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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
9
Henry wins a hard fought ten inning game against Chillicothe on their home diamond under umpire Blair. Coss pitched well for Henry with strong support. fans decry umpire bias while Henry honors Rev. Vivian and public school plans unfold for fall term.
Harry I. Reeder formerly of Canton and South Main street Canton druggist, who sold his shop to J. G. Conibear before moving to Montana, is reported as a patient at Bartonville hospital for the insane. An unmarried sister teaches in Metamora, another sister lives in eastern Illinois. His wife remains in Montana near Butte. Friends attribute decline to intemperance during Canton years. $1500 in cash found on admission. Reeder long served as Dr Powell’s clerk and was to succeed him before a dispute led him to Canton to open his own drug store and marry there. He is said to be in ill health.
County Superintendent Perry will award state normal school scholarships on Aug 31 in the Lacon school house assembly room. The diploma admits the holder to any state normal school without further exam or tuition. Recipients include Marion Wabel Henry Rose Ely Whitefield Jennie Clark Saratoga Anna McCowan La Prairie Leonard McLaughlin Steuben Nellie Jacobs Hopewell Clara Montgomery Richland Esther Kamp Belle Plaine Erwin Korneman Bennington Mary Coffman Lacon.
Ralph Newell of Virginia, an old acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Lott Sullivan, stayed several days visiting Henry. The 18 year old youth enjoyed tours around town and river views, leaving with high praise for the city’s size and charm.
Two Lacon men died after a motor boat capsized south of Chillicothe in Marshall County. Will West and Robert Baker, both married, were returning from a ball game when they disappeared overnight. Their bodies were found the next day. authorities plan an inquest. Baker’s wife, with a three year old, lives in Peoria. West’s wife is expecting.
Mike Baroni a La Salle fruit dealer has received a second Italian letter demanding $6000 with a death threat to his family if payment is not made. The letter mirrors the first in handwriting and paper, and was mailed from Chicago. Police guard Baroni’s home as officials suspect he may have information about where to send the money.
A quarter’s worth of advertising in The Republican often yields farm sales, rental arrangements, or job opportunities and brings other excellent results for readers seeking local market actions and opportunities.
A dead unidentified Italian laborer, shot in the back while the killer tried to strip his pockets and burn his clothing, was found along the Santa Fe railroad southwest of La Rose. Governor Deneen has posted a $200 reward for conviction. Marshall County authorities pursue clues as Toluca’s city marshal links the victim to Toluca.
The Henry community is invited to join worship next Sabbath with a preacher at 11 AM and a second service at evening time. Sabbath school meets at 9 45 AM and Christian Endeavor at 7 PM. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 80 PM. Pastor H W Burger. A bankruptcy petition was filed in the US district court by Leroy Rowe of Bureau county. Howe reports assets of 822 76 and liabilities near 1000. He is a farmer and a restraining order was issued to stop sheriff sale.
Harry Bentley is singing at the Star theater and visiting relatives in town. Will Ponzer will teach the coming school year in McNabb while Frank Ganzer earned a first grade certificate in Sparland. Local happenings include arrests, steamer excursions, and a crowd of visitors from Normal, Harvard, and Magnolia.
Streator announces a two day aviation meet on September 16 and 17 at the Streator Trotting and Fair association grounds. Williard and McCurdy, famed Chicago winners, will fly French McCurdy biplanes, with flights, machine demonstrations, and possible paras passenger rides. The event promises thrills and close inspections, drawing crowds by streetcar access near the city.
James B. Smith born in Amherst County Virginia May 1 1838 65 died August 26 1911 Speer Illinois aged 76 years 3 months 25 days. Born into slavery he was freed at 15 and later took the name Smith. He and four sisters moved north crossing Indiana and Iowa to a Christian home near Harrison. He married Julia A. Williams Thanksgiving 1863, served three years in the Civil War, and had four children Della Florence George Mabel. Widowed in 1874, he married Fannie Lee in 1879. A Sabbath school teacher and Methodist church member, he died after a period of illness and was buried in Lawn Ridge Cemetery after funeral at Leonard Kittredge home.
Unruled counting tablets and school tablets, two for a nickel, are offered at this office. Suitable for children in all grades of city or district schools and used for classroom work or personal practice.
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