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Henry News Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

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Lowden Promotes Farm Cooperation to Bankers at Sinnissippi

Governor Lowden spoke to about 700 bankers and guests at Sinnissippi farm near Oregon Illinois praising sweet clover cow testing and three year rotations. He urged bankers to back farmer organizations and tenant partnerships while outlining farm plan details and the Sinnissippi operation.

Frank Lowden Illinois Ore‘gon of Illinois The Illinois Bankers’ Association Mum‘ford Burlison H. P. Rusk U. of I L. M Gentry Rusk M. Gentry Rock River Krank-O.lowden W. Crawford Illinois Bankow Association Lincoln America

Greys Scrappy Streator clash springs Sunday game

The Greys had no game last Sunday but planned a fast scrappy showdown with the Streator Athletics at Pavilion Park. Fans are urged to attend a real battle as Grey players face a tough opponent.

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Lord Lawrence Dies After Illness at Peoria Hospital

Mrs Lawrence of Bradford reports Lord Lawrence S Lord died at Peoria Hospital last Wednesday after a serious operation. Born December 12 1869 in Chicago Louisa Griesmer joined the Lawrence family in 1898 and lived on the Bradford farm northeast of town. She raised nine children and was active in Evangelical Lutheran and Baptist churches with funeral rites led by Rev Metcalf at Bradford Cemetery.

Lawrence Bradford Peoria Louisa’ Griesmer’ Lord Peter and Fredericka. Griesmer Chicago-on Lawrence S. Lord Marvin Lombardville Irvin Ashton Edward Hide Andwich Chicago Eva Floys Elmer Cora Helen Lord Baptist Church Metcalf

Rathbone to Speak at Farm Bureau Picnic

Congressman Henry Rathbone at large from Illinois will speak at the Farm Bureau picnic on Tuesday August 24 on the Bwaney campus. Rathbone is a leading thinker and supporter of farmers. Richland township is staging a stunt for the township show with a $15 prize for the best five minute presentation.

Henry ‘Rathbone Ilinois Farm Bureau Bwaney Rathbone Richland Township

Former Putnam Boy Conducting Revivals in Hometown

Rev. Leslie G. Parker of California, son of a former Putnam church minister, is leading revival meetings in his birthplace to enthusiastic reception. Putnam Christian church will hold family day with prizes for largest family youngest baby oldest grandmother oldest grandfather and recently married couple. Homecoming day is August 15 following family day.

Leslie G. Parker California Putnam Church Putnam Christian Church

Florid Man Escapes Bartonville Asylum

George Hetrick of Florid escaped Bartonville asylum ten days ago and was found in a ravine about ten miles away. He was sunburned stripped and nearly starved. A truck driver brought him to the hospital where he lies in a serious condition. Family notified and hopes to bring him home when able.

George Hetrick Bartonville Amos Dein Bert Hetrick Florid

Boy thrown by horse at Camp Grove fractures skull

Kenneth Carrol nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Carrol was thrown when a horse shied on a Camp Grove ride. He struck his head and fractured his skull at St Frances hospital in Peoria. An operation the next day relieved brain pressure. His uncle Joe Carrol of Brimfield had a steel piece removed from his eye the same day.

Kenneth Carrol Fred Carrol Camp Grove Kenneth Peoria Joe Carrol Brimfield Peoria Hospital

Two Die After Head On Crash Above Town

A Sunday noon two car crash on the hard road above the city killed John Carroll of Lone Tree and Flora Peters. Herbert Herzog of Peoria escaped injuries as two Carroll passengers died later at the hospital. Flora Peters, a church and Rebekah lodge member, funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 PM.

