Natal Day Celebration at Henry with Grand Park Program
Thousands joined the Henry Natal Day events at Central Park with music prayer reading of the Declaration of Independence and an oration by ex congressman J W Graff. A baseball game sham battle and athletic contests drew large crowds despite heat, with city officials and a Chillicothe band providing the day’s entertainment.
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Central Park
Pavilion Park
Henry
Presient
George E H. Pace
Ed B. Smith
R. L. Vivian
K. of P
Chillicothe
Edward
Second Streets
Giilfellan
Gillefan
Filligan
Perkins
Gillenlian
Hilfenlian
Henry Boys
Hillips
Sleater
Ohn Dalrymple
Chillito
Central Ark
Hartley
L. R. Philips
C. F. Snyder
May ‘Loung
Andrews
Halbleib
Hall
America
Heary Stibgen
Henry Boy
Chicago
Mr. Stibgen
Five Funerals This Week for Henry Veteran Citizens
The community mourns Walter Scott and four others as memorial notices detail a long life of service. Walter Scott, born December 14, 1838 in Rossville Indiana, died July 3, 1911 in Peoria after cancer surgery. He served in Civil War units, later worked as a painter, and held Henry city treasurer duties. Burial followed in Henry cemetery with services at Peoria and Tonica.
James A Lambert dies at 72 after long regional presence
James Alexander Lambert born April 18 1839 near Galesburg Illinois died June 24 1911 at Tonica aged 72 years 3 months 6 days He married Elizabeth Caffee Aug 26 1859 She died Sept 4 1876 Their children included John Calvin Lambert Sarah Ellen Jennie George W Lambert Cora Belle Emily B and James A He later married Laura V Smith March 15 1877 They had Louise Mae Laura Maude Mary Loudena Cleo and Charles plus Hazel and two deceased children He left Henry about 1900 built a home west of the depot and worked in nursery stock and other jobs He resided in Tonica and Peoria and was survived by his widow nine children one brother and one sister
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James A. Lambert
James Alexander Lambert
Galesburg
Knox County
Ill
Oxbow
Putnam County
Tonica
Elizabeth Caffee
Lostant
Louise Mae
A. Miller
Méndoza
Laura Maude
E. C. Mauffair
Chicago
Mary Loudena
George BH. Doane
Piper City
Cleo
Arthur J. Garland
Peoria
Charles
Hazel
Bloomington
Tonton
Death of George Durflinger at 29 in Peoria Ill
George Arthur Durflinger died Saturday July 1 1911 at Proctor hospital Peoria at 12 43 after two operations for an abscess and illness since January He was born November 11 1881 near Magnolia Ill and lived in Henry Ill Bloomington and Peoria He married in 1907 and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church July 3 Interment in Henry cemetery He is survived by his father four brothers and a sister with other relatives and a noted obituary party.
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George Durflinger
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
George Arthur Durflinger
Magnolia
Ill
Henry, III
Henry
J. W. Niece
Bloomington
Presbyterian Church
Rev
H. W. Burger
Henry Cemetery
Better Land
Frank Clift
Lawrence Gregory
Ben McBride
Fred Noll
Walter Green
William Sleater
A. B. Smith
Payne family matriarchal tale ends with William Payne death
William Payne died at Chari eal Ta on June 22 at age 80. The Payne brothers, who moved from England to Whitefield in Coal Hollow, toiled in coal mining and brickmaking after arriving around 1852. John, Thomas, and Edward remained near the old home. Richard, or Dick, lives in Galva. The only local descendant is Mrs Kerley Ward, Thomas Payne’s daughter.
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William Payne
Payne Brothers
Charieal Ta
Payne
Illinois
England
Whitefield
Coal Hollow
George Vail
John
Thomas
Edward
Samson
Roger
Wm. Rowe
Iowa
Richard Or
Galva
Ill
Kerley Ward
Thomas Payne
Banner Classes Highlight Week in Mrs Rowley’s Parish
Mrs Rowley’s class was banner a week ago Sunday and Bible class shared banner status Sunday. Revivals ended last Sunday evening and were a great help, hoped to be remembered by all. Sunday school resumes next Sunday at the final time.
Usual services in Presbyterian church next Sabbath
The church outlines Sabbath activities with Sabbath school at 7 45, morning preaching at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7, and an 8 o'clock short evening service. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. Attendance last Sabbath was good despite heat. Evening union service closed evangelist Rev Zerby and singer Mr Ballew. pastor H W Burger reports broad reception and hope for much good.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Zerby
Ballew
H. W. Burger
Kenneth Helper Hosts Walter Juersens Visit
Kenneth Helper entertained the past week Walter Juersens of Canton, an intimate friend of his, during a social visit and gathering.
