Suspicious rider nabbed after horse trade attempt in Rome
George Russell, a Chicago man, rode into Rome on a mules and wagon purchase trail, tried to sell a horse and rig for 75 dollars while short of cash. He was tracked by John Green and Henry Sievers, arrested by police, and tied to a Peoria county horse theft ring investigation.
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Paskell
George
Russell
Edward Street
John Green
Mr. Green
Henry Sievers
Will Donovan
George Russell
Chicago
Beardstown
Rome
Durham
American Tobacco Trust
Jacobs
Peoria Star
Peoria
Jenry
Rock Island
J. R. Paskell
Whitefield Corners
Kapraun Farm
Tony Reiser
John
Boing
Ilinois
River Low on Illinois River Threatens Steam Boat Traffic
River levels fall to near historic lows affecting upper river trips and hindering La Salle and Peoria Packet Co operations. Officials cite drought and lack of rainfall while criticizing Springfield politicians over stalled riverway plans.
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Illinois River
Illnois
Illinois
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Henry State Lock
L. D. Gregory
Percy
David Swain
la Salle and Peoria Packet Co
la Salle
Starved Rock
Springfield
Henry Triumphs Over Peru Stars In Tight Ball Game
Henry defeats Peru 8 to 2 in a hard fought amateur contest in Central Illinois. Henry RH Bassett Winters Blundell Kanive Haines Saunders and teammates provided strong offense while Peru struggled to plate runs. Key hits included a two-base and a three-base shot, and Henry benefited from timely defense and a double play. Time 2:00. Umpire Weather clear.
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Henry
Peru
Greys
Illinois
RH. PO. AE
Bassett
Winters
Blundell
Herman
Wood
Kanive
Heininger, If
OI Haines
QO Saunders
West
Bartlett
Fitzpatrick
Walgenbach
Runkel
Leverick
Ce Richards
Wilmeroth
Dart
Noe
Saunders
Card of Thanks Message from Latourette family
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors for help during bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Latourette express gratitude. Mrs. Zeller is visiting her father and attending the Chautauqua for part of the week.
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J. T. Latourette
Mrs. Zeller
Rose Travis
George Travis
Fire destroys Hartley slaughter house on riverfront
Saturday night a fire at J J Hartley’s slaughter house and rendering plant along the river destroyed an old 40 year old building used for rendering and storage. Loss estimated around 500 dollars with no insurance. Fire spread to nearby shingles and alarm failed to prevent major damage. Local history notes the site as one of three river grain warehouses from the early days. The cause remains unknown and rebuilding plans are unclear. Will Klein reports a strong wheat crop yield of 456 bushels from 12 acres this season.
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J. J. Hartley
Central Park
Hartley
St. Louis
New Orleans
John Peterman
Bishop Hill
Henry County
Henry
Culton Bros
John Morgan
John Heim
Adams & Helper
First Street
Bauter
Chicago
Geo. Battles
Rock Island
J. H
J. L. Jones
Will Klein
Whitefield Township
Will
Phebe Allen
Pontiac
Chester Bidwell
Henry Greys
Chillico
Swain
William Manski
Herman Hofer
Chicago Post Office
William Vos
Watercott’ S
Grand Rapids
Mich
Muskegon
Henry Republican
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
Bishop Dunne
Magnolia
Varna
Lestant
Hope
aVrna
Lostant
Ken McNeal
Id Fiadden
Meng
Granville
Frank Dixon
Edward Ott
Fatal railway accident kills Campbell Stephens at Putnam
Putnam mourns Campbell Monroe Stephens born February 22 1863 at Rock Creek Illinois as the grain elevator worker died July 13 1911 after being knocked from a Rock Island locomotive and crushed under freight cars. Inquest returns verdict of death from shock and contributory causes with funeral held at Putnam M E church and interment in Putnam Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children and trims of death in the family reflect a long line of tragedies including two brothers and a sister.