John Carroll Lone Tree Herbert Herzog Peoria Floretta Peters Carroll John Miss Peters Herzog Floretta Amanda Peters Flora Rebekah Lodge Carroll Tome SiHer Christian Parker McCoy Lima Ohio Montana Minnesota Joy Panies

Tragic Car Crash Near Lone Tree Claims Carrolls and Peters

A two vehicle collision south of the Louis Hofer farm near Lone Tree fatally injured Miss Peters and fatally wounded John Carroll Jr after a Massachusetts car and a Studebaker tourer collided. Miss Peters a lifelong resident of the area died after 72 hours in hospital. Carroll died seven hours after sustaining severe injuries. An inquest was set for Monday at 2 pm when coroner Thierry would attend.

Carrolls Miss Peters Carroll Lone Tree John Carroll, Jr Louis Hofer Massachusetts Herzog Rebecca Place Peoria Studebaker Mr. Carroll Peters Thierry Giblin Smith Justice of the Peace August Seedler James McAtee John Orr Albert Haines Pigs Kern Em Rambo P. Seedler Hotel Witem Bank William Bush George Sleater Harry Cosgrove John Dwyer Norman Susan’.Peters Eber Frank Joseph Canton Mont Ina DeWitt Brainard Eee Chauncey Henry Hulda J. Parker Edith. M. McCoy Lima Ohio

Carroll Family Rites Mark Funeral Of Local Resident

An obituary notes the death of a longtime local farmer, born in Rome, who lived in Henry and Hone Tree after marriage to Mary Hennebery. Survived by wife, two children, a daughter who died in infancy, an aunt Mrs Electa Bishop, an uncle Steven Merritt, and a brother Thomas C. of Rowe. Funeral held at St Joseph's Church with large attendance. interment in St Patrick's Cemetery.

Electa Bishop Chicago Steven Merritt Bureaut County Carrot Rome Tiskilwa Mary Hennebery Henry Hennebery Hone Tree Christopher Ann Carroll John Carroll William Barry John Gertrude James Erry School Thomas Streets St. Joseph’s Church Rv. Fy. Brennan St. Patrick’s Cemetery Thomas Finnegan Ollie Mooney Murdock Minn Catherine Wall John Hennebery Thomas Amily

Marshall county petit jurors selected for August term

The petit jury was drawn for the August term of the county court and is composed of residents from La con, Richland, Roberts, Bell Plain, Evans, Co. A. Lindgren, Bennington, Henry, La Prairie, Saratoga, Steuben townships and Saratoga, including Bert Ramsey Albert Quiram Ansel Hexter Robert Onyan Frank Holton Gotlieb Metzger Walter Knoerle Arthur Coon William Crank and others listed. The jurors include Frank Hall Floyd Hattan Z Perry Martin Kamp Gus Beckman John Crone Amil Lofgren Hugh Hastings Edison Blackwell John McDonald and D. C. Marshall.

Lacon Bert Ramsey Albert Quiram Ansel Hexter Robert Onyan Frank Holton Gotlieb Metzger Walter Knoerle Richland Arthur Coon William Crank Roberts Charles. A. Schwanke Sherman Carlson Bell Plain Harry Bass Frank Hall Floyd Hattan Z. Perry Martin Kamp Evans Township Gus. Beckman Steuben Township Edison Blackwell John McDonald D.C. Marshall

Farm Bureau Picnic Date May Move in August

Farm Bureau office reports the picnic committee may shift the date from August 4 to August 28 due to late threshing. The location and program remain unchanged despite the date adjustment.

Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Picnic Committee

Knights of Columbus Picnic Postponed Two Weeks

The K of C picnic at Kapraun's Grove, originally set for Sunday, has been postponed two weeks. The program will remain the same and the new date is the 15th.

K. OF K. of. C

Local Red Cross Life Saving Tests Reported

The instruction and tests at the local pool under accredited Red Cross examiners resulted in two boys, Lawrence Green and Harry Arnold, passing the Junior Life Saving tests. Dr. O A Cook and Harold Heininger passed the Life Saving Examiner tests with high averages. The final test is scheduled for August 6 and information is available from Walter Duke.

