Charity graft case shocks Henry readers amid graft accusations
A lengthy report details a charity appeal led by Kittie Smith of Henry to raise funds for a disabled girl. Investigations show alleged misappropriation by a printer and organizer with proceeds claimed to fund printing and clerical costs. Local officials urge scrutiny as memories of the affair surface in Peoria and Henry communities.
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Biour
Henry
Kittle Beth
Casper
Peoria
Chicago
Ee Whitey
Kittie Smith
Childrens Eigelety
Hike Peoria Association
APU
Pesrity Recreation Society
Nerse
Ape
Charity Union
Easter Festivities and Sermons Draw Crowds at Local Churches
Easter this year brought multiple events across Alton and area churches. At St Johns a Holy Week celebration featured choir, solos, and a six o’clock tea. at the Christian church Rev Lyon announced a sermon series on the two covenants and music lessons for youth. Rev L G Landenberger preached a well received Easter sermon and returned from a Riverside trip refreshed. Presbyterian services in Peoria bring word of a pastor's dismissal and vacancy. The record also notes a snake shooting pastime along the old stage route between Campsville and Eldred, where residents shoot snakes from skiffs after the river flood.
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Christian Church
Fay Wabel
Jennie Price
Nilarim
Rey Coy
New, Church
L. G. Landenberger
Riverside
Cal
B Edmiston
and Hire
Christern
Henry
the Church
Cincinnati Bay
Hitness
Dotcom
Alton
Calhoun County
Illinois
Itinota
Campsville
Eldred
Charles B Johnson
School election and board slate announced for City Fallt
The election for president and three year terms for two members of the board of education will be held at City Fallt on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. The proposed ticket includes President A. Williams and Members Jesse Anderson and Dr R. S. Bayne. Anderson is new but described as energetic. Williams and Bayne are experienced in board work. The notice urges support for the slate, asserting school interests will be cared for.
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Board ‘of Education
Folowa Oo
A. Williams
Jesse Anderson
R. S. Bayne
Mr Williams
Dr Bayne
Wr Anderson
Gardner
Thomase Glover
Bélig
Lowes
Celifornia
Presivins
Easter ball and river inspection mark city notes
City items report an Easter ball with WitRit-Messr orchestra and fine prompts, while inspector J R Fuller arrives by steamer Marian to begin monthly river bridge and piling reviews. Local notices mention baseball planning, driving concerns, donation efforts by Gladys Fhiele, bird fatalities needing inquiry, and well wishes for Robert McNonough amid illness.
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Robert Thornton
Gardner
George Nicholson
Marian
J. R. Fuller
la Salle
Fuller
Itimets
Billy
J H Crickenberger
Nokomis
Lawrence Peterman
Cliford Haws
Charles Frommel
Adam “Glatz
Gladys ‘Fhiele
Galesburg
Children's Home
Sparland
City council canvasses April 17 election results
Special meeting at City Hall on April 18 2006 to canvass votes from the April 17 city election. Mayor Hutchins and six aldermen present confirm F A Yanochowski Democrat with 66 votes as alderman First Ward and C J Smith Republican with 66 votes as alderman Second Ward.
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Hutchins
Brown
Rewey
Smith
Cromwell
Townsend
Dike
Ald. Townsend
Ald. Brown
F. A. Yanochowski
Ayes
Ald
Bewey
Bile
Townnend
C. J. Smith
Agus
Ayer
Te Dewey
Sakee
Nordica Charms Peoria Audience at Coliseum Concert
Madam Nordica drew a full house in Peoria's Coliseum on Tuesday evening serenading with encore after encore. She shared the stage with Signor Patriccio the pianist, and closed with Homes Sweet Home and Last Rose of Summer as the audience lingered to bid farewell. Attendees included Mrs Keller and Mary, Miss Newman, Miss Hildebrandt, Mrs Burt and sister, Mrs Anna Jonke of Savanna and others from Lacon La Prairie Chill and nearby towns.
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Peoria
Madam Nordica
Henry
Keller
Mary
Newman
Hildebrandt
George Burt
Slater
Anna Jonke
Savanna
White Lacon
la Prairie
Chill
W Nordice
Colweum
Signor Patriccio
Nordica
Iadies
Sirs
Imer Hunter
Chillicothe
Robert Jones
Bradford
Ditle
Smith
Thompson
Lacon
Firs
John Jones
Nordfea
Woman's Club Gathering at Mrs Clark Mills Tupper Home
The Woman's club met at Mrs. Clara Mills Tupper's home on Monday afternoon April 16 with large attendance. Miss Clare Williams and May Wykoff presented papers on education and Athens, joined by readings from Miss Waughop and Marie Woodrum. Nonresident member Mrs. Jenks attended and spoke briefly as six girls sang. A decorated dining room followed with hypatica lemonade and cake as Grace Lincoln presided.
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Clara Mills Tupper
Clare Williams
Waughop
Misa May Wykoff
Athens
Marietta Robinson
Marie Woodrum
Anns Burt Jenks
Savanna
Miss Riedesel
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R C Forbes
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Abereander Brown
Agsth
Matthew Kuss
Charlies Dale
Wiliam
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Main
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