Peoria Henry Colony Holds First Henry Home Coming
The Peoria Henry Colony invited 2000 to 300 visitors from Peoria and Henry for a river excursion on the Verne Swain. They met in Glen Oak Park Henry with speeches by S A Worley and Jesse Sawyer, then toured Henry and renewed ties. An annual home-coming is planned with officers re-elected and thanks extended to Henry citizens.
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Henry
Peoria
Glen Oak Park
Julius Krenz
Carlier
Commercial Club
Central Park
Swain
F. W. Potter
H. Hutchins
Burg
Stephen Ay Worley
Jesse Sawyer
Peoria Henry Colony
Peoria-Henry
Huppole Township
Illinois’ River
Illinois
Frank Krenz
St. Mary’s Church
Peoria -Henry
H Cme
Verne Swain
Fred Potter
Eugene Hutchins
Mr. Hutchins
Peoria Colony
S. A. Worley
J. D. Krenz
Bruce’ Holmes
A. A. Knapp
Robert Eckhart
I Moon
Ella Riley Coulter
Nellie McCune Knapp
Henry Association
Nellie McCuné Knapp
Bruce Holmes
Frank Kleinhenz
Robert L. Eckhart
Stephen Moon
John 8. Moon
James
A. McCune
Olson
Joseph Reinhart
J. A. Schaefer
Jeanette Schaefer
Helen Schaefer
J. A. Speer
M. T. Schnebly
John Schrepfer
Rosa May Sc
Henryites Pay Tribute and Name Solid Citizen List
Members of the Henry association issue condolences and resolutions thanking hosts of a home-coming. They publish a long Henryite roll and outline a public service career from 1858 to 1914, highlighting hospital, political, and military roles.
Constipation Warning Prompts New Life Pills Ad
An ad urges readers to avoid constipation and take Dr. King's New Life Pills to stay well. It claims backed-up waste can poison the body and recommends one nightly dose for 25 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. King
Aviator Roy Frances Demonstrates Bomb-Dropping Plane
Spectators witness two flights by Lieutenant Roy Frances and his military bomber as Spencer's Military Band provides entertainment. Al Fresco acts and a Lady Band perform outdoors. The Salvistia family performs on a high wire in the afternoon and evening show followed by a boxing match. Jimmie Murphy of Chicago meets Bat Donalson of Henry in a 10-round bout at 133 pounds. A 50, 100 and 220 yard dash showcase conclude the program.
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Illinois
Tlinois
Lacon
Roy Frances
Spencer
AL Fresco
AL Fresco Quartet
Salvistia
Jimmie Murphy
Chicago
Bat Donalson
HENRY
Henry versus Lacon as crowds gather at Park
Base Ball match Henry against Lacon followed by free coffee at Park. Special train from Dwight over the Chicago and Alton. Boat excursions from Peoria and La Salle in afternoon and evening. Special rates on railroads and steam boats. Merry go round for children. William O Leary marshal. A D Gash Chicago president highway commission as orator. Short talks by old settlers.
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Park
Dwight
Chicago
William O’leary
A. D. Gash
Illinois State Highway Commission
Billy and Eva McClinton in High Class Vaudeville
Airdome show features Billy and Eva McClinton in afternoon and evening vaudeville plus three reels of top motion pictures.
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Billy and
Eva'McClinton
National Implement Show Opens in Peoria with County Draft Features
Marshall county farmers are invited to the National Implement Show in Peoria September 4 through 12. Special draft horse classes, open to county owners, light harness and roadsters in breeding classes, and drivers in harness offer up to 1000 in cash premiums. Premiums include 15 10 and 5 for Marshall county draft teams plus gifts for top prizes. Send for the premium list from secretary W O Ireland Peoria.
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Peoria
Marshall County
W. O. Ireland
How to Cure a Sprain
Guidance suggests cham berlain s liniment speeds recovery to about one third of the usual time. Follow the directions on each bottle. Sold by all dealers.
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Chambérlain
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Joseph ‘Schaefer
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George A. Zeller
Springbay
Woodford County
University of Illinois
St. Louis Medical College
Rush Medical College
Republican Central Committee
Peoria City
Philippines
United States Army
United States Volunteers
Peoria State Hospital
City of
Manila
Europe
Board of Administration of
Congress
Wyoming Fair
Peoria Uniformed
Elgin Band
Wyoming
Fair
Fr. Arganbright
Lacon, Illin
Airdome
Willam J. Bentley
Livingston County
The
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