J. J. Barnes Dies In Florida During Winter Visit
Funeral details unavailable as J J Barnes died Saturday in Miami Florida after battling cancer. A longtime city resident and carnival promoter he and his wife were noted social favorites who had helped boost the town and operated Barnes Frackman grocery before moving to Florida for health reasons.
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J.’J. Barnes
Miami
Florida
Barnes
Henry
Pavilion Park
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Frackman
Barnes & Frackman
Moneysworth Letore
Frackman
Chicago
Sean
Bothe
A. J. Longman
J. W. Abbott
Abshe ‘Gs
Simmer
Kincaid
New York City
Cal ‘Chapter
The
Red Cross
Miss Glenna Sivell Entertains at 500
Miss Glenna Sivell hosted a Saturday evening gathering in honor of her cousin Miss Ruth Barrett of Peoria. The party featured the game 500 with guests including Gwen dolyn Heininger Freida Huffman Mae Sivell Ora Mae Klein Ruth Barrett and guests Harold Heininger Bendis Ertle Dean Mes ser Hickman Kincaid and Park Mc Allister.
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Glenna Sivell
Ruth Barrett
Peoria
Gwen‘dolyn Heininger
Freida
Huffman
Mae Sivell
Ora‘Mae Klein
Messrs
Harold Heininger
Bendis Ertle
Dean Messer
Hickman Kincaid
Park McAllister
Bradford Man Fined 800 For Violation Counts
William W. Jones of Bradford was found guilty on four counts of violating the prohibition act and received a $800 fine and 90 days in jail.
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Bradford
William W. Jones
Hard Time Party At The Schultz Home
A Sunday night gathering at the Schultz sisters home featured costumes and various games. Despite a car getting stuck in mud, attendees walked in and joined the merriment as Mr and Mrs Joseph Hank won the prize for the most ragged dressed couple. Refreshments followed late into the hour.
McNabb Shower Honors Leona Wolf Bride to Be
Mrs A B Pletsch and Mrs B G Hoyle hosted a variety shower Friday afternoon at the McNabb home for Miss Leona Wolf whose marriage to Roy L Alleman is planned. Guests hemmed towels, exchanged advice and receipts on red hearts, then enjoyed a two course luncheon and gifts. Hostesses were assisted by Mrs Max Weber Mrs Fred Galla Hier and Mrs F R Smith.
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A. B. Pletsch
B. G. Hoyle
McNabb
Leona Wolf
Roy L. Alleman
Max’ Weber
Fred Galla Hier
F. R. Smith
C C Smith Moves to Wisconsin Farm Sale Elevates Prices
The C c E Smith farm sale drew solid bids with total around 3000 dollars. Smith plans to relocate to Wisconsin to farm, while Charles Hunt takes over the vacated farm and William Rickey moves to Hunt's former parcel three miles south.
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The
C.E._Smith
Mx—Smith
Wisconsin
Charles Hunt
William Rickey
Mr. Hunt
Sanitary District Injunction Hearing Set for November 10
The Supreme Court has advanced the hearing of the Sanitary District of Chicago's appeal to November 10. The appeal seeks to set aside a restraining injunction that would limit diversions from Lake Michigan to under 250000 cubic feet per minute.
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Sanitary District of
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Supreme Court
Swaney Basketball Seals Season With Win Over Rutland
Swaney finishes its season with a 15 to 11 win at Rutland in a fast game. Clausen leads Swaney with three two-pointers and two free throws, while Rutland’s Brown nets three field goals and three free throws. Swaney’s second team boasts a 22 game span with only two losses, and the early season setback is followed by strong tournament prospects.
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Swaney
Rutland
Seibert
Lae
Abbey
Larson
Clausen
Koehler
Wolf
Mills
Sparland
Brown
Wolf ‘Madeza
Melody
Minonk
Cherry
Wyand-Putnam
Rutland Tows
Son of Robert Doran Dies in Peoria Hospital
Robert Clyde Doran of Chillicothe died at Methodist Hospital in Peoria on Tuesday March 2 following pneumonia after blood poisoning from poison ivy. Born October 25 1882 in La Prairie he was a farmer and later a teamster. Survived by his wife seven children and his father plus brothers Clarence and Claude. Funeral at M E B church Sparland with interment there.
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Robert Doran
Peoria Hospital
Robert Clyde Doran
Chillicothe
Robert, Doran
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
le Robert ‘Clyde
Robert
Mary Baker Doran
la Prairie
Methodist
Clarence
Lacon
Claude
Sioux City
Iowa
River meeting on drainage issues Saturday
All interested in Illinois river problems urged to attend a 1 PM meeting at the opera house. The gathering, under the Association of Drainage and Levee Districts of Illinois, will feature president J. P. Kerr and ex-Congressman Shaw among speakers.
