Mendota Southpaw Shuts Out La Salle In Two Innings
Henry struck out fourteen for La Salle but Mendota’s southpaw was relieved after the second with Henry driving nine hits, a home run, and three walks. La Salle produced a lone third inning run while Mendota led early and held on for the win as spectators filled the stands.
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Mendota Southpaw
Henry
la Salle White Sox
la Salle
Andracki
Adams
Greviti
Lyles
Fort Henry
Bassett
Lamanski
Fon
Lokitos
Winters
Lyleson
Cogolski
Kanive
Bush
Covolski
Karney
Blundell
McNally
Herman
Grevini
McKenna
Blundell Kanive
Haines
Heininger
Fielder
Pende-Stast
Heninger
Grevitt
Hermann
Basse
Henninger
Pendegrast
Merdilan Blove
Lyleaon
Nally
Grevits
Merdian
Kanlve
Revit
Bushh
Kantve
Grevitl
OU Dolvolski
P-Ss
Lu Henry
R H Poae Bassett
O Winters
Obo
Dbo
Mbhlundell
Kanivye
Andrack
Colvolski
McKeon
Menke and Colemans Floating Hippodrome Comes to Henry
Announcement in this paper confirms Menke and Colemans Floating Hippodrome will visit Henry on August 15. The new boat seats over 1400 and features The King of Kazam musical comedy with three scenery sets and nine costumes plus six vaudeville acts. A sensational Creation production uses over six tons of stage machinery.
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Menke & Coleman
Henry
Big Bend Veterans Reunion at Magrolla Aug 22 25
The Big Bend Veterans reunion will be held at Magrolla from August 22 to 25 in timber on the north edge of the corporation four blocks from the village center. Grounds cover 10 to 12 acres with room and shade. speakers, amusements, ball games daily, and camping tents provided for four days of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Magrolla
Northern Illinois Cooperative Burial Association Reorganizes
The Northern Illinois Cooperative Burial Association reports no August assessment and solid finances. Bonds are filed in each county of operation. New by laws under the recent law will guide all agents and members, nullifying old contracts and requiring new memberships. inquiries to agent A Be Smith.
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Smith
Favor merger of three utility firms in Illinois
Stockholders of North Shore Electric Economy Light and Power and Illinois Valley Gas and Electric accept terms to exchange for Chicago Suburban Edison shares. Merger under Commonwealth Edison control, $11,977,000 capital stock and $7,676,000 bonds. Expected to close early fall after Samuel Insull returns from Europe. preliminary canvass favorable with no immediate deposit efforts.
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North Shore Electric
Economy Light & Power
Illinois Valley Gas & Electric Companies
Chicago Suburban Edison Company
Commonwealth Edison
Samuel Insull
Europe
Valley Gas
Illinois Valley Gas & Electric Company
Presbyterian Church Invites Attendees to Sabbath Services
A cordial invitation is extended for next Sabbath with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m at the church. The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m and prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m Pastor H W Burger invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Coné
H. W. Burger
M. E. Church Announces Upcoming Official Board Meeting
Official board of M. E. Church calls for a full meeting Monday night as the last regular session before the annual conference in Peoria. Sunday school at 9 46 p m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 8 p m by Rev Mc Gulloch Crescent City prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 led by R L Vivian.
Ladies Aid to Serve Refreshments at Mrs Merritt’s Home
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church will provide refreshments at Mrs William Merritt’s country home next Wednesday afternoon August 19. The public is invited. There will be preaching, the Bee, and choir practice Saturday evening at the church.
Ken McNeal’s Mayflower Landing and Local Legend
Marshall county residents recall Ken McNeal linked to Henry through a Mayflower tale. He and companions explored Wolf Hollow and Spotted Dutchman Hill near Henry, described as the valley’s future. A famed “Skunk Club” member, he once led a bold escape near Squirrel Run and is famed for public opinion shaping. He plans a five day colored camp meeting in Central Park before departing for Michigan pineries, promising entertainment and a lively send-off.
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Marshall County
Ken McNeal
Henry
Frank Leavitt
Solomon York
Wolf Hollow
Dutchman Hill
Wes
River
Ken
Squirrel Run
Town
Skunk Club
Central Park
Michigan
Rome
Arbitration Victory Prompts National Gratitude Letter Campaign
A Chicago Record-Herald piece urges citizens to thank President Taft for securing the arbitration compact among the United States France and England. It also calls Christians to celebrate and governors to prompt fall school programs honoring the event as a step toward universal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kouse
Henry
Lil
United States of America
France
Englad Wirst
Taft
R. L. Vivian
Chicago Record-Herald
Wool Tariff and Clothing Costs Debate
The Boulder News argues that tariff cuts on wool would not substantially lower clothing prices. It notes that wool costs are small in a suit while labor and production costs dominate. Reducing wool prices would not meaningfully reduce final prices. labor costs would have to fall to lower prices.
