Fire at Sparland wipes out Riddell grain elevator
Sparland residents awoke to a total blaze that consumed Riddell s Grain Elevator around 11 30 last night The fire threatened nearby buildings but bucket brigades saved the stockyards and adjacent structures The Lacon Fire Department arrived late and could not stop the blaze The Rock Island Railroad engine sped through Sparland at 80 mph to reach the scene and return passengers safely
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Sparland
Riddell
Rock Island
Public School Closing Exercises Recap
The grammar school Commencement will be held next Monday evening at the High School. Patrons are invited. Program includes invocations, declamations, recitations, piano solos, vocal numbers, and the presentation of diplomas by a male quartet.
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Ralph Eclamation
Ironaldes
W.E. Kirkpatrick
Iiftty
Sylvester Sparling
Rathbun
Bessie Kellerster
Bote McBeide
Benn
Zoe Young
Voost
Edith McBede
Battershey Wilcott
Max Kline
Agnes Avis
Lennie Worley
Vodal
Oh Walcome
Happy Rovers
Lena Stubbles
Diploas
Henry High School 10th Commencement at New Opera Hall
The Henry High School marks its 10th annual commencement at New Opera Hall on Tuesday June 9 at 8 p m with public admission 100 class motto For Life Not for School Learn The program lists Salutatorian Abbie V Newman Valedictorian Clara G Williams and others with orchestra singing and a baccalaureate address by W S Wallace. A moonlight excursion plans and a wedding notice accompany this community update.
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Minnie L. Disosway
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Ee Hoke
Jane O. McAleer
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Edward B. Dawson
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Chicago
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Ind Nartet
J. G. Evans
New Era House
Wallace
Henry Chorus
Peoria
Tela Weesday
Janet Monier
Chillicothe
Henry honors Bacon after team shoot victory
The Henry team led by Bacon and Peterman won a four man team shoot with Bacon earning a medal and a special prize for Fhnestock. A reception to honor Bacon was planned that evening, with the Cornet band escorting the team from the train. Memorial notes reference George Woodford.
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Fahnestock
Fhnestock
Peterman
Henry
Forrest
Barr
Albert
Chicago
Cornet
Riley Leaves Annawan Post Due to Throat Trouble
A letter from E. J. Riley says he departed Annawan after three years in the role offered him again, declining because of a year long throat ailment. He was treated in Davenport for six months, with April expenses noted. He has returned to Lacon to stay, noting prior teaching success and a family trait of genius.
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E. J. Riley
Annawan
Davenport
Malcolm Hardie
Lacon
Gregorys Host Reception Amid Fire Scene
H L Gregory and wife hosted a reception for teachers and graduates last Saturday night. The event took place at their home described as ablaze with sight from top to bottom, guests given rare hospitality for which the Gregorys are noted according to reports in the Gibson Courier.
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H.L. Gregory
Mive.a
Teschers
Es Gregory
Gibson
A Valuable Prescription in Electric Bitters
Editor Morrison of Worthington endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for constipation and sick headache. Mrs Annie Biehle of Chicago recovered after six bottles, regaining health. Priced 60 cents and 1.00. Dr Powell's Drug Store. Henry Fire Department held annual meeting electing officers for chemical and water engines, hose, hook and ladder units. A practice wash is set for Friday at 7 PM. members urged to attend.
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Worthington
Idtven Velo
Annie Biehle
Cottage Grove Age
Chicago
Henry-Fire Department
Chemiscal
A. L. Gilpin
D. Bromley
Charles Griesbach
Peter Tommes
Hose Company
Charles McManus
J—J. Gresser
Hook and Ladder Company
Theodore Disosway
Arthur Smith
J. R Paskell
Chas H.watercott
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that claims to cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and yields immediate relief after the first dose with benefits shown early. Sold by F A. didt Hi Ve of Rowell.
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F. A. Didt Hi Ve
Rowell
Ladies Sodality Presents Rebecca's Triumph in Hennepin
The Ladies Sodality repeated their exhibition of Rebecca's Triumph for Hennepin last Thursday eve to a large, pleased audience. Prof Harrington and Hailey accompanied the party. the performance drew hearty applause and dancing followed the play until the end.
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Rebecca
Hennepin
Prof -Harrington
Hailey
Pearing
Gaho
John Eagleston Purchases Goods at Jone's Cash Store
John Eagleston of Castleton visited Henry this week and bought a large pill of goods from the Cash Store of Jone's.
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John Eagleston
Castleton
Henry
Jone
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