Varna Triumphs At Tri-Co Tournament In Varna
In Varna the Tri-County basketball tournament concluded with Varna defeating Lostant 40 to 18 in the final. Earlier Varna beat Tonica 33 to 16 and Granville, while Lostant beat Swaney 26 to 21 and Magnolia to reach the final. The crowd packed the Varna gym despite icy roads as Lundgren led Varna with five field goals and strong defense throughout.
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Varna
mSams
Magnolia
Tonica
Lostant
Swaney
Hopkins
Granville
Jones
Chestnut
Hack
Lowry
Swaney Boys
Royer
Swanson
Linder
Koehler
Lestant
Lundgren Varna
Losti Sive
Battle
FIRST FARMERS INSTITUTE A REAL SUCCESS DESPITE ROADS
Farmers Institutes held in Varna Toluca Venona and Sparland drew crowds of up to 200 at Varna and over 100 at Sparland. Sam Crabtree and Mrs. F. A. Dow of Hinsdale led the programs with Rev. Aitchison substituting at Sparland. Putnam county institutes are scheduled next with dates in Putnam Hennepin Indian Granville.
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Varna
Toluca
Venona
Sparland
Varna Institute
Wallond
Sam Crabtree
F. A. Dow
Hindsdale
Aitchison
Princeton
Crabtres
Putnam—County
Farmers
Putnam County
Putnam
Hennepin
Agendia
Granville
G. O. P. Candidates Cast Hats in Ring
Republican committee meeting names city wide aspirants for April 16 election. Wm Greek named for City Treasurer, W M Drake for Second Ward Alderman, C C Pagemiller for Third Ward Alderman. Petitions for mayor city clerk and First Ward alderman filed by January 31. late entrants may miss primary ballots.
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Republican Committee
W. M. Drake
Cc. C. Pagemiller
Country Life Insurance Goes Over With a Bang
The newly organized country life insurance company, financed and promoted by Farm Bureau members of Illinois, reports nearly fourteen million dollars in insurance pledged on the first policy in a short time. Farmers in Marshall Putnam counties show strong support for the first policy.
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Farm Bureau
State of
Illinois
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Captain Milton State speaks at Henry Kiwanis meeting
Captain Milton State, newly elected president, spoke at the Henry Kiwanis gathering after the club adjourned at Hotel Henry. His travelogue on Old French Canada drew a large crowd including guests and school members, highlighting his war service and global lectures.
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Charles P.green
Henry Kiwanis Club
Milton State
Hotel Henry
Captain State
Canada
United States
Europe
Imperial Army
Africa
India
Australasia
Far East
Great Britain
Cali
Globe
Quebec
Ontario
Nipigon River
Jasper National Park
King Winter
Miss Anna Sivell Weds Peorian in Peoria Ceremony
Miss Anna Sivell married Franklin Portman in a simple ceremony on January 17 at 8 30 p m in Peoria performed by Rev Shaw. Attendants were Miss Louise McCuan and Eldred Clark. The couple hosted a wedding supper for 15 at 2800 Sheridan Road before returning to Peoria to reside at 308 Seventh Street.
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Peoria
Anna Sivell
Franklin Portman
Shaw
Louise McCuan
Eldred Clark
Sheridan_Road
Portsman
Ben Sivell
F. J. Portman
Chicago
Seventh Street
Putnam Couple Welcomes Baby Daughter Shirley Ann
Mr and Mrs Clarence M Johnson of Putnam rejoice at the arrival of a daughter Shirley Ann born at Princeton hospital on Jan 25. Mother and babe are doing nicely. The father is celebrating with cigars.
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Putnam
Clarence-M—Johnson
Shirley Ann
Ant
Princeton Hospital
Babe
M-J
Mr and Mrs Adro Thomas Welcome Daughter
Mr and Mrs H R Thomas rejoice over the birth of a seven percent pound daughter born Sunday January 27. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J J Eward of Putnam.
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H.R. Thomas
J. J.-Eward
Putnam
Wilma Heininger Weds Edwin Sage in Amboy
Wilma Heininger and Edwin Sage were secretly married Monday evening January 28 1929 in Amboy Newfoundland and Labrador at the office of the peace. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs George Heininger of this city and a high school senior. The groom is the son of Orin Sage of Chillicothe and lately in charge of a Kroger store in Amboy. The couple will reside in Amboy and expect the blessing of their families.
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Henry
Amboy
Wilma
Lois_Heininger
Setta
Chilicothe
Billy
la Salle-on
George Heininger
Sage
Henry Central
Orin
Chillicothe
Kroger
Former Henry Resident William Tomason Dies in Chillicothe
Funeral services were held for William Tomason a former Henry resident who died at his Chillicothe home Thursday evening from cerebral hemorrhages. Rev W G Fagan officiated at the home with interment in the Chillicothe cemetery. He was 57 years old born to John W and Rose Payker Tom. He grew up in Henry and later moved to Chillicothe in 1903. He married Phoebe Beaumont on June 27 1903 and the couple had one child Harold now at home. He was a conscientious worker and well respected in his circle. He leaves his widow son and a large number of relatives and friends.
