News of a Week and Local Notes
A survey of recent local happenings covers Jessie Eckberg visiting after her mother’s death, a gift of a Shetland pony to Hed college president Agnew during commencement, and minor thefts investigated by Policeman Donovan. Also noted are odd eggs containing miniature eggs, a deadly mosquito bite in Waukegan, a horse purchase by a district missionary, and reports on school improvements and endowment plans at Spar d school. Magnolia’s journey and Oklahoma crop conditions are mentioned, along with Illinois convict labor policy adjustments.
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Joy
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Board of Trust
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Mitchell Miller
Donovan
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Genome
Adeline Hawkins
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Frank Ganzer
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Melose
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Fire scares two boys and threatens nearby homes
Robert Miller and Melvin Smith ages 6 and 8 started a fire Monday afternoon that enveloped a wooden storehouse valued at 150 to 200 dollars. The blaze endangered several nearby houses on Market and First streets before firefighters contained it. Insurance covered only 30 dollars. Miller and Smith face parental sorrow and a severe lesson against playing with matches.
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Robert Miller
Melvin Smith
Walter Miller
Roy Smith
Joseph—Kraus
Old Duke
Henry Were Victors In Grey Stars Excursion Game
The Henry Greys beat the Stars on the Swain during an excursion to Peru with plans for a return game on Henry grounds August 10. The Stars won La Salle county championship last Sunday and the Swain trip drew local fans eager for more ball.
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Henry
Henry Greys
Swain
Peru
Stars
la Salle County
Greys
Henry Grounds
Two Auto Crashes at Thompson’s Corners Sunday
At Thompson’s Corners seven miles west of Henry two accidents occurred within 30 minutes. A Streator man and wife drove from Chillicothe with guests, their car collided with a Toulon car. injuries included a badly wrenched arm and shattered windshield. A white racer driven by Milo Mackenner and passenger Miss McNamara then crashed after overtaking J. B. Monier’s car. Mackenner and companion escaped serious injury.
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Thompson’s Corners
Seven Milles
Henry
BE. H. Warner
Streator
Hicks
Chillicothe
Warners
Toulon
Mr. Hicks
Dickman
Allen
Milo Mackenner
Peoria
Mackenner
Miss McNamara
J. B. Monier
Bradford
Mr.Monier
Rae
Bogner
Hess
George Washburn
Howe
Monieri
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Confusion Over New Game Laws Mocking Hunters Licenses
The state faces a license mix up as 50 000 hunters hold licenses printed before a 1913 law change. The back of forms shows an outdated synopsis, creating conflicting kill dates for turkeys pheasants squirrels and shifting enforcement expectations for wardens and hunters. Licenses remain valid for a year delaying resolution.
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Illinois
How and What to Feed Your Baby
Dr Franklin D Davis urges mothers to prefer natural breast milk and delay weaning until advised by a doctor. If bottle feeding is used, modified cow’s milk is best, kept on ice, and sourced from a safe herd. Prevention through proper feeding, regular habits, and clean routines is emphasized for infant health.
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Franklin D. Davis
Methodist Church Services Next Sabbath
The congregation is invited to attend 9 45 a m Sabbath school led by M L Coan with a Men s Bible class at 11 a m and 7 46 p m public worship preached by the pastor Prayer meeting is Thursday evening Rev Mr Sims attended morning service last Sabbath and preached on The Example of Jesus Christ a timely helpful delivery reported by Rev J B Mercer Pastor
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L. Coan
Sims
Jesus Christ
J. B. Mercer
Church of the New Jerusalem Services Next Sunday
Rev. L. G. Landenberger will conduct morning and evening services. Morning sermon titled Jeans Asleep in the Midst of the Ship and the Cry, of Doubt, Carest Thou Not That We Perish. Evening subject Bible Garment and the Question of Clothing One's Self Properly. Holy supper to be celebrated at the morning meeting.
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L. G. Landenberger
Sunday School Superintendent Named for Next Service
Fragmentary notes indicate William Knight named superintendent for a church Sunday school with Rev. H. C. Reichel involved in planning services for the coming Sunday. Further context is unclear due to damaged text.
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Christian
William Knight
H. C. Reichel
Will
Theyheart
Presbyterian Sabbath Services Announced by Pastor
The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday worship at 11 followed by a 7:40 p m sermon. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 with the pastor giving the message.
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Services at SE Joseph Church Masses at 8 and 10 a.m
Sunday services announced for SE Joseph Church with a low mass at eight and sermon at ten. Supply from St Bede's College Peru until the pastor Fr. Brennan's return from travel.
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SE. Joseph Church
Col Wilege
Peru
How the Electric Light Meter Works A Reader Guide
The article explains the electric meter as a small motor driving four dials. It describes reading practice by noting the last passed positions on each dial, subtracting previous from new readings to show monthly kilowatt hours. It also outlines a simple gas meter mechanism and dial indications.
Local notes on visiting kin and town progress
Story gathers: Mrs Win Aukland of Paxton visits family. farming, fire crews praised for quick work. Henry Grays ball game plans in Princeton. Dean to move and rebuild residence. Henry Auto company dissolution. summer travels of Chesford Haws and Henrys. new bank and seed building rises in Atenabi. George Koehler returns to village merchants amid growth.
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Henry Pavilion
Win. Aukland
Paxton
Jer
Teland
Secretary of State
Woods
Olinois
Morgage
Charles’ ‘Smith
Arthur Paris
Lacon
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Aball
Henry
Princeton
Tiskilwa
Dean
Peter Holschetdt
Hawstind
Gresser
Henry Auto! Company
Haws
Gresser Canah
Maine
South Beng
Flint
Mich
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Detroit
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Buffalo
Churale
Atenabi
Farmers’ Banking Corporation
Chis
Heathis
Ifire
Griffiths
Reid's
George’ Koehler
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