American Legion Sponsors 3 Act Play Aunt Lucia in Henry
Henry Post No 323 American Legion sponsors a three act college comedy Aunt Lucia at Henry High Gym with 100 local cast. The show features Jerry and George mistaken as Aunt Lucia by Dean Howard and Prof Gad, plus a lively chorus and a 50 child baby pageant. Special numbers include Love Song and Out in the New Mown Hay with local musicians Mrs Elmer Hunt Dorothy Quinn Lola Roberts Helen Mae Forbes and Thomas Andrews. Tickets on sale at The Newport for April 3
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Henry and
Vicinity
Jerry
Charles P. Green
George
Francis Dick
William Greek
Keegan
Lucia
Aura Wilna Green
Dean
Howard
Babyland
Mae Burkhart
Henry Community Orchestra
Elmer-Hunt
Mown Hay
Dorothy Quinn
Lola Roberts
Helen Mae Forbes
Thomas Andrews
Henry
Henry -Post No. 323
American Legion
Miss Morris
Universal Producing Company
Will
Cell High
Ings
Newport
Putnam County Board Faces Delinquent Railroad Taxes
Putnam county supervisors seek $30,000 in delinquent taxes from the Rutland Toluca and Northern railroad. State's Attorney Ward reports funds may be hard to recover as the line nears bankruptcy. A four member committee was appointed with the state’s attorney to pursue collection efforts.
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Board of Supervisors
Putnam County
Rutland, Toluca & Northern Railroad
Ward
Tch
Eastern Capital
Chicago & Alton
Alton
Commerce Commission
John—R.—Cox
Granville
Toluca
Putnam County Board
Eleven Take Exams For Teacher Certificates in Lugon
Eleven applicants appeared at County Superintendent W E Kings Lugon office last Friday and Saturday to test for teacher certificates. King notes steadily rising requirements reduce feasible pass rates, with many years ago seeing up to sixty candidates.
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W. E. King
Lugon
King
Former Henry Resident Dies in Tulsa
John Jones, a former Henry resident, died in Tulsa on Sunday March 1 after pneumonia. He was son of the late JH Jones who ran a dry goods store on the Henry site. Survived by wife two sisters Ida Gregory of California Julia Crazy of Streator and brother Gannah Jones of Philadelphia. Funeral and burial held in Tulsa.
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John’ Jones
Henry
Tulsa
H.jones
Ida Gregory
California
Julia- Crazy
Dollar Day in Henry Draws Big Crowd and Strong Sales
Henrys Dollar Day held last Thursday drew a large crowd of shoppers despite a shower. Merchants reported good sales and attribute the event's success to extensive advertising, led by the Henry News Republican which published a fourteen page edition for the occasion. Community cooperation and spirit boosted expectations of a prosperous season ahead.
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Henry
Henry News-Republican
Henry Putnam Shipping Assn elects officers for 1929
Eleven directors met at Henry National Bank and elected officers for the year 1929. John Loomis named president of the Henry association and C O Read president of the Putnam. W M Drake reappointed manager. John Stadel Henry and Win Downey Putnam secretaries. New rates set for hogs cattle and sheep with commissions and insurance terms. full car shipments subject to owner cancellation.
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Henry-Putnam Shipping’ Association
Henry National Bank
John Loomis
The
Henry_association
C O- Read
Putnam
W. M. Drake
John Stadel
Henry
Win. Downey
Illinois Press Assn Meets This Week in Springfield
The semi annual Illinois Press association session is in progress Thursday through Saturday at the Hotel Abraham Lincoln in Springfield. Governor Emerson United States Senators Chas Deneen and Otis F Glenn and state officers attend. Friday luncheon at the hotel. Cornelius J Doyle former Secretary of State will speak on Newspaper Responsibility to Good Government. A Friday afternoon paper mill visit and Friday evening banquet at the Elks Club in Springfield are planned.
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Illinois Press Association
Abraham - Lincoln
Springfield
Emmerson
United States
Chas. S. Deneen
Otis F. Glenn
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Cornelius J. Doyle
The
Lone Tree Farmer Kicked by Horse
Marshall Downey a Lone Tree farmer, son of Oliver and Mrs Downey, suffered bruises cuts and brain concussion after a horse kicked him in the head last week He is reported to be getting along nicely.
Federated Bible Class Holds Evening Meeting in Varna
Twenty three men from Marshall county attended the Federated Bible class meeting in Varna amid a heavy Thursday night storm. A county Boy Scout sponsorship was proposed with a five member committee named. Prof Clark of El Paso high school spoke on rethinking Sunday schools and practical Christianity, noting past focus on denonminationalism and creeds. Toluca invited the next gathering to their church.