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William Tomasson
Chillicothe
W. G. Fagan
Plymouth Congregational Church
William
John W
Rose Payker
Tom Laser Swentoen
Phoebe Beaumont
Harold Edward
Harold
Dairy Herd Improvement Association hires new tester
Directors of the Marshall Putnam Dairy Herd Improvement Association met and employed Robert L. Haig as tester for the coming year. Haig, a graduate of East Scotland College of Agriculture in Edinburgh, has Scotland’s largest dairy farm and previously worked with Dr. Calder. He moved to Scotland from Iowa with his parents and has lived on Victor H. Davison’s Minonk farm since last summer. At the meeting, Frank Wilson, Sparland. Ralph Wilson, McNabb. A. R. Baker, Washburn. and E. H. Schilling, Minonk, were present. Wilson was elected president, Baker vice president, and Ralph Wilson secretary-treasurer. The association will be on a full time basis with Haig handling affairs.
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Marshall-Putnam Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Robert_L. Haig
Haig
East Scotland College—of Agriculture
Edinburg
Scotland
Calder
T. B. Test
Igis
Iowa
United States
Victor H. Davison
Minonk
Frank Wilson
Sparland
Ralph Wilson
McNabb
A. R. Baker
Washburn
E. H. Schilling
Rank Wilson
Press
Rank
Loss of Child from Scarlet Fever in Sparland
Mr and Mrs Henry Applen of Sparland mourn the death of their three year old son Henry Jr from scarlet fever. No funeral could be held with prayers offered at the home and at the grave by Rev Pelton. Several brick yard workers attended the service in the yard vicinity. The family feels the loss deeply shared by the community.
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Henry Applen
Sparland
Henry, Jr
Pelton
Pat Barnes Found Dead in Barn near Camp Grove
Patrick Barnes aged 66 was found dead in the hayloft of his brother’s barn near Camp Grove Monday morning by his nephew James Barnes. He had been missing since Wednesday to avoid hospital care in Peoria after a winter illness and influenza. Coroner Teeter ruled death likely from exposure during the loft ascent. funeral held at St Patrick’s Church Camp Grove with interment at St Joseph’s Cemetery Henry.
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Patrick Barnes
Camp Grove
James Barnes
Barnes
John Barnes
Peoria
R. J. Teeter
Wyoming
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Joseph’s“cemetery
Henry
City Officials Close Drink Parlor After Warrant
The soft drink parlor on East Park Row was ordered to close by Monday on a vacant warrant issued by the building owner. City officials cited rule violations and recent disturbances inside the business. Sheriff Davis visited with three men linked to the place and a man known as Turpin was later released, while Wood stayed overnight in the county jail and was freed the next morning.
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Kaptaun
East Park Row
Amt
Davis
Lacon
Turpin
Young Wood
Republican
Wood
Hastile
No Changes to Take Place in City Express Service
Rumors allege Rivers express firm acquired the city routes but Benj. H Hauber confirms no planned changes. The uptown office, pickup and delivery remain unchanged. only possible switch from American Express Company to Railway Express Agency is noted.
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Ij- Roads
Benj. H-Hauber
Pany
American Express Company
Express
Moates Named All Star In Tri County Tourney
Moates, acclaimed as one of the best Crim son and Black players, was chosen as an all star forward in the Tri county tournament at Granville Lestant and Varna. His speed, accuracy, and solid defense earned the honor, with officials noting his versatile play and difficult guardability.
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Moates
Granville— Lestant
Varna
Motes
Novelty Dance at Henry Theatre Tuesday Evening
A novelty dance is planned at the Henry Theatre on Tuesday evening February 5. Miller and his Royal Band will supply the music. Souvenirs will be given to all attendees and a good time is assured.
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Henry Theatre
al. Miller
Royal Band
Dr Paul Corbin to Address Kiwanis Tonight
Rev Paul Corbin of this city, long a missionary in China, will speak tonight at the Hotel Henry IV to Kiwanis members on The Nationalist Movement in China. He urges all to attend to hear the lecture.
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Paul
Kiwanis
Paul Corbin
China
Kiwanis Club
Henry
Corbin
Tourney Draw Sets Matchups for Marshall County Basketball
Officials in Lacon drew the Marshall county tournament pairings for Henry Henry Wenona Toluca and Varna with St hnce receiving a bye. The schedule shows Thursday 7:30 pm game one 1 vs 2 and 8:30 pm game two 3 vs 4 with a Friday session to follow.
