Obituary and Notice of Benjamin Sanford Eldridge
A lengthy obituary details the life of Benjamin Sanford Eldridge a former Henry Illinois resident who died in Los Angeles at nearly ninety. It recounts his early movement from Imola to St. Joe Chicago and Henry county his farming and grain business with his brother, marriage histories to Sarah Gee and later Blien Merriam, children and descendants, and final interment in Galva after services in Los Angeles. It also includes a separate notice from the Child Welfare Organization warning against uncredentialed organizers claiming Congress of Mothers endorsement and clarifying membership rules and affiliations with publishers.
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Jena
Galva
Benjamin Sanford ‘Eldridge
Henry
Los Angeles
Ti Arin
Tad
Loa Angelen
Wis
Aney
Gee
Imola
St. Joe
Mich
Chicagd
Lewistown
St. Louis
Farmington, NL
Samuel
Ang¢On
Imnos
Daniel
Harney
Algo
Townley
Cotata
Lincoln
Pidtridge
Énlenpo
Galya
Businesy
First National Bank
Congregational Church
California
Chicago
Will
Corona
Ernest
Rutland
W.W. B.perkins
Mya. Perkins
Vermont
Tein
Jby Ong Alster
Lorié. A. Page
Charles I
Sioux_ “City
Tali
Willam F
C Nest G
W. ‘B. Perkins
Cal
Charles
Lin
Los A Chenay
Congress of Mothirs
Congress
Eho
National ‘Congress
Department of Child
Thaes
Tha’ Board
Troy
Kaldor, Publishing Co
Iniier Publising Co
Ano Tthor
School Notes Highlight Activities and Enrollment
The notes report first grade enrollment on Monday January 22 and entries for students moving to higher grades. Teachers Mrs Sivell and Miss Stephens' classes discuss Shakespeare Julius Caesar and Milton. The English class studies Milton while the new term changes and basketball plans with Lacon teams are noted. Senior practice for the fancy play continues with February 9 as the key date.
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Miso
Bickorian
Chool
Attpr Ipoyeray
Holper
B. A. Sivell
Lacon
Henry
Prof
Sheer of
Iasto
Didcott
University of Ilinois
Elany
Automobile Eraing the Housing to an Oakland Care
Fragmentary OCR mentions Jamon Mulcaly Henry Ul Phono 4627 with a housing or care context in Oakland. No clear event date or outcome visible.
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Oakland
Jamon
Mulcaly
Henry
Phono
Funeral for Mrs Charlotte Green Held in Aurora
Mrs Charlotte Green, widow of William King, died January 10 after pneumonia at a local hospital. Funeral services were held January 12 at 2:30 PM in Aurora with Universalist Church officiating. Survivors include sons Willard King and others. interment at Henry Cemetery. Special services announced for January 21 in separate men and women events.
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Charlotte Grofn Twaseld
Willard- 7
King
Green
Afelty “Hospital
Aurora
Roav
Carpenter
Charlotte’ Green
Marshalseounty
Varna
William
Lissa x
Alice Byriam
Wilferd
Will
B. Green
Blanche
Laura “Créens
B. B. Green
Ufe
Myc
Symann
Peumonia
Tev
R. W. Martin
Presbyterian
Mesdames
C. J. Smith
Charlotte Sparling
Eva Harrison
Bcconld
Lnbs
Berrers
Trere
Addie- Brown
Marshall —Downey
Fudso Ong- Henry
Ev ‘Sacobs
John Liligren
T. J. Segraves
Henry
Peuchette
Mrs. R. Lee Reed dies after long life in 90th year
Mary Anne Reed born December 6 1826 in New Jersey dies at age 90 years 2 months and 9 days after pleurisy in Peoria Illinois. She moved to this city in 1863 with husband Ralph Lanning Reed and raised several children including Elizabeth B Reed and Newton Reed in a long community life. Grandchildren and great grandchildren mourn her passing.
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R. Lee Reed
Reat
Mary -Ann, Reed
Uren
Sarah Sh. Txmasson
Elizabeth
B. Reed
D' Grétta
Vogelsang
Carrie
M. ‘Bacon
I. Newton Reed
Richard
L. ‘Reed
Albert B. Smith
Hoat
Mary Anne Brokaw
Corette
Faron
End of a Perfect Day at Henry Opera House Tuesday
The play The End of a Perfect Day comes to Henry Opera House on Tuesday January 23. Goskill and MacVitty present a sweet wholesome production praised for artistic and financial success. Miss Monto Byronitt and Miss Cora King lead a cast that includes George J. Lanshaw Percy Kilbride and William J. McCarty.
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The
Henry—Opera—Hose
Goskill & MacVitty
Hay Auction Notice for Mixed Timely Sale
Frgot sale listing describes batches of hay in good condition offered by Mrs George Helper. Clever and timely mix noted with emphasis on quality. Bids and further details not provided in fragmented text.
Lecture on Little Hell at Henry Opera House
Rev Norman B Barr of Olivet Institute Chicago will give an illustrated talk on Little Hell The Heart of the Black Hand Belt of Chicago at Henry Opera House Sunday Jan 21 7 30 pm The event features a union choir and is free admission The piece also notes pension figures and a stray Texas turkey stat.
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Servics
San
Opera House
Norman B
M. E
QP .Rockwelly
Olivet ‘Institute
Henry Opera House
Norman
Death Corner
Smoky Hollow
Chicago
A. Union Choir
G. P. Rockwell
Olivet
Institute
A. Aiver
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Ignaate
Henry Opert
Shliripar
the Child Welfare Organization
Charlotte Green
Goding
Fairbanks
F. D. Willams
George
Feo
Me Hes
HAY -Foit Sale
Kirkades
HOUSE
Kinkades Sfu
Ray Hinnabe
Rent “Wiss
Kolb
Paather
Heyy National Bank
Henry, Illinois
L. R. Phillips
J. Watercott
WW. B. Purner
Charles Greeniee
F.Y. Yanochowski
B. J. Hoyle
Lawrence Petermay
Ea Gs
Vy Diya's
E-A-Co
Everetten
Alan Defaunt
Dirottan
Po-Beth-Co
Jo-Beth-Co
Kasper
Beth-Co
Monarch
Peoria
el Paso
Texas
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