Death After Saloon Altercation Sparks Inquest
John Parsons of Magnolia died after a quarrel with Nicholas Smith at Varna. The coroner’s inquest, held after Parsons fell on the sidewalk, found death due to unknown causes with witnesses detailing the saloon confrontation and ensuing collapse. Smith was arrested and bail set at 5000.
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Nicholas Smith
Varna
Smith’ Saloon
Dr. Peterson
Lick Smith
John Parsons
Wm. Seelye
Parsons
Seelye
Toluca
Olney Hurt
Smith
King
H. W. Broaddus
D. L. Hartley
E.C. Therme
Broaddus
Barney Kelley
H. W. Tidmarsh
Michael Smith
Hopewell Township
Monahan
Lacon
Wordy Broaddus
Lewis Lenz
Wm. Feazel
Grand
Henry's New Start Delivers Win Over La Salle Blues
Henry Reds defeat La Salle Blues 6 to 3 at Pavilion Park on Sunday. Pinkney pitched strong for Henry while La Salle produced three notable double plays but could not overcome place hits that baffled outfield alignment. McManus exited in the eighth. Kerns and Johns also contributed offensively in a tense regional college baseball matchup.
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la Salle Blues
Henry
la Salle
Pavillon Park
Elks’ Lodge
Swain
Blues
Henry Reds
Pavilion Park
Pinkney
Peoria
McManus
R. H. PO. A.B. Halpin
Hines
Gargowns el Dyers Rept
Tae Lees Gruscha
D. Johns
Aeet
Whitfield
Aie
Ae Eget Iuy
Dees Polaski
Coughling
He Ee
Kerns
Ose ieSan
Forrest
Sop
aOmnOestlemeds
Lofgren
Meena
Johns
Pulaski
Haines
Pink‘ney
Sievers
Panzer
Coughlin
Faris
C. Johns
Coe
Henry Public School Opens Fall Term With Ten Teachers
Henry Public School begins the fall term on Monday September 3 with a ten member faculty led by Superintendent J Carl Stine Principal Nora N Hickox and Assistant Principal Luella Worley. Teachers include Carrie Carpenter Jessica Trimble Matthew Steele May Wykoff Gertrude Bickerman Louise Helper Lulu Hillabrand and others. Robert Shields remains convalescent with slow improvement.
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Henry
J. Carl Stine
Nora N. Hickox
Luella Worley
Carrie Carpenter
Jessica Trimble
Matthew Steele
May Wykoff
Gertrude Bi
School Year Begins at Henry School
School announces reopening for the new year with pupils six and older invited to enroll on September 3. Those not yet placed should come September 1, a teachers meeting is set for 1 PM, and parents are urged to cooperate to achieve a record attendance.
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Henry School
J. Carl Stine
Imposter Mason Scams Brethren Across Towns
A man posing as a Mason in good standing solicits funds from Brethren in several towns including Henry. He claims to be a piano tuner and is believed capable, but investigation shows he is not a member of the Kentucky lodge he cites and uses different names in each town. Do not give him money.
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Henry
Kentucky
Henry Masons Defeated by Sparland in Hot Pavilion Park Game
The Masons of Sparland and Henry played a baseball match at Pavilion Park last Friday in extreme heat. Sparland dominated infield play, while Henry fumbled in key moments, leading to a 10 to 5 Sparland victory. Afterward, players and wives attended a 6 o'clock luncheon hosted by Henry, where Master Mason degrees were conferred on Matthew Steele and Benjamin Hoyle.
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Sparland
Henry
Pavilion Park
Henry Warriors
Henry Masons
Henry. E. VanAntwerp
Rankin Forbes F
Davis M.sparr
E. G. Cromwell L. Osborn
B. A. Hall F. VanAntwerp
A. Quinn F. Lyons
T. Smith
Masons of
Order
L. 2. Simpson
Sparland—Rey
J. P. Bliss
Royce
Emma VanAntwerp
John VanAntwerp
Edward VanAntwerp
Gehr
Sparr
Ethel Watkins
F. A. Barr
Lyons
Marland
Lacon
Wm. G. Dorsey
J. Magoon
Ed R. Hannum
Magnolia
Henry Mills
Willis Mills
Wm. Moffitt
B. R. Spencer
John Price
T. C. Haws
Whitefield
Siméon Doyle
Frank Brokaw
J. H. Hayward
Matthew Steele
Benjamin Hoyle
Death of Frank C. Allen Unmarrried Forrest Resident
Frank C Allen age 48 died reported by Chester Bidwell. Oldest son of Alonzo and Phebe Allen of Forrest and brother of Mrs Hunter he lived with parents and was ill for years. Funeral held Saturday at the family home with relatives and friends in attendance. He was Swedenborgian and endured illness with Christian patience. Town auditors meet Sept 4 1906 at 10 am to audit town bills. A Central Illinois dry goods store for sale at a bargain with stock around 9000 dollars.
