Raid on Watercott's Nets Valuable Stock
Thieves broke into J. Watercott & Company store between Saturday night and Monday morning, stealing about 18 silk shirts and various jewelry. A window pane and lock were tampered with, suggesting local youth involvement. two strangers seen nearby are being investigated.
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J. Watercott & Company
Ceron Ertle
Henry Thorn
Watercott Store
Edwards Street
William E. Greene
Evan Sleater
Joe Heininger
Charles Onyuns Father Dies in Lacon
Merritt Onyun father of C A Onyun of this city died at his Lacon home at 10 80 yesterday morning after a stroke. Survived by four children C A Onyun Robert Fannie and Mrs Mary Miller. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon in Lacon.
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Merritt Onyun
C. A. Onyun
Lacon
Robert
Fannie
Mary Miller
Illiopolis
Buick and Ford Collision on Main Street
New Year's evening crash on Main Street between a Buick sedan driven by Mrs. Marshall Downey with her son Gordon and a Ford sedan driven by Lyle Warner. The Downey car suffered a badly damaged front end after Warner turned into its path. Warner admitted fault. No injuries reported.
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Marshall Downey
Gordon
Lyle Warner
Main Street
Downey
Warner
Putnam Farmers Elect Officers
The Putnam Shipping Association held its annual meeting with a board of directors elected for the coming year: LeRoy Bracken, William Downey, P. W. Schlosser, and Hugh Finnegan. Manager W. M. Drake reported 25 cars shipped, hogs averaging 240 pounds, and total costs near 52 cents per cwt after insurance adjustments.
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Putnam Shipping Association
LeRoy Bracken
William Downey
P. W. Schlosser
Hugh Finnegan
W. M. Drake
Burton
Shortage Reaches At Least 650000 At Chippewa Bank
The Missouri bank Chippewa Bank faces a shortage revealed last week by the state finance department, with estimates showing at least 650000 dollars missing from customer accounts and ledgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Bank
State Finance Department
A Dollar's Journey Through Town in 19 Days
A playful 65th birthday dollar travels through town from December 5 to December 24 visiting shops and individuals, spending a full dollar on items from lye to coffee and cigars. The note suggests keen circulation boosts business and hints at unpaid bills being settled by prompt payments.
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J. E. Carlson
Lye
Hutchins & Downey
First National Bank
O. H. Davis
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Longman
Gus Johnson
Gregory Bros
E. G. Moslander
Schneider’s Cafe
Wilson Grocery Company
Friday & Heininger
R. S. Fisher
Barry & Leichter
Leo Klein
C. A. Woodfill
Duke Bros
William Blackburns in Accident Near Lacon
William Blackburn and his son Elwin were injured when their car crashed into a stationary vehicle on a foggy road near Lacon. Frank McCuskey, owner of the stranded car, helped free the pair as Elwin suffered a broken collarbone and the Blackburn car was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blackburn
Elwineay Lacon
Lacon
Frank McCuskey
Blackburn Ca
Mr. Blackburn
Mr. McCuskey
Elwin
Blackburn
McCuskey
Fred Carrier Pleads Guilty Granted Probation
Fred Carrier, taken to Pekin by a Tazewell County deputy on a wife and child abandonment charge, pled guilty in county court. He waived jury trial, consented to court trial, and was granted probation with a $30 monthly payment for one year to support his wife and child.
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Fred Carrier
Pekin
Tazewell County
Death of Robert Rae White Born 1921 in Clearwater
The son of Mr and Mrs Harry D White formerly Miss Lela Hennefeld died January 1 1924 at Kansas City D He was born August 12 1921 in Clearwater Kansas and died after two days illness of double pneumonia Interment likely at Sedgwick Kansas Family plans to winter in Kansas City ended by tragedy
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Harry D. White
Lela Hennefeld
Robert ‘Rae White
Clearwater
Kansas
Kansas City
Bobbie
Sedgwick
Trustees Ask Cemetery Association to Take Hoyt Plot
Old Hoyt cemetery trustees Mrs E H Hutchins and G M Locke proposed transferring the old burial ground to the Henry Cemetery Association. They hold a $600 fund for Hoyt cemetery care, but the plan was not accepted at the annual meeting and may be reconsidered later.
