Henry Team Beats Puffs In Amateurs Clash At Henry
In Peoria a cigar shop crowd formed for a local baseball game between the Puffs and Henry. Henry hurled a strong win after lending a player, while the Puffs faced misfortune with a disabed boat excursion and missing players. Bassett led Henry with home run and three-base hit, as Claude yielded for the Puffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Claude
Peoria
David Swain
Samaritan
Lofgren
Puffs
Benson
Willis
Lf-Ss
R. H
A. E. Bassett
Heininger
Ginnichio
Williams
Abrams
Fluegel
Herman
C. . Lane
Walsh
Bassett
Yee Ude
Goldsbough
Conway
Donovan Coperson Marriage at Lacon in 1912
Miss Bessie Coperson of near Lacon and William Donovan son of Mr and Mrs William Donovan Sr of this city were married Monday July 1 1912 at Lacon at 1 pm Rev Calhoun of the M E church officiated The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Lizzie Keating and Miss Myrtle Antrim The groom worked for an electrical company in Chicago for a year The bride is described as charming The couple will live in Chicago after spending time with relatives in this city They were met with good wishes for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Bessie Coperson
William Donovan
Calhoun
M. E. Church
Lizzie Keating
Myrtle Antrim
Donovan
Chicago
Visit of Leech Family Members From Kan sas City
Mrs Myrtle Leech Shultze of Kansas City Kansas, half sister of Rev. Thomas Leech, with sister Mrs Katie McClean of Hennepin, visited their brother and aunt Mrs Sarah Leech from Saturday to Monday. Shultze left Hennepin 32 years ago and had not returned to birthplace. Before coming here she visited half sister at Hennepin and Zearing and an uncle in Seneca. Her 18 year old son Harry joined the trip. They left Monday morning to visit an uncle in Town on their return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Leech Shultze
Kansas City
Kas
Thomas Leech
Katie McClean
Hennepin
Sarah Leech
Shultze
Zearing
Seneca
Harry
Will Merritt
Charles Hunt
South Whitefield
D. H. Gregg
Wonona
Henry
Ethel, White
Chicago
George Nicholson
Wm. Dustman
Freeport
C. F. Snyder
John Bernard Walsh
Patrick Hepnessey
Mary Doherty
Joseph Siewers
Sarah Doherty Weisse
Joliet
Val Hofer
Whitefield
H Ve
Springfield
Columbia
Peoria
Ed Hoscheidt
Peru
Hoscheidt
Julius Watercott
Waide
Julian Vouse
Isel
Wyoming
Lake Senachwine
John Reinbeck
Edward Kermeen
Jacob Glatz
Watercott’s
Minnie Bickerman
Public Service Co
Northern Illinois
Frea Morgan
Robert D. Shields
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert Shields
Marjorie Leech
Edna Greenlee
Camp
Leech
Ruth Leech
Mayme, Towle
Evans
Jolicc
St. Patrick’s Church
Michael Doherty
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
James
Rock Island
Charles
Spring Valley
Jennie
Hyanston
Mary
Ella Jenkins
Richard Street
Orphena Knight
City Council Adjourns After July 8 1912 Meeting
The city council adjourned to July 22 1912 after approving numerous bills presented by council members. Payments included gravel hauling, meals for prisoners, water works supplies, band stand work, tile laying, and gasoline from Standard Oil. The meeting was led by Mayor G E Pace with Aldermen Helgoth Dille Flynn Doelzer Smith and others voting yes. Ina Elwin Fountain death notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Alds
Helgoth
Dille
Flynn
Doelzer
Smith
Hutchins
J. Williams
C. Wealand
H. Smith
E. Porch
SAME
Sessec Ee
J. Noll
Wm. Fountain
John Dally
Taylor Smith
E. Meyers
Harry Doty
G. Sleater
Zu Standard Oil Co
H. Finkenbiner
Henry Auto Co
G. Wild
Ceeeeeues
BE. Osborn
Sisjalale
H. Bell
Special Police
P. Toemmes
B. Horrocks
Ald. Hutchins
Ald. Doelzer
Washington Home Telephone Company Incorporated
The Washington Home Telephone Company is incorporated with $45 000 capital stock, $30 000 common. Articles filed in Illinois and recorded in Tazewell County. Directors for one year: Armington, Adam, Hallfarth, Carey, Hawley, Stickel, Cheadle. Stockholders list shows holdings from $200 to $14 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Home Telephone Company
Washington, Ill
Tazewell County
Joliet
A. P. Armington
Folger Adam
C. F. Hallfarth
George B. Carey
A. G. Hawley
Albert Stickel
T. A. Cheadle
Thomas A. Cheadle
Co. A. Camp
B.S. Sterrett
C. . Cheadle
U S Revenue Cutter Inspector Returns From Port Visit
Lieut Michael J Ryan commander of the United States revenue cutter has returned to Chicago after inspecting motor boats in the port He did not lodge charges but may report them to the Chicago collector He ordered copies of pilot rules and the act to regulate motor boats with two copies required in each vessel Some 600 copies were distributed to 300 applicants The inspector also promoted a rule for fire control with extinguishers or salt and sand kept ready for use All motor boats must carry such equipment and readers are urged to renew or begin The Henry Republican
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Ryan
United States Revenue Cutter
Chicago
United States
Survey 'T of Customs
U. S
Peoria Star
News of a Week Incidents and Events Hereabouts
Recap of local social visits projects and services in Henry area. Mentions people from Princeton Joliet Peru Chicago and Wyoming, events such as a platform dance on July 18, market quotes, and notes on fishing and farming conditions. Includes a death in Joliet and a minor fire scare at Miss Ella Jenkins's home. several relocations and property changes are described.