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Campbell Stephens
Putnam
Rock Island
Peoria
Proctor Hospital
Mr. Stephens
Ohe
William Elliott
Stephens
Campbell Monroe Stephens
Rock Creek
Pontiac
Livingston County
Putnam, Ill
Strawn
Fairbury
Millie Stephens
Mary EH
Raymond K. Stephens
Nora Popejoy
Cropsy
Mary Grubb
Bradford
Bessie Thomas
Flint
Mich
John G. Stephens
Kewanee
M. BE
Wakefield
Putnam Cemetery
Stacy Stephens
Geneseo
Henry Chronicle Notes and Upcoming Local Happenings
A miscellany of Henry area items including social visits, theater changes, market quotes, and events. Mrs. Losta Clover vacationing with Henry friends. The Star theater under new management Jackson & James. Chautauqua week reports. prairie chicken hunting rules. motor boat regatta route to Peoria with stops at Chillicothe and Illinois Valley club. various residents’ travels and sales notices.
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Losta Clover
Henry
R. I. Thomson
Gardner
Nicholson
Star Theater
Messrs. Jackson & James
Post Office Department
Chicago
Peoria
Chillicothe
Ilinois Valley Club House
Chautauqua Board Plans Third Year Program Outlook
The Chautauqua board plans a third season with strong support and a lineup headed by Ott’s Friday lecture, Agnes Doyle readings, Bennett lectures, and a Hungarian orchestra. Attendees praise Doyle as a premier entertainer and expect uplifting lectures and a broad, audience friendly concert. The orchestra will close the event with preludes and full concerts Friday through Sunday.
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Ott
Agnes Doyle
Bennett
Swaney versus Henry Cubs in Chautauqua Series Game Three
Henry Cubs won the third game as Swaney led early but Henry pulled ahead in the seventh. Swaney posted eight runs against Henry ten, with fielding notes and line scores showing Glenn, Stansell, and Carruthers among Swaney players and Clark, Lovett, Kern, and Green among Henry Cubs. The fourth game Lacon vs Henry Cubs is set for tomorrow, with Swaney vs Henry Cubs slated for Saturday. both games start at four o'clock.
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Swaney
Henry Cubs
Chautauqua
Henry
Magnolia Blossoms
Swaney School
R. H. PO
D. Glenn
Glenn
Stansell
Carruthers
Kays
Wilson
Phillips
French
Spalding
A.B. Clark
Lovett
H. Kern
P. Humble
G. Kern
I. McBride
Clif Gren
Wright
Chas. Green
Cubs
M. Glenn
Humble
E. McBride
Charles Green
Cliff Green
Clark
Kern
Harney
Cubs and Swaney game notes injuries and local development
In Mondays eighth inning at Chautauqua grounds Lennie McBride Henry catcher had a right finger nail knocked loose by a tip foul and was replaced by Charles Green while a physician dressed the wound. Clarence Phillips Cub second baseman was spiked and retired from the game. J J Barnes discusses contracts for a new modern home near Pavilion Park and may join Pavilion Park Co next season as Young Bros United shows tour Wyoming this week.
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Swaney T. H. S
Henry Cubs
Chautauqua Grounds
Lennie McBride
Henry
Charles Green
Lennie
Clarence Phillips
Cub
Cubs
Phillips
McBride
J. J. Barnes
Pavilion Park
Pavilion Park Co
Young Bros.’ United Shows
Wyoming
Henry man George Colvin charged with horse theft
Peoria Herald Transcript reports George Colvin arrested Tuesday night in Henry on larceny charges. He already bears an indictment and was placed on bail for the first theft. He was caught with a stolen horse and faces a second charge of stealing.
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Peoria Herald- Transcript
Henry
George Colvin
St John’s Episcopal invites for Sunday service at 11
The church announces service at St John’s Episcopal next Sunday at 11 o’clock with an open invitation to all. Infant baptism will take place during the service, conducted by Rev. R Bancroft Whipple.
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St. John's Episcopal
St. John’s Church
R, Bancroft Whipple
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