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Cemetery Association
Hoyt
The
Henry
Ed. Smith
F. A. Powell
Llloyd Jones
Alden Hunter
Walter Duke
E. H. Hutchins
G. M. Locke
Old Hoyt Cemetery
Henry Cemetery Association
Hoyt Cemetery
Tuberculin Test Confirms Cow Infection in Henry County
In Henry County a top producing Short horn cow, about five to six years old and weighing around 1600 pounds, tested tubercular after a recent screening. Despite rumor she was healthy, local families who relied on her milk and butter learned she posed an unseen health risk as veterinarians confirmed the infection.
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Henry
Springfield minister opens Putnam evangelistic meetings
The Rev. Gilbert Jones of East Side Christian church Springfield opened revival services at Putnam’s Christian church on January 1. Evening sermons cover topics such as That Yepeat Much Fruit and Soul Winning The Value of a Soul with Bible studies on faith repentance baptism and the Great Commission. Meetings begin at 7 30 each night and are open to all.
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Gilbert Jones
East Side Christian Church
Springfield
Christian Church
Putnam
Jesus
Start New Year At Hymen's Altar
A wedding at Boyd's Grove M. E. church on New Year's day joined Miss Marion Frances Smith of Bradford and Percy E. Swift of Whitefield. Rev. George Shepard officiated as Nellie Hayes sang and the bridal party processed to a pink and white decor. The bride wore canton crepe with wreath and veil, bridesmaid pink, and a bouquet of pink roses. After the ceremony a church basement dinner followed. The couple plan housekeeping on the Swift farm after a Peoria wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd’s Grove M. E
George Shepard
Buda
Marion Frances Smith
Bradford
Percy E. Swift
Whitefield
Nellie Hayes
Addie Barker
Swift
Ford
Bradford High School
Merton Swift
Hen High School
Town’s Business College
Peoria
Deny New Trial in Hominghouse Death Case
Judge Niehaus denied a motion for a new trial filed by J W Bale in the Mary Hominghouse versus J W Bale suit. The jury had awarded Mrs Hominghouse more than 8000 dollars for the death of her husband in an automobile collision caused by Bale. Immediate steps were taken to pursue an appeal to the higher court.
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Mary Homiighouse
J. W. Bale
Springfield
John M. Niehaus
Peoria
Mrs Frank Daniels Dies At Daughter's Home
Mrs Frank Daniels longtime Henry resident died at her daughter Mrs Mems Johnsons home on December 80th at age 71 years 1 month 19 days after a lingering illness She was born Elizabeth Taylor in Buffalo New York November 11 1852 married Frank Daniels June 19 1871 They had three children William Sarah and Robert She leaves nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two brothers and two sisters She lived in Batavia Ill Streator Ill McDonald Kansas and near this city for more than forty years Funeral Tuesday at 10 at Mrs Mems Johnsons home Rev W H Witter of Putnam officiating Hymns Some Happy Day and In the Sweet Bye and Bye sung by Miss Schiffbauer and Mrs Pagemiller Interment Henry Cemetery beside her husband
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Frank Daniels
Henry
Ofer
Mems Johnson
Elizabeth Taylor
Thomas
Sarah Taylor
Buffalo
New York
Streator
William
Near Putnam
Sarah Johnson
Robert
Whitefield Corners
W. H. Witter
Putnam
Watch Party at Barth Home Welcomes 1924
Frances and Cecelia Barth hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party. An evening of games and fortune telling preceded a midnight luncheon as guests bid farewell to 1923 and welcomed 1924.
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Frances
Cecelia Barth
Mrs Louisa Hofnagel Called to Rest in Whitefield
Mrs Louisa Hofnagel died Friday at 5 p m in Whitefield at age 65 9 8 born Louisa Kopp in Freeport Illinois March 24 1858 daughter of Elizabeth and Rev Christopher Kopp married William Hofnagel March 28 1880 six children born two died in infancy survivors Albert W Edwin Henry Laura Ada Anna E of Boulder Colorado funeral Sunday December 30 at 2 00 p m from the M E church Rev Andrew Kelley officiating. Relatives from Audubon Peoria Geneseo Princeville attended.
