Henrys Triumph In Eleven Inning Peru Victory
Henrys team edged Peru 5 to 3 in eleven innings as Walsh of Henry, a St Bede’s student, pitched a strong game. The crowd of Henry fans, by boat to Peru, roared as Henry rallied for the deciding runs in the final frame. Umpire Whitfield called the game, with Bassett and Heininger contributing key hits and Walsh earning the win over Noe. Attendance reached about 400 in hot, showery weather.
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Faenry
Peru
Henry
Chillicothe
Penn
Bassett
Heininger
Noe
Walsh
Ienry
Beltter
Mesplay
Runkel
Utica Bridge Failure Liability Upheld by Illinois Board
The Illinois State Board of Claims overruled the state's demurrer in Utica damage cases arising from a bridge collapse during canal races on July 4, 1910. Victims and relatives claim damages as high as $200,000. The ruling establishes state liability for injuries and deaths when the bridge gave way, with the focus now on determining the damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
State Board of Claims
Stead
Canal
How Few Balls In A Nine Inning Game
Hugh Fullerton notes in July American Magazine that a pitcher can throw as few as 27 balls in nine innings though no official record exists. He cites Ea Walsh at 88 balls with seven fouls as remarkable and recalls Coombs delivering 17 balls to one batter. He also mentions 211 pitches against George Waddell, who weakened in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Fullerton
Ea Walsh
Coombs
George
Rube
Getting Boats in Shape on Illinois Waterways
Capt. Wallace, a longtime canal boat operator from this city, repairs his fleet at the dock as salvage work continues on the sunken boat near Mossville. He has leased boats to Morton Salt Co and plans to deploy river barges between Chicago and Muscatine to haul salt, boosting water transportation and pressuring Illinois to improve its waterways for lower freight rates and state prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Chicago
Muscatine
Morton Salt Co
Mossville
Willows
Peoria
Illinois
Sunday School Growth and Music at M. E. Church
The M. E. Church reports Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with hopes to double attendance to fortify the church’s future. Edith Hillabrand played violin, with calls for others to bring instruments and form a Sunday school orchestra. Preaching at 11 a.m. on The Power to Transform, Epworth League at 7 p.m. on Good Citizenship led by Mrs Frank Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Edith Hillabrand
Epworth League
Frank Johnson
Peoria
Rev
Leech
Rebekah Lodge
Who Nominated Taft? Roosevelt declined a third man bid
Washington learned that at the Chicago convention Taft’s nomination hung by a thread and Colonel Roosevelt could have stepped aside for a compromise candidate. Reports say Roosevelt turned down the chance to back a rival and refused any third man, ensuring Taft’s renomination.
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Taft
Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
Heas
Carnival Week In Henry County At Pavilion Park This Week
Henry County hosts a week of pleasure with the Young Bros United Shows at Pavilion Park. The grounds feature fifteen attractions with nightly additions, including the Rangers in one, Old Plantations Troubadours, Airdome, swinging acts, shooting galleries, a candy queen, and Teddy Reed painting live pictures. Diverse entertainment promises moving pictures daily, southern melodies, and lively performances to draw growing crowds all week.
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Young Bros. United
Pavilion Park
the Rangers
Airdome
Hambergerman
Fortune Teller
Dad Miller's
Novelty Shooting Gallery
Dad Miller’s
Teddy Reed
Teddy R
Mrs Julia Ann Brown 1824 1912 obituary in city
Mrs Julia Ann Brown aged 87 years 10 months 25 days died at her son's home on School street June 30 1912. Born in Lebanon Ky Aug 4 1824 she married Grover Sims then George Brown and raised many children. Survived by a son a daughter nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph's church with requiem high mass Rev Fr Brennan sermon and pallbearers George Warren W L Flynn Will Monahan Frank Baer Frank Yanochowski Fred Harney. Interment St Joseph's cemetery A B Smith undertaker.
