Local Happenings and Notes From Town
Mrs Albert True and sister from Bradford visit relatives in Town. Rent ads for three rooms in Republican office block. Wendt visits parental home as father’s health worries him. Socials with Rev and Mrs Martin and others. Walter Scholes and family travel from Chicago. Lloyd Jones clan return from Bankers National convention and Portland trip. News on weather forecasts, horse replacements, and rejoinings of former residents. Nurse watch theft at bedside during a death in Bradford sparks harsh remarks on crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert True
James A. Smith
Bradford
William Wendt
Woodstock
Rea W. Martin
J. Archie Williams
James McAleer
Walter Scholes
Chicago
Scholes
Lloyd Jones
C. R. Jones
Margaret
Pacific Coast
Portland
Helen Fisk
North Avenue
Robert Clark
Market Street
Fisk
R. P. Faris
Saratoga Township
Co. G
Tecumseh
Neb
Peoria
Pete
American Express
B. H. Hauber
Fred Cleveland
Thomas Monier
Toronto
S. D
E. M. Hansom Nee Jones
Nellie Harlin
Hansom
William Foster
St. Paul
Minn
L. D. Gregory
Third Street
Oliver Gilmer
Bernice
Old Timers and Bradford Play By Pastime Again
Old Timers from Henry Grey and Bradford revived their rival baseball game on a cool day, Bradford winning 14 to 8 after a late surge. Deisher and Glatz pitched strong early, with Phelps finishing for Bradford. The event drew local memory and friendly rivalry despite rain, ending with praise for the visitors and an invitation to return. Also noted is Mr and Mrs A B Smith attending Varna’s church dedication Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greys
Bradford
Harney
Henry
Deisher
Glatz
Phelps
Adam
George Heininger
A. B. Smith
Varna
M.E. Church
Gregory
Haines
Ss Heininger
P. O
Kern
Wallace
Terrae
Phenix
B. Austin
Tuckson
Qi Ep. Deisher
Teres McManus
Austin
Heininger
Thirkle
McManus
Graham
Petty
Forrest
C Austin
Harney and
School Notes Reflect Busy First Week After Smallpox Scare
The article reports on the return to classes after a week off due to a smallpox scare. Ida Brown participates in high school matches. Miss Alice Gilpin is appointed eighth grade teacher. Mrs Carpenter focuses on mathematics. various classes discuss algebra tests and domestic science lessons with donations from local families. The piece also notes the Eastern Star meeting in Chillicothe, with a banquet at Snyder restaurant and a 1915 program involving Henry chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Brown
Alice Gilpin
Board of Education
Belle Chestnut
Lass
Blackburn
Wood
Vail
Marshall
Sivell
Wabel
Jessie Bauter
Carpenter
Marie Burcky
Tiskilwa
David Grenier
Forrest
Order of the Eastern Star
Chillicothe
Order
Henry Chapter
Snyder
Henry
L. R. Phillips
R. S. Gayne
Elmer Quinn
Mary
E. G. Cromwell
S. Sterre‘t
Theo Kaiser
J. S. Melick
J. R Newman
A. B. Smith
Frances Smith
Mary Bobby
Charles Greenlee
William Williams
Cal Starliper
Lada Albertson
Miranda Doyle
O. H. Davis
Charles Onyun
Mrs Bridget Reilly Recovers From Buggy Accident
Mrs Bridget Reilly formerly Fagan writes from Peoria county to Henry relatives that after a fall from a buggy she has no pain, has not missed a meal, and has had splints removed though she cannot yet use her legs for a month or more. Elmwood Gazette editor attacks a half million dollar hard roads bond, calling three miles of concrete road a failure and favors clay binder or dirt roads. Mrs Henry Mohler of Wahoo Nebraska visits local families and plans travel to Excelsior Springs Missouri and then California for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Reilly Nee Fagan
Wyoming
Henry
Peoria
Elmwood Gazette
Gazette
Henry Mohler
Wahoo, Neb
C. M. Lucas
W. R. Brokaw
S. L. Clift
Excelsior Springs
California
Northup and Kroeper Wed at St Marys Cathedral Peoria
The marriage of Richard A. Northup to Ella M Kroeper occurred Wednesday September 22 at 8 am in St Marys Cathedral Peoria with Rev Fr Walsh officiating. The couple then hosted a wedding breakfast at the groom's mother’s home and later received a charivari welcome in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Northup
Ella M. Kroeper
