Mrs Phillip Martin of Hopewell Dead in Lacon
Mrs Phillip Martin of Hopewell died Friday morning after a week of illness with pneumonia. Born Mare Berry in 1847 in Limerick Ireland she came to the United States at 17 and married Phillip Martin of Lacon. She leaves seven children Cleve John and Margaret at home Mary Kate Sullivan Mrs Eid Holton and Charles. Funeral mass was held at the Catholic church in Lacon with interment in Lacon cemetery.
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Phillip Martin
Hopewell
Mare Berry
Limrick
Ireland
Martin
Cleve
John
Margaret
Mary
Kate Sullivan
Wenona
Eid.-Holton-of
Long—Point
Steel fragment injures La Prairie man’s eye
Harold Gallup of La Prairie was struck in the eye by a flying steel fragment while helping his father with work. He received prompt medical care and is reported out of danger.
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LA Prairie Man’s Eye
Harold Gallup
la Prairie
Orrimel Heininger Weds Mendota Girl in Chicago
Orrimel Heininger wed Mendota native Miss Gwendolyn Edwards in a surprise ceremony at Englewood Methodist parsonage Chicago. Heininger, son of Mrs Mae Heininger, has worked at the Mendota Reporter and is described as prosperous and well qualified. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Edwards, is a Mendota High School graduate. The couple will reside with friends at 619 S Chicago.
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Orrimel Heininger
Gwendolyn Edwards
Mendota
Chicago
Englewood Methodist
Mae Heininger
Mendota Reporter
Edwards
Mendota High School
Heininger
Henry Municipal Band Boosts Central Park Concert
The Henry Municipal Band gave a central park concert last Thursday evening to a large crowd. Each number drew hearty encores and audience enthusiasm was shown by honking auto horns. Mr Thompson of Peoria, the director, plans special numbers for another concert this evening.
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Central Park
Thompson
Celebrate the Fourth in Henry This Year
Henry prepares a large Fourth of July celebration with speakers parades athletic events and a barbecu e at the fair grounds. Harness racing pacers and trot events run from noon to 5 pm with a bicycle prize and free attractions. Evening band concert and fireworks on the riverfront capped by a final piano.
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Henry
Henry Municipal Band
M.P. Fair Association
Fair Grounds
M. P. ‘Fair Association
Sso
Ransom Illness Strikes Monticello Worker
Srl Ransom son of Mr and Mrs B F Ransom worked on the hard road in Monticello Iowa and was taken ill last week with appendicitis. He was operated on at McDonald hospital after fellow workers found him unconscious. His father and brother traveled to Monticello to be with him as he rested in serious condition.
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Srl Ransom
B. F. Ransom
Monticello
Iowa
McDonald Hospital
McNabb Cardinals Fall to Rockwell Union in Sloppy Open
The McNabb Cardinals lost 15 to 13 at Griffith's field near McNabb as Rockwell Union staged a late surge. Errors plagued both sides with Goodknecht posting three triples and a .750 average while McNabb led early then faltered in a high scoring, uneven contest.
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McNabb Cardinals
Rockwell Union
Cardinals
Rockwell
McNabb
Cardinal
Goodknecht
Representatives Split Over Search Law Repeal
The House divided on repealing the search and seizure law used to enforce prohibition. Chas M. Turner Wenona and C A Bruer Pontiac voted to keep the law in effect while Michael Fahy Toluca voted for repeal.
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House
Chas, M. Turner
Wenona
C. A. Bruer
Pontiac
Michael Fahy
Toluca
Treasure Class of 715 Reclaims Graduation Voyage
The class of 1915 at Henry High School buried a treasure to be dug up in 1925. They will reunite Saturday July th at 10 AM at the high school. Boys provide ice cream and cars, girls bring picnic cats for Walnut Grove, six PM dinner at Hotel Henry, with speeches and invitation to former teachers. Officers listed.
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the Henry
Walnut Grove
Hotel Henry
Clifford Green
Roy Kern
Walter Bayne
George Neel
Henry High School
Wilbur S Forrest Visits Uncle in Peoria
Wilbur S Forrest foreign correspondent for the New York Tribune and nephew of Guy Forrest spent Saturday with the Forrests in Peoria. The family arrived in New York June 1 on the La Savoie and came to Peoria last Thursday evening. Mrs Forrest and the family will stay with William E Hull for the summer and sail later to rejoin Wilbur in New York, Washington, and then Europe.
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Wilbur S. Forrest
Guy Forrest
New York Tribune
Mrs. Forrest
New York
la Savoie
Peoria
William. E. Hull
Forrest
Hull
Wilbur Forrest
Brown’s Business College
Peoria Journal
United Press
Washington
Europe
Special Service at Christian Church June 14th
A special program is planned for Sunday evening at the Christian church at 8:00 for the Birth of the Flag anniversary. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner, a male quartet, Our Flag by Rev H G Dusenberry, songs by Mrs Walter Cook and Rev W J Carpenter, community singing led by Rev Carpenter, The American's Creed and Flag Salute by the audience, America by the audience, benediction. Officers and Corps members are asked to assemble at 7:45.
