Log Industry in Henry Driven by J M Davis and Walnut Trade
The log and lumber business in Henry is growing as J M Davis expands facilities to meet rising demand. Black walnut logs flow from Lexington and Henry, with teamsters hauling to depots for shipment across ten states. Davis cites fine timber growth locally and a steady, year round market supporting numerous workers and his lumber yard operations.
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Putnam
Marshall
J. M. Davis
Our City
Lexington
McKer County
Henry
Hoosier
Atate
United States
Davis
Rock Island
R. Woon
Mr. Crouse
Henry Bridge
Pense
Mr. Davis
Davis Lumber Seeks Encouragement From Local Patrons
A local endorsement praises Mr Davis for fair dealing and effective management. He offers lumber at reasonable prices and invites customers to call, promising savings and trustworthy service for those needing building materials.
A Broken Limb Delays Young Kenneth Helper
Eight year old Kenneth Helper broke his right leg between knee and hip while playing in the yard with friends near A. M. Locke’s slate vaults. Forrest set the fracture and Kenneth remains bound for an indefinite recovery, patient and cheerful despite hot weather. The note also covers local baseball detail about Glatz pitching in a four day tournament at Tis Kilwa, and updates on Matthew Tremain of Malcolm, Nebraska, visiting Ottawa with his brother Albert in Batavia, as his sister shows Nebraska views.
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Kenneth
George Helper
A. M. Locke
Forrest
Matthew V. Tremain
Malcolm, Neb
Albert
Batavia
Matthew
Nebraska
A Broken Bridge Endangers John Diverbiss on Rural Road
John Diverbiss narrowly escaped being crushed when his traction engine and corn shelter plunged from an aged 20 foot wooden bridge over a small stream in Whitefield township. He jumped to safety as the outfit toppled into the ditch. The incident prompts talk of a new iron bridge to replace the broken span.
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John Diverbiss
Whitefield Township
Lyman Hunt
Iris
Douglas Hubbard
Mr Hubbard
Henry
Kuss Ros
Whitefield
In Memoriam Margaret Lincoln
The obituary notes Margaret Lincoln born February 6 1888 in Henry Illinois died August 20 1903 at age 15 at her Market Street home. She was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Lincoln and a cherished classmate of the Henry school. A Presbyterian active in church life she loved family and friends and her last gift was a Bible. Her funeral was held at the family home with Rev Robert Campbell officiating and a large attendance expressed in sympathy.
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Margaret Lincoln
Henry, Ill
Market Street
L. M. Lincoln
Henry
Wellness
Colorado
Arizona
Sorachiatty
Margaret
Presbyterian Sunday School
Price F Kellogg Soldier and Faithful Father Remembered
Price French Kellogg born February 11 1828 in Hampton New York moved west with his family to Metamora Illinois and later Henry Illinois He married Francia M Reeder in 1858 served three years in the 108th Illinois Volunteers under Gen Grant enduring Memphis Arkansas Post Vicksburg and Mobile He died August 28 after strokes and long illness at age 76 funeral at Presbyterian church and burial in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers fellow veterans and friends attending from Bloomington and beyond.
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Price F. Kellogg
Price French Kellogg
Hampton
New York
Fils
Metamora
Woodford County
Til
Francia M. Reeder
Arthur Lee
William Herbert
Zella Frances
Kellogg
Co Jo
Henry
Palian
Presbyterian Church
Rev. L. Campbell
Kellers
Oakwood Cemetery
G. M. Locke
Robert Erwin
W.K
Pershing
Wm Stamper
T. Lash
Adna Jones
William H. Kellogg
Aon
Acton
Ohio
W. R. Kell
Chicago
Krank Lawrence
Clara Price
Mary Evans
Bloomington
Mrs Triphena Wilson Dies at Lostant After Illness
Mrs Triphena Wilson wife of Edward Wilson died at home in Lostant Monday after a long illness and cancer at age 66. She was a daughter of Mrs Susan Johnston of this city and sister of Mrs Charles Ane of Henry and Mrs Frank Vogeleang of Streator. She leaves a husband and son. Funeral services led by Rev. Eiles with Undertaker Keller in charge of interment.
