Escapee duo Lewis Wagner recaptured near Duluth
Alonzo Lewis and Frank Wagner, who escaped March 24 from Lacon jail by sawing iron bars and gum adhesions, were captured in Duluth after detective tips. State’s attorney's office reports Magoon traced them via wife and parents near Washburn. Wagner remains at large. arrest followed a tip from Magoon and a probe into a St. Louis sighting.
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Rai
Sto Minnesota
Byéhis
Iparental Alonzo
Lewis
Laurderer
Lacoan
Ma 24
Duluth
Hass
Lacon
Washburn
Wagner
Fay
St. Louis
William. Morgan
Morgan
Jesuit Father Conducts Retreat at St Mary's Church
Rev Fr H. Safe of the Jesuit order led a retreat at St Marys Church with the Ladies Sodality. He delivered sermons on the soul divinity of Christ the evil of sin and devotion to the Blessed Virgin. About forty five to fifty young ladies enrolled and most attended five sermons and the Sacraments.
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MO .S
Christ
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
Sodality
Father Spalding
Queen’s Dal
Bureau Members Meet Tuesday Afternoon in Central Hall
The Agricultural Association leaders plan a joint session open to all members at 480 Secretary Street. George Fox, a prominent member, will address the gathering and discuss association affairs. Rev J W Turner led funeral rites for a city resident wife.
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Geo
Fox of
Fine Aultural Association
arahall-Putnars
Agriquitare
J. ‘W. “Turners
Ae Tee
Mine Cremens
Auying
Fortier
Gece Committee Meeting Plans City Hall Session
A fragment notes a Gece committee meeting at city hall at 7 45 PM to form plans for construction work appoint small committees to look after various details and confirms members if present tonight and asks for a reply.
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Gece
Nana
Wang
Granville Man Dies in Auto Crash Near Granville
Frank McCall of Granville is killed in a Sunday morning auto wreck when a Ford runabout swerved off a bridge and plunged down a ten foot embankment. His wife, hospitalized at Spring Valley in grave condition, is expected to recover. Coroner's jury links death to excessive moonshine.
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Granville
Frank McCall
Spring Valley
Gran
Ville
Magnolia O E S Honors Henry Chapter In Social Evening
Henry chapter O E S hosted Magnolia chapter O E S on Monday May 7 with about twenty seven guests. Two candidates were conferred and special musical numbers entertained the group in a decorated hall with white lilacs and tulips.
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Magnolia Chapter
Henry Chapter
O. E
Brad
Pilerence
Barrett
Mie
Harlotte, Sparling
Gretchen ‘Mehiffbauer
Wal Ipaec
Church entertainment brings Blues over Reds in village social
A church gathering last evening featured Blues defeating Reds in a sing along and membership drive. Miss Vada Waug Hop and Mrs Cook led singing with W J Carpenter and Arlene Melvin on violin. Sixty children and forty adults enjoyed lunch served by Misses Merida Stringer Viola Smith Mildred Traver and Arlene Melvin. An expressed thanks was given to the Reds and the event looked ahead to a solo event at Peoria for a newborn baby who will bear the title of uncle.
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Chrietlen
Blues
Reds
Vada Waughop
Renin Angel
Misges
Merida Stringer
Viola Smith
Mildred Traver
Arlene Melvin
Jis
Peoris
Marshall County Contest at Varna Friday and Saturday
High school and grade students prepare for the Marshall County contest in Varna. Friday events include boys tennis with Frederick Siewers Leslie Deck and Julius Hoschell and a grade literary program in the afternoon. The high school chorus and various vocal and instrumental entries join the evening program. Saturday morning finals feature baseball and tennis.
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Marshall
Varna
Marshall County
Aude
Henry
Frederick Siewers
Leslie Deck
Julius, Hoschell
Toluca
Mark Littler
Boston
Newcomb
Dorothy _Jean Forbes
Court of “Bayville
W.a.white
Lock
Frances E. Forbés
Risher
Mazella
H-ai-n-e-s
Air de Ballet
Chaminade
Marion Thomas
Cigarette
Ride
Frances Forbes
Roberta Haws
Winifred Green
Lillian Hartley
Clara Sleater
Olive Elizabeth Smith
Eunice Grange
Nina Lutés
Mary Downey
Mildred Ball
Mare Haines
Margaret Harney
Alice Stoneberg
Lola Kaiser
Virginia Lindgren
Gwendolyn Fin
Gertrude Haws
Margaret Bowars
H. Lane Wilson
Fidelity Class Meets at Mrs Fuller's Home
The Fidelity Class gathered at Mrs. F. E. Fuller’s home with Miss Schiffbauer assisting on Friday evening May 4. Attendance was light after recent split into two groups. A fine program was prepared, and translated by Miss Schiffbauer. The meeting adjourned to June 1 at Mrs. Elmer Hunt’s home with all members urged to attend.
