Happenings in a condensed week draw diverse local notes
Homer Clark set a shooting record with 232 targets over two days at Starved Rock. Wil Yar Sutherland named U Illinois football manager for next season. Local obituaries, floods affecting Peoria rail service, and a flooded region’s transport challenges are noted along with community tidbits about residents and a nine mile interurban rail project discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Clark
Seiesman
Dun Cub
Starved Rock
University of Umnois
Wil- Yar Sutherland
McNabb
U. of I
Ason
Bartley Gutschen
Odell
Lott Sullivan
Peter Toemmes
Gutschen
Ipper
Bernard Haugens
Evans Township
St. Mary’s Schurch
Haugensa
Lloyd Jones
Urbana
Peoria
Iire
Frank Krenz
Henry Auto Co
Henry Auto Go
Fred A. Raymond
Hla
Kennebec
Augusta
I. Wesston
Henry
Weston
Putnam
Canyon City
Cal
Maine
Oar Jackson
Wenons
Jackson
Wataga
Galesburg
Harms
Sinois River
West Jersey
Toulon
Wyoming
Speer
Philiicothe
Galesburg & Reteat
J. Layton‘ Reeder
Pratt
Charles R. Smith
Svice
Globe Manufacturian Co
Raymond
Mermondez
U S
Washington
Metamora
Washburn
Labon
Sparlindt
Millicothes
Firemen Elect Officers In Henry Volunteer Company
Friday May 28 Henry Volunteer Fire Co held regular meeting and annual officer election. Chief Frank Krenz, serving 30 years, agreed to lead again with eight assistants. New officers include Isaac Gilpin, CC Doran, Emil Lofgren foreman, Arthur Smith as assistant foreman, Lawrence Peterman treasurer, C C Doran secretary, John Peterman captain of wagon with Walter Duke as assistant, Earl Ertie captain of Cart No 1 with Ora Baker, Fred Bickerman captain of Cart No 2 with Charles Dewey, Henry Peterman captain of Hook and Ladder Wagon with Richard Britten as assistant. Relief committee Frank Siewerst and C A Frominell. Sick committee Frank Krenz Henry Molster Ora Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Volunteer Fire Co
Frank Krenz
Iet
Isaac Gilpin
Doran
lKmil Lofgren
Arthur Smith
Lawrence Peterman
C C Doran
John Peterman
Walter Duke
Earl Ertie
Ora Baker
Fred Bickerman
Charles Dewey
Hook and Ladder
Henry Peterman
Richard Briitenship
Frank Siewerst
C A Fromiinel
Henry Molster
Emerson Floating Theater Brings The Price She Paid To Town
The Emerson Floating Theater, Golden Rad presents a double show on Tuesday night with The Price She Paid, a dramatic production of love and labor, plus an elaborate vaudeville lineup including Canays jugglers Dot Jewall Hahn Owen Willie Maylon and Waldo’s dog and monkey circus. Regular prices prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Golden Rad
Mr Emerson
America
Dot Jewall
Hahn
Owen
Willie
Maylon
Waldo
the River
Sensational Motorcycle Race In Cheyenne Described
In Cheyenne Wyoming a large crowd attended motorcycle races featuring Fred Hank and Wales on an Excelsior and Harley Davidson respectively. The highlight was the 15 mile short couple race with a dust filled finish as Hank led then Wales surged ahead in the final stretch. Officials could not determine the winner as both machines halted at 17 minutes and 66 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fred Hank
Edn Haddon
Wales
Hank
Corner of the Campus at the Opera House
A high school class play titled Corner of the Campus drew a large audience on Tuesday at the Opera House. The pupils delivered lines with fluency and confidence, while Mrs. B A Hall supervised drill and rehearsal ensuring polished performances amid school duties and commencement preparations, and the show raised a pleasing sum for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pupis
B. A. Hall
Meeting of Supervisors in Lacori Illinois June 11 1916
Notice of a Marshall County Illinois Board of Supervisors meeting at the Lacori Court House on Monday June 11 1916 at 1 30 pm. Each bill must be itemized and certified by the supervisor of the towns and filed with the county clerk by noon the Saturday before the meeting. Unlisted bills are carried over to the next meeting if not filed by the deadline. County Clerk L D Gregory announces banking conditions update from Illinois banks reported as generally very good per the State Auditor Brady’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall
County
Illinois
Court House
Lacori
L. Dgregory
Advie
Étatesbanke
Casper Folbielb
CadilaccAuto
Tributar
Henry
O. Seine
Amon
Wilson
New-York
Ias
America
Kentlemen
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Observances
Memorial Sunday May 30 observed with services at the Opera House and river, led by G A R and W R C, featuring hymns and a Memorial Day sermon by Rev J Mercer urging peace and unity under President Wilson. Afternoon rites on the river included bouquets cast to honor sailors, with Rev Calhoun’s address reflecting on Civil War veterans and the origin of Decoration Day.
