Longtime Henry Citizen Monroe Locke Dies at 82
The obituary notes Monroe Locke aged 82 of Henry passed away at his home on March 7 after a heart disease. Born April 20, 1841 in Knox County, his lineage traces to Capt. John Locke of Yorkshire. He served in Co. D 47th Illinois Infantry, later clerked for generals, married twice, and left several children and descendants. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Civil War and Spanish American War veterans present.
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England
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Yorkshire
America
Bye Beach
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Silas ‘Locke
Monroe Locke
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G. Monroe
Sterling
Taye
Northern Illinois Institute
Calla” Arms
47Th
Ds Infantry
Sherman
Mower
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Jula
Corinth
Vicksburgs
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Samantha Kittredge
Clara
James Speers
Leonard
George
Latha
John P. Nesbit
Princeton
Ind
Miriam
Paul “L. Corbin
Taiku
Shansi
China
Bessie
Mary. L.hiltebrand
Preston
Daugh‘ter
Esther
Eunicé
Paul Corbin
Annie
Helen
Allen
Eugene Hutchins
Nesbit
Corbin
Ross’ Gibbons
Carpenters
WRC
Amercian Legion
Sell Py Ave Geo H Daniels ae O sang 86 at institutions
The incomplete notice indicates a sale of a property or stake connected to Geo H Daniels and associated entities in Ottawa. The transaction reportedly closed Saturday with possession taken Tuesday. A new owner, Fs J Bartacho, is named amid unclear references to a studio and living arrangements.
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H.daniells
J. Bartach
Ottawa
Myre ‘Iellato
Harold Root Marries Miss Bland in La Prairie
Harold Root of La Prairie and Miss Axel Bland of Chillicothe wed at the First M E parsonage in Peoria. The bride, a bank employee, wore blonde crepe. Attendants included Herman Root Ruth Root Faye Bolanar and Don Shem. They plan to establish their home after the ceremony.
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Harold Root
Axel
Chillicothe
Dr. Shaw
Herman
Ruth
Root
Faye Bolanar
Don Shem
William Bland
Oxbow Girl Helen Ann Arrives At Urbana Home
The baby girl, Helen Ann, weighs seven pounds, born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Steer of Urbana on March first. The mother is previously known as Gladys Glenn before her marriage.
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Helen Ann
Oscar
Urbana
Gladys—Glenn
Local Man Gets 100 Days Jail In Assault Case
Elmer Harrison of this city was arraigned in Justice Macon s court at Lacon on assault and battery charges. He allegedly beat his father and received 100 days in jail and a $1000 bond to await grand jury action. He faces additional charges in Peoria for passing a counterfeit check.
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Elmer Harrison
Macon
Lacon
Reigner’ Department Store
Peoria
Miss Helen Bracken Burns Eye With Curling Iron
Miss Helen Bracken suffered a severe burn to her left eye from a hot curling iron while curling her hair on Saturday afternoon. She sought medical aid at Henry and was later reported to be somewhat better with bandages expected to be removed by Sunday. She is staying with her grandmother Mrs Albert Stickel.
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Helen
Bracken
Henry
Albert
Mollander Meat Market to Open in Helper Building
The E. G. Mollander meat market will soon occupy the Helper building recently vacated by Gregory Bros. grocery. Quarters are to be redecorated and moving is expected early next week.
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Mollander
Betinj
Moalander Meat Market
Gregory
Bros.‘ Grocery Store
M. E. Church at Hennepin to Be Remodeled
The official board of the M. E. Church at Hennepin announced remodeling of the church building as a house of worship. Work will begin as soon as weather permits, with the project proceeding in a modest fashion.
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M. E
Henne
Varna Boy Russell Palm Named All Star at District Tourney
Russell Palm of Varna, captain of the local basketball team, was the only Marshall county boy selected for the all star team at the district tournament in Streator last week.
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Russell Palm
Varna
Marshall County
Detroit Ford dealers visit mammoth plant inspection
Daniel Vail and Harold Bullington returned Friday from Detroit Michigan where they attended meetings and inspected the mammoth Detroit 4 J Motor plant with Ford dealers officials present.
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Daniel
Vail
Harold Bullington
Nodon
Detroit
Mich
Ford Dealers
Motor Go
Melhgwen Autos Con Moving Into Dawson Building
The Dawson building across from the post office will house Melhgwen Autos Con Moving in progress and near completion by Saturday. The Peoria Creamery station will keep ground floor inside, while Mr Meihsner takes over the rest. The vacated building was bought by A W Barth who will soon open the city bus line headquarters there.
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Meihsner
Dawson
Post Office
Melhgwen Autos Con
Peoria
Creamery -Station
Obituary Notice for Henry With Writings on Cremains
Fragmentary obituary notes a person named Henry with cremains possibly laid at a cemetery. Mentions involve Swaney School and Hennepin area with references to Tiskilwa district and a public notice style announcement.
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Swaney
Hennepin
Gra
Henry
Henry Municipal Band Concert Set for March Evening
The Henry Municipal Band plans its third annual concert on Thursday March 18 at Hea Heel Hall. Led by conductor Goon Thompson of Peoria the program features popular and grand opera selections plus special numbers. The second half includes Lon Chaney in The Black Bird news and Pathe Comedy Bashful Jim. The show starts at 8 sharp with selections from Rose Marie and Metropolitan Opera highlights.
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Swinterder the Able
Thompson
Peoria
Eal
Rose‘ Marié
Eleanor
Dippena
Metropolitan Opera 2
Illinois
Tease Eset
Dena
Dace Wood
Lacon Boy 14 Dies After Misadventure
Joe Green 14 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Green of Lacon died Monday at 11 oclock in Morris hospital from injuries after a Friday night accident. The youth, the third of fourteen siblings, ran away seeking adventure and fell from a moving train near Morris while attempting a ride to Chicago. He had previously run away twice in two years and was under probation during the past year. His parents learned of the tragedy Saturday morning.
