Fred E Dawson Passes After Long Illness in Henry
Fredrick E Dawson 62 died Monday August 13 1928 after a prolonged illness. A merchant and respected citizen of Henry Illinois he was born September 3 1865 in Putnam County and married Henrietta Mateer in 1892 later widowed by Lelie Ray Jones. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 with Rev Ivins Chatten officiating. Interment Henry Cemetery.
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Fredrick Dawson
Henry
Dawson
Fredrick E. Dawson
Clark and
Mary Dawson
Putnam County
Illinois
Henrietta Mateer
Mr. Dawson
Lelie Ray Jones
Frank Dawson
M. E. Church
Mrs. Chatten
Mary Bacon
Henry Cemetery
J A. Williams
W. R. Brokaw
Henry Downey
Adam Brown
C. J. Bullington
E. G Moslander
Magnolias Ralph Hecht Marries Miss Bessie Yoder
Ralph Hecht of Magnolia wed Bessie Yoder of Carlock Illinois on Wednesday August 8 at the Mineola parsonage. Rev Taylor officiated. The bride and groom hail from Magnolia and Minonk communities and plan to reside in Magnolia after September 15 with many friends sending best wishes.
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Ralph Hecht
Bessie Yoder
Baptist Parsonage
Mineonk
Taylor
J. E. Yoder
Carlock, Ill
Magnolia
Minonk
Albert Hecht
Magnolia Township
Hecht
Moran Couple Survive Sparland Car Accident
Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs Steve Moran of this city were riding down School House Hill at Sparland in a gravel truck used for dike road fill The gears failed the brakes would not hold and the truck rolled toward the Russell yard It jumped the ditch and ended at the brick porch Mrs Moran was thrown out but only bruised The incident could have ended badly if the vehicle had reached the main road.
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Steve Moran
School House
Sparland
Russell Yard
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Julius Hoscheidt
Mr and Mrs Julius Hoscheidt rejoice over a son born Wednesday. Both mother and child are doing nicely. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Hoscheidt and Mr and Mrs George Ziegler.
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Mrs
Julius Hoscheidt
Ed. Hoscheidt
George Ziegler
Mrs H G Roberts Hosts Misses Riddell Dinner
The Misses Riddell were entertained at a six o'clock dinner last Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Roberts.
Shower of meteors predicted for Sunday morning
Early risers like Henry ites stayed up after midnight awaiting a meteoric display said to occur Sunday morning. Reports vary on visibility with a brilliant show possible or disappointment likely. Each August 12 the earth crosses the debris from Tuttle's comet of 1862, prompting northern hemisphere watchers.
Survey on Illinois River Barge Crew at Work in City
United States barge 335 with 18 crew members including many University of Illinois students, under associate civil engineer William H. Rayner, anchors in the city for about ten days. They survey from Starved Rock to Peoria to assess dredging costs and chart a 200 by nine foot channel for a planned Great Lakes to Gulf deep waterway.
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United States
University of Illinois
William H. Rayner
U. of I
Illinois River
Starved Rock
Peoria
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Henry
Lacon
Gulf
Miss Mable Reed of Sparland Weds Peoria Man
Relatives and friends announce the marriage of Miss Mable Reed of Sparland to Mr. Harry Blugh of Peoria. The ceremony occurred Monday August 6 in a Chicago cathedral. They plan a Canada trip then visit the bride's grandmother.
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Mable Reed
Sparland
Peoria
Mabelle Reed
Harry Blygh
Chicago
Canada
Blugh
Christina Reed
Wasson Jacobs
Monroe Street
Henry City adopts annual tax levy ordinance
The City of Henry approved its annual tax levy ordinance on Monday night August 6. The total levy is 22 000.00 dollars to be raised by general taxation. The distribution to departments follows the stated amounts.
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City of
Henry
Local residents host visits and family gatherings notice
Henry Locals Mrs Maud Kaifer Roy Ellis and the Misses Edna and Ruth Hayline spent Sunday with Harold Kaifer at the home of C C Evangelyn Wilcox in Chinicothe visits by Lawrence Ziegler with Paul and Walter Bogner. Mr and Mrs Walter Harrison travel to Minnesota to manage Belle Duke farm interests. H G Roberts entertained Rev and Mrs Dunkle berger at a six o clock dinner. Kathryn Nichols visits with her parents B R Nichols and family.
