Henry Henry Beats Mendota In Two Inning Victory
Henry pitched two innings with three hits and six runs as La Salle toppled Mendota. Bush fanned fourteen, yielded two hits two runs and an error. Henry chased Mendota’s southpaw after the second, Pendegrast took over and was central to La Salle’s late rally. La Salle fans, 700 strong, watched Henry’s team ride a hit heavy attack led by Nev ert and Kanive to claim the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota Southpaw
Henry
la Salle White Sox
la Salle
Mendota
Andracki
Adams
Grevini
Lyleson
Bassett
Lamanski
Winters
Blundell
Greviti
McNally
Herman
Heninger
Kanive
Karney
Hemminger
Haines
Lokitos
Covolski
Bush
Heininger
Lafely
Fielder
Pendegrast
McKenna
Cogolski
Grevitt
Basse
Merdian
Nally
Ser
A. E. Bassett
Ss-P Heininger
Oes
Menke and Colemans Floating Hippodrome Arrives August Fifteenth
Announcement notes the new boat with 1400 seating capacity making its Henry debut on August 15. It presents The King of Kazam a musical comedy with elaborate scenery and costumes plus six vaudeville acts. The highlight is Creation a six ton stage apparatus billed as a sensational production on the American stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menke
S& Coleman
Henry
Big Bend Veterans Reunion At Magnolia Aug 22 25
The Big Bend Veterans reunion will be held at Magnolia from August 22 to 25 in timber grounds near the village center. The 10 to 12 acre site offers shade and ample space with good speakers and entertainments planned for all ages. Ball games daily, adjacent grounds for camping, tents provided, four days of outdoor pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Magnolia
Northern Illinois Co operative Burial Association reorganizes
No August assessment. finances sound and bonds filed in all counties. New by laws under the recent law are printed. old sub-agent contracts void. All members must sign new contracts with their agents. Contracts available from agents. for details contact A. B. Smith, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Merger Favored for Three Utilities Forms Chicago Suburban Edison
Stockholders of North Shore Electric Economy Light & Power and Illinois Valley Gas & Electric have accepted terms to exchange their holdings for shares in the Chicago Suburban Edison company, signaling a merger under Commonwealth Edison control. Merger details include 11.977 million dollars in stock and 7.576 million dollars in bonds, with over 67 percent in favor. The deal hinges on Samuel Insull’s return from Europe, aiming for completion early fall. The Illinois Valley Gas & Electric reports earnings of 5.2 percent on preferred stock and six months' dividends at 6 percent, noting maintenance cost reductions and nine generating stations with multiple substations and gas plants. Directors and officers are listed, with Insull as president and Munroe, Gilchrist, and others in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Streator
Wilmington
Odell
Cornell
Grand Ridge
Henry
Lacon
Mendota
Havana
Mazon
Coal City
Braidwood
Gardner
Dwight
Morris
Seneca
Ottawa
Charles A. Munroe
John Gilchrist
Gulick
H. HB. Addenbrooke
Louis A. Ferguson
William A. Fox
John F. Gilchrist
Frank Munroe
Charles H. Randle
Joliet
Lotal
Economy Light & Power Company
Mr. Munroe
Presbyterian Church Invites Attendance for Services This Sabbath
A cordial invitation to church services next Sabbath with Sabbath school at 9 46, pastor to preach at 11 and 8, worship at the church. The Christian Endeavor meets at 7, prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30. H W Burger, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
H. W. Burger
M E Church Board Meeting Prepares for Conference
Official board meeting set for Monday night as the full board convenes before the annual conference in Peoria on Sept 6. Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 8 p m by Rev Mc Culloch of Crescent City Prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 p m. R L Vivian announces.
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M. E. Church
Peoria
Epworth League
McCulloch
Crescent City
R. L. Vivian
Ladies' Aid to Serve Refreshments at Mrs Merritt’s Home
The Christian Church announces the Ladies' Aid will serve refreshments at Mrs William Merritt's country home next Wednesday afternoon August 19. The public is invited. Preaching at the church Sunday morning and evening with choir practice Saturday evening at the church.
Ken McNeal’s Mayflower Landing Linked To Local Legend
Marshall county residents recall Ken McNeal of this city as a pioneering figure who landed in Henry on the Mayflower with Frank Leagitt and Solomon York. He is credited with discovering Spotted Dutchman Hill and the fertile river valley, and is said to have fought in the Squirrel Run area during the Revolution era. A “Skunk Club” legacy and a planned five day colored camp meeting in Central Park mark his departure plans as locals await his return to Michigan, where he expects to entertain and influence the town’s memory.