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Third Street
East Park Row
Haiting
W Rk. C
America
F. W Flaist
I. RB. Phillips
William Williams
J Mercer
Wilson
Haist
WR C
J . Mercer
WR ‘C
Opera House
F W Haist
Jonas Maust
Calhoun
Lookout Mountain Post
Pennsylvania
Illinois
John A. Logan
G. AR
Logan
Vilage
Pesta
In Memoriam Mrs Nettia Barnes Two Local Obituaries
The obituary records Nettia Ellen Barnes born January 24 1866 at Frederick Illinois and married Charles A Barnes. Surviving children include Delia McLaughlin Davenport Rob ert A Monmouth Myrtle Gaul Peoria William Monmouth and John Nellie of this city. She died after a cerebral hemorrhage eight hours after onset while living above The Republican office and was interred in Peoria after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettia Ellen Barnes
Frederick, Ill
Monmouth
Charles A. Barnes
Delia McLaughlin
Robert A
Davenport
Myrtle Gaul
Peoria
William
John
Nelle
EH. A. “Holl
A. Sivem
Christian Church
Henry City Cornet Band Organized in City Hall
The Republican reports the formation of the Henry City Cornet Band with 14 members led by Wilbur Moon and Theo Disosway as manager and secretary treasurer. Practices to be held once weekly in City Hall, and community subscriptions urged to fund instruments. Also notes the Wa mulon Missionary society's third quarterly meeting and memorial for Mrs. Doty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Henry City
Theo Disosway
Eli Wrigit
Immmger
A. Frommel
Wilbur Moon
I, L. Gilpin
Disosway
M. A. Wagner
George Daniels
Charles Meier
Charlies Wels
Wm. Melor
A.J. Stapp
August Doelizer
John Mel Glothil
Wamuon
Presen Missionary Society
Ida Ketchum
G. M. Clark
Little
Doty
Ketchum
Johnson
Clift
Baseball Showdown With Chicago World Champion at Home
Thursday the Republican reports a major game between the World Champion Chicago team and the Henry Greys. Henry rooters urged to attend as fans expect a strong contest. On Sunday June 6 the Peru Maroons will arrive with excursionists to challenge the local squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Chicago
Henry Greys
Henry Rooters
Peru Maroons
Hymenal Wedding at Presbyterian Parsonage in Henry
William Murrell marries Mrs Goldie Crause daughter of George Hall at the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev Rena W Martin officiates at 8 pm on Wednesday June 2 1915. Mrs Ella Peters and Mrs Seraphina Ryan attend as friends, both parties well known and respected in Henry with best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymenal
Presbyterian Parsonage
Rena W Martin
William Murrell
Goldie Crause
George Hall
Henry
Ella Peters
Seraphina Ryan
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Revised
Sabbath school at 9 a.m. led by A. B. Smith with morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor delivers sermon. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:30. Welcome extended by Pastor W. Martin.
St Marys Church Sunday Services and Weekday Mass
St Marys Church lists Sunday services at 8 am English sermon and 10 am High Mass with German sermon at 12 30 pm and vesper and Benediction. Weekday mass at 8 30 am daily except Saturday. Pastor Fr Gensler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Gensler
St Joseph Church First Masses Amid Sunday Services
Readable fragments describe St Joseph Church scheduling first mass at 7:30 and Sunday services at 9 and 9:30 with a sermon. Mentions Rev Fr Ganun and attendance at Evanston academy commencement exercises. Windstorm impacts and grain market notes amid scattered local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Éunan
Locals note illness and community updates in brief
The item reports Mrs John Ziegler ill from ptomaine poisoning but improving. It mentions Mrs Lester Brown receiving a letter from Mirae Tilian Davidson about Minnie Young of Greenville Texas in critical condition after appendicitis. It also covers Locusts, water safety in Wonona, a large silk cargo shipment, and fishing truck plans by Casper Folbielb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ziegler
John
Freeman
Horr
Mason
Henry
Misa
Emma-Horr
Bellflower
McLean
Tonicatbank
Ion
Missis-3 Alpps Hook
Wel
Hutsson River
Wonont
Wenona
Chillicothe
Chilliotha
Japan
Nework City
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Chicago
New
York
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Meeting of Supervisors
John Barnes
Nellie Barnes
Peter ‘Toemmes
Sibble Ludwig
Ludwig
Germany
Eugene
Ottumwa
Frederck
Wew- Richland
Minn
Julia Lyons
Pontiac
J J. Hank
Louis Toemmes
Ode
St. Mary's
A. B. Smith
Lyons
Toluca
M. BH. Lyons
Ludwig Louis
Henry Kriptel
Bernard Goldher
Odel
Carl Toemmes
Mary
Clara
Ulrich Hendrick
Otto Louwis
Minonk
Anna Tomlinson
Julia Roth
Peter_Petrie
Lacon
Reichel
Chris “Han -Endeavor
Republica
Base Ball News
Qvarston
Evanston
Academy of the, North
Western
Universit Walter Eraduates
Soring Flinks
Bradford
Pitnam
Abelle
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