Death of Bloomington giant known as Baby Bliss
Leonard Baby Bliss, reputed largest man in the world, was found dead in his Bloomington home. Neighbors discovered his frozen body in a chair with gas escaping from a stove after several days unseen. Bliss, born May 4, 1865, traveled in America and Europe as a bicycle factory salesman and performed with circuses and fat man shows.
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Bliss
Bloomington
Leonard
America
Europe
Eloer
Col Frederick H. Smith for Congress in Sixteenth district
A Peoria favored candidate Col Frederick H. Smith emerges as the likely Republican choice for the Sixteenth district. His long service to the party includes posts with the National Republican Central Committee and as a presidential elector for Roosevelt. District support grows on grounds of fairness leadership and perceived readiness to represent the state in Congress. November election expected decisive victory.
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Sixteenth
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria
Smith
Willy
Col. Smith
Tanner
Yates
Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Col Smith
National Republican Central Committee
Peoria Republican Central Committee
Creve Coeur
Charleston
Congress
Washington
Col
Tax Collector's Notice for 1911 Personal Property
Henry township residents must pay all personal property taxes by March 10 1912. The notice from Charles Vogelsang Tax Collector states books and receipts are prepared for tax collection and taxes are due at his grocery office.
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Henry
Charles
Vogelsang
Yeristt
Mrs. Julia Chapman Burt Dies in Henry at 73
Julia Chapman Burt wife of John Spencer Burt died at her home on Lower Edward Street at 4 a m Wednesday January 17 1912 aged 73. Born November 22 1838 near Jubilee Perry County she leaves husband Robert Freece Burt son and surviving siblings. Funeral private at son Freece Burts home 10 am Friday with interment in Henry Cemetery.
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Lower Edward Street
Julia Chapman
John Spencer Burt
R. Freece Burt
Jubilee
Peoria County
Hiram and
Elenor Chapman
Whitefield
Marshall County
Jock
Robert Freece Burt
The
Henry Times
B. W. Chapman
Laura Chapman
Cromwell
Mary Diehl
Beatrice
Neb
Niblock
Champaign
Anna
Henry
Burt
the Times
Baptist Church
Freece
Thomas Street
Henry Cemetery
Obsequies of Mr Thomas Monter in this city
The obituary notes the death of 71 year old Thomas Monter after a three week illness. Funeral services will be at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Mason officiating. Pallbearers include Hiram Hunter and George Burt with a singing quartet. An obituary edition is promised. Rev Mrs Mary L Moreland promoted WCTU activity in Marshall county and spoke on temperance and flag symbolism. A WCTU chapter may organize at Miss Waughop’s gathering with officer elections deferred.
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Thomas
Monter
Hiram Hunter
George Burt
Robert Doran
William Duke
C L. Loomis
Cc E Burt
D R Blackwell
Andrew Hancock
Lacon
John Hartley
Simeon Doyle
J. A. Williams
Charles Greenlee
R. J. Sivell
C EB. Smith
L. Shultz
John Diverbiss
B. G. Hoyle
Mary L. Moreland
Ilinois
Marshall County
MHE
Smith at Wenona on tour for congress nomination
Frederick H. Smith Republican candidate visited Wenona meeting prominent Republicans. Sentiment there favors his candidacy and local reception has been flattering. The Sixteenth district Republicans view him as best fitted for Congress and his nomination appears imminent. A baby girl arrived this week at Mr and Mrs Will Green's home and the family is doing well.
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Will“Green
Mrs. George Hulben dies in Peoria at 82
Mrs. George Hulben 82 died at her daughter Mrs. S A Worley s home 1702 Main Peoria after weeks of illness She was born in Paris Dec 2 1829 came to America at age five married 1848 to George Hulben Survived by husband four daughters Mrs Melvina Baguley Deland Fla Mrs Helena Stubbles Springfield Mrs Hulola Worley Peoria and Mrs Izora Vogelsang Hoopeston Funeral at Worley residence Monday 10 am conducted by Rev Archer Interment Henry Cemetery Attendees included S A Worley Marion Worley Lennie Worley A Vogelsang Hoopeston Bonny Harsh Peoria and George Stubbles Chicago Flowers noted as favorite part of burial.
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George Hulben
S. A. Worley
Main Street
Peoria
Paris
France
America
Pittsburg
Worley
P Archer
Hale Memorial Episcopal Church
Henry
Denry
Marion
Lennie Worley
A. Vogelsang
Hoopeston
Bonnie Harsh
George Stubbles
Chicago
L. D Gregory
Subscribers pen warm notes to The Henry Republican
Cephas E Strong of Sheffield renews for another year and praises the paper since early 1970s. Mt Vernon and Pasadena correspondents send weather remarks, birthday thanks, and subscriptions changes while recalling Henry friends and sharing greetings for the New Year.