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Marshall County
Ken McNeal
Henry
Frank Leagitt
Solomon York
Wolf Hollow
Spotted Dutchman Hill
River
Ken
Squirrel Run
Skunk Club
Central Park
Burg
Michigan
Rome
Arbitration Triumph Sparks National Gratitude
The writer urges a national response to the arbitration accord among the United States, France, and England. Proposals include letters of thanks to President Taft, church celebrations, and a fall afternoon for public school programs honoring the historic milestone toward universal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
United States of America
France
England
Taft
R. L. Vivian
Chicago Record-Herald
Wool Tariff and Clothing Costs Debate
The Boulder News argues that tariff cuts on wool would not meaningfully lower clothing prices. It notes wool costs are a small portion of suit prices and that most savings would require cheaper labor, which would be needed to compete with foreign goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Col
Central Illinois conference to meet in Peoria
The Central Illinois conference of Methodist churches meets in Peoria the week of September 5 with Bishop Quayle as presiding officer. It is expected he will announce the yearly appointments on September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Quayle
Henry County News and Social Notes Aug. 18
Local announcements cover school term start September 4, visits by Mrs. Hupp and Mrs. Clitt in Salem, and Dr. Pershing moving to Keota. Residents move, travel, and auction sales noted. Henry Greys vs Bradley Kanakakee game teased, Majestic Park relocation discussed, and county demographics on pupil numbers and teacher pay cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Social
Z. Graves
Hennebrew Bros
Henry Public School
Ira Hupp
Frank Clitt
Salem
Ind
A. Grauer
Peoria
Smith Street
F. O. Pershing
Keota
Crescent City
Ill
James F. Smith
Lizzie Zenor
L. R. Phillips
Deer Creek
H. A. Flynn
Beloit
Wis
C. F. Snyder
Majestic Park
Ottawa
Streator
Covel Creek
Thomas W. Gorman
Portland
Ore
Spokane
Wash
James Hartley
William Siewers
Gorman
Mary A. Reiser
Our City
Wallace's Farmer on Livestock as Soil Conservators
The article argues for livestock as key soil conservators and urges better breeding feeding and care to boost crops and soil fertility. It says the biggest conservation aid is growing large crops and using them for feed before recycling waste to enrich the soil. It notes beef and dairy are essential to daily life and farming viability. It also reports a theft in Danville where Wm Gillard lost 260 in gold sewn into his underclothes after an assault near the Annex Hotel, with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
United States
Wm. Gillard
Henry
Danville
Annex Hotel
Alice Motter
River pilot Schumacher helms Markle's floating theater
Victor Schumacher of Grafton, a licensed pilot on western rivers, captains Markle's floating theater shown Tuesday evening. He previously piloted French's New Sensation, the first show boat to introduce the show boat feature on western rivers. He recalled a malaria bout during a prior French show boat voyage on the Illinois River and noted no malaria cases since Lake Michigan water was turned into the Illinois, suggesting river purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Schumacher
Grafton
Markle
Tueday
Illinois
Schomacker
Kranses Leave for Hobart to Run Barber Shop
Albert Krans and wife said goodbye to Henry friends yesterday and moved to Hobart Indiana where Mr Krans has bought a barber shop. They followed a recommendation from Julius Meister brother of Mrs Krans who owns a farm near Hobart and where they have lived for years. They prospered and see no better place than Hobart. We wish Henry people well as they depart. Contentment is a key of happiness and may they enjoy long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Krans
Henry
Hobart
Ind
Krans
Julius Meister
Ella Jenkins Retains Agency for Victor Tailoring Co
Miss Ella Jenkins, long time agent for Charles A Stevens & Bros fine ladies suits, is notified the firm assigns mail order tailoring to Victor Ladies Tailoring Co of Chicago and she will continue the agency at Henry. She has fall and winter samples of their suits 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
Prominent Wenona Woman Dies After Gas Stove Explosion
Mrs. Frank Hoge, wife of Wenona’s leading grocer and a Wenona M I church member, died after severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion. The death followed intense suffering and drew wide county sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hannum
Wenona
Frank Hoge
Markle Boat Show Draws Crowd to clever Miss Mabel Smith
Attendees named Miss Mabel Smith daughter of Allie Smith formerly of Henry as the performer in the specialty act. She also sang in the choruses but her disguise failed to conceal her identity, exposing her presence to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle
Mabel Smith
Allie Smith
Henry
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