26 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
A long Henry Peoria news column recounts the second annual Peoria Henry colony home-coming cruise on the Verne Swain with about 300 aboard. It details meetings, resolutions, and a large attendee list, plus remarks on hospitality from St Johns Guild and local clubs, music, and a memorial for Anette Wanzer.
Alonzo D. Gore born 1846 in Lacon, Civil War veteran, resided in Lacon all his life. He died August 16 and was buried August 18. The obituary notes he was not brother-in-law to Andrew Stibgen, and funeral services were conducted by G. E. Ponwick and his wife.
Cliff Doran and his father Robert Doran drove to Princeton and back in the former’s car on Monday afternoon. The Steel City steamer ran its regular bi weekly trip to New Orleans from La Salle. A visitor tried to force open Nick Schmitt’s thirst parlor door Sunday afternoon. the latch inside remained. Bernard Garland, previously with John Kirby, returns as Camp House clerk. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid meets Wednesday at the church with 5 o’clock picnic lunch. Margaret Rosenstengel, once stenographer for Attorney Jacobs, now lives with sister in Peoria and visited Henry recently. Concord township lacks clocks, billiards, sewing machines, and safes. Buda and Sheffield are thriving towns. Prince ton Tribune. J K Blackburn visits from Kansas City with his family. Stearns, Boston salesman, praises Henry’s sidewalks and streets. Hutchins and Downey families attend Bradford Chautauqua. Sunday crowds large. Funeral for Joseph Dwyer of Chicago held at St Louis Catholic church. 85. Hog disease in Kane county follows mild cholera, bull nose. eyes water, nose swells. America vacations. California fairs draw three-quarters of a million. Cora Camory of Tract., Ill., visiting relatives. jokes and milk requests at Fred Raymond’s.
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