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Marshall
Federated Bible Class
Var- Tia
Lindy
Jesse
Clark
el Paso High School
Enuf
Jesus Christ
Varna
Parent-Teacher's’ Association
Toluca
Hull Secures Action to Curb Illinois Flood Threat
Acting on a Naples resident's appeal Congressman Hull obtained a pledge from Brigadier General Deakyne that Lake Michigan water diversion by the Chicago sanitary district will be reduced to minimum levels until Illinois river flood danger passes. Water at Chicago has been curtailed and is falling. upper gauge reads 14.4 feet, down from 16 feet last week. No immediate rain is forecast.
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Weather
Wenona Index Sold to Iowa Publisher
Otis Montgomery veteran editor of the Wenona Index and vice president of the Marshall Putnam Press association has closed a deal making Mr Purcell of Mechanicsville Iowa owner and editor of the Wenona Index. Purcell who operates a printing establishment in Iowa will take possession Monday April 1.
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Peoria Journal
Otis Montgomery
Marshall-Putnam Press Association
Purcell
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Township Officers To Be Elected In Henry Township
Henry township voters face a April 2 election with two justices of the peace two constables and two school trustees for district No 31 on the ballot. Incumbent justice R P Saedler declines to run while Charles Jones seeks re election as a Democrat and William Prather is the Republican nominee. Republican candidates include Clarence Frazier and Wm Rambo Sr for constable with Democratic nominees withdrawn. School trustee Vincent Mercian seeks re election opposed by Guy Smith. blank spaces allow write in names.
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Justices of the Peace
Henry Township
Sponson
Kaiser
R. P. Saedler
Charles Jones
Jones
William Prather
Clarence Frazier
Wm.’ Rambo, Sr
Vincent—Mercian
Guy Smith
Special Easter Services at Catholic Churches
Easter week services are held at St Joseph and St Mary churches with masses Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. at St Joseph, and a Good Friday high mass at 9 a.m. at St Mary plus 7:30 p.m. devotions. Confessions Saturday afternoon and evening. blessing of the fire and incense Saturday at 7 a.m. Easter 7:30 a.m. low mass and 10 a.m. high mass with music by the choir. Public welcome.
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St. Joseph’s
St. Mary’s Catholic
Foon
St.Bede’s College
St. Mary’s Church
April Fool Day Traditions Across Cultures
Observers mark April 1 with pranks to trick unguarded people, a custom spread across Europe and the United States. Notes include playful tests like requesting nonsensical items and broken appointments, with references to England Scotland India and ancient heathen origins.
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Europe
Scotland
England
Presbyterians to Present Easter Program
The Presbyterian Sunday school will present an Easter program during the regular Sunday school hour instead of the evening. The change reflects the union revival meeting schedule. Teachers prepared the program and all are welcome to attend and support the young people.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Henry Fire Department Annual Ball Planned for April
The Henry Fire Department announces its annual ball to be held on a Wednesday evening in April. Chapin's will provide music with Illinois Five performing. Stunt songs vaudeville and novelties will entertain as a benefit for the department. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Fire Henry Fire Department
Chapin’s
Ilinois Five
Henry Fire Department
fire laddies_ promise
Putnam Co selects jurors for April term
The following men have been selected as grand and petit jurors for the April term of the Putnam county circuit court which meets in Hennepin on April 45th. Magnolia C Mills Bert Anderson Paul Rehn Floyd Allen Albert Perdew Everet Hefner. Granville Anton Lodigiam John C Naumann Claus Bloom Joe Gleason Otto Mekley John Janusick. Hennepin Joseph Edwards Frank Kuhne Adam Deininger Geo Mathis Chas Zenor Wm Childs Walter Senachwine Chas Pierson Louis Condit Calvin Brokaw Arvid Magnuson.
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Putnam County
Hennepin
Magnolia
C. C. Mills
Bert Anderson
Paul Rehn
Floyd Allen
Albert Perdew
Everet Hefner
Granville
Anton Lodigiam
John C. Naumann
Claus Bloom
Joe Gleason
Otto Mekley
John Janusick
Joseph Edwards
Frank Kuhne
Adam Deininger
Geo. Mathis
Chas. Zenor
Wm. Childs
Walter Senachwine
Chas. Pierson
Louis Condit
Calvin Brokaw
Arvid Magnuson
Petit Jurors List by Granville and Hennepin
A compiled roster lists Petit Jurors for Granville and Hennepin counties including Ellena Lena Moews Holmbeck Pletsch Hansen Fassino Yauch Ellena Grasser Hoyle Allen Bumgarner Morgensen Carlson Johnston Stansell Olson Rocklill Krafft Cole Burges Bruer Allen Brandstarter Dorff Sendelbach and others.