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Louisa Hofnagel
Whitefield
Louisa Kopp
Freeport
Ill
Elizabeth
Christopher Kopp
Evangelical Church
William Hufnagel
Louis Hofer Loses 50 Chickens to Thieves
Thieves stole about 40 chickens from Louis Hofer's farm north of town during the weekend. About 34 to 18 were sold to Ed Hennessey of Peoria Creamery on successive nights, with two boys from Henry admitting theft. Similar thefts nearby include Mrs. Alice Wabel and Lawrence King losses.
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Louis Hofer
Ed. Hennessey
Peoria Creamery Company
Henry
Mr. Hennessey Ou
Alice Wabel Tost
Lawrence King
Henry High School Alumni Association Dance
A large Henry High School Alumni Association dance drew 61 couples and many spectators despite stormy weather. Dart's Troubadores provided music as attendees enjoyed a pleasant social evening, the event seen as a social success though not a major financial one.
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Henry High School
Henry Ones
Dart
Leap Year Libertas For 1924 Scottish Women
The piece notes 1924 as a leap year grant of freedom for single women to woo whom they choose. It contrasts ancient 1288 leap year law in Scotland with modern changes, saying bachelors face fewer obstacles as women gain independence and refuse early marriage for convenience.
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Scotland
O. E. S. Installation Tonight at Henry Chapter
Henry Chapter O ES will install newly elected and appointed officers at 4 o clock this evening in the Chapter room. Masons and their wives and Stars and their husbands are invited to attend as officers including Worthy Matron Mrs Edna Meissner and Worthy Patron John Kh O Neil are announced along with other officers such as Secretary Mrs Enid Case and Treasurer Miss Mary Quinn.
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Henry Chapter O Fool
Edna Meissner
John Kh. O'Neil
Minnie Turner
Enid Case
Mary Quinn
Agnes Clift
Beulah Starliper
Clara Dusenberry
Marshal
Sara Davis
Walter ,Bayne Adair
Vera Bullington
Ruth
Mary Steele
Esther
Jennie Bayne
Martha
Mabel Littler
Electa
Leah Cromwell
Warder
Mtss
Reba Vail
Sentinel
Rodney Turner
Quiet wedding at St Josephs Church for Mary Margaret Rott and Frank Noder
Mary Margaret Rott married Frank John Noder at St Josephs church in an 8 o clock ceremony conducted by Rev M J Brennan. Attendants Margaret Rott and Michael J Nader. The bride wore navy serge. bridesmaid brown. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan a Chicago wedding trip then reside with the bride’s father.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Mary Margaret
Theodore Rott
Frank John Noder
McNabb
M. J. Brennan
Margaret A. Rott
Michael J. Nader
Mrs. Noder
Mr Noder
Chicago
Bridal Nuptials Unfold At La Rose Home
Miss Fr Margaret Schumacher wed Henry W Althaus in a New Year afternoon ceremony at the Schumacher residence in La Rose. The double ring service was performed by Reverend Sigmund Theis with attendants Miss Josephine Schumacher and Irving Leisure. After a wedding supper the couple left for a Chicago trip and will establish a home at the Garske homestead in La Rose.
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C. F. Schumacher
la Rose
Fr. Margharet
Henry W. Althaus
Res. Sigmund Theis
Josephine Schumacher
Irving Leisure
Althaus
Chicago
Garske
LaRese
Wood and Winterscheids Wed at Hennepin M E Church
Esther Winterscheid and Harry Thomas Wood were married at 3 30 p m Thursday December 27 in Hennepin at the M E church. Rev Thomas Parkinson officiated with Mae Olson playing the wedding march. The couple will live in Iowa City where Wood teaches at the state university.
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M. E
Hennepin
Esther Winterscheid
Harry Thomas Wood
Thos. Parkinson
Mae Olson
Delbert Wood
Chicago
Iowa City
Th State University
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Charles Onyun
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Harry White
Aggie
Beano
Henry News
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Hymen’s
Swift-Smith
Deny New
Homrig
Mirs
Barth
H. H.S. Alumni Association Dance
Althaus-Schumacher
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