Henry Team Triumphs Over Puffs In Peoria Outing
In Peoria a local baseball game saw Henry defeat the visiting Puffs after a disrupted excursion left the visitors short. Henry capitalized on fielding and batting as Claude was heavily hit, sending the crowd into a slam of praise for Henry. Attendance was small due to hot and cloudy weather.
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Henry
Claude
Hardowni
Peoria
Oke House
Samaritan
Lofgren
Puffs
R. H. JO
Unt
Uson
Lis
Ifssi
Gren
Fenry— R. H. PO. A. B
Inger
Ichio
Walsh
George Cers Ording
Mary
Duke
Arthur
Smith
Wayne
Nev
Giscin
Azwell
Arecnotv
City Council Adjourns and Bills Approved
The city council adjourned until Monday night after approving a list of bills presented by Ald. Hutchins and others. The death of Ina Elwin Fountain, four, of Whitefield Corners, is announced with funeral held July 5 at 2 p m with Rev. Vendervoort officiating. pallbearers named Misses Marion Viola Herr Rebecca and Louise McAllister. Interment at Whitefield Center Cemetery.
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Cne
Fofi
Pace
Helgoth
Dille
J . Hutchins
J. Williams
Wealand
H. Smith
Sam
Porch
J. Noll
Same
Csesseseen
Wm. Fountain
John Dally
Taylor Smith
T. E. Meyers
Harry Doty
G. Sleater
Zu Standard Oil Co
H. Finkenbiner
Henry Auto Co
Wenen
E. Osborn
H. Bell
Special Police
P. Toemmes
E. Horrocks
Sess
Ald
Hutchins
Doelzer
Flynn
Smith
Annth
Fouuntain
Ina Elwin Fountain
Tuce
Mary Maud Fountain
Whitefield Corners
Evo
Vendervoort
Marion
Viola
Rebecca
Louise McAllister
Bo Smith
Henry
Whitefield Center Cemetery
Washington Home Telephone Company Incorporation Noted
Articles filed with the secretary of state in Joliet Illinois announce the Washington Home Telephone Company as a new enterprise. Capital stock is $45 000 with $30 000 in common stock. directors elected for one year include Armington Folger Adam and George B Carey among others. stockholders listed show several individuals holding $200 each and one holder with $14 500.
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Washington
Joliet
Armington
Folger Adam
F. Hallfarth
George B. Carey
A.’ GriHawley
AL Bert Stickel
T. A. Cheadle
Ames-Of-The-Stockholders
Thezam
George
B. Carey
Adam
F. . Balltasty
A. P. “Armington
Cheddle
Hawley
Albert Stickel
Motor boat regulations notes and local report from Chicago
Lieutenant Ryan returned to Chicago after investigation of motor boats at the port. He did not press charges against local owners, but distributed pilot rules and the act to regulate motor boats on U S navigable waters. Copies of the rules were sent to about 300 applicants and local officials.
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Eam
Ryan
Chicago
United ‘States
Ibeen
United States
Smong-300
Gallandes
Hereabouts of the Week report from Henry area
Selections note Henry plays ball at Chillico next Sunday and local visitors include John R. Wabel of Princeton and Miss Ethel White of Chicago. County Judge D H Gregge of Woenona visits Henry for county court matters as do state and local residents at various events and gatherings.
