Webb Endurance Boat Race Peoria to Henry Next Week
The fifth annual Webb endurance motor boat race Peoria to Henry on the Illinois River is set for Saturday June 10. Cash prizes total 100 with 50 for the fastest time over the 34 mile course and a 15 10 prize for the first two finishers in each class. Henry organ citizens offer a public dock and concert after the race.
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Peoria-to-Henry
Illinois
Henry Bridge
Henry
Main Street
Peoria
Lord
A. D. Greene
W. S. Kellogg
Bradley
Dr. Limmer
Billy “Ohl
Percy Swain
Liberty Street
Marshall County
Pavilion Park
Citizens share notices and social events in Henry
Miss Ethel Anderson visits with family in Henry while Mrs. Cook travels to Minook to attend a granddaughter's graduation. Local life notes include farm bulletins, a stray horse ad, a drowning incident, and visits by Holmes Morrison and family. Public notices invite farmer bulletins via Congressman Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Anderson
Henry
John Cook
Minoak
Helder
George Snell
Sparland
Samuel Wild
Holmes Morrison
Holmes
Peoria
Ill of Pneumonia Miss Mollie Scully Lacon
Miss Mollie Scully of Lacon lies critically ill at her home with pneumonia. A trained nurse attends her welfare, and many friends here hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Minnie Downey of Putnam visits her aunt Mrs Case for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Scully
Lacon
Miss Scully
William Monahan
Charles McMartins
Minnie Downey
Putnam
Samuel Case
Remarkable Watercott store draws crowds in Henry Illinois
Traveling business visitors report Watercott in Henry draws large crowds as May sales run $4000 ahead of last year. Watercott claims statewide value and strong Central Illinois trade. Star theater features Miss Lillian Clement and Mr Patterson's show drawing steady patronage. Henry Baker visits with Miss Gladys Brasfield from Chicago.
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Watercott
Henry
Central
Illinois
Lillian Clement
Tiskilwa
Curtis Lucas
Star Theater
Patterson
Henry Baker
Gladys Brasfield
Chicago
Henry Friends
Henry plans grand Fourth of July celebration with guards
Henry prepares a large Independence Day event featuring three Illinois National Guard companies from Peoria and a two hour sham battle. Finance reports $4100 pledged, with Mayor Pace chairing the organizing committee and a 10 member general panel selected to run committees on finance advertising speaking music decorating amusements and more.
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Illinois National Guards
Peoria
Henry
5Th Infantry
City
Pearl
Pace
George A. Burt
F. W. Potter
Lawrence Peterman
C. A. Camp
Clifford Haws
Marshall Downey
B. F. Ransom
C. E. Smith
L. R. Phillips
C. A. Frommel
BH. A. Hall
G. K. Pace
C. J. Vogelsang
E. B. Wright
Lawrence Gregory
Albert True
J. O. Hill
J. R. Phillips
Dr. Hall
Frank Krenz
C. Helgoth
L. Peterman
C. W. McManus
L. Gregory
Charles Vogelsang
George Halbleib
C. L. Loomis
Robert Doran
Pioneer Adam Henkins of Putnam County Dies at 84
Adam Brown Henkins born September 24 1826 in Green County Pennsylvania died May 21 1911 at the family home near Putnam Illinois aged 84 years 7 months and 27 days. He farmed extensively after moving to Illinois and owned 80 acres given by his father. He married Sarah Jane Dawson in 1860 and had eight children four of whom survived. He was a faithful M E church member and donor and the funeral was held at the Putnam M E church with Rev D J McCown officiating and interment at Putnam cemetery.
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Sarah J. Albertson
Eli Albertson
Henry
Richard Street
Sarah J. Johnson
Indiana
Peoria
Elizabeth Keene
Michigan
David Owens
Lacon
Sadie Albertson
Leon Ruggles
Marysville
Kas
Lois Albertson
Chicago
Charles Ruggles
Joliet
P. D. Francis
H. W. Burger
Putnam County
Adam Brown Henkins
Green County
Putnam, Ill
Elijah
Elizabeth Brown Henkins
Levi Henkins
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Henkins
Princeton
Burea County
Sarah Jane Dawson
Jehu
Susan L
D. M. Ball
Adam
Miles W
Far West
M. E. Church
M. EB
Putnam
McCown
Moline
A. B. Smith
G. F E. Sparling
George Finley
John Ball
Morgan Williams
William Kelso
Jeremiah Drake
John M. Dawson
Axel
William Dawson
E. H. Dawson
Bagley
John Stephens
Kewanee
D. D. Fultz
Fairbury
Bureau
Tiskilwa
Susan L. Ball and Brothers
Memorial address at M. E. Church highlights church events
The M E Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 am with Epworth League at 7 pm and a second preaching at 8 pm The W F M S holds a quarterly tea at the parsonage on June 14 The Q E C meets then Children s Day program is set for June 11 at 8 pm The Memorial address by Rev Burger was highly regarded and well received by the audience
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M. E. Church
Epworth League
St Johns Church to Hold No Services Next Sunday
The St John s Church Episcopal will offer only Sunday school next Sunday while the rector attends seminary commencement at Nashotah near Milwaukee. He returns via Terre Haute and will be here late next week. The Marshall county board of supervisors will meet at the court house in Lacon on June 12 at 1 30 p m. bills must be itemized sworn and filed by noon the preceding Saturday.