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Peoria
Walsh
Henry
Miss Kroeper
Joseph Hank
Myrtle Northup
Aloys Hank
Peter Hank
James Harry Lyons Drowns In Tank At Home Near Chardan
Anna Parker Lyons reports the death of her son James Harry Lyons born June 11 1913 who drowned Sept 21 in a water tank at his home near Chardan Iowa The notice invites friends from Putnam where they met in January and quotes scripture about loss and return with the line I shall go to him but he shall not return to me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harry Lyons
Chardan
James
Putnam
David
Anna Parker Lyons
Ex sheriff Jasper Cecil joins Henry visit and Sparland ride
Jasper Cecil of Hennepin ex sheriff of Putnam county spent an hour in Henry and rode with traveling men to Sparland. He was seated at St Marys Church. Sunday services include English 8 am, high mass 10 am, German 2 30 pm, daily mass 8 am except Saturday 7 am. Debris clearing at cemetery injured Henry Sigber. Hall and Sigber involved. Arthur Smith and Frank Morgan helped save hayrack from fire. Ladies Aid of M Church met 24 members and 4 guests electing officers. Opera House opened with movie show and ongoing schedule. state fair attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Cecil
Hennepin
Putnam County
Henry
Sparland
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
George O. Hall
Henry Sigber
Mr. Hall
Mr. Sigher
Hall
Arthur Smith
Frank Morgan
Sigber
Messrs
Smith and
Morgan
M. QR
Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services Oct 3 Program
The Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith supervising followed by morning worship at 11 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 p m. Lord s supper observed after the morning service and an hymn and hymn writers evening replaces the usual service with a hymn history talk and choir led singing. The pastor Rea W Martin invites all to attend and enjoy fresh insights from old familiar hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Rea W. Martin
Church Activities Schedule for Sunday and Week
Sunday school at 9 45 with Mrs Wheeler superintendent. Men’s Bible class during the hour. Public worship at 7 pm with Epworth League service and prayer meeting. Evening prayer 8 pm. Choir practice Friday evening. October 1 J H Mercer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
J. EH. Mercer
St Johns Church Sunday Services Schedule
St John s Church lists Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m and evening prayer at 7 30 p m. Sunday school gathers at 9 45 a m. F W Haist is Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Haist
St Josephs Church Mass Times Noted in Parish Notice
St Josephs Church announces first mass on Sunday at 7 80 a m second mass at 9 30 a m and weekday mass at 7 30 a m Rev Fr Brennan pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Reyv
Brennan
Personal notes from Henry area readers}
Ralph Dennis of Peoria was a business caller in Henry over Saturday and Monday. Various locals including Miss Charlotte Allen, Miss Edna Sprague, and James E. Case are cited with visits and family deaths. Social updates include Rev F W Haist at St Pauls LaSalle and a hotel stay, plus bank promotional pocket dime savings banks. A large equinoctial storm affected much of the U S with lighter local rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dennis
Peoria
Henry
Paskell
Camp House
Charlotte Allen
Pontiac
Edna Sprague
Illinois
F. M. Falk
Putnam
Nebraska
James E. Case
New Hampton
5. L. Case
O. P. Carroll
Kewanee
George Haik
Fr. Gensler
F. W. Haist
St. Paul’s Church
la Salle
Kaskaskia
First National Bank
Advt
United States
J. Howard Willams
Daniel Vail
Vail
Ella Grawburg Kethroe
Cedar Avenue
Long Beach
Cal
G. W. Corey
Grawburg
Emme Hanna Hick- Man
Coffeyville
Kas
Kethroe
Mary Hamaker
Santa Ana
Lizzie
California
Magnolia
Grange Fair
U. S
Bureau
Cabairla
Hippodrome
Cabairia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Worley
M. KE
Margaret Peoria
Im- Bracken
Plorence Bobby
Presbyterian Church
St. John's Church
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