Local notes from Peoria and surrounding towns
Fragmented items report social visits and illnesses across Peoria Dixon Wenona and nearby areas. Mentions include Haines visiting Peoria, Crawford and wife in Dana, a Pelvis War veteran ill in Lacon, and a two day matinee planned at the Big 4 Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Potts
Lacon
Frank Johnson
Peoria
Miss . Wilkinson
Ering
Roger
Chicago
Mbach
Weatherly
Henry
Caspar Hoffman
Texas
Edward
T Crawford
Dana
Putnam
Wiltheeler
Gouls Krdus
Guy
Spar
Big Homecoming Celebration At Putnam
The Putnam community celebrated a grand homecoming for returning soldiers with a 2 pm parade led by Bert Sparling, decorated autos, and veterans in attendance. A park program featured Rev. Carpenter, Father Schaaf, and the Bierman orchestra, followed by a free chicken supper and an evening town hall dance. The event drew many Henry residents, praised local hospitality, and was seen as a display of communal character and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Bert Sparling
Awere
Gudgull, Crawford and Miller
Jackson Blard
A. Wood
Wood
Morgan Willams
George Finley
John Dawson
John Ball
John Wright
N. F. Jackson
FT. Brown
Ab Shorts
Alex. Daniels
Norton Moffitt
Henry
Senachwine Township
B Ross
Harry Stipp
Jackson Hiard Tite
Wilter Winship
C. A. Wood
W. J. Carpenter
A. L. Kildo
Sam
Keegan
George Wheeler
George
Martha Washington
Christian Church Yard
Rev. W. J. Carpenter
Bierman
Orchestra
Peru
Rhodanldow
Father Schaaf
Hennepin
Dorris Stebbins
Father Brennan
Rev. W. J. ,Carpenter and Daughter
Rev. C. C. Carpenter
Princeton
Singing of
America
Homers
Sirmn
Gus Johnson
Newport
Gus
Seelig
Opera
Andjold
Farm Bureau Meeting in Henry Opera House Saturday
The Putnam County Farm Bureau association will hold a meeting for all workers in the marshal area at the Henry Opera House on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The notice mentions attendance and details though some words are unclear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Opera House
Henry
Impressive Corner Stone Laying Ceremony At Church
A lengthy account of the corner stone relaying for the Methodist Episcopal church in Henry. The ceremony featured Rev Van Leer Dr Jones Rev Reeves Rev McFarland and Rev Dusenberry with children present. A copper box of mementoes was placed in the cornerstone and the event recalled from 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
van Leer
J. T. Jones
Reeves
Whitefield
D. L. McFarlan
Sibley
H. G. Dusenberry
Presbyterian, Church
Rose Reinbeck
Dr Jones
Dr. Jones
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Henry Republican
Henry Times
D. R. Blackwell
James Clark
Henry
Noted School Notes on Week Activities and Text Changes
The grade children completed animal hooklets tied to dr régula pentapete and mount collecting Tante It 7 S Thes. Teachers report measuring teaching results and a vitalised school year. Mrs Merritt visited Liss room Wednesday morning and Tuesday afternoon. Penny suggested selecting seed corms from Mrs Stoner’s field last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Reception
The reception by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society drew over seventy ladies from town churches. Mrs. George A. Burt led the meeting and prayers, with music by Mrs. H. G. Dusenberry and Mrs. M. B. Van Leer. A playful kitchen utensil quiz, refreshments, and games followed in a warm, communal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Add ‘Society
Presbyterian Church
George A. Burt
The
Presbyterian Ladies’ ‘Ala’ Society
H. G. Dusenberry
M. B. van. Leer
Edward
Quinn
Sf ‘Dusenberry
Hunter-Egaw wedding at home of bride in Quincy
Last Thursday September 11 marked the wedding of Lloyd H. Hunter and Miss Lillian Egan of Quincy. The ceremony was led by a Baptist minister at the bride’s home at 8 30 p.m. A luncheon followed, then a reception before the couple departed for Chicago and a LaSalle residence next year. Mr. Hunter is bookkeeper and business manager of Hunter Lumber Co in LaSalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Joseph-Frederick- Leichter
