subjective view.
Hydro Biplane Exhibitions Fly Over Henry Riverfront
Henry citizens witnessed Bud Cary soar above the Illinois river in a Thomas hydro-biplane owned by Earl F. Beers. Exhibitions planned at 11am and 6pm Friday and Saturday, with Cary performing loop and death-dives weather permitting. The flyer has logged 172 flights since 1910, covering over 1000 miles, and promises a free ride to a light-weight local girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Bud Cary
Illinois
Depue
Cary
Bates
N. Y
Thomas Aeroplane Co
Earl F. Beers
Mr. Cary
Lincoln Beecher
DeLoyd Thompson
Charles Niles
Main Street
Swain Landing
Central Illinois Conference to Meet in Kewanee
The Central Illinois Conference will meet in Kewanee Sept. 16 with Bishop F McDowell of Chicago presiding. The gathering will affect about 75 000 people and will appoint two new district superintendents for Peoria and Kankakee. Two hundred pastors will be appointed or reappointed to review and advance educational missionary and other vital interests. Mercer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L
Coan
Epworth League
Central Illinois Conference
Kewanee
F. McDowell
Chicago
Peoria
Kankakee
J. BE. Mercer
Presbyterian Church Weekly Services Schedule
The church announces weekly services with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m led by A B Smith, morning worship at 11 a m, Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m, evening worship at 7 30 p m, and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
St Marys Church Announces Weekday Mass Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday services with English 8 a.m. Mass German high mass and sermon at 2 30 p.m. Vespers and benediction. Weekday Mass at 8 a.m. daily except Saturday 7 a.m. Pastor Fr Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Gensler
Christian Church Bible School and Sermons Summary
Christian Church schedules Bible school next Lord's day at 10 o clock. Rev H C Reichel preaches morning sermon titled The Dawn of a New Day. Evening sermon titled Multiplying Power. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m with topic A Good Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
H. C. Reichel
Saint John's Sunday church services schedule
St John's Church announces Holy Communion at 7 30 a m on Sunday. Sunday school follows at 9 45 a m. Matins and sermon at 11 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 o clock conducted by F Haist Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Haist
St Josephs Church Masses and Services Schedule
St Josephs Church announces daily mass at 7 30 with Sunday mass at 9 30 and a Sunday evening service at 7 30 with sermon Rev Fr Brennan pastor. Horl Eagleston and his wife of Peoria spent Labor Day in Henry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
Harl Eagleston
Peoria
Henry
Fire Prevention Day and State Fair Prizes Highlight Local News
Gov Dunne proclaims October ninth Fire Prevention Day while Illinois State Fair awards total 101288.50 in prizes. Local items note Tonica merchants’ delivery consolidation, improved flue upkeep, a National League of Postmasters meeting in Springfield, and Will Snider opening a Wyom ing meat market. Also covered are a road corner post guide, political endorsements, Boys State Fair delegates, a Sept. 2 marriage in Peoria, and the disappearance of Wenona official Charles J. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Tonica
Illinois
National League of Postmasters
Springfield
Will Snider
W. G. Snider
Henry
Wyoming
Will
Florence Scharfenstein
Charles C. Bane
Meier
Episcopal
Carroll Street
Frankie Ramp
Lacon
William Aukland
Leslie Nichols
Toluca
John S. Lane
Hopewell
Elmer Quinn
Farmers’ Institute
Frank Stoner
Board of Supervisors
EB. Frank Perry
Armstrong Avenue
Peoria
O. T. Dwinell
D. S
Earl R. Wabel
Thomas J. Wabel
Thomas J. Wabel, Sr
Whitefield
Erma Jennings
P. BE. Jennings
Fulton
Kas
Wm. Shorts
Kansas
Charles J. Robinson
Wenona Light and Power Co
Wenona
Ill
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Charles R. Robinson
Wenonsa
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City Council
INGS
J. R. Newman
Thomas Dwyer
Ald. Parker
J. R. Paskell
Elias B. Wright
Steele
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