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Christian Church
H. G. Dusenberry
Walter Cook
W. J. Carpenter
America
Alice Coe
Township Agricultural Exhibit at M P Fair
A new department adds township exhibits to the 1925 Marshall Putnam Fair. Sixteen townships may enter vegetables fruits and grain with point totals for volume quality and display. Prizes run from 50 dollars to 10 dollars plus five dollars to non‑placing townships.
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Marshall-Putnam
oRain
Booth
Chicago shut-in children to visit Marshall Putnam counties
Marshall Putnam county residents will host Chicago tenement district children for a two week summer vacation. Transportation both ways will be provided and children will be inspected for cleanliness and health before departure. Church members in both counties will arrange homes and support.
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Marshall-Putnam
Chicago
Egotist Believes He Knows All, Egoist Doubts Own Knowledge
A pithy observation contrasts two self views, describing an egotist as certain of total knowledge while an egoist accepts ignorance. The saying highlights self-perception differences without citing a source.
How Do You Like Our New Heading
The Henry News-Republican unveils a specially drawn heading after months of work. The paper describes the new design as a faithful portrayal of the river and local scenery, aiming to reflect modern individuality and honor the city.
Henry aims to fund fourth of July celebration
A Henry committee asks for public funds to expand the 4th of July program with prize money for sports, fireworks, and downtown entertainments. Donations are invited at the News-Republican with many local business and citizen supporters already listed.
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Henry
Carlson
the News-Republican
Second Son Born to Former Henry Girl
Dr and Mrs Wagner of Ottawa are proud parents of a second son born last Wednesday. The newborn will join brother William Duke Wagner. Mrs Wagner is formerly Miss Marjorie Duke of this city and is doing well. Mr and Mrs C O Duke visited Ottawa Sunday to meet their new nephew.
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Wagner
Ottawa
William _Duke Wagner
Bradley Polytechnic Institute graduation for Robert Burt
Robert Burt, son of Mr and Mrs R F Burt of Peoria, will graduate from Bradley Polytechnic Institute tonight. Friends in this city will be glad to hear of his achievement.
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Robert Burt
Bradley
Peoria
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Burt
Robert
Wolves Rampant on Putnam County Farmland Report
East side of the river is overrun with wolves, with about one hundred animals taking possession of land and killing hogs. Farmers John Bumgarner Lawrence Ash and Mark Kays consider methods to curb the surge, including releasing dogs to track and kill them.
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Putnam County
Gett. Farm
John Bumgarner
Lawrence Ash
Mark Kays
Health Nurse for Next Year Assured
The boards of supervisors in Marshall and Putnam counties approve funding for a health nurse to oversee schoolchildren next year. Miss Nina Lundgren, Varna registered nurse, led the effort and will return, with $750 to $1,000 proposed, contingent on school boards supporting the program and parental cooperation. A petition by over 800 citizens supported the appropriation.
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Marshall
Putnam Counties
Putnam
Nina Lundgren
Varna
Lundgren
University 4-H Club Tour Heads to Illinois Campus
Hundreds of 4-H club members and leaders travel by auto to the University of Illinois for the fourth annual club tour. The program features talks by university specialists, campus tours, games, demonstrations, and a Thursday evening club banquet. Lodging and meals are arranged on campus with low prices to ensure enjoyment for all participants.
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Wenona
Bloomington
University of Illinois
Reverend W. J. Carpenter Rehired for Next Year
Rev. W. J. Carpenter, minister of the Christian church for six years, was unanimously rehired by his congregation for another year. The Henry community praises his work and character as a citizen. He moved to the city five years ago, previously serving Putnam and Dean churches. Carpenter is a graduate of Eureka College and Johnson's Bible College in Kimberlin Heights.
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W. J. Carpenter
Christian Church
Henry
Carpenter
Sram Putnam
Dean Church
Putnam
Eureka College
Johnson’s Bible College
Kimberlin Heights
Nina Isabelle Lutes Weds Robert John Steele in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Nina Isabelle Lutes and Robert John Steele were married at 6 30 PM Saturday at the home of Mrs S B Lutes. Rev W J Carpenter officiated. The bride wore white satin. The couple, attended only by close relatives, will live at the bride’s home while Mr and Mrs Lutes visit Tyro ne Oklahoma. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs John Steele of Chillicothe and worked at Hutchins Dowhey store. They will visit Valparaiso Indiana before settling in their new home.
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Pps
Parante
Lutes
Nina Isabelle Lutes
Robert John Steele
W.J. Carpenter
Christian Church
Apeee Ner
John Steele
Chillicothe
Hutchins*& Dowhey
Henry Defeats Princeton In Barnyard Golf Match
Henry edges Princeton 29 to 26 in barnyard golf a horseshoe pitching contest held Friday. Six Princeton players faced Henry teams across three courts with four games per court returning a future game at Princeton and plans to improve courts possibly add lights for evening play.
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Henry
Princeton
Barnyard
Bradford
Low Point
Lacon
Classifications in Horse Department of Marshall Putnam Fair
John Garvin, superintendent, announces 1925 Fair divisions into saddle and harness classes. Saddle prizes of 15, 10, 5 dollars apply to 5 gaited saddle geldings and mares, 3 gaited saddle geldings and mares, and combination horse and ladies riding. Harness prizes match for ladies single and double driving and gentlemen single and pair.
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John Garvin
Marshall- Putnam Fair
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A. J. Ironmonger
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Chas. Motter
Wm. Williams
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Henry Girl
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