Marvelous Free Acts Set For Marshall-Putnam Fair
The Marshall-Putnam Fair announces a stellar lineup for September 16 to 19 with free acts including the Flying Merrell troupe and Howe-Cook Co. aerial performers. Races promise large purses and seven entries per stake as horses arrive for the three day program. A renowned starter will officiate to ensure fair, impartial competition.
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The
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Howe-Cook Co
Marshall-Putna
Mian
Robbery at Sparton Cafe Nets $30
A rear door was pried open Wednesday night at the Sparton Cafe. Entry through a jimmied door led to the safe and cash register being emptied of about $30, with no other stock missing. G. S. Kern, proprietor, said the theft was discovered about 4 am as the day began and investigators were notified.
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Sparton
G. S. Kern
News-Républican
Kern
Henry's Public Schools to Open Monday Sept 1
Henry public schools will reopen September 1 signaling the start of the 1930 31 school year. Supt A S Nichols says the opening day will focus on class organization and supplying pupils with books and equipment.
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Henry Public Schools
Supt
A. S. Nichols
Mrs Ida Haddon Improves After Hospital Treatment
Mrs Ida Haddon was taken to Memorial hospital at Frince ton Monday for treatment and is improving very satisfactorily with hopes to return home shortly.
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Ida. Haddon
Frinceton
Picnic Postponed to Sunday August 24 by Knights of Columbus
Henry Council No. 2405 Knights of Columbus postpones its annual picnic from August 17 to August 24 at Riviera Park due to bad weather. The program will be carried out as announced last week with a large crowd expected. Bring your basket and enjoy the day. no admission charged.
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Henry Council
Knights of Columbus
Reviera’ Park
News-Republican
Marshall Putnam Nips Livingston County 5 4 at Pontiac
Marshall Putnam defeated Livingston County nine 5 to 4 in a tight game at Pontiac during the Livingston county Farm Bureau picnic. Ralph Johnston drove in two first inning runs, Jerry Sendelbach pitched well for Marshall Putnam, and a crowd of about 12 000 watched the see saw contest with a late homers chase. Livingston to face Marshall Putnam again at the picnic Tuesday August 26.
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Pontiac
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Livirgston
Boone Motor Company
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Livingston County Farm Bureau
Ivingston County
Farm Bureau
New Chillicothe Baby Born to Withams at Local Hospital
A son named William Lloyd Witham was born at the local hospital on Wednesday August 13. He weighed 7 1/2 pounds at birth. The mother is Ida May Holt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Holt of this city, and the parents are Mr. and Mrs William Witham.
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William ‘Witham
Chillicothe
William Lloyd Witham
Ida” May Holt
Charles Holt
Focal Hospital
J. J. Herry
Kate Longman
Edward Herry
First Child Born to Ceron Ertle Family
Mr and Mrs Ceron Ertle announce the birth of their daughter Gloria Yvonne at the local hospital Monday morning. She weighs 74 pounds. Grandmothers are Mrs Phoebe Ertle and Mrs Callie Fisher.
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Ceron Ertle
Gloria Yvonne
Phoebe Ertle
Callie Fisher
Bogner Couple Welcome Eighth Child at Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Frank Bogner of Camp Grove announce the birth of their eighth child at the local hospital on Saturday August 16. Both mother and baby are doing nicely and have returned home Tuesday. Mrs Bogner is the daughter of Mrs John Barnes of Camp Grove.
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Frank Bogner
Camp Grove
Local couple welcomes son at city hospital
Mr and Mrs Raymond Schneider of Whitefield announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds at the local hospital on Wednesday morning August 20. Helen Bracken, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bracken of Putnam, will remember the event.
Prisoners Escape Lacon Jail Forced Sheriff I L Davis Assaulted
Lester Scott 28 and Buford Clark 19 escaped from Marshalls county jail in Lacon Tuesday night after overpowering Sheriff I L Davis. Scott was recaptured near Holton Wednesday evening, with Clark captured in a cornfield after a gunfight.Deputy Marshall's car crash occurred in the chase. no injuries reported.
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Lester Scott
Buford Glark
Marshalls County
I. L. Davis
Mark
Lacon
Scott
St. Elmo
Holton
Clark
Davis
Toledo
George Love
Wenonga
Marshall
Corn Testing Program Grows in Marshall Putnam County
The Farm Bureau promotes a seed corn testing and storage program in Marshall Putnam with strong local support. Over 1 500 bushels already signed up and the system plans storage units sized for 600 to 1 000 bushels, rising to 3 000 as demand grows. The program aims to improve germination vigor disease resistance and yields by 2 to 6 bushels per acre.
