Rev Gibbons Begins First Services as Henry Presbyterians Pastor
Rev W. Ross Gibbons named new pastor of the Henry Presbyterian church. He arrived from Heyworth to lead the local congregation and occupy the manse near the church. A public reception for Rev and Mrs Gibbons and their son is set for Monday at eight o’clock, inviting the community to welcome the new minister. Gibbons is Indiana native with Terre Haute roots and a DePaul and McCormick Seminary background.
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W. Ross Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
Henry
Gibbons
Heyworth
H. G. Dusenberry
Rev W. Ross Gibbons
Indiana
Terre Haute
Terre ‘Haute
DePaul University
Wit Ster
Rev. Gibbons
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
United States
Peoria businessman’s car goes over embankment near Sparland
Frank B. Gabler of Peoria, sales manager for John C. Streibich Co., was blinded by bright lights from an approaching Ford touring car Sunday night near Sparland. His car plunged over a roadside embankment but was recovered by passersby and a wrecker. He continued to Peoria with little damage.
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Frank B. Gabler
Peoria
John C. Streibich Co
Sparland
Gabler
Mr. Gabler
Princeville youths break into school then crash car near here
Three Princeville boys, said to be under liquor influence, burglarized Merritt school south of town, stealing books. Later their Ford coupe left the road on Whitefield road, crashing into the Hoscheit Studebaker sedan. doors and lights damaged. One youth jailed, others fled. father paid $50 in settlement for damages.
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Princeville
Merritt
Whitefield Road
K. of C
Hoscheit
Klein -& -Barth
Evan Sleator
Merritt School
Thomas Megan
Hoschelt
Studebaker
Leigh Weds Chillicothe Girl in Peoria
Lester Leigh of La Prairie and Edith Root of Chillicothe were quietly married at the First Methodist church in Peoria by Rev. W. T. Ward. Edith Root, daughter of Norris Root of Canyon Texas, wore a tan ensemble.
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Lester Leigh
LA Prairie
Chillicothe
Edith Root
Peoria
First Methodist Church
W. T. Ward
la Prairie M. E
Norris Root
Canyon
Texas
Reverend Gibbons Chosen For Henry Parish Post
Rev Gibbons a missionary worker with early California and New Mexico service joins Henry parish after extensive Presbyterial work. He previously pastored in Utica Winchester and Springfield Presbytery and has led interworld church efforts in California and New Mexico. He is married with son Hugh and planned to reside on the Leigh farm in La Prairie after September 15.
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California
New Mexico
Gibbons
Sycamore
Waltham
Utica
Winchester
Springfield
Heyworth
Synod of Illinois
Arid Way
Interworld Church
Pennsylvania
U. S
West
Hugh
Henry ‘Parish
C. T. Baillie
Bloomington
Second Presbyterian Church of
H. G. Roberts Sells Nebraska and Minnesota Farms
H G Roberts has sold a large Nebraska farm and another in Minnesota and plans to open a grocery and meat market in the area.
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H. G. Roberts
Nebraska
Minnesota
Pool Receipts Near Five Hundred In July
The swimming pool drew strong crowds last month with receipts amounting to $493.20. Through August, $95.75 was added, bringing the summer total to $1,016.90 since opening.
Street Improvements Begin on Main and Richard Streets
Curbing and guttering have been installed on Richard street from Main to Market corners. Work will start soon on Main street.
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Richard Street
Main and
Richard
Market and
Main Street
Auto bumper firm seeks Henry factory backing
Henry could host the Davis Nu-Matic Bumper Company as its new factory after a favorable local inquiry. Davis and partners plan to invest about 15000 dollars in preferred stock, with 600 cylinders ready and agencies in St. Louis Kansas City Skeedee Okla Cawker City Montana Minneapolis Detroit Philadelphia Charleston West Virginia. They tout air and oil cushion shock absorption and plan to employ hundreds, boosting local business and property values.
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Henry
Davis Nu-Matic Bumper Company
Peoria
Davis
Moore
Rogers
Mr. Davis
Illinois
London Mills
Galesburg
Macomb
Aurora
DeKalb
Rochelle
Ashland
Naperville
Woodstock
Des Moines
Iowa
Michigan
St. Louis
Kansas City
Skeedee
Okla
Cawker City
Kansas
Montana
Minneapolis
Detroit
Philadeljarleston
Virginia
Waukegan
Halladay
Decatur
Biflex Company
Ongaret
Former Music Teacher Weds Milwaukee Dentist
Miss Lillian Niemann, who taught music at a local grade school, married Dr. James Blackwood of Milwaukee, Wis., in a ceremony at her parents home. Only immediate relatives attended. The couple planned a honeymoon to the West after the wedding.
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Milwaukee
Lillian Niemann
James Blackwood
Wis
C. Niemann
Miss Niemann
WM Garlin Follows Brother in Death
William Garlin dies after Charles Garlin. both brothers from School Street area mourned. William born April 19 1857 in this city. survived by one brother Frank and distant relatives Cora Foster and Susie Creabil. Funeral at A B Smith chapel with bearers named Tremain Mattison Brown Brown Halbleibh Brokaw.
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School Street
Garlin Brothers
Charles
William
Susan Garlin
Woodman Lodge
Frank
A. B. Smith
Richard Tremain
Henry Mattison
Lester Brown
Addie Brown
George Halbleibh
W. R. Brokaw
Cora Foster
Streator
Susie Creabil
Lacon
Walter Wood Weds Monmouth Girl in Quiet Ceremony
Walter Wood married Miss Ethel Maney of Monmouth in a quiet Monmouth M E church ceremony officiated by Rev Witter of Putnam. Attendants were Myrtle Smith and Charles Yarrington. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents while beginning married life.
Speed Demons In Auto Races Here Saturday
Henry hosts auto racing Saturday August 8 with speed and risk on half mile tracks. Drivers race individually for a $2500 purse, promising thrilling starts turns and home-stretch bursts viewed from the amphitheatre. Woodbury Bros of Chicago bring a $8000 racing car with European design, crowds anticipated from up to fifty miles away.
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Henry
Indianapolis
Europe
Woodbury Bros. of
Chicago
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E. R. Leigh
Leigh
Warner Garage
Aea
Kapps_ Bros
John Kissel
Camp Grove
John ‘I. Colgan
Louis Powell
Burnett
John Hayline
Fred Farley
Rude Miller
Walter Rosenquista
Waukee
WM. Garlin
Brother
Walter Wood
Monmouth
James Colligan
Ardis Drake
Elizabeth Wheeler
Putnam
Moernins
Speed Demons
Cliff ‘Woodbury
Ralph Engstrom
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