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Henry
Chillico
John R. Wabel
Princeton
Monay
Will Merritt
Charles Hunt
South Whitefield
D.H. Gregge
Woenona
Ethel “White
Chicago
George Nicholson
Wm. Dustman
Freeport
CG. F. Snyder
John
Bernard -Walsh
Patrick Hepnessey
Mary Doherty
Joseph ‘Slowers
Sarah Doherty Weisse
Joliet
Val Hofer
Whitefield
Henry Market
Springfield
Columbia
Peoria
Ed Hoscheidt
Peru
Hoscheidt
Julius Watercott
Walde
Julian_Vouse
Isel
Wyoming
Jacob Glatz
Watercott’s
Minnie
Bickerman
Watercott
Charles, Holt
Chillicotte
Joseph
Puls, Me Service Co
Tulinois Din
Frea
Morganz
Robert
Shielda
Los —Angeles
Roberta Shields
Marjorie Leech
Edna Greenlee
Cramp
Leech
Ruth
Mayme Towle
Sara Oherty
Welsse
Thershome
James
Rock-Island
Charles
Spring’ Valley
Jennie
Evanston
Mary
Hila-Jenkins
Richard Street
Orphena
Knight
Thastily
Jenkins
Obituary of John H. Clift Highlights Family Roots
John H. Clift of Fairbury Illinois died Friday afternoon from blood poisoning following a carbuncle. Born April 15 1843 in Poughkeepsie New York he grew up in New York state and Illinois. He married Arabelle Smith in 1868 and had three daughters Grace Jennie and Edna. He was a farmer in Yates township and a member of Evangelical church and Tarbolton lodge Fairbury A F and A M. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev C S Davies and a large turnout of friends from Fairbury and beyond.
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John H. Clift
Pough
Keepsie
N. X
Beinne
Harriet
Henry Clift
England
New York
Clift
Ilinois
Henry
Arabelle G. Smith
Grace
Jennie
Philip Hotaling
Edna
Yates Township
Fairbury
Evangelical Church
Tarbolton-lodge
Yale
Daviesbolton Lodge
É&U'a
Thomas
Winfield
Artha
July Concert Series at Castle Square Feature Entertainers
July schedule lists daily events at Castle Square with noon prelude performances, 7:30 pm concerts, and lectures by Col. George W Bain, Crawford, and Gabriel R Maguire. Highlights include The Lewis Co and Wehrman Quartet, with ticket prices around 2.30 to 3.00 dollars. Performances run July 16 to 19, featuring various acts and audience entertainment in the afternoon and evening slots.
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Dixie
George W Bain
Castle Square
Castle ‘Square
Yaek ‘Crawford
Castle
Square
Prouder
Lewis Cor Smith
Fine Lewis
Pasa Ay Ae Ea
The-Lewis-Co
Gabriel
R. Maguire
Joliet Resident Featured as Oldest White Child at Local Village
A long fragmented reminiscence notes that Reed, a long-time reader and former pastor’s son, is celebrated as the first white child born in Joliet village and among the oldest continuous subscribers since 1874. It also mentions visiting relatives of Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Sparling, and Miss Marles Hoy visiting her brother’s family.
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Joliet
George
Bradford
Eaister
Joe McKalvey
Harold
Sodhull
Henry
Eliza
Mercer County
Birch
Charlotte-Sparling
Morgan
Tutherlake- Rey
Miss Marles- Hoy
Pontiac Chautauqua Preview Promises Strong Programs
The article outlines the Pont ia c Chautauqua event with Mrs Lake as a featured speaker on Sunday and Henry as an acclaimed platform speaker. It notes full pavilion attendance expected and urges readers to bring friends for a series of programs and lectures. A traffic collision near Sparland hill involved Krisbey and motorcyclist Harry Frisbey, with injuries reported but no fatalities. The Chautauqua runs July 25 to August 34 featuring top orators and entertainers, and guidance on getting there is provided.
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Erguson
Pontiac
Latlety
Henry
Lake
Trom
Reas Ake
Pontia
Phillips
Ianother
Vivian
Miaiaps Park
Siderand
Sparland
Hill
Harry ‘Frisbey
Harry Lutt
Mullcahy
Krisbey
Sthansit
Ghattauquavat
Henry County church revival and youth welfare notes
A brief report covers a church meeting led by a Woodhatt member praising a recent service and encouraging support for youth. Trustees and stewards were named for upcoming quarterly conference and a Chautauqua Sunday school event. A local ordinance restricts river access near town. community plans and social notices follow with theater and vaudeville plays highlighted.
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Tafter
Spockets
Hallsvand
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