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Illinois River
Opera House
The
Association of Drainage and Levee Districts of
Illinois
J. P. Kerr
Coolidge
Shaw
Wheat Fields Survive Severe Weather Unscathed
Examination of multiple wheat fields shows no material damage from recent severe weather. Initial fears that sleet and ice would kill much of the fall wheat sowing proved unfounded.
Mrs C C Pogemiller Entertains With Cards
Mrs C C Pogemiller entertained friends on Saturday evening for guest Miss Mabel Martin of Rock Island. Three tables were used for five hundred. Mrs H H Gregory won first prize and Mrs H W Ziegler second. A dainty lunch was served.
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C. O. Pogemiller
Missi
Mabel Martin
Rock Island
H. ‘H. Gregory
H. W. Ziegler
Friday Euchre Party Hosted by St Marys Guild
n-ladies of St Marys Guild hosted a euchre card party at St Marys School last Friday evening. Twenty one tables were used with prizes won by Mrs Ella Peters for ladies first, Miss Kate Klein for ladies second, Albert Kranz for mens first, and Raymond Ziegler for gents second.
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St.Mary’s Guild
St. Mary’s School
Ella Peters
Kate Klein
Albert—Kranz
Raymond Ziegler
Katherine Troendly Estate Sold to George Hatzenbuhler
The Katherine Troendly estate sold on Tuesday to George Hatzenbuhler of Bloomington. The 80 acres sold for 107 dollars per acre and 32 acres of duck hunting ground for 677 dollars, averaging 21 dollars per acre.
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Katherine Troendly
George Hatzenbuhler
Bloomington
Hennepin Man Dies in the East
Frank K. Pulsifer formerly of Hennepin died last week in New York City at sixty two. Burial occurred in Montclair New Jersey where his wife was buried four years earlier. His father and mother survive though his mother is very feeble.
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Frank K. Pulsifer
Hennepin
New York City
Montclair
New Jersey
Local Moves and Property Trades Reported in Henry County
Henry locals note J L Broaddus and family relocation to L R Phillips house on Main. A Edwards street building owned by E A Bauter sold to J E Parker who plans a news stand there. A Hopewell box supper drew good attendance and $40 raised. Bruce Wilson heirs property bought by Marshall Downey likely to host newlyweds. James Hoeferlin farm sale totaled 3900 with hogs averaging 24 each. Hoeferlin moved to city living in R S Fisher house. Gordon Downey cites two basketball games between Princeville and Chillicothe with scores 6 to 6 and 22 to 8 in favor of Chillicothe. Mrs Frank Nader injured by belt on power washer causing unconsciousness and facial bruising.
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J. L.broaddus
McNabb
L.R Phillips
Main Street
Edwards Street
E. A. Bauter
J. E. Parker
Hopewell Town Hall
Bruce Wilson Heirs
Willaim Flynn
Marshall Downey
James Hoeferlin
J Watercott Strickened With Heart Trouble
Julius Watercott dean of Henry merchants was stricken with heart trouble at his store on Saturday. He was moved to his home where two physicians attended him through the night. Doctors ordered bleeding to relieve the danger. He has Bright's disease and has been weak recently but has shown some improvement.
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Julius’. Watercott
Henry Merchants
Bright
A . He
Popular Camp Grove Marriage Unites Hickey and Ennis
Miss Marie Hickey daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hickey of Camp Grove married Leo Ennis of Milwaukee Wisconsin son of Mr and Mrs Edward Ennis of Chillicothe at St Patrick church Camp Grove Rev Fr Walsh officiated A four course breakfast followed for immediate family The bride a popular local figure will reside in Milwaukee after March 15th with her husband who works for the C and St Paul railroad in Milwaukee.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Camp Grove
Marie Hickey
James Hickey
To -Leo-Ennis-of-Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Edward Ennis
Chillicothe
Walsh
Celestine. Hickey
Lee Meyers
Peoria
James’ P. Hickey
Academy
Milwaukee
St.”"Paul
Ennis
Thes Henry Knights. of Columbus
St.,Mary’s Church
K. of
Imelda Hartley
A’. Schauer
J. ‘T.“Boswell
Kewanee
John Cooney
Chicago
America
Father Schauer
CC. Quartette
Harold’ Daniels
al: Schick
J. N. Giblin
Father_Brennan
China
Order of Knights of Columbus
J. T. Boswell
Charles Quinlan
James B. McManus
la Salle High School
K- of -C
Dré
E. W. Newhalsen
Imelda
Hartley
Harold
Edwin Daniels
Daniels
Henry Teams Fight Hard at Chillicothe Tournament
Henry places second as Chillicothe wins both divisions in a crowded tournament. Henry loses 8 to 4 in the opening game but rebounds with close losses and wins against Sparland and Lacon. Final standings show Chillicothe taking the titles while Henry earns two victories and Sparland and Lacon each win one. Clare Swift named center on first team and Diilon Friday named guard on second team.