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Cephas E Strong
Sheffield
Henry Republican
Charles EB. Stickel
Mt. Vernon
Dak
Thomas Larkin
Henry
Emmett
Idaho
The
Republican
Mr Larkin
Grace
J WW Robinson
Flossie
Ora M. Larkin
Pasadena
Cal
H. C. Hunter
Medford
Ore
Dayton Street
Mary B. Orr
Box Social to Aid Piano Purchase at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star invites friends to a Friday night Box Social at Masonic Hall on Friday Jan 19. A piano is sought to improve their funds and program, with fans urged to attend and support the fundraiser. B Yaeger is noted for milestone year celebrations with social honors mentioned amid aging health remarks.
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Masonic Hall
B. Yaeger
William C Lopeman Obituary Recorded in Sparland
William C Lopeman born 1838 Pittsburg PA died January 10 1912 at his South Whitefield home aged 74 after years of illness including paralysis. Civil War veteran of Illinois 112th Regiment. Survived by children Tillie Compton Sparland Wanowski Quincy Ida Green and sons Thomas Elmer and others at home. Funeral held at M E Sparland. Burial Henry Cemetery.
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Pittsburg
South Whitefield
Mr. Lopeman
Elmer
James
M. EB. Church
Sparland
M. E. Church
Rev. McLeish
Henry
Mreman
Lessie Lopeman
Galesburg
Henry Homer
Athens
Etta Thompson
George Vail
I. W. Waughop
E. G. Wood
William Merritt
Frank Farling
Peter Apfel
A. G B. Smith
Fineral
Psychology of the Bible lecture and church events
The Church of the New Jerusalem hosts an illustrated talk on The Psychology of the Bible at 2 PM next Sunday, aiming to show an inner soul to the Bible. Morning and evening sermons cover The Parable of the Talents and The Difference Between Angel-Men and Devil-Men.
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Church of the New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
Jefferson
Wis
Chicago
Will
John Bigelow
Gramercy Park
New York
France
Cleveland
Taft
Biglow
Weathering the freeze and crops in Florida and Gulf
A Florida note from Miami on January 16 reports relief from the freeze across Florida Texas and the Gulf Coast with crops saved and land values holding. It says Detroit areas remain southwardmost for crops and rains delayed drainage aided land drainage and prospects look good despite losses elsewhere.
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Florida
Miami
Fla
Geo. Burt
Texas
Gulf Coast
Detroit
Power
Henry Township tax assessment changes 1910 1911
Dennis Hartley assessor of Henry township provides the township per cent of assessment for 1910 and 1911. Taxes this year are 32 percent higher than last year. The report lists the comparative assessment figures for the two years.
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Dennis Hartley
Henry Township
Card of Thanks for Fr. Dooling Funeral Arrangements
Fr. Dooling’s funeral arrangements are thanked for by the executor under Rt. Rev. Bishop Dunne. Gratitude goes to the bishop Fr. Foley and Fr. Hawley, St. Joseph's and St. Mary's choirs, Sisters of St. Mary's, Motter and Paskell, C. C. Doran, altar boys, and faithful helpers for tireless service in the cold. The note recalls Fr. Dooling died poor and mentions unsaid masses from his Ordo of 1912 to aid his priestly memory.
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Fr. Dooling
Foley
Hawley
St. Joseph’s
St. Mary’s
St. Josephs
Gensler
Motter
Paskell
C.C. Doran
Fr Gensler
Father Gensler
School Chimes Reflect Week at Local High School
Helene Hannum plays piano this week as exams cover work from the first semester. Grammar room boys make joints in manual training while domestic science pupils bake oatmeal cookies. Miss Jessie Denman and Mrs. Wild visit. Ira M. Ong and Mr. Flannagan of Genn & Co. stop by. Mrs. Moreland speaks in several rooms for the W. C. T U Illinois. The first room builds dining tables and kitchen tables for doll houses. Fifth grade draws winter scenes under Miss Young’s instruction.
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Helene Hannum
Jessie Denman
Ira M. Ong
Flannagan
Genn & Co
Mrs Asher to Speak on Baby Fold Work at Methodists
Mrs. Asher, superintendent of the Normal Baby Fold, will address the Methodist church next Sunday in both morning and evening services. She will describe her own special work and the general deaconess effort, highlighting effective church ministry to children in the slums.
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Asher
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