American’ Red Cross Red Cross National Association Lawrence Green Harry’ Arnold O. A. Cook Harold Heininger American Red Cross Lacon Walter Duke

Home Bureau Demonstration House Sets September Opening

The Home Bureau demonstration house on the site of the former Hunter Lumber Co. yard nears completion. A five room modern bungalow will be furnished by Henry business men and formally opened September 3 with a special program.

Bureau Hunter. Lumber’ Company Henry

Ford and Buick Clash on Second Street Crash

Daniel Vail Jr. drove a Ford roadster with companions Raymond Ziegler and Virgil Griffin when he collided with Chester Coggshal in a Buick coupe on a town corner. The Buick was shoved into the curb, damaging its fender and transmission. the Ford suffered a sprung axle and a bent running board. Both drivers left with only tempers flared. The Ford is back in service. the Buick remains in the garage awaiting repairs.

Daniel Vail Jr Chester Coggshal Dan Raymond Ziegler Virgil Griffin Second Street Ford

Wet pavement foils attempt to pass car at Sparland

Six occupants ride in a Cadillac touring car driven by Charles Fenwick of La Moille when he tried to pass another vehicle near the Sparland railroad crossing. The car skidded on wet pavement and struck an electric light pole, injuring several riders and damaging the vehicle. A doctor aided a victim whose arm was nearly severed, and authorities feared the arm might be saved. The other car's occupants escaped injury.

Sparland Charles Fenwick la Moille Fenwick Henry

Sullivan Dies of Stroke Early Saturday

Sullivan Lott, a Henry, Illinois resident since 1910, died early Saturday after a stroke paralyzing him for about two weeks. He was buried Monday at St Patrick's Cemetery after funeral services at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Born in Ireland, he lived in Chillicothe and Rutland before moving to Nebraska and finally Henry. He leaves a wife, siblings, half siblings, and many nephews and nieces. pallbearers included Joseph Harrington and John Green.

Lott Sullivan St. Patrick’s Cemetery St. Joseph’s ‘Catholic Church Sullivan of. Henry Nebraska Ireland Pennsylvania Chillicothe Rutland Bertrand Nebr Margaret Dorsey Henry Thomas Dennis Peoria B. Gulshen Iowa Hannah’ Shea Minnesota Sarah Peter William Charlea Anna Catherine Streator Feasket Joseph Harrington John Green Joseph" Siewers Martin Sidney Ray Frank Jennet

Threshing Resumed After Six Day Lapse Across Counties

Threshing work in the two counties restarted after a six day lapse due to water shortages and late rains. Crews are pushing ahead in miserable conditions, with yields generally falling though quality remains good. Arthur Rehn and Coombs report 14 and 15 bushels per acre. Sandy Boyle 16. Frances Kapps threshing 25 acres of oats at 40 bushels per acre on the Mason Wilson farm.

Arthur Rehn Coombs McNabb Ile Sandy ‘Boyle Frances Kapps Mason Wilson Quaker Lane

Home Bureau to Hold Series of Open Meetings

Miss Grace Armstrong from the University of Illinois will address Home Bureau open meetings on Food Facts and Fancies across four counties. A pageant Music for the Family will precede each talk with sessions on August 10 at McNabs M E church Granville Hennepin Magnolia and others, August 11 at Varna high school, August 12 Henry high school, and August 13 Saratoga M E church across specified townships.

Grace Armstrong University of Illinois Home Bureau

Rejoice Over Daughter Born to Heiningers

Mgr and Mrs George Heininger announce the birth of a baby girl Monday night weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely.

Mgr George Heininger

Young Hennepin Couple Wed in San Francisco

Helen Stanton and Joseph Lamb were married in San Francisco California on July 28th. The couple, youth from Hennepin, will establish a home in Portland Oregon with Mrs. Stratton and Mrs. Lamb listed as their families.

Helen Stanton Joseph Lamb Hennepin San Francisco California Helen Stratton Frances Lamb Portland Oregon

Press Delays From Mechanical Breakdown

A breakdown of the electrical equipment on the typesetting machine caused a late press week with incomplete copy and some news omitted. The delay halted type setting at the start of the week.

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