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Maud Kaifer
Roy Ellis
Edna
Ruth Hayline
Harold Kaifer
C. C
Evangelyn Wilcox
Chinicothe
Lucy Landers
Lawrence Ziegler
Paul
Walter Bogner
Walter Harrison
Minnesota
Belle Duke
H. G. Roberts
Dunkleberger
Kathryn Nichols
B. R. Nichols
Marshall Putnam Fair Promises Big Crowds and Thrills
The Marshall Putnam Fair opens in Henry on September 18 for four days of races farm exhibits and new acts. Top attractions include the Riding Clarks Ringling style trapeze acts the Clarkonians and Poole's Blue Ribbon Society Circus high flying dogs and trained apes. The opening Tuesday features a championship horse pulling contest with two classes and $200 in prize money measured by a tractor dynamometer.
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Marshals-Putnam
Henry
Marshall-Putnam Fair
Illinois
Clarks
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Clarkonians
Eva-Bell
Bell
Poole
Blue Ribbon Society Circus
King Bozo
Ethel
Col
Roy A. Poole
Secon
Extension Service College of Agriculture
Urbana
Rally Day meetings to feature Miss Souder
M P Home Bureau hosts Rally Day events August 14 at Grange Hall August 15 at Yama Hi School August 16 at Bethel Church August 17 at Henry Gymnasium Miss M P Souder home management specialist from the University of Illinois will talk on Scheduling of Housework The meetings for Saratoga Whitefield Henry and Senachwine townships are set for Friday August 17 at 2 00 p m at Henry Gymnasium There is no charge and all are invited
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M. Attie Souder
M.-P. Home Bureau
Grange Hall
Yama Hi School
Bethel Church
Henry Gymnasium
University of Ilinois
Saratoga
Whitefield
Henry
Senachwine
Death Calls Sister of Amroe J Longman
Miss Reba Longman of Lacon died in Chicago after a postoperative blood clot ended her life. Born June 29 1897 she was 31 and taught home economics in Lacon Manuel High School Peoria and Lacon High School. Interment at Putnam cemetery followed funeral services at the Methodist church.
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Reba Longman
Lacon
Amroe Longman
Chicago
Lacan
Peoria
Manuel High School
Putnam Cemetery
Methodist Church
Atherton
Miss Longman
Jackson Park
Iss Reba Longman
Whitefield
Illinois
Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington
University of Illinois
Smith-Hughes
Marshall County
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Eastern Star
White Shrine
T. B. H Club
Woman's College
Amroe
Henry
Floyd
Dixon
Ivan
Clyde
Atha Echstardt
Vernon Eichstaedt
Frances Longman
M P Farm Bureau Picnic Set for August 29
The Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau will hold its annual picnic at the Swaney school grounds on Wednesday August 29. The Home Bureau and Farm Bureau stands will serve food and drinks with soda pop anticipated. Ed ONeil vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation will speak and Ole Olson will impersonate Cook county friends.
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Swaney
Farm Bureau
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
Home Bureau
Ed O'Neil
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ole Olson
Radio
Cook County
Picmc
Former Hennepin Boy Weds Calamus Woman
Holwill Hammet son of Mr and Mrs Wm H Hammet of Davenport Iowa married Miss Eveline Olson of Calamus Iowa on Sunday August 12 at Kvindhered Lutheran church Calamus. The couple plan to reside in Davenport where the groom works as an architect. Hammet family once lived in Hennepin and friends wish them happiness.
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Holwill Hammet
Wm. H. Hammet
Davenport
Iowa
Eveline Olson
Calamus
Kvindhered Lutheran Church
Holwill
Heat wave lingers with warm nights in latest spell
The hot period that intensified on Wednesday continues today with nights remaining warm though not as extreme as last week. Local weather observers note the lingering heat affects activities and energy use as residents seek shade and hydration.
Hunger Striker at Lacon Released After 18 Days
H. M. Butcher was released from Marshall county jail at Lacon Friday evening after an 18 day hunger strike during a year old assault conviction. He said initial anger kept him from eating and he later lost about 30 pounds before release.
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H. M. Butcher
Marshall
Lacon
Butcher
Muttimus
Long Row Garden Tour Planned for August 21
The University of Illinois gardening expert B L Weaver will lead a long row garden tour in two sessions on August 21. Morning stops include Henry Immel Emil Zellmer Oscar Fiedler and Henry parks for lunch. Afternoon visits feature Mrs Otto Hassler Leo Hoffman C W Emmons Walter Forbes and Arno Reinbeck with the final stop at Reinbeck. Tours begin 9:00 a m. at Immel’s east of Granville.