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Petit
Granville
Sam Ellena
Frank Ellena
Chas. Moews
Walter Holmbeck
Fred Pletsch
Louis Hansen
Charles Fassino
George Yauch
Joe Ellena
Magnolia
Peter Grasser
Benj. G. Hoyle
Clyde Allen
Ray Bumgarner
Carla Morgensen
Albert—Garlson
H. Charles Johnston
Fred Stansell
Hennepin
Oscar F. Olson
J. W
Rocklill
Nicholas Krafft
Fred Cole- Than
Wim. ‘Burges
Frank Bruer
H. E. Allen
John, Brandstarter
Jeanbera
A L. Stickel
Jake Dorff
George Sendelbach
Kiwanis Guests Hear Lyon Karr on Banking
Marshall county guests of the Kiwanis heard Lyon Karr veteran bank president of First State and Cenona and vice president of the Illinois Bankers Association give a focused banking address. Tonight Mayor James A. Andrews of Kewanee will deliver "My Home Town" and Henry City Council members are invited. Attendance summaries are listed as 100 percent for the first and fourth meetings, 96.66 percent for the second, and 93 percent for the third.
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Marshall County
Kiwanis Club
Lyon Karr
First State
Cenona
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Bissell Shaver
James A. Andrews
Kewanee
Henry
April Elections Set for Township City and School District
The notice outlines elections in April for several units including township, city, and school district. Township voting occurs on Tuesday April 2 with city elections on the third Tuesday and school elections possibly on Saturday April 13.
Fine Weather To Get Finer Across The Nation
Weather bureau reports continue to show fine spring conditions across most of the country. Daily readings for March 20 to 26 list temperatures and precipitation, with clear skies and mild highs across many regions.
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Weather Bureau
Auto Accidents Reported Over Weekend
Several automobile accidents occurred over the weekend with one new car badly damaged and others showing only minor damage. All occupants escaped unharmed with no serious injuries reported.
Preliminary contests set for Marshall County Literary event
The annual preliminaries for both high and grade schools to choose Marshall County Literary contestants will be held Monday evening April 1 at 7:30 in the high school gymnasium.
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Marshall County
Hard Road Plans Move Forward in Illinois Meeting
A joint session of Putnam and Henry county hard road boosters met at the Henry National Bank building last Friday to discuss Route 89C between Magnolia and Henry. The delegates plan future county appointments and a hearing before the governor and highway department in Springfield to urge fast action on the cross-county connecting road. Enthusiasm was high as they stressed persistence after years of effort.
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Putname County
Henry
Henry National Bank
Putnam County
Magnolia
Springfield
Putnam
Marshall
Llinois
Bers
List of Petit Jurors for May Term 1929 Marshall County
The May term petit jurors for Marshall County Circuit Court are listed by township. Richland includes Dennis, Koch, Owen. Saratoga Campion, Emmons, Peea. LaPrairie Le Anan includes Whitefield Newman, Eckhoff, Blackwell. Henry Holler, Quinn, Deck, Lindgren, McGillick, Merian. Bell Plain Foster. Roberts Olson, May, Quiram, Palm, Schultz Jr. Evans Appleton, Kauth, Kemp. Tark Rankin Crouch, Baker. Lacon Miller, Iliff. Lowell Grieves Vernon Buck. Clyde.
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Marshall County
Richland
Robert Dennis, Sr
Louis Koch
Denton Owen
Saratoga
James Campion
Jessie Emmons
John Peea LaPrairie
Lester
le Anan
Whitefield
A. S. Newman
Geo. Eckhoff
Earle R. Blackwell
Henry
Tony Holler
Elmer Quinn
Elmer Deck
A.j—Lindgren
Matthew Sees
George McGillick
Fred Merian
Bell Plain
H. Foster
Roberts
Oscar Olson
L. E. May
Albert Quiram
Charles Palm
Albert Schultz, Jr
Evans
Paul Appleton
Ben.Kauth
Leslie Kemp
Scup
George Voleemington
Tark
Rankin
John Crouch
Delbert Baker
Editor of Tiskilwa Chief Weds Here Monday
John R. Sapp a noted writer for the Tiskilwa Chief married Miss Nes G. Dorr of Tiskilwa on Monday at Hotel Paskell with Judge Charles EB Jones presiding. The News Republic congratulates the couple and wishes them long health happiness and prosperity.
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John R. Sapp
Tiskilwa
Nes G. Dorr
Hotel Paskell
Charles EB. Jones
News-Republican
Land of the Honeymoon musical to be staged by D of I
The Daughters of Isabella present The Land of the Honeymoon a musical comedy at the Henry Theatre on April 8 and 9. Produced by Ingram Producing Co the cast features top talent including an exceptional chorus.
Marshall County Boys Apply for Military Training Camps
Marshall county has sent applications to corps headquarters in Chicago for two youths to attend the 1929 citizens military training camps. The applicants named are Harold F Morse and Charles Kenneth Riehl of Lacon.
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Marshall CO
Marshall County
Chicago
Blanks
Harold F. Morse
Henry
Charles Kenneth Riehl
Lacon
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Illinois Press Assn
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Wenona Index
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