Hicks Tractor Factory in Henry Illinois Promoted by Bonds
A push in Henry Illinois seeks to raise 50000 in bonds to secure a Hicks Tractor factory. R P Hicks and partners present at a mass meeting promise a facility, skilled jobs and a 500 person population boost if subscriptions are met. Compiled stock agreements outline payment, location near the First National and Henry National banks, and board appointments once the goal is reached.
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Henry
Hicks Tractor Factory
Hicks
Cornell University
Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company
Rumely Company
la- Port
Ind
Gile Boat and Engine Company
D. M. Hartsough
Opera House
Mr. Hicks
Quackenbush
J. J. Barnes
G. E. Fenwick
Oscar Davis
Fred Potter
Hicks Tractor Company
South Dakota
Illinois
Eyisiela Ajeier
National Bank of Henry
First National Bank
Henry National Bank
Lapital
Sale Company
J. Mary's Church
Andrew Schauer
Lacon
Ill
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Court House
Lawrence D. Gregory
81st Birthday Celebration For Mr George Nicholson
Mr George Nicholson celebrated his 81st birthday with friends on Aug 24 at a six to seven course dinner in Henry Illinois. Guests included Hiram Hunter H Hutchins Dr F H Powell C Lyman Loomis and George Burt Sr. The event featured a decorated table with flag corner cards and a miniature submarine souvenir. Attendees discussed war and politics and paid tribute to Nicholson a long time resident and grain buyer. A gift of fine cigars was given to Nicholson and his wife and daughter were thanked for hosting.
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George Nicholson
Syf George Nicholson
Daughtess Beulah
the Republic
Hiram Hunter
H. Hutchins
F. H. Powell
C. Lyman Loomis
George Burt
Loomis
Mr. Burt
Nicholson
Burt
Mr. Nicholson
Hunter
Hutchins
Powell
Canada
Illinois
Henry
Send Children First Day Urges Early School Enrollment
Instructs that children should enter school on the first day to avoid space issues as mid year classes cannot be admitted. Parents urged to enroll for September 3 and ensure all grade levels begin together to prevent handicaps. Includes note from Gertrude Bickerman.
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Gertrude Bickerman
Personal notices and locals from Marshall county
Mrs Alfred Clift survived surgery Monday. Teachers attend institute at Lacon. Mrs Myrtle Hess visits sister Mrs E C Barnard of Granville. Harry Blackburn becomes judge of swine pens at Streator fair. J H Barry family visit Wenona and relatives. Barry Overland group visits El Paso. Marshall Downey group snippets include Friends chautauqua trip and a Wenona freight wreck. Hoover announces whiskey ban and 2 percent beer. A B Smith joins Purple Crags to care for WWI dead. J J Barnes marks Ivy Way highway posts toward Lacon and Putnam county line. Marie launch to Peoria repairs. canal water level slows progress. Mrs Law suffers paralytic stroke. hospital care in Peoria. W W Hauber transferred to Kewanee. Horace Christian arrives to fill post. American Express moves to Krenz building on Edward street.
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Toluca
Margaret Jones
Marjorie Stolty
Champaign
Clifford Haws
Chicago
Albert Ruth
Peoria
Ireland
Ernest E. East
Telegraph
Peoria Star
Washington
Morton
Peoria Evening Stars
Pavilion Park
Columbia
Henry
Rome
W. J. Thomas
Alex Doelzer
Charles Motter
Hennepin
Mr. Motter
Deininger Bros
King Ananias
Whitefield
Flynn
Camp Grove
John Orr
Coats
Kansas
John
Louis
Milo
Orient
Iowa
New
Willys-Knight
Otto Schurr
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Otto
Harry Stipp
Putnam
Frank Saur
Rutland
Undercliff
Saur
Stipp
C. A. Phillips
Henry National Bank
C. A
White Sox
Pennantville
Comisky Park
Fort, Sheridan
Jack Humble
Alfred Clift
Marshall County
Lacon
Myrtle Hess
E. C. Barnard
Granville
Harry Blackburn
J. H. Barry
Alvin
Wenona
Ivan Barry
Thomas Vogelsang
Alta Vogelsang
Marie Gregory
el Paso
Barry Overland
Marshall Downey
Chautauqua
McNabb
Lostant
Illinois Central
Hoover
Hubert Hoover
Government Food Commission
A. B. Smith
The
Purple Crags
United States
Red Cross
J. J. Barnes
Ivy Way
Putnam County
Here
Samuel Garland
Mr. Barnes
Marie
C. B. Daggett
Mr. Daggett
Robert McReeves
Leon Vacheront
Marseilles
Illinois
Walter Duke
W. T. Law
John Hodge
Law
Proctor Hospital
Venona
Ben Hauber
American Express
Kewanee
Horace Christian
Hauber
Express
Hauber Kewanee
Christian
Krenz
Edward Street
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William E. Hull
Good Road Boosters
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Springfield
S. E. Bradt
W. W. Mart
County Boards of Supervisors
Hull
Good Roads Association
Joliet
Morris
Ottawa
LaSalle
Spring Valley
Pekin
Mason City
Roads and Bridges Committee
Henry and Vicinity
Sheee M. E
William Wheeler
Rey. J. T. Jones
D. D
Rock Island
Dpworth League
Walter Helper
J. BE
Mercer
Ba Christian Church
William Knight
Murphy
Friends of Jesus
St. John’s Church
F. W. Harst
Presbyterian Church
Rea W. Martin
Ea Ra St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
Palm
Bluebird
Moving Picture
Bettina
Henry Opera House
A. J. Lindgren
Mae McGrath
A. C. Henkins
Florence
Frederick Siewers
Grove Inn
William Sievers
Baby Edward
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