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Julian Ann Brown
H. H. Brown
School Street
Julia Ann Brown
Lebanon
Grover Sims
Katie
Alice
Harriet
Thomas H
George Brown
Henry
Anna
George
Thomas H. Sims
John
Lucian Fosdick
Hattie
Henry Brown
Katie Sims
Calvery
Larette
Whitefield
Hattie Brown
George Warren
W. L. Flynn
Will Monahan
Frank Baer
Frank Yanochowski
Fred Harney
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Proclamation Bans Fireworks in Central Park July 4
Mayor Pace proclaims public speaking in Central Park July 4 from 10:30 am until end of services shall be undisturbed by firecrackers or explosives. Police will enforce order to protect speakers and listeners. Also listing carnations at 35c per dozen and cemetery plants for sale by A B Smith Undertaker.
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Central Park
George FE. Pace
A. B. Smith
Samuel Maxwell longtime Henry resident dies at 81
Obituary records the life of Samuel Maxwell born 1830 in Virginia. He lived in Illinois, moved to Henry in 1881, later to Nebraska, and died June 27, 1912, aged 81 years 11 months 27 days. He was active in Presbyterian churches, taught Sunday school, read the Bible daily, and faced illness with faith. Surviving children Minnie Merritt Frank Maxwell Newton Maxwell, plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services held in Henry with Rev. Winslow and at the cemetery with Rev. Vivian. He requested no weeping for him as he sought heavenly treasures.
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Henry
Samuel Maxwell
Virginia
Marshall County
Ill
Elizabeth M. Ray
Minnie D. Merritt
Davenport, Neb
Frank E. Maxwell
Parsons, Kas
Newton J. Maxwell
Creston
Neb
Maxwell
North Green Street
Wesley Doyle
Peoria
Roger Merritt
Nebraska
Presbyterian Church
Mansfield Presbyterians Church
Whitefield
John
Jesus
Mrs.Magennis
Normal
James Maxwell
West Virginia
Wm. Maxwell
Bloomington
R. L. Vivian
City Council Adopts Saloon Proximity Ordinance
The July 1 1912 Henry Illinois city council meeting approved a measure barring sale of alcohol within 150 feet of the post office. The session approved minutes and the city treasurer’s report, reviewed numerous bills, and scheduled adjournment to July 8 after transfers and license actions involving saloon operations and bonds.
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Pace
Alds
Helgoth
Dille
Flynn
Doelzer
Smith
Hutchins
Adam Brown
Henry
Illinois
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Whitfield
Pierre Heininger
Ginnichio
Williams
Abrams
Fluegel
Steves Herman
Lane
Rf Walsh
A. E Wood
Seer Eee Flemming
Bartlett If Reuter
Ss. Runkel
Gibbin
Rf Noe
P Stone Wilmeroth
C Ferris
John Burns
Mr. Burns
Newport
New York
Pittsburg
Will E. Donovan
Will Donovan
Bessie M. Culberson
Lacon
Calhoun
M. I. Parsonage
Will
Wilison North Side
R. Bailey
C. Damhoff
C. W. Woodward
John Johns
James Downey
Ald. Hutchins
Ald
Ayes
G. Halbleib
W. Donovan
Popel
G. Popel
Shai Skeltheite
Standard Oil Co
Manhattan Rubber Co
Elmer Steimle
E. Osborn
Park
Jesse Hankins
Teeseses
J. Hankins
J. R. Chase
F. Garland
Taylor Smith
H. Schmitt
J. Williams
Same
Fred W.organ
G. Huttsetter
Roy Dally
John Dally
C. Weland
J. Steele
John Tarter
Wm. Fountain
Borch
T. EB. Elsen
Wm. Marshall
C. Garland
Roy Rowe
Harry Doty
Id Myers
IH. Talmage
Albert Wilson
Frank Bush
Stone
Doe Carentan
J. Heininger
F. Dawson
Hunter
M. Stevens
Mercian
C. McKeel
Ald. Flynn
Ald. Smith
Ald. Doelzer
Henry Times
Smith, Hutchins
G. E. Pace
Elias B. Wright
Committee On
Fire and Water
Fynn
Henry Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Lucy Harrington
Wenong
Wm. Aitken
Wenona
Wm. Harrington
Peter Harrington
Joseph Harrington
Hattie Smith
Minonie
Paul Morton
M.B. Parsonage
Mason City
Minonic
Mrs. Lake
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