The Henry Rage Track Recollections of a Past Era
Reminiscences recall Henry city matinee races that sparked the Big Four era. Names like I P Bush Anton Gresser Ed Heath W G Snyder and Dr S C Hendrick are remembered along with horses such as Tod Sloan Little George and Miss Williams. The piece notes archives, owners, trainers, race milestones and calls for reviving Saturday matinees and harness or saddle racing.
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Hendrick
Big Four Association
I. P. Bush
Anton Gresser
Ed Heath
W. G. Snyder
Billy F
Seven Plumes
Black Pilot
Tony K
Eskitan
Cyclone
Tod Sloan
Chicago
Lee Broaddus
Henry
Charles Motter
Ottawa
Tod
A. G. Pennock
England
Southwick
S. C. Hendrick
Our
City
Little George
Bradford
Anton Gressér
Aurora
la Salle
Streator
Big 4 Racing Association
John R. Paskell
Henry D. Watercott
C. A. Camp
Henry Yaeger
Pavilion Park Company
E. S. Sterrett
E. G. Cromwell
Yaeger
Miss Williams
Senior Class Party at the High School
The senior girls and teachers hosted by Principal Miss Pfaff enjoyed a Good Luck theme with four leaf clovers and a blindfolded music parade. Partners were senior boys revealed mid parade, with Mr Clift providing violin music and Mrs King receiving honors for best score through a golden egg prize.
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Pfaff
Nellie Forbes
Henry and Chillicothe High Schools to Stage Pavilion Park Meet
An athletic contest between Henry and Chillicothe High Schools will be held at Pavilion Park on Saturday May 1. The 15 events start with a 10 am quarter mile on Edward Street and finish with a 2 pm half mile at Pavilion Park followed by a baseball game Henry vs Chillicothe and an evening concert by Seelig's orchestra.
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Henry and
Chillicothe
Pavilion Park
Edward Street
Watercott’s Corner
Chillicothe High School
Henry High School
Seelig
Whitefield Corners School Seeks Teaching Applicants
The board of directors of Whitefield Corners school invites applications from teachers to contract for teaching positions. Applications welcome from any and all teachers. secretary Charles McAllister notes the board will act favorably. Dated April 22, 1931.
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Whitefield Corners School
Whitefield Corners
Charles McAllister
Bridge Battle Between Illinois River and Burlington Railway
River steamboat captains led by Captain Percy Swain move to block the Burlington bridge across the Illinois at La Salle to force a draw for river navigation. They argue the river above La Salle is navigable and seek court action with federal support, citing the coming canal from Utica. The move is backed by river associations and may cost tens of thousands to test, while the railroad warns against draws and cites war department approval.
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Illinois
Globe
Great Waterways
Illinois River
Percy Swain
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
la Salle
War Department
Burlington
Peoria
St. Louis
Starved Rock
Utica
Ottawa
la Salle County
Hudson
Deer Park
Colorado
Prairie
Great Lakes
Gulf Canal
Conse of Illinois
United States Supreme Court
Watkins
David Swain
United States
Chester M. Dawe
Chicago
Graff
Major Riche
Mr. Dawes
Doughty
Swain
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Waterway Commission
Burlington Bridge
Sudden death of Mrs William McAleer announced
Mrs. William McAleer died suddenly at 44 after months of heart trouble. She was an active clerk at McAleer’s grocery and a devout St Joseph’s parishioner. The coroner ruled death from natural causes after a inquest. funeral to be held Friday at St Joseph’s Church with interment at St Patrick’s cemetery.
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William McAleer
McAleer
School Street
B. F. Peterson
Varna
D. L. Hartley
Foreman
Joel Haws
R. F. Burt
James McCune
D. McVicker
William Donovan
Wm. McAleer
E. G. Cromwell
Ellen Fagan
James Fagan
Ireland
Saratoga Township
Camp Grove
Hays
Henry
Bureau County
Sunday School Convention at Center M. E. Church May 9 1909
The Whitefield township Sunday school convention will meet at Center M. E. church on May 9 1909. Afternoon program includes songs prayers and talks by Clara Waughop Mrs. Thomas Monier Rev Lyons and township officers plus officer election. Evening session features readings and addresses by J W Grieves M N Holmes J H Crickenberger and Rev Vandervort with the topic The Dead Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Township
Center M. BE
Clara Waughop
Henry
Thomas Monier
Steuben
Lyons
Eureka
J. W. Grieves
Lacon
Board of Education Names New Officers and Committees
The board met with President Charles Doherty presiding. The new members are John Barry H J Gregory Dr E A Hall Dr E G Cromwell Dr R S Bayne L R Phillins. Bayne reappointed secretary and Superintendent King invited to next year’s superintendency. Matthew Steel named census taker. Committees designated: Finance Bayne Gregory Cromwell. Building Barry Phillips Hall. Education Cromwell Phillips Barry. Supplies Gregory Bayne Hall. Visiting Phillips Barry Cromwell. Grievance Hall Bayne Gregory. Commencement Bayne Barry Phillips Kins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Charles Doherty
John Barry
H. J. Gregory
E. A. Hall
E. G. Cromwell
R. S Bayne
L. R. Phillins
Bayne
King
Schoo
Matthew Steel
Gregory
Cromwell
Barry
Phillips
Hall
Phillips Barry
Kins
Seed Corn Advertisement for Reid's Yellow Dent
Seed corn notice promotes Reid's Yellow Dent selected from produce yielding 80 bushels per acre last year. Contact F. B. Smith, McNabb, III. 4 1 6 for details and ordering information.
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Reid
Smith
McNabb
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16Th District Federation of Woman's Clubs
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