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Joe Green
Charles’ Green
Lacon
Morris
Abram ‘Bell
Joe
Chicago
Old Grist Mill Near Magho Suspects Destroyed by Fire
A fragmentary report recalls a historic saw and grist mill near Sandy Burn built by Mr Cowan in 1839 and later owned by Edward Phillips and descendants. Fire, fueled by strong winds, consumed the mill and outbuildings after 87 years of operation ending in 1914, leaving no visible remains.
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Cowan
George
Edward ’Phillips
Edward
Ean
Phillips
La Rose Boy Nearly Scalp Injury From Culvert Slide
Vernon Henry a seven year old of TaiRose suffered a scalp wound about three inches long after a failed toy toss led to a slide into a metal tile culvert near his home. He required stitches but returned to school the next day. other youngsters were nearby after school when the incident occurred.
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Nernon
Vernon
Eyragh
Open verdict in death of Albert Helgoth at Peoria bank elevator
Coroner jury returns an open verdict after an elevator accident at the Commercial National Bank building in Peoria. Witnesses recall the car moving as Albert Helgoth, 17, of Bartonville, was fatally mangled while trying to exit on the third floor. The elder Helgoth testifies the car dropped. others say it rose. Inspection confirms a modern elevator. jury plans to view the shaft.
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New
Helgoth
Hull Fails Illinois Press Association Endorsement
At a Chicago session, Hull spoke on a waterway down the Illinois River while opponents argued against financing the project to drain Chicago sewage. Editors saw Hull’s remarks as self serving amid broader conflict over Sanitary District influence and river development.
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Illino
Illinois
Chicago
Illinois Press Association
Jon
S Press .Assn
Waterway
The
Association
Ilinois
Castleton Shooting Sparks Foundation Concerns
A fragmentary report describes a Friday night shooting near Castleton causing alarm about safety and the town’s foundations. Details are unclear but the event is framed as a dangerous incident with no injuries reported.
Governor's Wednesday effort noted on route 90 west
Fragmentary report indicates a governor referenced plan or effort on route 90 west from Chillicothe. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps.
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Chillicoth
Miss Dorothy Devore Weds Raymond Gibson in Toluca Ceremony
Dorothy M. Devore daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Devore Magnolia became the bride of Raymond Gibson of Toluca in a six thirty evening ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev M J Lackland performed the ceremony attended by Miss Bessie Hefner and Victor Sonwald of Toluca. The bride wore blue silk. bridesmaid wore tan silk muslin. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
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Dorothy’ M. Devore
Magnolia
Raymond Gibson
Toluca
Lackland
Bessie
Hefner
Victor * Sonwald
John
Gibson
Tolucay
Nick Scion
Oluca
James A. Wilson of Sparland Dies at 86
James Allen Wilson, longtime Sparland resident and Civil War veteran, died at the Soldiers Home in Quincy at age 86 7 5. He was born August 3 1839 in Tecco Iowa and married Mary Jane Scoggins in 1863. Surviving children include James of Sparland and William of Missouri with thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held at Sparland Baptist Church with Rev. Pelton officiating and interment in Sparland Cemetery.
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James Allen Wilson
Sparland
James Wilson
Quincy
Mr. Wilson
Tecco
Mary Jane Scoggins
William
Missouri
James
Manford
Camp Point
C. N. Knoles
Rock Falls
Wilson
Sparland Baptist Church
Pelton
George Frank
E. L. Olson
D. R. Taylor
Irving Parsons
Landmark Near La Rose Burned To Ground In Fire
An old Billy Feazel farm home near La Rose burned to the ground early Monday. The dwelling, now owned by John Jacquot and tenanted by Harry Scudder and family, lay less than a mile south of Hazelwood school. Scudder woke to smoke and, after checking, found the fire upstairs. help was summoned and possessions saved from the lower floor. The blaze is believed caused by a defective chimney.
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la Rose
Billy Feazel
John Jacquot
Washburn
Harry Scudder
Hazelwood
Scudder
Tragic Crossing Death of Oliver Reginald in Marshall County
Oliver Reginald 0 year old was fatally injured Friday when struck by a northbound train at Western Avenue crossing. Witnesses describe the engine striking him as he walked onto the tracks. he died six hours later from a skull fracture. He leaves a wife Sarah A. Martin and four children Wesley Ines Charles Elsie, plus four brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday at A B Smith chapel with Rev. W J Carpenter.
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Oliver Reginald
Yates
Reginald
Peterman
Pital
Expres
P.mdat
Ron
Wilemeen
Dansel Jboth
Elmer
Deck
Albert Haynes
Bureau
Ipons Agang
Pony
Joseph and
Susans Reginald
Putnam County
Sarrah A. Martin
Hennepin
Wesley
Ines
Charles
Elsie
John
Joseph
William
Henry
Marshall
Putnam Counties
B. Smith
W. J. Carpenter
Miss Robinson to Speak Before Home Bureau
Miss Myra Jane Robinson, a home electrical appliances expert, will address the Henry unit of the Home Bureau in an open meeting on Friday March 19 at 2 00 p m in the community room. Those who have heard her say she gives an interesting and helpful talk and all interested are invited to attend and bring friends.
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Myra Jane Robinson
Henry Unit
The
Home Bureau
Unidentified Los Angeles Sender Seeks Credit Receipt
A message from Los Angeles requests the sender identify themselves to receive credit and a receipt. The note mentions two dollars sent anonymously in a tan envelope postmarked Los Angeles Arcade station on March 6 at 4 30 p m.
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Los Angeles
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