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National Agricultural Department
Claude A. Stone
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Peoria
Topeka
Kas
Lyman Horrom
Rev. H. W. Thiele
Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society of Chicago
Henry
Thiele
North Cedar Street
Yalesburg
R. B. Whipple
Nashotah
Wis
Nashotah Theological Seminary
Terre Haute
Ind
Edna Hillabrand
Coffeyville
Emma Hanna Hickman
St. John's Church
Episcopal
Milwaukee
Board of Superviso
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule
The usual services will be at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath with a Sabbath school at 9 45. The preaching at 11 o'clock features the pastor's sermon. The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 and the evening preaching at 8. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Children's day exercises will be held Sabbath June 11. H W Burger Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
H. W. Burger
Henry Fire Department Elects Officers and Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Henry Fire Department held its annual election last Friday evening electing Foreman Charles Greenlee Assistant Foreman Emil Lotell Treasurer Lawrence Peterman Secretary Walter Duke Captain Hose Wagon Gilpin Assistant Captain Lawrence Captain Hose Cart No 1 John Peterman 2d Assistant Captain Clifford Doran Captain Hose Cart No 2 Charles Dewey Assistant Captain Fred Bickerman Captain Hook and Ladder Wagon Richard Blankenship Assistant Captain Henry Peter The group then celebrated 20 years with a banquet as the orchestra performed and remarks recalled memories The department boasts ample equipment 1000 feet plus hose four alarm bells and robust hydrants and wagons reflecting city support Chief Frank Krenz ensures readiness for any emergency The Henry community expresses pride in its fire company and facilities.
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Henry Fire Department
Charles Greenlee
Emil Lotell
Lawrence Peterman
Walter Duke
Gilpin
Lawrence Gregory
John Peterman
Clifford Doran
Charles Dewey
Fred Bickerman
Richard Blankenship
Henry Peterman
Henry
Frank Krenz
Christian Church Sunday School and Revival Notices
Mrs Rowley's class named banner class last Sunday. Sunday school next Sunday at 9 45. Preaching at usual hours. Choir practice Friday night. Remember the coming revivals. Our school closes next week.
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Henry Grind
Illinois River
Evelyn Hartley
Walnut Grove
Underelli
Walter Bayne
Walter Smith
Mr. Steele
Avis
Freeman
Cousin Timmy
Timmy
Bethia Alderney
Vessees
Bonnie Holland
Reia Fe
Stella Mayburn
Inez Broline
Rita Garland
Velma Rowe
Millie Jones
Mildred Wade
Mollie Spooner
Leota Hunt Jonas Chorker
Gardener
Setir Iseible Lass Bucrsle
Tiarsiaiels
Harry Seitz
Maggie Bings
Nellie Coan
May Dunning
Ose Daubel
Margaret Bates
Myrtle Huffman Sallie Baker
Eva Mooberry Hope Spink
Belle Doyle
Elenor Upton
Jessie Mallory Lottie Skinner
Genevieve Kneip
Lucy White
Edna Bell
Timothy Addles
Alderney
Leota Hunt
Paul Jones
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B.C. Burt, J
C. B W. Burt Sr
College of Physicians and Surgeons At
Burt
Miss Benjamin
Helen and
Magdalen Phillips
Bob White
Maxim
Emma May Schwarz
Lynes
Edna Greenlee
Matin Bell
Burgmuller
Hazel Schwarz
Robin
Krogmann
Barbara Haws
Gaynor
Nevin Helen Phillips
Bob-o-link
Kunkel Esther
Lloyd Hunter
Benjamin
Gurlitt
Shackley
Mrs
Charles Motter
Henry Jacobs
John Howard
Mayme Deck
Gerrow
Hennepin
A. Brown
Burger
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