Pekin to Peoria Motor Boat Race Captivates Towns
The Pekin Peoria 22 mile motor boat race drew 30 boats and large crowds as 26 finished. Meteor, with five cylinders and a leak, placed fifth despite delays from City of Peoria steamers and canal traffic. Prizes totaled 30, 20, 10 dollar divisions plus alcohol awards and handicaps.
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Mary
Zeri
Spray
Maria
Metxner
W. S. RR
Marina
Grace
Notyep
Flirt
Ivan
Irene J
Péters
Gyp
W.A. Heilman
Juanita
Ivy Girl
Debrio
Wim
True
Iris
Estrella
Rezwat
Doc
Meribel
Saint Itt
Pup
Meteor K
Mohawk
Weabdilla
Mac
O'My
Idler
Mary W
Vede
Wabilla
Ws R
W A. Hetman
Notyur
Pekin
Peoria
Main Street
City of
Funeral notices and local incidents in Rock Island area
Reports describe a woman recovering from stitches after an injury with her mother present. Drs Hess and grit attended a funeral in Rock Island for an aunt. Wm Taylor’s funeral at Center M E Church honored by many. A colt died from a bullet wound likely from trespassers. Various social visits and farm news follow including a lawn party for Ora Brokaw’s 18th birthday and upcoming moves to Chicago.
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Whittig-Brown Lanad Company
Madelra
Mina
Republican
Margaret Dobbins
Urbana
Iis
H. C. ‘Wright
McKinney
Lyle—Humble
Chicago
Thomas Woods
Rock Island
Bureau
Peru
Fred Swain
al Fresco Park
Henry
Port
Walter Smith
Tom Endsley
Camp House
Thomas
Ed Shorts
James Turner
Ed Damm
Spring Valley
Wm. Taylor
Whitefield
Marquette
Pavilion Park
Alfred Ruth
Peoria
Myers Bros
A. H. Gréén
Anna
May Thom Ines
Appel
Lestant
Seichter
Leichter
George Lippert
Hampshire
ECC
Stefie Armstrong, II
Potomac
Armstrong
Lippert
Thomas Montler
Patrick Collins
la Preirie
Collins
Mr. Monier
Monier
James
William Monier
L. V Smith
Floyd Monier
Lawton
Oklahoma
Patrick Colne
Tor
Charles McAllister
Willet
Callie Clawson
Wyoming Fair Gears Up For Record Race Meeting
The 27th annual Wyoming fair and race meeting runs August 20 to 23 featuring increased prize money for racing and a high quality program. The grounds offer ample water shade and modern conveniences with enhanced grandstand facilities and daily treats promising strong attendance.
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Wyoming
Boda
Johns Wild
Unclear OCR Item Lists Local Visitors and Trips
Muddled text notes visitors including Elizabeth Ammoix and Mrs Elizabeth Ammoix visiting Sparland and Lacon last week. Mentions George Christman Hubbell Myron Worthington and a visit to Colonias Bale with vague business trip references.
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Steart Ghove
Elizabeth Ammoix Ofs
Neta
Waka
Kas
Wassa
Qiere
Tay
F- George
Christman
Death of Will Taylor Near Marquette Reported
Neighborhood grief spread after the death of Will Taylor found near the Marquette railroad track. The body was brought to Henry and the funeral was held at Whitefield Center with Rev McCown officiating. Attending were members of Whitefield lodge M W A and Mystic lodge at Sparlands.
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Harry Shorts
Marquette
Henry
Whitefield
McCown
Byt Cs Squirrel BR
Anais Brown
Whiteflela Lodge
M. We
Sparlands
Longohawhonm
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Billy
Epin
Harry Camery
Besser
Kakakee
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Ehaugh
jo Mare _Ebaugh
Evonsnion of
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C. E. Sea S
David Swain
Henry County
Cambridge
East
Lake Erie
Niagara Safalls
Toronto
Canada
Islands
Albany
Hudson River
New York City
Atlantic Ocean
the James
Va. Exposition
Ternoon
Lake Senachwine
Plargon
TA. Frey
Nelson
Roose
Alfinois
Lockport
JoHet
la Salle
Illinois
BE. H. Hellbrom
Surveying Corps
the Sanitary District
Henry Lock
Great-Lakes
Gulf
William BE
Clark
William Meier
George Scholes
Saratoga Township
Vaney oStrand
Hankle
Blough
Campsgtove
Jlengeriys
Ednaze
Lisbaji
Ibro
George Shorts
Isville
Dille
Edna Ditle
Stevens Snyder
Elsie Baker
Elizabeth Fountain
Wm. Shorts
Here
Bradford
Carrie Jennings
Shurts
Dr. Willenlert
Caillicothe
Baker-and- Chiaren
League
Castor A. Heckind
You He
Milwaukee
Pope-Hartford
Hanmon
Ford
Berlier
Jon Aad
Algonquin
Matheson
Stearns
Atlantic City
Henry Auto Cer
Henry. Auto Co
Edward St
Henry, Illinois
John’s Wild West
J. W. Smith
W. G. Snyder
Mercury
Zorz
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