Death of Fairbury Resident John H Clift
John H Clift died at his Fairbury home on June 28 1912 after a brief illness from a carbuncle infection that led to blood poisoning. Born April 15 1848 in Poughkeepsie NY he lived in Yates township before moving to Fairbury in 1888. He was a farmer and a devout member of the Evangelical church and Tarbolton lodge A F and A M. Survived by wife Arabelle and daughters Grace Jennie and Edna, with services held at home and graveside by Tarbolton lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Clift
Fairbury
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harriet
Henry Clift
England
United States
New York
Thomas Clift
Winfield, Kas
Martha Wilson
Samuel Clift
Lottie Monier
Henry
Fairbury Blade
Chautauqua Lecture Series Schedules With Diverse Speakers
The schedule lists lectures by Rev. W. E. Cadmus Judge Edward F. Dunne Mrs. Leonora M. Lake Col George W. Bain Capt. Jack Crawford P. G. Rennick Frank G. Smith Gabriel R. Maguire Rev. Robert Parker Miles and performances by Dixie Jubilee Castle Square Entertainers Wehrman Quartet and Reader over July 13 to July 21 with prelude acts and sacred concerts in a Chautauqua program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Concert Co
W. E. Cadmus
Edw. F. Dunne
Dixie Jubilee Co
Col
George W. Bain
Castle Square
Jack Crawford
P. G. Rennick
The
Lewis Co
Frank G. Smith
Lewis | Co
Wehrman Quartet
Reader
Robert Parker Miles
Robert Parker
Miles
Chautauqua Attraction Set for Pontiac Festival
The Pontiac Chautauqua announces Jubilees and Mrs. Lake as headliners with plans to draw large crowds. Organizers urge early attendance and ticket purchases to ensure seats for the 1912 events led by R. L. Vivian and Dr. Bayne or Mr. Phillips. A local collision on Sparland hill involved James Mulcahy and Harry Frisbey, leaving the motorcycle wrecked and both riders bruised but largely unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mulcahy
Saratoga
Sparland Hill
Harry Frisbey
Harry Luft
Sparland
Frisbey
Chautauqua at Pontiac Opens July 26
The Pontiac Chautauqua runs from July 26 to August 4 featuring 11 star days with renowned orators lecturers and entertainers. Many attendees return from last year with some visiting for a Sunday only or several days. Accessible by car as weather and roads cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Henry Church Plans Chautauqua After Sunday School
The M. E. Church notes good Sunday attendance and farewell on the next two Sabbaths for Chautauqua. Rev H C Birch assists opening services and Rev Thomas Leech, a Woodhull charge missionary, shows earnest work. Officials elect trustees and stewards for the coming year. chautauqua follows, with a Sunday school picnic to come. The council passed an ordinance limiting saloons to 150 feet from the new post office, and readers are urged to support better youth facilities to keep boys away from billiard halls and saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C. Birch
Thomas Leech
Henry
R. L. Vivian
Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Activities Announcement
The Presbyterian Church invites worship and fellowship with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor George T Griscel The church thanks flower donors and asks more elderly members to join the class A weekly prayer meeting begins Thursday at 7 46 p m No evening services this Sabbath due to Chautauqua The pastor welcomes members and visitors to help him become acquainted with the congregation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Griscel
St Johns Episcopal Services and Parish News
St Johns Church Episcopal reports service times 11 am and 7 pm. The Ladies Guild was entertained at Miss Mary Dukes home with ice cream and cake. Visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith now reside in Wayne Nebraska welcomed back to parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Churh Episcopal
Saul
Ladies’ Guild
Mary Duke
Arthur Smith
Wayne
Neb
As True as Steel at Henry River Show Boat
The Greater New York Floatius theater performs As True as Steel at Henry on July 11 by the river. The popular show boat offers a well maintained plot thrilling climaxes and light comedy with numerous vaudeville acts and a cast unmatched on the river tonight for Henry and nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floatius Theater
Henry
Henry and
Vicinity
Parents urged to keep boys from river swims this season
Officials warn during the season that many boys have gone to the river and never returned. Parents are advised to supervise and choose safe swimming places to avoid constant worry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
G. E. Pace
Elias B. Wright
Ina E. Fountain
Ina Elwin Fountain
Robert Bruce
Mary Maud Fountain
Whitefield Corners
Vendervoort
Marion
Viola Herr
Rebecca
Louise McAllister
A. B. Smith
Whitefield Center Cemetery
Lieut. Ryan
Henry Republican
Chillico
John R. Wabel
Princeton
Monay
John H
Clift
George W. Reed
Bradford
Reed
Birch Tate
Rip
H. C. Birch
J. D. McKelvey
Harold
Woodhull
Henry County
Eliza
Mercer County
Birch
Charlotte Sparling
Fred Morgan
Putnam
Marie Hoyle
B. G. Hoyle
Leonora M. Lake
Gabriel R. Maguire
M. KE. Church
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