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Triphena Wilson
Edward Wilson
Lostant
Susan Johnston
Thi City
Charles Ane
Henry
Frank Vogeleang
Streator
Eiles
Keller
Church Notes Reflect Weekend Services and Visits
Friday evening service at St John s church is at 7 30 PM Next Sunday Rev Green preaches at the Christian church and at Bonham schoolhouse in the afternoon Mrs W Sla uf of Wenona with her two children and her Chicago visitor Miss Lottie Day visit St Mary s rector Rev L Zumbucbl The postponent of Rev Far cett s consecration disappointed due to delays The Presbyterian Sunday school hosted visitors from the Methodist school The Methodist church repairs paused The soloist Miss Clara Williams sang at a funeral Rev R L Campbell formerly of the Presbyterian spoke at the Christian Sunday school will meet at Pavilion Park next Saturday at 10 AM for a basket picnic Regular St John s services listed and Sunday school to begin Sept 5 The Episcopal Book of Common Prayer calls for abstinence on Fridays The Catholic Sister s school of St Mary s opens Aug 31 under Sister Kathrine and Sister Angela The house helper is Sister Baptista Miss Anta Wray of Peoria opens Sunday with Miss Young Miss Wraggan a noted vocalist assisted at St John s The Rev W H Mason travels to Henry and will preach Sundays The M E church decorating work progresses under decorators Henry Burkhart and Haddon George Bleater works on pews and wainscotting Rev Coad from Galesburg preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday The electric lights failed. he spoke on making life count Rev D S McCown attends Oak Hill camp meeting and is pictured by the Peoria Herald-Transcript He led the Pentecost service at 4 30 PM Sunday Miss Margaret Lincoln s funeral officiated by Rev Campbell Price Kellogg died. Campbell stayed for the funeral family ties highlighted He stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs G M Locke during his visit.
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Beautiful Home
Robert J. Campbell
Marion
Iowa
Presbyterian Church of
Henry
Ella Jenness
Zoe Young
H. F. Andrewa
Dr White
Gertrude Potter Accon Palit
Mra Jenness
Geo I. Root
Fred Nicholson
Harry Granburg
Lawrence Gregory
Don Kays
Oscar Davis
Frank Clift
St John’s Church
Green
Christian Church
Bonham School House
W. Slauf
Wenona
Chicago
Lottie Day
St Mary’s
L. Zumbucbl
Fawcett
Presbyterian Sunday School
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Clara
Williams
R. L. Campbell
Presbyterian
Christian Sunday
Pavilion Park
Book of Common Prayer
Episcopal Church
Slater
St Mary's
Kathrine
Aluter Angela
Biter Baptluta
Anta Wray
Peoria
Misses Young
Miss Wraggan
W. H.mason
Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Mason
M. IE
Henry Burkhart
Hd Haddon
George Bleater
Coad
Galesburg
McCown
Central Illinois
Brother McCown
Whitefield Township Faces Damages Suit and Bridge Repair
Whitefield township grapples with a $25,000 damage suit and plans a new bridge south of the Lyman Hunt farm to repair damages to John Divelbjes machinery caused by a township bridge collapse on Wednesday.
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Whitefield Township
Lyman Hunt
John Divelbjes
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Vege
Davie
Electro Light
Glatz
Tis
Kilwa
Tiskilwa
Bays
Ottawa
B. Stockton
Albert Stockton
Princeville
Chillicothe Enquirer
August Grauer
Hopewell Township
Lawrence
Henry Reublican
Henry Station
Church Notes
Nev R. L. Campbell
Mariow
Price IF. Kellogg
Campbell
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