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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
The Associated Doctors, licensed by Illinois, advertise a free consultation and examination on Wednesday, Sept. 3 1913, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They claim to treat chronic diseases of men women and children with no charge beyond medicine costs. Married women must come with husbands and minors with parents. one day only.
On Wednesday September 3 Dr Haley will be in charge at the Associated Doctors in Peoria Illinois with Bank Reference to Dime Trust and Savings Bank Peoria. General references list O B Kepple Bardolph John Waibel Elmwood DeWitt Canton Frank Grill retired Varna J Hindert retired banker Minonk Andrew Leinweber Benson and Mrs Kate Murphy Hoopeston Illinois with date 8 14 31.
The seventh annual Henry handicap race from Peoria to Henry, Illinois, over 35.4 miles, saw thirteen boats start and eleven finish under Henry bridge. Kathryn L won the Henry cup and $10, with Marie L. N. close behind. Julia won the 50 dollar prize in a separate class, as Oscar Wilde finished last and received a $5 booby prize. A large crowd watched from the water works area as the event, delayed by conflicts with other amusements, concluded with a postrace dance at the park pavilion.
I M Forbes and wife stay briefly at Mackinac with relatives before returning to Marshall county. Mrs Kraus and Miss Young report travels and favorable views of Mackinac Islands, noting cool evenings and large summer visitor attendance. Local church activities include Missionary society meetings and plans for October.
A compact digest of key items from The Republican covering political developments, local impacts, and notable events. Highlights include official statements, community responses, and upcoming deadlines shaping civic action and governance.
Partial list highlights DeLongs Thompson the Worlds Greatest Aviator performing a day tractor bi plane show in Bloomington with a forty piece band. Other acts include Minoak Cowboy Band twenty pieces Prof Leo Barl electric wire act Hoffners Bros merry go round and a carry all. Free coffee and tea at noon Bartonville and Toluca hosts Allen's Stock Company evening performance.
A special train runs from Dwight and another from Bloomington to Peoria, with steamer Verne Swain for excursions from La Salle and intermediate points. Afternoon and evening river trips offered with special rates on all railroads and steamboats.
The annual Ivy Club Handicap Grind ran from Peoria to Henry Distance covering 35.4 miles with official finishing time recorded as 5:16 p m for Henry Bridge.
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