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Farm Bureau
Marshall-Putnam
Uso
Illinois
Fern Forrest Weds Peter Jensen at Magnolia Home
Fern Marie Forrest and Peter Jensen wed August 12 at 9 30 am in a double ring ceremony at W C Forrest's country home. Rev A A Rodgers officiated. The bride wore rose chiffon with white tulle veil. sister Viola Forrest attended. The couple plans a Wisconsin tour and then housekeeping on the John Swaney farm recently prepared by Mr Jensen.
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W. CG. Forrest
Fern Marie
Peter Jensen
Wisconsin
North
John Swaney
Gas Franchises Fail Of Approval In Henry Special Meeting
Henry city council held a special meeting to consider gas ordinance franchises for Public Service Company of Northern Illinois and Great Northern Utilities Inc. Representatives discussed current gas prospects, with Green urging thorough study and city-crafted terms to protect local interests before any long term franchise is granted.
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Mid-West Consolidated Utilities
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Henry
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Mercian
North Manchester
Huntington
Ind
A. J. Smith
Great Northern Utilities, Inc
Indiana
O. K
Illinois
Watseka
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois
State Commerce Commission
Charles F. Green
Green
Heavy weekend rain brightens crops in Marshall Putnam counties
General rains Saturday night and Sunday brought 1.15 inches to the city and rain was reported across Marshall and Putnam counties. The moisture aided pastures and hay, easing corn concerns while clouds limited sun and kept temperatures comfortable. Despite the heavy weekend rain, yearly precipitation remains below normal.
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Marshall
Putnam
Middlewest
M P Teachers to Meet at Varna Institute
A one day institute for teachers of Marshall and Putnam counties will be held at Varna on Friday August 29 under County Superintendent Thomas Kennedy of Putnam and Superintendent W E King of Marshall. The two counties have combined for annual short institutes replacing longer sessions. Varna is well located, enabling many teachers to attend regardless of weather.
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Putnam Counties
Varna
Thomas
JM. “Kennedy
Putnam County
Junty
W. E. King
Marshall County
Circuit Judge Nominees to Be Chosen in Peoria Contests
Republicans plan a Peoria convention on August 25 to name 58 delegates for the circuit judge race covering Peoria Marshall Putnam Stark and Tazewell counties. Democrats set a convention for September 12 at 2 PM in Peoria’s circuit court room to nominate a candidate for the seat sparked by a vacancy.
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George—Shurtleff
Claude_A._Stoné
Circuit Court
Peoria Court House
Avas
Secretary of
William J. Stratton
Springfield
Charles C. Dickman
Peoria County
Democratic Central Committee
John Nedderman
Tazewell County
James P. McManus
Stark County
John Hanley
Marshall
Putnam County
Democratic County ‘Convention
Garrett Def. Kinney
Republican Central Committee
City Hall
Putnam
Stark
Tazewell
Pootia
Tazewell Starke Aosss Tel Sysseen
John W. Stouffer of Hennepin Taken by Death
John W. Stouffer, 82, longtime Hennepin resident, died at St Margaret's hospital Spring Valley after kidney illness and surgery. Survived by two daughters O Porter and Mrs Freely, a brother George Stouffer and two sisters. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. in M E Church Hennepin.
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News-Republican
John W.stouffer
Hennepin
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Spring Valley
Stouffer
O. Porter
Laxfayette
Ind
Freely
Peru
George Stouffer
Rock Island
Ann Maxwell
Chicago
Marion Rauch
Nebraska
Putnam County
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Angpi
M. E. Church
Farm Folks Ready for Big Frolic at Riviera Park
Plans are complete for the annual Farm and Home Bureau picnic at Riviera Park on Tuesday August 26. Speakers include Bill Bone and Stuart Pierson with music from the Lacon Band and entertainment by Hiram and Henry. Activities include contests for all ages a 4 H club baseball game and a county style show by girls clothing clubs.
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Riviera Park
Bill Bone
Illinois
Bone Yard
Stuart Pierson
Pierson
Greene
Farm Bureau
Lacon
Lacon Boys
Hiram
Henry
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Guy ‘French
L. J. Hager
Saratoga Pio‘neers
Clear Creek Boosters
Livingston County Farm Bureau
Marshall-Putnam
Livingston
Pontiac
Thureau
Lake water diversion raises Illinois River levels in Illinois
Governor Emmerson frames a plan approved by Hurley to increase the Chicago river water diversion from Lake Michigan to 12 000 cubic feet per second. The War Department authorized the emergency flow, easing drought strains with a higher release and a gradual return to prior rates.
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Illinois
Hurley
Chicago River
Lake Michiah
Illinois River
War Department
Sanitary
Outboard Regatta Shifts to September 7 in Henry
Postponed from August 24 the Henry outboard regatta now set for September 7. Committee reports attracting entries from many cities as preparations proceed for a large event.
Leon Thompson Returns From New York Registration
Leon Thompson has returned from New York where he was registered at Hotel Governor Clinton.
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Leon Thompson
New York
Governor Clinton
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