Local visits and events fill Henry area social pages
The Henry column records visitors from Chicago and Decatur, excursions to Peoria, and gatherings at Henry and Varna with names like Mrs. Swanson Irene Ling Adah Gable and Miss Kohler. Wedding notes mention Rena Kohler and Daniel McDonald in Chicago with plans to reside there. Local outings include horse racing and theater trips, with market snippets and quick health ad.
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B. B. Broaddust
Chicago
G. F.’ Swanson
Morené Swanson
Adolph Bade
Ella
Peoria
F. Schumacher
Henry
Irene Ling
Decatur
Orren -Whetzel
S.—A.—Stateter
Adah Gable
Moline
Henry Johnson
Orpha Bell
E.G. Scarborough
Maud
Nina Scarborough
Wenona
Benjamin Sloan
Dunlap
F. I. Bloomershine
Irene Hunt
E. B. Green
Carrie Davis
Bloomington
Harry Nott
Robert Slagle
Kohler
McDonald
Local Notes From Wenona And Surrounding Areas
A compendium of community happenings includes Miss Alice Marland visiting Bloomington and Lexington while Edwin Wright with family toured Chicago. Obituary notes Johnson White, a Wenona elder, died at Ora Coons’ home and funeral services were held. many local residents vacationed to Peoria and the Illinois River boat ride. Various residents lease, visit, or travel, with school painting underway and a farmers’ threshing update.
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Alice
Marland
Bloomington
Lexington
Edwin Wright
Garnet
Dewit
Chicago
Oscar Frede
Lacon
Johnson White
S. J
Milton White
Wenona
Ora Coons
Pislack
Peoria
Illinois River
D. E. Green
Leonore
Young
F. O. Dickey
Lewis Taylor
Freeport
Alva Dick
Messrs. Gotchall & Swartz
Whitefield Corners visiting relatives and local notes
Mrs Bruce Fountain and son Cecil visit her sister in Silver Hill, with Bruce traveling as far as Peoria. Marian Alford, now 14, visits old friends. Old Settlers picnic planned, heat advisory noted. Dr Hess and wife pass through, Jennie Dille visits, crops reported good with ample rain. William Salisbury goes to South Dakota with Ellsworth Clark. Woodman picnic in Wyoming. Chillicothe crowd advertising September event. Harry Snell at Peoria races. Lucinda Wright visiting uncle C C Swift. Church services every Sunday night.
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Bruce Fountain
Cecil
Silver Hill
Brik
Bruce
Peoria
Marian Alford
Watson
Canada
Dr Hess
Rock Island
Jennie Dille
Nebraska
Broadmoor
Annie Snyder
William Salisbury
South Dakota
Ellsworth Clark
Willett
Woodman
Wyoming
Chillicothe
Grant Walton
Juan Herr
Chicago
Harry Snell
Lucinda Wright
C. C. Swift
Political Gossip on Democratic Nominations and Delegates
Marshall county has four delegates to the state convention and Putnam county two. Democratic senatorial committees largely ignore the state committee, with only some districts nominating more than one candidate. Returns from Illinois senatorial districts suggest Democrats will nomiate seventy seven candidates for the 151 house seats and Republicans ninety five, similar to two years ago and the partisan coalition that elected Shurtleff and Lorimer.
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Marshall County
Putnam County
Illinois
Shurtleff
Lorimer
Fragmentary historic line hints at misplaced items and humor
A fragment shows a character returning to her nest to find it empty and humorous comments from another speaker. The terse line hints at a domestic scene with misplaced objects and a playful mood.
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Consolidated schools win strong support in Illinois Woodford Co
In Congerville Woodford County after nearly two years with a consolidated school three one room schools closed by a large voter majority. The central brick building cost 8000 dollars with 2000 dollars for site and equipment and 5600 dollars in funds issued. Three teachers staff the school which offers agriculture and domestic science and improved ventilation. A majority of parents report better moral health training and interest, with wagon transportation praised for reliability during heavy snows.
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Woodford
Congerville
F. H. Doeden
Winnebago County
Harlem Township
Free Soil School
Riley Township
McHenry County
Republican Split Deepens As Taft Reforms Press Forward
The Bloomington Pantagraph notes Senator Dolliver and Senator Cummings differ on party unity and strategy. Insurgents and regulars vote Republican, with no cross to Democratic aims. The party seeks reforms under Taft, likely shaping laws before the end of the administration.
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Dolliver
Bloomington
Iowa
Cummings
Andywnder
Preasent
Taft
Congress
Bave Apalican
Lightning Hits Farm Barns and Local Robbery Reported
A barn at A R Pritchard’s Washburn farm was damaged by lightning and a Frank Combs farm barn near Pattonsburg burned with 40 tons hay and four horses, loss $3,000 with partial Roanoke Mutual insurance. Leland post office robbed Friday night for $75 in stamps and cash. nitro used to blast safe. Woodman picnic plans at La Rose on Aug 31. Sterling lock and dam project $75,000 underway expected next summer, canal boats to reach manufacturing district. Canton Daily Register notes travel of O W Allen and Helen and Joseph Awards after Chautauqua. Gov Vardaman and Gov Glenn attended. Ringnecked pheasants released on Wood Farm. Walnut Grove joy ride ends in collision with Dennis’ butcher wagon injury. Local commentary on road mudhole and reformers.
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A. R. Pritchard
Washburn
Frank Combs
Pattonsburg
Bert Ilvin
Roanoke Mutual
Leland
la Rose
Sterling
Hennepin Canal
Bureau County
Canton Daily Register
O.W. Allen
Helen
Joseph
Henry
Dietz
Vardaman
Missisa
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
J A
Powell
Roberts Township
Don
Ality
Walnut Grove
Dennis
Rover
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