Paul Leichter
Putnam
Eva
Magdalene Burger
Conrad. Burger
Sacred Heart Church
Henry Burger
Margaret Burger
Margaret Lutz
Caroline Leichter
Father Chauer
Mekee
Wis
Chicago
Henry
Lloyd H. Hunter
Lillian Egan
Quincy
Esther Hunter
LaSalle
Hunter
Hunter-Lumber-company
Thevgrouniz
Hiram Hunter
Culver
Indy
University of
Ilinois
Asia
Remarkable canine act observed in public pageant
In a fragmentary report a woman describes Henry and Walttatl dogs performing with striking presence. The piece hints at a moral or redemption theme and mentions stages, voices, and a blend of emotion. It references figures Young Clay Randolph and a powerful, possibly religious undertone in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Young- Clay
Randolph
Hiss
Meeting in city hall for Henry county celebration
Notice calls citizens and societies of Henry township to attend a Monday evening meeting at city hall on September 22 to arrange a homecoming celebration for returned soldiers and sailors. Signed Mayor G E B Pace. Also lists M E conference appointments in central Illinois with several towns and ministers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
EB. Pace
Christian Church Service Outlook and Sermon Plan
Presbyterian and Methodist congregations outline upcoming services led by Rev H G Dusenberry and Rev M B Van Leer. Morning sermon, Sunday school, and choir notices mark the week with focus on The Christian's Objective, holy scriptures, and the Second Coming of Christ, plus Endeavor meetings and guest singer Olive Elizabeth Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist’ Church
M. B
van. Leer
M. B. van Leer
Bible “School
Missr
Olive
Elizabeth
Smith
Mary Broline
Carpenter
Christ
Ethce
Pheada
Wesday
Fore rohs devotion at St Josephs church
A readable fragment reports a devotion held at St Joseph's Church with references to mass and religious activities. The text is garbled but indicates a church event in a city setting and mentions St Joseph's and Romeaiane terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barty
St. Joseph's Church
Local notes on residents and events in Princeton area
In Princeton this week the community shares news of visitors and trips. Families, including Mr and Mrs Wesley Horro and Lyman Staab, travel from Farmington Minnesota for updates and a fashion exhibit. Local property and post office notes, school plans, and church activities also appear alongside tax and home sale updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Breots
William
Duke
Peoria
Ape” Inca
Wesley
Horro
Lyman
Farmington
Minn
Durbin
Downey
Princeton
Henry
Curtis
Thoge
Holler
Wweeks
Wisit
Mi Ecompany
Ifti- Israel
Ventire
Aloie
Monroe
Tha Barton
Paskell
Williams
Harold
Quayle .& Son
Albany
Sparland
Chillicothe
Brimfield Peoria
Helper
Ole Shosransi
Jamo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ryan
Haines
G. Clawson
Ervin Harrison
Herman Streever
Irene
Dixon
Watercott
aly_Gresser
Tillie
Verhunce
Chi
Mgton
Charles Fees
Prant
Ada Moberly
John A. Locke
Wenona
Hingis
Episcopal
George Jones
W. R. Brokaw
Jones
Tory
Ault
Colo
Sunent
C. R. Brokaw
Lee Brose
Ement
Saratoga
Astian Church
Is. Carpenter
Stickel
Hupot
Lewis
Abran
South Branch
Niagara
Sprother
Axbachelor
Osinskii
Depue
nerBurea ‘County
Vanswer
Peg Fes
EHEC
Pitnam
Cloisers
Oy Ee Es
I’ Ssfarm Bureau
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Reet Hunter
Ilgnois M. EH
M. B. Van-Leer
Varna
Iver
M. Johnson
W. B. Shoop
Brimfield
Waters
Deer
Creek
Varney
Jacobsi
el ‘Paso
Harvey Young
Lostant
C. S. McClure
My Thompson
LaPrairie
J. V. Kennedy
Magnolia
McNabb
W.-W.howard
Minonk
Joseph Bell
Alpha
A. Reed
John T. Jones
the -Rock
Island
Miethodist
William J. ‘Carpenter
Eee
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