Lightning Strikes Barn Burns Near Senachwine
A barn owned by Charles Wood in Senachwine township Putnam county four miles north of town was struck by lightning during a Monday storm and burned along with hay, grain, and machinery. Loss estimated at about $2,000 with $1,450 insured. Five horses and one calf died, seven horses and other items saved, while the adjacent house escaped damage. Neighbors aided, and Wood sustained burns to both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
Senachwine Township
Putnam County
Wood
Mr. Wood
Cess
American Insurance Company
W. B. Kirkpatrick
La Rose and Henry Clash at Pavilion Bark Diamond
Next Sunday La Rose and Henry meet in a baseball contest at the Pavilion bark diamond. La Rose seeks its first win over Henry, comes off defeats of Lacon and other fast teams, while Henry Reds prepare for a spicy showdown.
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la Rose
Henry
Pavilion Bark Diamond
Lacon
Henry Reds
Uncle Tom's Cabin At Henry Delighting Local Audiences
J D Chunn company secures lots at School and William streets to stage Uncle Tom's Cabin next Saturday evening. The production stars the famous sisters and features a large troupe, with realistic scenery and transforms to close the show. An excursion from San Jose Mason County arrived on the steamer David Swain, about 125 people enjoying a day of outing in Henry.
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J. D. Cnunn
School
William Streets
Henry
Uncle Tom
Eliza
Little Eva
Marks
San Jose
Mason County
David Swain
Peoria
Peoria Educator Dille Returns After Visit
Prof Dille and family from Peoria return home after a week in Henry county. He will begin teaching next Tuesday and observes Labor Day on Monday. With about twenty years in the profession and ten as department school superintendent, he receives a salary increase to 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dille
Peoria
Henry
Government to crack down on river boat law violations
Inspectors Mansfield and Peck notified Illinois river operators of license requirements and safety rules for night operation. Casper Halbleib faced possible license penalties as officials plan patrols and hidden boat enforcement to curb reckless speeds and improper lights.
Illinoi s 86th regimental reunion at Peoria marked by 45th year
The 86th Illinois regiment held its annual reunion in Peoria on Tuesday and Wednesday. Originating at Henry, the unit drew members from Henry Whitefield and Saratoga townships with H H Fahnstock its first captain. J C Kingl ey succeeded as captain and P W Wyckoff served as lieutenant. many veterans answered the roll and attended the 45th anniversary and 21st reunion. Julius S Starr gave the principal address. The Republican office welcomed Mrs W R Brokaw of Whitefield Corners with Mrs Lauron Green of Bloomington and Mrs Florence Proctor of Omaha in a friendly visit.
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86Th Ill
Peoria
Henry
Whitefield
Saratoga
H. H. Fahnstock
J. C. Kingley
P. W. Wyckoff
Julius S. Starr
W. R. Brokaw
Whitefield Corners
Lauron Green
Bloomington
Florence Proctor
Omaha
Lostant Team Defeated By Reds In Slow Sunday Game
Lostant appeared on the Pavilion diamond last Sunday and fell to the Reds who built a 3 2 lead by the fourth inning and held on. Moose pitched for Lostant entertaining the crowd with unorthodox motions while Henry kept the Reds to four hits. Forrest relieved in the seventh and closed with three strikeouts as the Reds surged late but could not score after the fourth.
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Lostant
Pavilion
Dean
Haines
Kern
B. Barbour
Glatz
Sievers
Mr. Barbour
Coe
Stitch
Baldwin
Moose
Henry
Hull
Manski
Litten
Forrest
Lash
Slewers
Helninger
Reds
E. Dean
M. Barbour
Kays
Krantz
A. E. Haines
Stra
Heininger
Les Coe
Tant
Ernest Panzer
Local notes and social updates from Henry area
Mrs Anna Bobby attends Putnam county institute this week. Residents’ homes in Bernard Yaeger and Mrs R K Warner are being painted. Mrs John Eberle and two children visit the Bickerman family. John Schrepfer of Metamora visiting relatives. now in real estate. Mrs Hettie Helper and nephew Kenneth Helper spent days in Peoria returning home. Mrs Robert Shields and family home after two week Chicago visit. Mrs Price hosting Ladies Aid next Wednesday. invites extended to other churches. Rev D S McCown resumes M E church services with closing sermon before conference. Henry M W A camp to initiate next Tuesday. lunch served. Harry Weeks wed Edith B Roberts Aug 4 at Champaign. works as coal inspector in Washington DC. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Methodist church holds Sept 4 at Mrs Mary Donough residence. Marshall County board of supervisors meets Sept 10 at Lacon. itemized bills due by 12 noon prior Saturday. Peter Hohmer fined for liquor without license. three counts dismissed. school fund increases by 60. Casper Smokie found unconscious near Whitefield Corners. Odd Fellows taking charge. condition critical. Mr and Mrs Philip Thomas celebrate silver anniversary Aug 29 1882. guild gathering at St Mary’s with ice cream. possible golden anniversary Aug 29 1932. Rev D S McCown returns from Oak Hill camp meeting. Oak Hill encampment rated highly. conference at Rock Island Sept 11. McCown may remain secretary. praised for leadership and bearing.
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Anna Bobby
Putnam County Institute
Bernard Yaeger
R. K. Warner
John Eberle
Theodore Bickerman
John Schrepfer
Metamora
Hettie Helper
Kenneth Helper
Peoria
Robert Shields
Chicago
Harry Weeks
William Weeks
Henry
Edith B. Roberts
Champaign
Harry
Washington, D. C
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mary McDonough
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Peter Hohmer
Thompson
South Whitefield
Gregg
Casper Smokie
Illinois
Whitefield Corners
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Order
Philip Thomas
Ladies’ Guild
St. Mary’s Church
McCown
Oak Hill
Honeywell
Rock Island
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Henry Lock
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la Salle
U. S
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Francis Donahue
Wm. Navigati
A. J. Cermak
E. M. Abraham
E. Danaher
P. J. Sullivan
J. Walsh
Uncle Sam
Mansfield and
Peck
Casper Halbleib
Oregon
Halbleib
Undercliff
Hennepim
Chillicothe
Mr. Halbleib
Henry K
P. Ball
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Halbleld
Herry
Nli‘noir Valley Yacht Club
Nathan J. Ponder
Racine
Wis
Nellie M. McBride
Daniel H. Gregg
Brooks Drug Company
Nellie
M. BE. Church
Ponder
Henry Public School
Miss Young
W. E. King
P. Marie Pfaff
Elkater
W. BH. King
Luella Worley
Carrie Carpenter
Matthew Steele
May Young
Gertrude Bickerman
E. Louise Helper
Lulu Hillabrand
Pater K. Smith
Hal Reid
W. F. Mann
Opera
Arizona
Tom Lawton
Carlos Mendoza
John Graham
Geraldine
Denver Dan
Lawton
Lutehia Cordova
Carlos
Little Ann Slattery
Tacoma Tim
Ireland
Spokane Ike
Opera House
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