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Boulder (Col
Peoria to Host Central Illinois Methodist Conference Week
The Central Illinois conference of local Methodist churches will convene in Peoria for a week starting September 5 with Bishop Quayle Witt presiding. It is anticipated the appointments for the coming year will be announced on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Illinois
Peoria
Quayle Witt
Henry county news brief highlights various local events
Local notes report the Henry public school starts September 4 while families visit relatives in Salem and Peoria. Barnswell residents move and auction sales continue. Sports announce Bradley of Kankakee vs Henry Greys at Pavilion Park, and Majestic Park may relocate. Community tidbits cover trips, farm life, fairs, and school enrollment figures in Marshall County.
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Hennebrew Bros
Henry
Ira Hupp
Frank Clift
Salem
Ind
A. Grauer
Peoria
Smith Street
F. O Pershing
Keota
Crescent City
Ill
James F. Smith
Lizzie Zenor
Ll. R. Phillips
Deer Creek
H A. Flynn
Beloit
Wis
C. F. Snyder
Flynn
Snyder
Starved Rock
Bradley
Kankakee
Henry Greys
Pavilion Park
Raiway
David Swain
Ind-Times
Majestic Park
Ottawa
Streator
Covel Creek
Thomas W Gorman
Portland
Ore
Spokane
Wash
James Hartley
William Siewers
Gorman
Mary A Reiser
Our City
Lyle Humple
la Grange
Deacon Hill
Stephen Appel
Hopewell Township
Appel
Sten McNeal
Perry
Marshall County
Tiskilwa Bill
Tiskilwa
Marshall Downey
E. H. Hutchins
Pontiac
Lake
Thornton
Lyman Horrom
Sturges
Mich
Wesley Horrom
Lyman
Wesley
Jacin
Live Stock Conservation in Agriculture
Wallace's Farmer argues that soil fertility hinges on livestock efficiency. The piece stresses better breeding, feeding, and care to maximize crop yields, use crops for livestock feed, and recycle waste to boost soil fertility for larger future crops.
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Wallace
United States
Robbery Hits Soldier and Fisherman in Henry
Wm. Gillard an elderly veteran and summer resident in Henry was robbed Friday night July 28. He carried about 260 dollars in gold sewn into his underclothes to fund burial expenses. The theft left him distressed and he sought care in Danville after the incident at the Annex Hotel run by Mrs. Alice Motter.
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Wm. Gillard
Henry
Danville
Annex Hotel
Alice Motter
River pilot Victor Schumacher captains Markle's floating theater
Victor Schumacher of Grafton, an old-time river pilot, captains Markle's floating theater aboard a show boat on the western rivers. He recalls French's New Sensation on the Illinois and notes a malaria fever lull, suggesting river water purification after Lake Michigan water was turned into the Illinois river.
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Victor Schumacher
Grafton
Markle
Tueday
Illinois River
Schomacker
Kranses Leave for Hobart to Buy Barber Shop
Albert Krans and wife bid Henry friends farewell yesterday and traveled to Hobart Indiana where Mr Krans has purchased a barber shop Julius Meister brother of Mrs Krans recommended the move He and his wife have long prospered on a Hobart farm and believe no better place exists for their future contentment and happiness
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Albert Krans
Henry
Hobart
Ind
Krans
Julius Meister
Ufe
Victor Ladies Tailoring Co. Takes Over Agency for Stevens & Bros
Miss Ella Jenkins, longtime agent for Charles A. Stevens & Bros. fine tailored suits, is notified that the firm has assigned mail order tailoring to the Victor Ladies' Tailoring Co. of Chicago and will continue the agency at Henry. She has received fall and winter samples and invites ladies to view the latest designs and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Jenkins
Charles A. Stevens & Bros
Victor Ladies’ Tailoring Co
Chicago
Henry
Call and Ses
Tragic Fire Tragedy in Wenona Claims Local Leader
Mrs. Frank Hoge of Wenona died from burns after a gasoline stove explosion. She was the wife of Wenona's leading tracer and a prominent church member, with public sympathy reported widely. Citizens attended gatherings and events expressing sorrow for her death and the family.
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Will Hannum
Wenona
Frank Hoge
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Braidwood
Gardner
Dwight
Morris
Seneca
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John Gilchrist
Mr. Gulick
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