Henry Hofer dies after long Henry County life
Engelbert Hofer of Henry dies at home on Saturday August 28 1902 aged 72 years born in Baden Germany he came to America in 1858 and lived in Whitefield and Marshall counties before settling in Henry He leaves six living children all prosperous farmers and many relatives A large English language funeral was held at St Marys church with many attendees and pallbearers including his sons and sons in law.
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Engelbert Hofer
Henry
St Mary’s
Mr Hofer
Baden
Germany
America
New York
Peoria County
Marshall County
Ededs
John Sylvester
Mary Ann Wunder
Charles
Herman
Valentine
Lizzie Kubo
Kuhn
Clinton
St Mary’s Church
Father Zumbeuhl
Whitefield
Hofer
Grow
Pennsylvania
M. Hofer
Princeville
Geiger
Peoria
Lucas Hofer
Chas
B. German
Habn
Peru
Otto Hofer
M. Kuhn
Tiskilwa
Emil Manski
Chicago
Henry Mills
Esther R. Mills
Moses
Susanna Rhodes
Claresville
Ohio
Joshua
Sarah Malls
Putnam County
Ill
Friends’ Yearly Meeting House
Susanna
Parker P
John H
Sarah Elizabeth
Eli
David R
Martha E. Herman
Esther
William H
Mary A
Jewell County
Kansas
Martha E. Yale
McNabb
Keller
Abel Mills
Clear Creek
Ellis Eddingfield
West Virginia
Farmington
Fayette County
Penn
Susanna Crutchman
Magnolia
Odd Fellows
Jennie M Conover 3-year-old dies after illness
Jennie Marian Conover daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Conover died August 20 1902 at five o clock am after a two week illness described as cholera infantum She was born September 2 1899 in Saratoga township Funeral services were held at Milo M E church and interment was at Mound Cemetery Milo
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Jennie M. Conover
Jennie Marian
Robert L. Conover
Earth
Saratoga Township
Milo M. E
Mound Cemtery
Milo
Rey Wary
Eureka
Henry
Y. W. Shores
Lacon
Christian Church
Rey Nicholls
F. L. Bowen
Kansas City
Joseph Schick
St Mary's Parsonage
Rey Tullis
Alpha
Christian Emdeavor Society
R. L. Campbell
Pontiac
Putnam
Peters
The
Washington
Sand
South Haven
Mich
St John’s Church
Episcopal
Fr. Gorter
Quincy
Christian Churches of
Bowen
M. E. Sunday School
H. M
the Order of St Francis
Peoria
St Mary’s
St Joseph’s
Metamora
Pacifica
Katryan
Frances
Ellen
Gorter
St John’s Episcopal Services
Jesus
Iesus
Christ
Xpistos
God
MR. I. P
St. James Iy
Tesus Nazareus Rex Tudaorum
Jesus of Nazareth
Wilson Family Reunion Brings 185 Relatives Together
The 28th Wil son family reunion was held at Grange Hall near Wenona attracting 185 relatives. Eldest 82 and youngest 53, with 232 people across four generations. Events included singing, speeches by D Wilson O Wilson A Mills and recitations by May Wierman and Gail Wilson.
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Wilson
Grange Hall
Wenona
D. Wilson
O. Wilson
A. Mills
May Wierman
Gail Wilson
Rebecca Howard
Corning
Iowa
Thos Wilson
Chester
Neb
Iving
Joshua Wilson
Sarah Fell
Margaret Merritt
David Wilson Sp
Hannah Hoge
Thomas Wilson
Elizabeth Mills
Morris Wilson
Mary W. Smith
Amos B. Wilson
Oliver Wilson
Old Settlers Picnic draws large Lacon crowd in 32nd annual event
The 32d Old Settlers Picnic in Lacon drew a large throng of Marshall and local residents. President J. S. Thompson opened the gathering with welcome remarks by George Hutchins, and county attorney J. H. Franklin delivered the day’s address. The program featured short talks from local figures, a ball game, and a balloon ascent, with the Home Journal publishing full proceedings the next day. Dr. Robert Boal, 96, attended and recalled early county medical care. The event closed with prayers and continued community celebration.
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Lacon
Marshall
J. 8S. Thompson
George Hutchins
Lavon
J. H. Franklin
Lacan Journal
Joseph E. Ong
Marshall County
Colorado
RK. E. Barnes
Nebraska
H. D. Whitcomb
Tesmer
Bloomington
Jesse Sawyer
Theo
Bullman
A. S. Broaddus
H. 8. Whitcomb, Gilman Barnes of Geneseo, A. Pichereau
D. E. Thomas
Helen Strawn
Ira Ong
Joe Ong
Thompson
Roe
The
Home Journal
Franklin
Robert Boal
Burt
John
Charles Baker
Eclipse baseball game entertains Jonesville excursion party
Henry hosted an excursion party from Jonesville in La Salle County with a large group visiting Henry. The visitors formed the Eclipse baseball nine and played a friendly game at the park, beating Henry's team in a non-practice outing. The Big Bend reunion and Hon J V Graft's address drew local veterans to Henry.
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Jonesville
Henry
Odd Fellows Lodge
la Salle County
la Salle
Fred Swain
Our City
Central Park
Ball Park
Eclipse
Big Bend
Hennepin
J. V. Graft
Henry and
Vicinity
Henry Public School Circular Details Studies and Athletics
The Henry Public School introduces a Circular of Information detailing the course of study for the coming year. The district emphasizes a strong plan, state accreditation, new laboratory apparatus, and balanced focus on physical, intellectual, and moral development. Tuition: Primary 38, Grammar 4, High School 6 per term.
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Henry Public School
Board of Education
City of
Henry
Harry M. Snow
Henry Republican Office
Marshall County
State University
The Carnival Queen Votes Open for Big Thursday
The carnival committee opens a voting contest for Carnival Queen with votes sold at 5 cents each. The candidate with the most votes will be crowned and receive a gold watch and chain on Carnival Day. Balloting is at Thacker & Son's Jewelry Store with standings printed periodically.
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Carnival Committee
Thacker & Son
Electric Bitters touted as cure for dyspepsia relief
Photographist C C Harlan of Katon Ohio hails Electric Bitters after years of agony from indigestion. The tonic is praised for stomach liver and kidney benefits and sold for 60 cents at Dr Powells City drug store. Also notes Library Board meeting of the Woman's Club Library on Tuesday September 2 at 3 PM in the Council room with book lists due.
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Dr Powell
C. C. Harlan
Katon, O
Woman’s Club Library
Association
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Chatnel Fir Henry Water Works
National Contration Company, of
South Bend
Tid
Last Boenng
Mortuary Record
United States
Eta
Charles Hacker
Lacon Journal
Magoon Barnes
M. E. Blystone
Springfield
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Henry Electric Light Plant
Granite Mills
Joseph N. Krenz
Henry Electric Co
Old Settlers
Forrest Bros
Humphrey
Green
Yaeger
Broaddus
Smith
Camp
Bickerman
Heckle
St Louis
A. G. Humphrey
Fred 5. Schaefer
John M. Williams
T. F. Clover
Fred
Schaefer
Tee Eeees
Henry Pes
Church Notes
Schaefer’s
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