Henry Beats Peoria In A Thrilling Field Day Match
A large crowd watched Henry defeat Peoria 3 2 in a long battle at Pavilion Park Friday Eve September 1. Key plays came in the ninth inning with Winters delivering a two run double and Henry seizing the win. The attendance neared six hundred as the two teams staged a spirited exchange and a tense finish.
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Blundell
Heininger
Ziemer
Newsam
Bassett
Haines
de Trempe
Coss
Wood
Flannagan
Anderson
Winters
Fou
Henry
R. H. PO
A. E. Anderson
F. Newsam
J. Newsam
Lee Lee
Og Coss
Herman
C. Wood
Kanive
Ss. Heininger
Hye Boey
Peoria
Bibbles
Downey
Rogey
McKeon
Henry County News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Local notes cover visits by Mrs. Kathryn Wallace and daughters. Nora Brown leaves for Chicago. Henry day urged 1 to 5 pm closings. Minonk beats Chillicothe 10 to 0 with Leland Giants player Harry Granburg at The Hub job update. Mrs. Susan Owen buried at Lacon. Henry Gray vs Chillicothe game plans. travel by river for fans. W. H. Pyle noted dead in Peoria Star obituary. public notices of marriage work trips in New Mexico letter. Rebekah picnic at Walnut Grove with rides, dining and lake activities.
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Addie M. Harry
Bradford
W. H. Wallace
Kathryn Wallace
Ella
Elizabeth
Joliet
Nora Brown
Segraves
Chicago
J. F. All
G. W. Schwartz
Champaign
A. H. Green
Jessie
Minonk
Chillicothe
Minonuk
Leland Giants
Harry Granburg
Hub
Harry
Rose
State Printing Department
Michael Baroma
la Salle
Susan Owen
Peoria
Lacon
Owen
Strawn
Marshall County
John Strawn
Henry Greys
Henry
Percy Swain
Julia Ruggles
A. D. Stevens
Peoria Star
W. H. Pyle
Henryville
Ind
Camp House
Central Illinois
Will Ponzer
Henry Auto Co
Will
Panzer
Mrs H L Clift and others visit Chicago for aeroplane meet
News notes list Mrs H L Clift visiting Chicago to see her children Oscar Davis and Miss Lada Fawcett while Miss Evelyn Hartley prepares for a teaching career at Normal. Town social items include fall markets, visits, moving plans, and school institute attendance.
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8. L. Clift
Chicago
Oscar Davis
Lada Fawcett
Evelyn Hartley
Henry
Sunday School and Church Activities Notice
A church bulletin lists M. E. Church Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 8 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday The W F M S will host a quarterly tea next Wednesday 3 to 6 pm Mrs J Farley hosting A program will delight attendees The annual conference is set for Peoria September 6 led by Bishop Quayle The David Swain boat excursion to Al Fresco park Monday drew about 200 with dancing music and sociable activity ending after midnight
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M. E
McCullough
Peoria
Bishop Quayle
R. L. Vivian
David Swain
al Fresco Park
Henry Greys
al’ Fresco
Mellow's Plant Enlarging in Lacon
Richard Mellow, Lacon's monument man, expands his plant with a 9x9 double cylinder air compressor to supply 150 cubic feet per minute for 12 pneumatic hammers and other machinery. He plans a 15 ton overhead traveling crane and redesigned showroom to create a top class facility serving central Illinois gravesite work.
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Mellow
Richard Mellow
Lacon
Mr. Mellow
Mr. Mellon
Christian Church Announces Weekend Activities
The young ladies' class is banner class last Sunday. Sunday school next Sunday at 9 45. Preaching both morning and evening at the usual hours. A church picnic is planned Friday afternoon at Walnut Grove with a 9 o'clock gathering at the church to provide a way. Ladies' Aid to meet at Mrs J R Robinson's home Wednesday afternoon Aug 30 at 2. All interested invited. The Republican offers two International Unabridged Websters for sale, a few years old, price 3, in good order.
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Los Lunas
N. M
Henry Republican
Henry
Ill
Aubuquerque Morning Journal
Illinois
Southwestern Land Irrigation and Power Co
Albuquerque
Kate May
Charles EB. Diverbiss
Hugh Cooper
Presbyterian Parsonage
Republican
Rebekah
Walnut Grove
Rebekahs
Marshall Lodge
Francis Quinn
I. O. O. F. Hall
Grove
Mac Blanche McKirgan Argraves
Wenona
Compton
Minnie
Alexander
Elizabeth Darrah McKirgan
Linn C. Argraves
Vera Ione
Jesus
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
William McKirgan
Canton
John McKirgan
Magnolia
Alex McKirgan
Scotland
Matthew M. McKirgan
Hinkley
John Munnis
Clarion
Eewin Brady
Weston
Minnie McKirgan
Kewanee Plans Sign Boards to Stop Out-of-Town Speeders
Kewanee public safety chief orders nine four foot sign boards on entry roads. The boards will clearly state the speed law and warn outsiders they may face fines if they speed within the city, ending excuses from visiting motorists.
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Kewanee
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Announcement
The Presbyterian church will hold regular worship next Sabbath with Sunday School at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 7. The morning sermon is at 11 and evening worship at 8. A Thursday prayer meeting occurs at 7 30. Pastor H W Burger extends cordial invitations to all services.
Henrys crack bell team earns praise from Danville paper
The Danville daily paper lauds Henrys crack bell team as the fastest amateur squad in the state and even hints the manager may sign Henry players for next season. Henry has only three losses this season, by Peru twice and Chillicothe once, with the Danville report claiming an Illinois championship claim. John Hartley spent days in Iowa while Hartley Finn agency sold 240 acres near Clarion Wright county to Clark Ball of Whitefield, who plans no immediate move to Iowa.
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Peoria
Henry
Henry Bunch
Goss
Haines
Bassett
Winters
Cass
Newsam
Ziemer
Anderson
F. Newsam
Wood
J. Newsam
Heininger
Blundell
Rogey
Downey
Herman
DeTrempe
Bibbles
Coss
Kanive
Flannagan
I. Newsam
Kan
Kanse
Danville
Peru
Chillicothe
Illinois
John Hartley
Iowa
Hartley & Finn
Clarion
Wright County
Clark Ball
Whitefield
Ball
Henry Township Auditors Meeting Called In Marshall County
The Board of Auditors of Henry Township, Marshall County, Illinois, will meet at the Town Clerk’s office on Tuesday September 5 1911 at 10 o clock a m to audit all town claims. August Becker Town Clerk.
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Henry Township
Henry
County of
Marshall
State of
Illinois
August Becker
Lost lady's purse reported between Henry bridge and Watercott's store
A lady's purse vanished this forenoon between the Henry bridge and Watercott's store. It contained a $5 gold piece and loose change. A reward is offered for its return to this office.
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Henry Bridge
Watercott'’s
Dear, Will You Marry Me Because of Fortune
A playful exchange unfolds as she accuses him of loving for wealth while he insists he would marry regardless of her inheritance. The dialogue turns on freedom and equality, highlighting a witty note about marriage and money.
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Darling
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