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Chester Bidwell
Frank Clarke Allen
Alonzo and
Phebe Allen
Forrest
A. H. Taber
Board of Town Auditors
Henry
Wm. Sievers
Illinois
Charles L. Wilcox
Hot Springs
Ark
Bradford
Edward Shorts
Saratoga Township
Mr. Shorts
Lyman Sutton
Ed Walton
Wilcox
Lyman
Patch
W. J. Thomas
George A. Burt Foreman
Abram T. Shurts
Henry Applen
John True
Wm. Mielkey
Roy Shurts
Clarence Clark Drowned in Illinois River at Swimming Hole
Clarence W. Clark, 18, post office clerk and son of William Clark, drowned in the Illinois River at Henry, Marshall county, while swimming with three companions. The body was recovered after about two hours. a coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning. Clark is survived by his widowed father and three siblings. funeral planned at Main Street residence with Rev. M. B. Todd officiating.
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Clarence Winfield Clark
Illinois
Clarence
Willis Jacobs
Jacobs
William H. Bobby
Bobby
Clarence Clark
G. W. Keller
W. J. Thomas
James Chambers
Hartley Clerk
Gus Biel
H. H. Sigber
Frank
Peterman
Patrick Green
William Bobby
Fred Ford
Clarence W. Clark
Henry
Marshall County
William Clark
Nelson
Omaha
Mary
Edna
Main Street
M. B. Todd
Wapello
Henry Cemetery
Narrow coast voyage notes aboard Milwaukee on trial run
Miss Mary L Boice writes from Santa Barbara describing the Milwaukee warship during its trial run off the coast. She recalls the torpedo boat destroyer and other warships nearby, meeting friends aboard Chicago and the hoped visit with Officer Jack Falconer, plus seasick seas and perfect weather for picnics as advertisements crowd the issue.
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Mary L, Boice
Pet Bagley
Putnam
Mary L
Boice
Miss Boice
Burt
Santa Barbara
Milwaukee
Chicago
Jack Falconer
Mary L. Boice
Neighborhood threshing day ends with feast and ball postponement
Farmers threshing around Richland complete a run at the John Belsly farm. Mrs. Belsly hosts about 60 neighbors for dinner. Mr. Belsly slaughtered a calf for barbecue. A planned ball between married and single men is postponed as work runs late.
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Dennis Boys
Richland
John Belsly
Lighty-sixth's Reunion in Peoria to Gather Veterans
Members of the Fighting McCook brigade will meet in Peoria on April 26 and 27 for the annual reunion. Colonel McCook will travel from New York to participate. The 3rd Illinois Infantry and 85th regiment veterans join for a large gathering with attendees from about a dozen western states. E A Morpson of Havana commands the 86th. Exercises are in the Y M C A auditorium.
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McCook
Peoria
New York
E. A. Morpson
Havana
Bradshaw's Players Bring Tented Opera to Henry County
A large dramatic company Bradshaw's Players touring in a tented theater performs all week in Henry and surrounding areas. The troupe, featuring Miss Henrietta Wilson, includes 28 actors plus a band and orchestra and can seat 1200. Shows run at 10 20 and 80 cents on Front Street nightly.
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Henry and
Bradshaw's Players
Henrietta Wilson
Front Street
Swains Reach Wharfage Settlement With Harbormaster
The Swains and Harbormaster Jones at Peoria agreed on wharfage payments for their steamboats. Swains will cover wharfage for both boats and $142 already spent will be asked to the city council for refund with endorsements from the harbormaster and state’s attorney. Wharfage to date totals $236.
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Jones
Peoria
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Dennis Hartley
H. E. Broaddus
Hartley
W. R. Broaddus
Willam Seelye
Durley King
John Haws
Olney Hurl
William Seelye
John
Nick Smith
Curley King
Smith's
G. S. Park
Henry Public School
Robert Shields
Sparland Masons
F. C. Allen
Auditors Meeting
Clarence Wy Clark
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