Baccalaureate Sermon Highlights School's Civic Aim
The Henry high school class of 1910, ten young men and nine young ladies, received diplomas as Rev. R L Vivian delivered a baccalaureate sermon at M B church. He urged educated citizenship, cited Halley’s comet, and stressed public schools as key to national success and democracy. Homer Rollins reported a colt’s suicide by barbwire, with the mare also injured but rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
R. L. Vivian
Henry High School
King
L. R. Phillips
M. Lucas
C. F. Snyder
Anna Brown
H. F. Andrews
W. 8. Hannum
H. W. Burger
Vivian
Emerson
Addison
Cobden
Halley
America
England
France
Germany
Republic
University
College
Henry Team Wins Third In Wild Sunday Baseball Classic
Henry defeated Mike Fahy’s Jack Pot Openers 4 to 3 after a late rally in the fourth inning. Adam Glatz displayed his classic power while Emil Lofgren made a remarkable defensive catch to end the game in the ninth. Huffman and Toluca contributed for Henry, with two two-base hits among five total safeties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mike F&hy
Pavilion Park
Mike
Schroeder
Springfield
Scullans
Lorimer
Greys
Illinois
Adam Glatz
South Sea Islands
Quebec
Anhauser- Busch
Adam
Fahy
Washington
Tio
Huffman
Toluca
Emil Lofgren
Emil
H PO
A. B. Slattery
Cf. Scullans
Greig
Derr
C¢ Arnold
Rf. McNish
Gregory
Heininger
Glatz
Haines
Blundell
Herman
Lofgren
Chautauqua plans spark local invitation drive
Readers express appreciation for the upcoming Chautauqua to be held in Henry from July 15 to 24. People are urged to invite friends, spread the word, and write others to attend or participate for part or all of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Monroe Markley
Markley
Osceola
Washburn Wins County Meet at Varna in Strong County Show
The fourteenth annual Marshall County meet at Varna featured strong literary contests and athletic events. Washburn, Henry, Wenona, Lacon, Toluca and other schools competed as judges named G W Hunt and professors Foraker Wells. Results favored Washburn in many track events with athlete Sayler and Taylor posting top times. Henry claimed strong literary showings though judges disputed two first medals. Rock Island rails and road improvements noted. Delegate C C Coulter attended Worlds Sunday School Convention in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Marshall County Schools
Varna
Henry
Mildred van Horn
Wenona
Voice of Freedom
W. Leroy King
Margaret Meyers
Owen Young
Abe Barrow
Georgia Blackmon
Washburn
Parepa
Helen
Coppin
God and Country
Taylor
Lacon
Sayler
Becker
Stephens
Garrell
Toluca
Robertson
Owens
Kemp
Ireland
Orr
Garrels
Pole Vyault
Moschel
Kanive
Jones
John Kraus Sr. Dies After Long Illness at 74
John Kraus Sr. died Thursday May 26 1910 after nearly four years illness at age 74 years 9 months 25 days He was born in Germany Aug 1 1835 and came to the United States at 16 settling in Buffalo NY where he learned shoemaking He married Eva Sue in 1858 and later moved to Henry where he ran a shop He is survived by his wife and three sons John Joseph Andrew, plus several grandchildren The funeral was held May 28 at 2 30 p m from his residence with Rev H W Burger officiating and interment in Henry Cemetery Pallbearers included C C Smith, Peter Toemmes, Taylor Smith, William Bush, Thomas Harney and C Z Woodward. Funeral director A B Smith.
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John Kraus
Mr. Kraus
Germany
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Eva Sue
Henry
Henry Watercott
Mr. Watercott
John
Joseph
Andrew
Washington
Mrs. Kraus
School Street
Rev. H. W. Burger
Henry Cemetery
Charles C. Smith
Peter Toemmes
Taylor Smith
William Bush
Thomas Harney
C. 2. Woodward
A. B. Smith
Wooden wedding fete marks Mooberys fifth anniversary
At their farm home one mile east of Allens town Mr and Mrs Alva Mooberry celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday May 21 with many Peoria relatives present. The evening featured social hour songs and a four piece orchestra and an elaborate lunch. Guests included C W Moore Oscar Moore Wm Hale Judge Davis and many Mooberry relatives from Allen town and nearby areas.