Waterworks park to get new 60 by 100 foot pool
A Citizens Committee plans a 60x100 foot swimming pool at Waterworks park to be ready by mid summer and backed by labor and funds. The project will use Central park water from Cartesian well with overflow drained to the river. security fencing and June-July readiness are targeted. The committee lists many local residents as members.
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Citizens’Committee
Front Street
Central Park
Citizens’ Committee
Ov T. J. Segraves
C. C. Duke
R. W. Miller
Walter Bayne
Ex.w. Potter
Alden Hunter
L. R. Hant
C. H.davis
John Fehring
J. H.s Carlson
Gus. Johnson
F. E. Fuller
Sherman Littler
R. S. Bayne
Jim Jones
Earl Anderson
T. C. Coggshall
Amree Longman
C. Snyder
Frank Clift
Elmer Hunt
Logan Barrett
Dan Vail
C. A. Carp
Ue * Ay
George Heininger
C. E. Vogelusing
Et .Hoscheit
John Barry
A. B., Smith
J.¢N
Giblin
Wm. Green
Hill H. Gregory
L. R. Phillips
C. E. Stoneberg
J. W. Abbott
Frank Etstheit
George Burt
J. E. Parker
William Williams
W. J. Schmitt
Lucas
Charles Beardale
Class of six boys and ten girls to hear address
The Saint George Catholic School class of six boys and ten girls will receive an address by Rev Father M O Brannan on Sunday May 27. The event is presented by the M E orchestra and includes a program led by Henry Oper.
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SGC
AL Aurente Bervices
Henry Oper
M. -E. Orchéstra
M. O'Brennan
Dorr Honored With Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Jack Hunter entertained the Misses Pearl Sawyer Carrie Anderson Clara Downey Bessie Haddon Frieda Hoffman and Marion Dorr at a six o clock dinner honoring Marion Dorr s birthday Monday evening. In the evening all attended the show and Dorn received many beautiful presents.
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Dorr
Jack Hunter
Pearl Sawyer
Carrie? Anderson
Clara
Downey
Bessie’ ‘Haddon
Frieda’ Hoffman
Marion Dorr
Miss Dorn
Former Galva resident Thomas Hudson dies at 76
Thomas Hudson of Galva and former member of the state mining board died at age 76. He lived at Galva and was a well known figure in the community. Funeral and obituary details are not fully clear in the torn text.
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Thomas’ Hudson
Galva
State Mining, Board and
Kewanee
Carberole
Henry
Funeral of Mrs William Mull Held After Stroke
The funeral of Mrs. William Mull was held on Friday following her death from a stroke. The notice provides the date and basic cause, reflecting a concise obituary item from the local page.
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Mérandia
Smi Pana
William Mull
Mull
Mrs Fuller Sings On WOC Radio Broadcast
Mrs E Fuller of this city sang last night on WOC Davenport Iowa radio broadcast. Listeners tuning in at eight o clock enjoyed her performance from the Davenport station.
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Mrs. Me E. Fuller
Birthday Wishes Hidden in a Whimsical Message
A muddled script recalls a birthday gathering with a playful tone and festive remarks. The note mentions friends, a party atmosphere, and well wishes directed at Mrs Helgothy, ending with hopes for many more happy birthdays.
No-Name Ad Trashes Cheap Printing for Business Budget
A brief advertisement blasts “cheap looking” printing as unaffordable for any business, warning readers about quality and value in promotional materials.
Seniors’ Farewell Party Thrown by Sophomores
Last Thursday the H. H. S. seniors received four farewell parties from the sophomore class in the high school building. The evening featured games and dancing followed by refreshments of canes and brick ice cream.
Mrs Grubb Buys Eds Hey Property On Green Street
Mrs William Grubb purchases the Eds Hey property on Green Street. The sale occurred Saturday with the Grubbs expected to move soon to the corner of Second and Monroe. Wim Rickey and family currently occupy the house.
