Massive 1000 Pound Fish Haul Tied to Goose Pond Site
Reports say a Princeton Gun and Fish Club operation near Bureau Illinois claimed 80 000 pounds of carp buffalo and dog fish from Goose Pond on land leased from Bauter Bros. In a sweep that drew in 24 000 pounds by Thursday night the catch was moved to Bauter Bros packing rooms and sold to eastern markets while disputes arose over trespass damages and compensation.
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Omatub
Princeton
Illinois
Henry Gresser
Henry
Bermeén
Goose Pond
Princeton Club
Bauter Bros
rSenachwine
Putnam County
Bautey Bros
Sinis-City
sBun
Tfheys
Peed Bate
Matrimonial Ties Reported In Peoria And Salina Nuptials
Notices detail three marriages in rapid succession including Duke Graf of Peoria marrying Adaline Graf with ceremony at a Lutheran parsonage and reception at a brother's home. Kirby and Emma Hamilton wed at Peoria with ties to Camp House livery. Pearl Bush and Roy Kathery unite in Salina after a romance, with Bush living in Salina and Kathery connected to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Graf
Peoria
Flach
Thomas Duke
Henry
Adaline V. Graf
John Graf
Louisa Graf
Duke
Chicago
Kirby-Hamilton
AL Peoria
Grover Cleveland
Kirby
Barnes
Emma Hamilton
Carthage
Camp House
Hutchins & Downey
Margaret Dunlap
Pacific House
Miriam Rebekah Todge
Kathery
Salina
Deaths From Henry County Auto Crash Near Wolf Hollow
A Monday night accident on the Hen nep in road near Wolf Hollow creek killed Don Holecker. Chris Schammel and Monroe Vessel survived. Holecker died from choking after being crushed under the car. A jury later ruled the death accidental and the car was later repaired. Holecker left a wife and four children. Funeral held at Florid M E church. Burial at Floud Cemetery.
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Chris Schammel
Henry
Lanny Boyle
Mr. Boyle
Chicago
Mr. Schammel
Don Holecker
Monroe Vessel
Putnam County
Henry Bridge
Hennepin Road
Wolf Hollow Creek
Mr. Schathmel
Mr. Wessel
Mr. Holocker
Henry Auto Co
Coggshall
Holocker
Goroners Watson
Eisie, R.' Foster
Lacon
Illini Valley Electric Buys Lacon Chillicothe and Henry Plants
The Illinois Valley Gas Electric Lighting and Power Co based in Foliet has acquired the Lacon Chillicothe and Henry lighting plants. They plan a temporary Lacon plant to light four towns within about 30 days and then switch to Joliet power via overhead wires. The deal preserves current rates and contracts for now and offers free 16 candlepower lamps to customers. The Henry plant's officers and the Lacon and Chillicothe concerns’ leaders are named in the filing. A Thanksgiving wedding also notes Leon Schubert and Miss Bertha Bogner wed at St Mary’s Henry with a large reception and plans for a honeymoon in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Valley Gas, Electric Lighting and Power Co
Foliet
Lacon
Chillicothe
Henry
Edison Commonwealth of Chicago
Economy Light and Power Co
Joliet
Sparland
Llnom
Toliet
Henry Electric Light and Power Co
Jho Crickenberger
W HH Casselberry
Brown
F A Barr
Chillicothe Water, Light and Power Co
J S Daily
St Mary’s Church
Sensled
Leon Schubert
Bertha A Bogner
Whitefield
Clara Seitz
Joseph Baogner Corsin
Louis Bogher
Rée+—Fi— Gensler
A. L. Webber
Leo” Schubert
Vincent
Iowa
Michael Yeager
Nebraska
Iany
Lanseries
D. Calhoun
Church of
BD. S. Carr
First” Congregational
H. W. Burger
First Presbyterian Church
Stephens
First Congregational Church of
Lace
M. Re
Bore
Townley and Mutton Obituaries Highlight Local Farewells
Julia Townley 81 dies after hip fracture from fainting spell at home near Henry following her husband Ezra Townley's death. Her children Rachel, John, Arthur survive. funeral at Putnam cemetery referenced with sentiment and church ties. Robert Mutton, Grand Island brickman, dies at 75 after Civil War service and long career in brick works. survived by wife and four children. funeral reported with lodge affiliations and memorials.
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Henry
Julia Townley
Ezra Townley
Rachel
Julia Baur
Wall ‘Street
New York City
John C
Chester
Texas
Arthur
Eagle Lake
Rachel B
Senachwine
Putnam County
Putnam Christian Church
Rev Reichel
Eureka
W S Hannum
Anna Brown
Louis Kraus
J Chauncey Bacon
Arthur Smith
Dannie Horrom
Stephen Smith
Benjamin
Clem Ransom
A B. Smith
Putnam Cemetery
Robert B. Mutton
Robert Bernard Mutton
Grand Island
Neb
Mutton
Mr. Mutton
Cornwall
England
Pough
Keepsie
Ill
86Th Illinois
King & Kerrand
Utton
H. Mutton
Tatoma
Wash
Forrest J. Mutton
Portland
Ore
G.A. Or
Daily Indépendent
Henry Items Chronicle Local News and Updates
Miss Evans seeks subscribers for periodicals. Mrs. Ward ill at daughter’s. J R Dague piano tuner visits Henry December 5. Turner Hudson Co ship grain from river elevator. John Hartley showcases new pianos. Conners’ dog Queen mothers a new litter. Thanksgiving at Camp House. rainstorm overnight. Toluca barn fire destroys hay oats and three horses. Barfoot wins prizes at Oklahoma fair. Peoria Daily Herald-Transcript to publish midnight edition. Orchard yields 44 barrels Winesaps sent to sister in Henry. Public church meetings planned December 5–16 across local towns.
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Miss Evans
Ladies’ Home Journal
Hannah Ward
H. Clark
Bureau
J. R. Dague
Minoak
Henry
Hannum’s Music Store
Turner-Hudnut Co
John Hartley
New York
Peoria
A. D. Hillabrand
FF. S. Becker
Jane Hall
Joe Cusac
Toluca
Cusac
Charles Wabel
Babe
Sparland
Bosworth
Charles
Charles BE. Thompson
Salina
Kas
Clara
Hayline
Peoria-Daily
Herald-Transcript
Dee
Iejeopleoft Tenry
Andy Vicinity
vAsia
John Nicholls
Wady
Stark
School Notes Highlights From Local Classes and News
Harry Seitz returns to school after illness as Grover Kern and William Meer visit. Seniors hold a class meeting while eighth graders purchase a picture and frame. Miss Worley’s sewing class begins Xmas remembrances. Walter Bayné returns from a trip. a Taft/Fulford item recalls a death and Peru burial.
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Harry Seitz
Arthur Ryan
Grover Kern
William Meer
Zie
Galahad
Tennyson
Rand
R. FF
Sob<Clitt
Walter Bayné
Teria
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Presbyterian
Frank Wes
Daniels
Wan
Miuttler
Linitial
Big Corporation
Rachel B Townley
John C. Townley
Arthur Townley
Aldswil
Mery and
Mrave
Edmond Quinn
Gre
Icago
Barfoot
Jefferson
Okla
R. M. Tremain
Oklahoma
St. Mary’s Hall
Tauqua
Sharles Fulford
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