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Henry
Lacon
Varna
Toluca
Wenona
St Hnce Lacon
Friday and Saturday basketball schedule with two tournaments
A fragmented schedule lists Friday afternoon games 1 to 5 for two second teams and a first team, followed by Friday night games six and seven. Saturday includes games eight to eleven for consolation and championship, with trophies displayed at Andrews' Clothes Shop.
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Iivisi
Andrews
Royal Neighbors Install Officers in Annual Ceremony
The Royal Neighbors held their annual installation of officers with Dora Halblieb as installing officer and Nellie Hartley as ceremonial marshal. Officers installed included Katherine Tartar Oracle, Mary Heininger Vice Oracle, Francis Knight Chancellor, Sarah Wright Recorder, Leona Mercer Receiver, June Heininger Marshal, Mabel Williams Assistant Marshal, Minnie Mercer Inner Sentinel, Maude Kaiser Outer Sentinel, Leah Hall Manager, Leatha Fern Hupp Musician, and Dora Halblieb Flag Bearer. Halblieb presented retiring Oracle Mary Heininger with a potted plant and thanked her in brief remarks.
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Royal Neighbors
Dora Halblieb
Nellie Hartley
Oracle
Katherine Tartar
Mary _Heininger
Francis *Knight
Sarah Wright
Leona Mercer
June Heininger
Mabel Williams
Inner Sentinel
Minnie Mercer
Outer Sentinel
Maude Kaiser
Leah Hall
Leatha Fern Hupp
Dora_Halblicb
Mary Heininger
Putnam Resident Weds in South Dakota
The marriage of Archie M. Vipneen and Marjory Ward was held at St Karvara Catholic church in Aberdeen South Dakota with High Mass. Mrs Ward of Breckenridge Minnesota is the bride’s mother. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Jos Finnegan of Putnam Minnesota. The couple will reside in Westport South Dakota after February 1.
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Archie M. Vipneean
Marjory Ward
St. Karvra Catholic Church
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Wav
Westport
S. D
Naa
Jos. Finnegan
Pute Va Fil
Walker—&Sons-of
Hoyle Elected President of McNabb Bank
At the annual Farmers State Bank of McNabb meeting Benjamin G. Hoyle was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of former president Henry Ream of Peru Leon Clausen became cashier taking Hoyle’s former post and Henry W. Matern was named vice president The board includes Hoyle Matern Clausen F E Powell Gus S Naumann John Bumgarner and E B King
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Farmers— State “Bank of McNabb
Benj. G. Hoyle
Henry Ream
Peru
Leon Clausen
Ae Hoyle
Henry W. Tern
Siirectors
Beni—G Hoyle
Henry W. Matern
F. E. Powell
Gus S. Naumann
John
Bumgarner
E. B. King
Bureau County Scions Face Annexation Move
Bureau county boards consider reuniting Putnam and Bureau counties by forming a committee to study feasibility. Chairman Owen Sharkey to lead, with E F Norton and A M Erickson on the panel. Residents weigh joining Marshall county. earlier drive for a union with Marshall spurred by county-seat cost concerns. Residents of Senachwine township favor Bureau county. Continued on Page 12.
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Putnam
Bureau
E. F.norton
Neponset
A. M. Erickson
Arispie
Bureau County Board
Putnam County
Marshall County
Illinois
Union County
Senachwine
Illinois River
Bureau-county
Marshall
Princeton
Ice and Snow Parade Through City Streets
Citizens recall a historic cold snap with three weeks of icy streets and sidewalks. Pedestrians skid on glare ice while cars slide at crossings, and local stores race to restock creepers for footwear as several inches of snow blanket the area.
Brother-in-law of Mrs. F B Coe dies in Springfield
T L Davis brother-in-law of Mrs. F B Coe died at his Springfield home Thursday January 24 1929 after a 10 month illness. Funeral service held at E Y P Metcalf Funeral Home with Knights of Pythias Percival lodge in charge. Davis attended Local Typographical Union 177 State Register and Jefferson garage partner. Interment Roselawn Memorial Park Metcalf in charge. Mrs Coe sister of Mrs Davis attended the service.
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T. L. Davis
F. B. Coe
Springfield
EYP
Metcalf Funeral Home
RG. Bourgen
Percival Lodge
Knights-of- Pythias
Davis
State Register
Jefferson Garage
Roselawn Memorial Park
Appointed Henry Township Town Clerk Fills Vacancy
C O Pagemiller has been appointed town clerk of Henry township to serve the unexpired term after the death of Walter C Cook. The appointment fills the vacancy left by Cook's death and assigns Pagemiller to ongoing duties.
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C. O. Pagemiller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Country Life Insurance
Peorian
Adro Thomas
Wilma Heininger
Edwin Sage
Pat Barnes
Hoyle
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