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Kenneth Helper
Walter Juersens
Canton
Henry City News and Notices Chronicle
A Wyoming citizen passed away at 78. John Adler of Chicago visits Henry, and Ralph Bacon tours Henry while studying in Chicago. A gasoline lamp was found on First street. owner to reclaim at the office. Hon. J. W. Graft’s address is printed in full here. Ken McNeal’s property sold for 3200 dollars including shop and residence. crier Col Child of Granville. This issue starts volume 60. subscription drive ongoing. Henry former residents’ reunion set for July 19 at Glen Oak Park, Peoria. bring baskets. The family horse auction on the street drew bidders. dispute arose over delivery. Dr Horace Read, Illinois Vigilance, spoke on White Slave trade and purity laws. praised by many, but small audience. Mr G W Scott, banker, featured in notices.
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Wyoming
John Adler
Chicago
Benjamin Ransom
Tiskilwa
Ralph Bacon
Chauncey Bacon
Henry
First Street
J. W. Graft
Ken McNeal
William Duke
Second Street
School Street
Col, Child
Granville
Republican
Peoria
Glen Oak Park
S. A. Worley
Joseph A. Schaefer
Jul D. Krenz
Wm. Weeks
F. Kleinhenz
George F. Becker
Harvey Leech
D. L. Travis
Fred. Raymond
Raymond
Chris Sawyer
Horace Read
Illinois Vigilance Association
Madward Street
Times
Reed
G. W. Scott
Matrimonial Union of Hunter Green at Princeton
Harold Hunter of Griggsville and Miss Margaret Green of Henry were married Monday in the Princeton office parlor of Magistrate William Herron. The groom, son of Hiram Hunter, is lumber yard superintendent in Griggsville and plans a permanent home there with his bride. The bride, daughter of John Green, and both former local high school graduates, were schoolmates and now begin life together. The Henry Republican sends congratulations.
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Henry Republican
Henry ordinance lays water pipes along Western and Jackson streets
At the June 19 1911 council meeting Henry Illinois ordinance 300 was passed to lay a two inch water service pipe starting from the end of existing pipe on Western avenue in front of lot 1 outlet 5. The line runs 440 feet west on Western to Jackson and 660 feet west on Jackson under supervision of the fire and water committee, paid from general funds, effective upon publication.
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City of
Henry
Marshall County
Ill
Western Avenue
Jackson Street
Committee On Fire and Water
George B. Pace
Elias B. Wright
Ald. Hutchins
Ald
Doelzer
Alds
Dille
Yanochowski
Helgoth
Smith
Hutchins
Henry at Peru baseball game ends in 4 2 loss
Henry defeated Peru after two key injuries slowed play. Holmes dislocated shoulder and Saunders hit, game paused to treat him. Peru led 4 2. Henry furnished hospital patients from the grounds and blamed bad luck for the loss despite strong defense.
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Henry
Peru
Holmes
Saunders
Munson
Heininger
Lofgren
Wood
R. H. PO
A.B West
Fitzpatrick
Runkel
Walgenbach
Bartlett
Ratte Leverich
As ‘Richards
Wilmeroth
C. Ie Noe
Winters
Bassett
Noe
Kanive
Blundell
Herman
West
Bartlet
Coe and Hoberg
Sunday School and Church Activities At Local Churches
The M. E. Church outlines Sunday schedule with preaching and communion led by Rev. J. H. Vandervoort of Whitefield Corners at 9 46 a m and 11 a m Epworth League events at 7 p m and 8 p m reports from the Peoria District Epworth League convention by Misses Arlene Hunter and Edna Bell. A Sunday evening address by Mr Zerby at the Presbyterian church drew praise, and praise for the Christian church’s accessions noted. The piece mentions local football chatter about a White Sox vs. Chillicothe Pirates game next Tuesday and reports the young people’ s July 4 stand raising funds for their work.
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M. E
Epworth League
J. H. Vandervoort
Whitefield Corners
Arlene Hunter
Edna Bell
Peoria
League
Zerby
Presbyterian Church
Ballew
Christian Church
Henry
Sparland
White Sox
M. B. Church
Chillicothe Pirates
R. L. Vivian
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