24 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
A four day baseball tournament begins at Pavilion Park in Henry Marshall County Illinois with Henry Knights facing Chillicothe in a late afternoon game. Festivities feature a Knights parade aboard the steamer Susan, a picnic at Pavilion Park, and an audience filled with locals and visiting lodge members.
An eleven inning baseball game at Pavilion Park drew a large crowd as Bradford and Henry battled to a standstill. Henry won on an error by Bradford catcher Petty in the eleventh, after mutual hard play and timely defensive miscues. Bradford produced a strong rally from Kewanee and other visitors butCould not overcome the decisive misplay that handed Henry the victory.
Upcoming excursion schedule from Peoria to De Pue, with rail and river barge rides, plus orchestra. Separate trips group from Peoria, Chillicothe, and Lacon on the river, with evening events and multiple stops.
A fragmented notice offers health advice and a Chicago specialist who visits monthly. It invites readers to consult next Wednesday at Camp Hourco for nervous debility weakness and chronic troubles. The announcer mentions excursions to Starved Rock and lists fares and food options for the event.
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