Henry Defeats Chillicothe In Three Game Series Opener
Fans from both sides packed Pavilion Park as Henry blanked Chillicothe through three innings and built a 2 0 lead, Chillicothe fought back to score in the fourth and fifth but Henry finished 5 to 2. A dispute over umpires led to a double umpire system with Blair and McKeon officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Chillicothe
Bill Krieg
Fred Harney
Pavilion Park
Chilli
Brush
Edminster
Bolen
Blair
Harney
McKeon
Lacon
Krieg
Hats and thieves swirl in Peoria millinery rivalry
Graves six best trimmers return from the eastern markets to contest who can design the most stunning hats and costliest. The rivalry stirs patrons at a large Peoria millinery store as Graves ships more millinery than any house in the broad west. Princeton sees burglaries with residents robbed and pockets picked at the county fair. Chicago detectives visit but light fingered suspects evade arrest due to lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Peoria
Broad West
Princeton
Chicago
Eve
Pinkerton
Sunday School Convention Set for Lacon in September
The 46th annual Marshall county Sunday school convention will meet in Lacon on Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 and 21. A full program includes sessions on methods, leadership, reports from townships, and music by the Lacon High School orchestra with ministers and educators from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Lacon
Christ
J. A. Williams
F. }. Wilson
H. W. Burger
J. W. Grieves
W. McCulloch
Rev. Black
J. D. Ball
Andrew Baechler
P. W. Held
Salo
Moser
Lacon High School
Forger Caught in Bushnell After Forged Checks
Policeman Sweeney of Bushnell Illinois arrested an unknown man for passing forged checks on local farmers. He had just cashed four checks with another in progress when apprehended. Searches revealed more forged checks on local farmers ranging from eighteen to one hundred ten dollars. The suspect, who refused to give his name, is jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing. He may be connected to earlier check passings on Henry businessmen totaling 122 dollars. investigations urged. Also, Misses May Ella Wigand and Margaret Thomas rode train to La Salle and Starved Rock with George Bickerman Jr and Joseph Stadel, given a tour by Herbert Bickerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Bushnell
Ill
Henry
George Bickerman, Jr
Joseph Stadel
May Ella Wigand
Margaret Thomas
la Salle
Starved Rock
Herbert Bickerman
Mission and School Work in Java From Rev Worthington
Letter from Java dated July 26 1910 describes Rev Worthington's mission in Batavia and view of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan English schools. He notes recruiting American teachers, evening classes, and plans for boarding and high schools. He reports church growth, conversions, revivals, travel for weddings and baptisms, and requests prayers while highlighting regional opportunities and dangers.
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W. S. Hannum
Worthington
Kramat
Weltevreden
Java
Henry
Ill
Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan
China
Batavia
J. R. Denyes
Sourabaia
Pasar Senen
Christ
Sumatra
Battacks
Munson
Laymond
Chas. Worthington
New Jerusalem Church to Host Rev Landenberger in Henry
Rev L G Landenberger will visit Henry to preach at 11 am at New Jerusalem Church with subjects drawn from his European tour including The Oberammergau Passion Play and The Passion of the Cross Not Redemption Itself. Evening sermon titled Peter and the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven Rome and the Reformers. Holy supper to be served at the morning service. G M Clark and wife have visited son Harry and wife in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
Henry
Ober-Ammergau
Rome
Oklahoma crops and weather shared by John J Horbach
John J Horbach from Shawnee Oklahoma writes on crops for Marshall County, detailing a hot dry season, corn yields varying by land, oats and alfalfa cuts, cotton with worm damage, potatoes and melons, peach prices and a Benson Park county fair set for Sept 22 to 24. He notes health, population, and a wish for Illinois friends to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horbach
Shawnee
Okla
George Burt
Marshall County
Oklahoma
Harrison W. Mallory
Lacon
Benson Park
John J. Horbach
M. E. Church Chooses Pontiac for Annual Conference
The M. E. church in Central Illinois schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 p m and preaching at 8 p m The annual conference meets in Pontiac on Wednesday Sept 21 at 830 a m Bishop Moore presiding The W F M S quarterly gathering at Mrs J O Hill’s last Wednesday featured a strong program and light refreshments. The Epworth League plans a social Friday at the M I parsonage with a menu never before served and a music and reading program opening at 730 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Epworth League
Central Illinois
Pontiac
M. I. Parsonage
Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services and Choir Night
The Presbyterian church will hold regular Sabbath services with Sabbath school at 9:40, morning sermon at 11, and an 8 o'clock evening service led by the Christian Endeavor society and the young people's choir. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30, H. W. Burger, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
H. W. Burger
Doctor McKenna attends mother’s funeral in Ottawa
Dr D W McKenna attended the funeral of his mother Mrs Margaret McKenna in Ottawa at St Columba church. Dean Keeting officiated with burial at St Columba cemetery. Attending were Mrs Charles Sheridan of Fredonia Kansas Mrs J K Caetella of Mendota and Dr W J McKenna of Guttenmeyer Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McKenna
Margaret McKenna
Ottawa
St. Columba Church
Key
Dean Keeting
St. Columba Cemetery
McKenna
Our City
Charles Sheridan
Fredonia
Kas
J. K. Caetella
Happenings Of Week In Henry And Vicinity
Local notes from Henry cover new hires Everett McBride at the depot and Virgil Vale in Granville, with various residents visiting relatives, sales, and community events. Miss Clara Jones and others travel for fairs, while miscellaneous business, travel, and family updates fill the column.
A Hennepin Wedding at the Brink Home
A wedding held at the Rev and Mrs Henry Brink home on Wednesday September 7 joined Elena Mae Brink to Wm Vernon Heney of Alpha with the Rev Henry Brink officiating. A 12 o'clock dinner and 4 o'clock luncheon preceded departure with rice. The couple plan to live in Alpha after September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brink
Haven S. Brink
Alpha
Elena Mae Brink
Wm. Vernon Heney
C. A. Hewey
H. P. Wilber
Lena
Mr. Hewey
Miss Brink
Wipanton
Tal
Death of Cecil W. Deck in Chicago shocks Henry community
Cecil William Deck of Henry Illinois dies in Chicago after a sudden illness starting with a severe cold and pneumonia. Born March 11 1888 in Raymond NL he lived with his parents Mr and Mrs William B Deck. Funeral to be held at the family residence with Rev Clyde L Lyon officiating. He leaves parents a sister and a brother in Chicago and South Whitefield.
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Chicago
Cecil William Deck
W. B. Deck
Cecil
Raymond
Henry
Elmer
A. B. Smith
Northern Illinois Burial Association
William B. Deck
City
R. L. Waughop
South Whitefield
East Richard Street
Henry Cemetery
Clyde L. Lyon
Eureka
Christian Church
Deck
Christian Church Sees Two Inspiring Sermons Last Sunday
Rev H C Reichel delivered two splendid discourses with good attendance. Ladies Aid postponed to next Wednesday afternoon September 21, meeting at Mrs William Rickey's home due to many members away. Church extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs W B Deck and family on their loss. Sunday school at 10 o'clock next Sunday morning. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
H. C. Reichel
Ladies’ Aid Society
William Rickey
W. B. Deck
Mrs J P Shotwell Seeks Donations For Orphans' Home
Mrs J P Shotwell district superintendent of the White Hall Orphans Home society solicited aid yesterday for her charity. She is a capable fundraiser who visits regularly to secure financial assistance for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Shotwell
White Hall
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