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Wm.grubb
Harney
Green Street
iMza
Grubbs
Second and
Monroe Street
Nearly Everybody Reads the Henry Newa Republican
Advertisement notes high readership of the Henry Newa Republican with emphasis on its broad audience reach and frequent use by residents seeking local news and notices.
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Henry Newa-Republican
Eee
Henry News-Republican
Board of Health orders city alleys cleaned this week
The Board of Health of Henry city issues a sweeping order requiring all alleys in both business and residential districts to be thoroughly cleaned during the week. Each property owner is held responsible for maintaining sanitary alleys and avoiding filth and neglect.
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Board ‘of Health
Tolcompel
Board of Health of
Henry
Sparland Man Injured After Crossing Collision
Dye C Duncan of Sparland escaped serious harm after leaving a railroad crossing and being struck by a Packard driven by Li Locher of Peoria. Duncan suffered cuts, bruises, and a shoulder injury. he was treated by Dr. Roses and taken home to recover. The Packard was badly damaged with broken front wheel and smashed top.
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Dye C. Duncan
Sparland
Li! Locher
Peoria
Mr. Duncan
Mr. Logher
Henry Plans Pool Project for Margaret Jones Park
Henry residents consider building a swimming and wading pool in Margaret Jones Park to reduce river dangers. The plan requires voluntary labor and some cash for supervision and materials, with a committee coordinating contributions at local drugstore.
Home Bureau Plans Meeting in K P Hall Tuesday
The Home Bureau invites every homemaker to a 2:30 p m meeting in the K of P hall to hear Miss Weldon of State University speak on opportunities the bureau offers to homemakers. Readings note committees like Better Babies Hot School Lunch Home Improvement Nutrition Poultry Clothing Efficiency and Landscape Gardening.
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Home Bureau
K. of P. Hall
Coles
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Juliethua
Caley Property Purchased by Henry Russell
Advertisement notes Henry Russell purchasing the Caley property for $1,000. The News-Republican item references the deal and predicts occupancy of the house.
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Bugsy
Henry—Russell
Sunday school convention held at Varna and nearby towns
The 59th annual Sunday school convention met in Varna with delegates from Varna Venona Sparland Toluca Lacon Henry La Rose La Prairie Steuben Long Point Peoria and Chicago. Mrs Pearl Weaver Chicago state supervisor conducted devotional and reports. Officers were elected including Roscoe Ball Varna as president and Ralph Hoswell Toluca as secretary treasurer. Total intake 247 with $190.16 paid out. additional funds raised bringing treasury to over $56.84.
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Marshall
Varna
Misa
Pearl
le’ Weaver
Chicago
Ralph
Hoswell
Toluca
Auerintendents
Mines Weavér
Seasion
R. D. Ball
Harry Carrithers
Relaesa
Tistsér
Allen
Wenona
Ifsivision
Weaver
Turner
Polo
F.E
Faler Ak
le Addiens
Eree
Dief—Mress
Roscoe Ball
Venona
Fred Garrell
Lacen
Ralph J. Hoswell
Jd. S. Sprewell
Lacon
Della Taylor
Sperend
O. T
Stateler
L. T. Smith
E. ‘Wilson
Treasury
Auto Collision Terrifies LaRose Travellers
A Sunday auto crash near the Worth Star saloon at the north end of town left Mr and Mrs Hierman Schumacher and passengers William Meredith and Oral West with minor injuries. The Meredith vehicle sustained a broken windshield and engine damage while both drivers avoided serious harm.
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Larose An
Hierman Schumacher
William’ Meredith
Oral Weat
Worth
Schumacher
Meredith
Orsi West
Surprise Birthday Party Ends With Warm Wishes
A small gathering Thursday evening brought together about thirty relatives and friends to celebrate a birthday. The guests played games and shared cake, wishing Mrs. Porpecenssianiy many happy returns as the night concluded in a festive mood.
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Gui
Friit -Ealad
Walérs Ss
Print Ready Tickets and Programs from News-Republican
Advertisement invites readers to print tickets cards and programs at the News-Republican claiming readers will not perceive entertainment as cheap. It promotes affordability and availability for event materials.
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Republican
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ST. Mary's Churches
Parn
Henry O. E. S
Magnolia O. E. S
Fidelity
Russell
Ur Kure
Usseppeen
Bycalla
Margaret ‘Jones
Park
Ole Realty
T. J. Segraves’ Drug Store
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