Memorial Day Observance in Henry Highlights Old Soldiers
A Henry Memorial Day gathering at Central Park and the Illinois River bridge featured Patriotic exercises, religious services, and floral tributes. Bishop Fallows delivered the keynote address alongside remarks on Civil War history and reconciliation, with veterans, the W R C, schoolchildren, and local parades participating.
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Henry
Sol
Wee
Central Park
Henry Wagon Bridge
Illinois River
Ed B. Smith
Bishop Fallows
Reys
Burger
Beall
Charley Wood
Walter Winship
Spencer Ketchum
Sidney Ketchum
G. M. Brown
W. BH. King
James Smith
America
Park
H. W. Burger
Columbia
Thomas Andrews
Mr. Burger
C. C. Smith
Lincoln
Sherman
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Pickett
General Pickett
Gettysburg
Chicago
Seventy Boats Entered In Peoria to Henry Race
The Peoria to Henry boat race on Saturday June 18 drew seventy entrants as organizers tout it as the year’s biggest event. Henry’s prizes total 200 dollars with divisions for boats reaching 10 miles per hour and under, plus extra awards for fastest time and under-bridge finishes. The David Swain steamer will ferry club members and guests, with Henry ready to host a large crowd regardless of weather.
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Illinois
Peoria-to-Henry
T. H. Webb
Peoria
Henry
Henry Bridge
S. Patterson Prowse
C. W. McManus
Quail
Clifford Haws
Hank
Fred Hank
Oregon
Casper Halbleib
David Swain
Mrs Jones Recital At Presbyterian Church
Mrs T L Jones presented a piano recital in the Presbyterian church auditorium on Tuesday to showcase students progress. The program featured solos duets and a dialogue with encore moments and drew a large audience. proceeds of 25 dollars benefited the Christian Endeavor society.
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Barcarolle
Walter Bayne
Home Guard
Mrs. Jones
Harold Motter
Florence King
Ellsworth Jones
Paul Dunlevy
Leroy King
Cecilia Herry
Jessie Swein
Ethel
Meta Williams
Edith
Belle Doyle
Alcie
Pauline Williams
Winnie
Ella Meier
Gwendolyn
Howard
Ormand Andrews
Augusta
Lora Kays
Spindler
Bolan
Lora Nays
Engelmann
de Kontrkl
Ormond
Andrews
Amend Oslion
Rubinstein
Christian Endeavor Society
Woman's club closes year with program and new members
The Woman's club held its final meeting of the year on Monday June 1 with Miss Clara B Waughop chairing the science program and hosting. Mrs J S Townsend returned after illness to greet attendees and preside. An essay A Naturalist's Nest and a reading Criticism of a Minister's Wife were featured, plus a vocal solo by Bonnie Anderson. Two new members Mrs Theodore Disosway and Mrs Richard Waughop joined.
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Clara B. Waughop
J. S. Townsend
H. C. Wright
Theodore Disosway
Bonnie Anderson
Miss Waughop
Richard Waughop
I. W. Waughop
Effie W. Sale
Nellie P. Harlin
Fishermen told to fish without license until July first
Telegram to fishermen from B. B. Caldwell of Havana Illinois informs that any inquiring fishermen may fish without a license until commissioners can issue them licenses around July 1.
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Elias B. Wright
B. BH. Caldwell
Havana
Water Main Installation on Second Street Progress
Work on laying a water main along Second Street between Central Park and Edward Street continues this week with Russ Bros. as the contracted builder. The project is advancing through the current phase.
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Second Street
Central Park
Edward Street
Russ Bros
Home Wedding Unites Dr George Callis and Dr Libbie Hunt
A quiet Monday afternoon ceremony at the Hunt residence on North Ward Street united Dr George T Callis P H C and Dr Libbie B Hunt with Rev G C A Sittler of Putnam officiating. Immediate family attended and a five course dinner followed as the couple prepared to settle in Geneva Nebraska. The bride, a Davenport Chiropadic Institute graduate with high honors, and the groom, also educated at the institute, embark on a hopeful life together amid well wishes and two generous wedding showers.
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T.S. Hunt
Hdward Street
George T. Callis
Libbie B. Hunt
GC. A. Sittler
Putnam
Chiropadic Institute
Davenport
Commencement Tonight at Pavilion Park for Henry High
Eleven Henry high school graduates will receive diplomas tonight at 8 o'clock at Pavilion park. Charles Doherty president of the board will hand the diplomas. Rev J H Ryan of Pontiac will deliver the address Crisis in Character. Admission is 15 cents. Music by Wright Meier orchestra. Presentations by Charles Polerty. Violin solo by Joseph Eiseh. Benediction by Rev H W Burger.
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Henry High School
Board of Education
Charles Doherty
Pavilion Park
J. H. Ryan
Pontiac
Wright-Meier Orchestra
T. A. Beall. Long
Andrews
Burger
Fey
John H. Ryan
Charles Polerty
Joseph G. Eiseh
H. W. Burger
Citizens Meet At City Hall For Boat Race Plans
A meeting of citizens is planned at city hall tomorrow evening to discuss further arrangements for the upcoming boat race scheduled one week from Saturday. The event involves local organizers and residents coordinating logistics and support.
Prize in June Boat Race Sparks Henry Rivalry
An unnamed citizen offers a $5 prize to the first Henry boat to cross the finish line on June 13. The wager aims to stir contest and guesswork among Henry boats as participants vie to beat the persimmon.
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Henry
Matthew Van Petten Seeks Republican Nomination in 16th District
Matthew Van Petten of Washburn, longtime Republican activist, declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination as Representative of the 16th Senatorial District. He presents himself as honest, experienced, undaunted by past issues, and focused on the district’s interests over personal gain.
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Matthew van Petten
Washburn
van Petten
Matthew Vanpetten
Anton Hank Dies After Long Illness at 78
Anton Hank died June 2 1908 after a 19 month illness at St Marys Catholic Church. He was born December 26 1829 in Germany and came to Marshall county in 1856 with his wife Barbara Kroeper. Survived by wife five children Elizabeth married to B Haugens George Ike Peter. Funeral at St Marys with a requiem high mass and burial at Calvary cemetery.
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Anton Hank
Marshall County
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mr. Hank
Germany
New York City
Barbara Kroeper
Hank
Hopewell Township
Henry
Mike Murray
St. Mary's Cchurch
Conrad
Iowa
Elizabeth
B. Haugens
Toluca
George
Ike
Peter
St. Mary's Church
Zumbuehl
Calvary Cemetery
Henry Alumni Reception Held at Presbyterian Church
The Henry High School Alumni Association will host a reception at the Presbyterian Church Monday evening in honor of the class of 1908. A fine program is planned and refreshments will follow. Members of the Alumni and the classes of 1907 and 1908 are invited. Dues for the year 1908 are payable at Hunter's Lumber Office with Charles Doherty, an early remittance is desired.
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Henry
The
Henry High School
Presbyterian Church
Henry Tet School Alumni Association
Charles Doherty
Hunter’s Lumber Offee
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