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Henry
Chillicothee
Chillicothe
Lacon
Sparland
Sparland and Lacon
Clare Swift
Diilon
Orchard Meeting At Rey Nolds Farm Tuesday
An orchard demonstration at one o'clock is planned for Gale Reynolds farm in Steubelr township, followed by a discussion on the seed corn situation later in the afternoon. Both topics draw growing attention annually.
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Gale Reynolds
Steubelr Township
Butcher Knife Injures La Prairie Man Hand
John Davidson suffered a severe accident while hog butchering this week when a butcher knife slipped and plunged through his left hand with the blade protruding from the upper surface. A physician is dressing the wound and it is healing as well as can be expected.
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John’ ‘Davidson
Daughter Blesses: Home of Former Henry Girl
Announcements from Mr and Mrs Russell Jellison announce the birth of a daughter to Miss Minnerva McKenzie in this city on February 28. The newborn named Helen Lois, with mother and baby reported to be doing well and the family joyfully greeting the new arrival.
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Blesses
Henry
Russel_Jellison
Minnerva
McKenzie
Birth of Baby Girl Doris Graves in La Prairie
Mr and Mrs Z R Graves of La Prairie announce the birth of a daughter on February 29. Doris weighs 13 pounds 7 and a half ounces and joins the Center of the family in La Prairie as a welcomed addition.
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Z. R. Graves
la Prairie
Doris
O H Davis Trades Home for Mutton Farm
The Mutton homestead owned by Hiram Mutton was traded to O H Davis for the Davis home on Edwards street. The four mile west of Henry 120 acre farm is pasture land. Possession of the Davis home will be given April 1 and Mr and Mrs Davis will not move yet.
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Hiram
Mutton
O. H. ‘Davis
Davis
Edwards’ Street
Henry
Essington to Speak in Henry Opera House Saturday
Senator Essington standing as gubernatorial candidate will tour Marshall county on Saturday visiting Varna Venona Toluca and La Ro a noon hour stop and dine before Sparland Henry and a 3 to 4 pm visit then a 7 30 pm address at the Lacon courthouse.
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Essington
Henry Opera House
Marshall’ County
Varna
Venona
Toluca
la Ro
Sparland
Henry
Lacon
Luncheon Honors Miss Ruth Barrett of Peoria
Miss Ruth Barrett of Peoria was honored at a three course luncheon hosted by Misses Ora Mae Klein and Gwendolyn Heininger. The afternoon featured Mah Jongg with guests Mazella Haines Mae Sivell Freida Huffman Glenna Sivell and Ruth Barrett participating.
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Ora Mae Klein
Gwendolyn Heininger
Ruth Barrett
Mazella Haines
Mae Sivell
Freida Huffman
Glenna Sivell
Ora "Mae Klein
Peoria
Joint Birthday Party Hosted for Three Women
Mrs. Grover Kern entertained at a Monday evening gathering honoring Mesdames L. F. Klein Frank Etscheidt and G O Pagemiller whose shared birthday falls on March 3. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Bliss first and Mrs. Frank Etscheidt second. refreshments were served.
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Grover Kern
L. F. Klein
Frank Etscheidt
G- 0. Pagemiller
Fred Bliss
Frank, Etscheidt
Mrs. Cromwell Hosts Bridge Afternoon
Mrs. E. G. Cromwell entertained twelve ladies at her home for an afternoon of bridge on Saturday. Prizes went to Mrs. Walter Bayne, first, and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, second, followed by a two course luncheon.
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E. G. Cromwell
Edward Crebbs
Princeton
Walter Bayne
Lloyd Jones
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Frank DuBois Held
Neighbors and friends hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Frank DuBois last Thursday night. The couple, who had lived on a nearby farm for seven years, moved Friday to a new home east of Lundy Corners on the Hofer farm.
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Frank DuBois
Mrs. DuBois
Itefi
Lundy Corners
Hofer Farm
Hopewell Township Drives TB Eradication Plan
Hopewell township residents are urged to join the TB eradication effort for cattle. In each school district a drive will be led by A M Stoner to reach cattle owners in Sawyer district while Evar Carlson handles tax matters. Wilbur Casey is marshal with J W Schlosser in Brown Run district.
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Hopewell Township
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J. J. Barnes
Souther
Cc. E. Smith
Abbey_ of _Wenona
P. Copp
Connes Rown
Kerschell
R. Nighparibte
Nielson
Coasd
Reynolds
La-Prairie
O. H. Davis
Mutton Farm
Bridge
Mrs
Hopewell
T. B
K. of C.’s
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