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Alva Mooberry
Fine Farm
Alva
Mooberry
Allentown
Peoria
C. W. Moore
Oscar Moore
Wm. Hale
Judge Davis
Noda
Amelia
Burt and
Lintner
Ed Park
Nellie McHugh
Andrews
O. A. Hale
Elmer Mooberry
L. Mooberry
Harry
Burt Mead
Henry
Mary
Nebraska Adjutant General seeks Francis Erickson for back pay
A 1910 Nebraska Adjutant General letter asks for help locating Francis T. Erickson of Fullerton, son of Olof Erickson, formerly of the Second Nebraska regiment in the Spanish American War. It notes back pay money held by the Governor and warns of unrelated Francis Oscar Erickson in Henry. Also mentions J H Crickenberger and Mrs T L Jones at a State Sunday School convention in Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis T. Erickson
Adjutant General of
Nebraska
State of Nebraska
Adjutant General's Office
Lincoln
Henry Republican
Henry
Ill
Fullerton
Neb
Olof Erickson
Francis Erickson
Francis Oscar Erickson
John C. Hartigan
J. H. Crickenberger
T. L. Jones
Henry Township Sunday School Association
Olney
Happenings of Week in Henry and Nearby Areas
Memorial and social notes highlight Henry residents and visitors. Chester Bidwell and others vacation in Milo township while many head to Chicago for work or visits. Local officials, court activity, and public notices frame a week of travel, illness, and community events. Samuel Parker observes Memorial Day and maps a June tour through Illinois towns.
Honor Roll of Soldiers Decorated at Henry Cemetery
Citizens gather for Decoration Day observances led by G A R and W A C. Services at the taps and Henry cemetery honor 60 plus soldiers, with music, prayers, and floral tributes. Poems and reminiscences recall loved ones as veterans rest in blue graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cemetery
Post Hall
Charles Wood
Illinois River
Henry
Rev. Vivian
Mesdames Curtis Lucas
C. F.snyder
L. R. Phillips
Anna Brown
J. S. Burt
R. B. Whipple
Eli B. Wright
C. A. Frommel
M E B Church Sabbath Schedule and News
M E B Church outlines Sabbath activities with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship and member reception Epworth League at 7 p m led by Mrs Helper with preaching at 8 p m prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m W F M S meets next Wednesday 2 30 p m tea invites all ladies program praised last Sabbath crowds and music Doran Moody display white faced cement block at Doran's undertaking rooms with new machinery noted
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Epworth League
Helper
Doran & Moody
Doran
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Homer Rollins
L. M. Bell
Deacon Hill
G. W. Hunt
Granville
Foraker
Wells
Pekin
J. E. Owens
L. W. Gregory
Julian Woolf
J. J. Toedt
Rock Island
C. C. Coulter
Washington, D. C
Henry and Vicinity
Chester Bidwell
Milo Township
Albert Haynes
Katherine Krenz
Chicago
Linne
Watercott’s
Josephine Horbeck
F. W. Potter
John Kline
George A. Zeller
Ed Ketchum
Wm. Mielkey
Blanche
B. L. Martelle
Whitefield Corners
Rollins
Sheffield
Elmer Rollins
Crow Meadow
Henry Jacobs
Howard Stoner
Louis Kraus
Joseph Blood
Joliet
J. A. Williams
Utica
Zoe Daly
Bloomington
Albert True
H. J. Gregory
C. E. Burt
Sugar Grove
C. W. Buckley
James Waugh
State of Washington
Our City
George Brooks
George Sleater
A. J. Ironmonger
Carnegie
Okla
Paw Paw Lake
Mich
Charles F. Anderson
Colorado Springs
Col
J. R. Robinson
Mt. Palatine
Tonica
McNabb
H. J. Bickerman
Bickermans and Barrys
John Abrams
Henry Boys
Palmer E. Anderson
Princeton
C. E. Snively
Canton
Anderson
King Road
F. O. B. Chicago
Samuel Parker
Effingham County
Beardstown
Fulton
McDonough
Burlington
Big City
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
M. EB. Church
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