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Long Row
B. L. Weaver
University of Illinois
Henry Immel
Granville
Emil Zellmer
Oscar Fiedler
Henry
Henry Parks
Otto Hassler
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Hassler
Putnam
Leo Hoffman
C. W. Emmons
Saratoga Township
Walter Forbes
Arno Reinbeck
Harry Immel
Ira Burton’s Birthday Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Burton
Mr and Mrs John Burton entertained about eighty guests for Ira Burton’s birthday on Monday. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed with extensive visiting. Attendees included Ira Burton and a long list of relatives and friends such as Oren Johnson Marie Cain Edythe Ziegler Mabel Schlosser Alpha Rowe Hazel Carter Ethel Carter Elmer Cain Howard Salisbury Everett Newman Walter Ryan Harold Carter Archie Carter Ray Newton Raymond Ziegler Daniel A. Vail Marshall Rowe Paul Mattern Bud Reinbeck Garth Reinbeck Ika Hawksworth Josephine Green Floyd Baker Clifford Baker Mildred Kocher Edith Clift Mayzella Salisbury Edna Newman Hilda Fisher Celestine Ziegler Ida Cain Marie Schubert Geraldine Snyder Irma Snyder Irene Hollandsworth Margaret Harrington and many others from Ald Ohio and surrounding areas.
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John Burton
Ira
Ira Burton
Sarah Johnson
Oren Johnson
Marie Cain
Edythe Ziegler
Mabel Schlosser
Aileen Ryan
Alpha Rowe
Hazel
Ethel Carter
Elmer Cain
Howard Salisbury
Everett
Local Farm Bureau Elimination Contest Chooses Representatives
A Sunday horseshoe elimination at City park selected Wayne Buck and Gaylord Paterson to represent the men over 18 at the district picnic in Peoria on August 11 with Paul Crank and Lester Morgvensen chosen for the boys. Ernest Crank and Gaylord Paterson then staged an exhibition, both noted as top contenders this year.
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Farm Bureau
Peoria
Wayne Buck
Gaylord Paterson
Paul Crank
Lester Morgvensen
Ernest Crank
Champlin Agent Francis Keegan Opens Henry Bulk Plant
The Champlin Refining Company has installed a new bulk storage plant at Henry. Francis Keegan, the agent, is ready to deliver Champlin products to residents of Henry and vicinity. He operates a truck service with deliveries available at any time.
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Champlin Refining Company
Henry
Francis Keegh
Champlin
Vicinity
Marshall County Centennial Plans Parade at Lacon
Marshall county marks its 100th birthday with a centennial celebration at Lacon on Thursday August 30 in conjunction with the Old Settlers Picnic. A giant street parade will feature every township and county groups with floats. Henry City Council and Kiwanis groups coordinate planning with A J Ironmonger chairing and committees for finance arrangements and float design by Mr and Mrs Burt.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Henry
R. S. Bayne
Kiwanis Club
O Henry
Henry Township
A. J. Ironmonger
Clarence Duke
J. Ironmonger
C. A. Phillips
F. W. Potter
Geo. A. Burt
Dike grading contract let for Lacon Sparland project
The state highway department awards S. J. Groves & Sons of Minneapolis a 51 596.40 contract to grade and widen the Lacon Sparland dike. Work began last Monday with 12 trucks hauling earth from Route 29. about half a mile north of Sparland, and six weeks are needed to complete the heavy grading with rip rap to follow.
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Lacon Bridge
Sparland
S. J. Groves & Sons
Minneapolis
Friends Yearly Meeting Announcement
Friends schedule yearly gathering from August 18 to 23 with worship at 9 30 to 2 30 on Sundays and 11 o clock on Wednesday mornings. A young people's meeting Sunday evening and a Sunday school program Tuesday evening. Foster Heacock of Bedford Pa will give the Sunday afternoon address on Christianity and the Modern World.
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Friends Yearly Meeting
Foster Heacock
Bedford
Nebraska visitors from Humphrey depart after Peruvian visit
Joe Bender and his daughters Miss Tracy and Mrs Tony Schacher with husband and daughter, who have stayed here several weeks, visited relatives in Peru on Sunday and left Monday for their home in Humphrey Nebraska.
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Joe Bender
Miss Tracy
Tony Schacher
Peru
Humphrey
Nebraska
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Fred E. Dawson
K.K.K
Mrs. Moran
Council
Baet Eneenews Nee E Eee
Renee Ten
Etn
E Enews
Phe Eee
Amroe J. Longman
M.P. Farm Bureau
Hennepin
Francis Keegan
NEW Champlin
Marshall CO
Lacon -Sparland
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