Webb endurance boat race postponed by bad weather
A sharp north easter and heavy rain forced the postponement of the Peoria to Henry Webb handicap endurance race. Fourteen boats entered the special prize event with a $40 seventeen jewel gold watch donated by Tom Webb to the winner. Oregon of Henry led, with Glideola of Peoria second and Adds of Chillicothe third, as crews faced six foot waves and soaked, perilous conditions on Peoria Lake.
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Peoria
Henry
Webb
Tom Webb
Oregon
Casper Halbleib
Glideola
Adds
Chillicothe
Rollin Truitt
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Peoria Lake
Yacht Club
New Yacht Club
Wux
Cupid
Lacon
Quail
Pirate
Wax
Ellis Brothers
Bellows and
Black
Kelley's Beach
Saint Til
Mr. Webb
Cook
Howard Shaw
Chicago
Mr. Shaw
Columbia Yacht Club of
George A. Burt
The
Henry Republican
Uberta
Owl
Mohawk
Jose Vila
Henry Webb's yacht watch honors local boat race victory
The Illinois Valley Yacht Club held a special race from Peoria to Henry last Saturday. Henry's boat, the Oregon, captained by Charles Onyon, won by a wide margin as crowds cheered from the Henry to Rome flats shore. Mayor Ha Henry received a gold timepiece from Webb, recognizing the owner and operator of the Oregon.
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Charles Onyon
Brooks
Henry
Peoria
Saturda Webb
Illinois Valley
Webb
Illinois
Rome
Cothe
Lacon
Hall
Ha Henry
Hal
Oregon
Neib
Tolay
George Mercian
Henry Reds defeat La Salle Blues in tense Monday clash
Henry Reds won 5 to 4 over La Salle Blues at Pavillon diamond with Glatz striking eight and McManus scoring on a disputed play. Umpire calls and fielding errors framed the late drama as both teams promised a rematch before season’s end. Separately, St Mary’s plans include corner stone laying and confirmations with a church appeal for funds.
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Henry Reds
Pavillon
Hase
la Salle Blues
Batsa Salle
Glatz
Box
la Salle
Salle
Gret
Henry
Fitzgerald
Strik
Baker
Las
Hitr
Kern
Cepter
McManus
Mcscoring
St. Mary's Church
Rt. Rey
P. J. O'Reilly
St. Mary’s Church
Paicnter
Hilda Frey
Bertha Ogner
Catherine Arney
Mary Schuank
Claudie Buckman
St. Mary's
Zumbuehl
Leonz Zumbuehl
St. Mary’s
River Outing Planned With Bathing Suit Emphasis
A note indicates plans for a river outing next Saturday with emphasis on proper attire for swimming. Participants are urged to bring appropriate gear and observe safety.
Weather Verse From Southern Oklahoma Book
A terse note in southern Oklahoma lore speaks of a place free from heat or cold drought or pests. It mentions a farmer s field orchard and garden, and hints at a local weather rhythm as told in a regional book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Woman's Club reception marked by music and Marguerite blooms
The annual Woman's Club reception in L. M. Lincoln's spacious home drew a smaller crowd due to a brief thunder shower. Lee Lincoln greeted guests as Mrs. J. S. Townsend assisted in welcoming them. Music and readings by Mrs. T. L. Jones, Mamie Krause, Mary Keller, Alta Humphrey, Hazel Clift, Miss Pauline Williams, Ella Meier, and Rev. and Mrs. Burger provided top entertainment. Guests enjoyed cake, brick ice cream, and club memories as the event closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
J.S. Townsend
T. L. Jones
Mamie Krause
Mary Keller
Alta Humphrey
Ella Meier
Pauline Williams
Hazel Clift
J. Carl Stine
Henry
Stine
Lincoln
J. A. Swein
Dass
Leah
Ethel
Miss Jessie
Miss Hazel
Swem
Winged Victory statue gifted by senior class of 1907
The Senior class of 1907 presents a 46 inch tall Winged Victory statue to the high school as a quiet, loyal memorial. Placed above the front room bookcase, it complements Aurora donated by the Woman's club. The gift honors Alma Mater and enhances school surroundings.
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Aurora
Woman's Club
Henry Illinois news notes and social highlights
Mrs William Snyder of Wyoming visits Henry while Clara G Williams returns from Spokane for the summer. Excursions on the river steamer and a post office salary raise are reported, along with local house sales, rentals, and school notes.
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William Snyder
Wyoming
Henry Frends
Clara G. Williams
Spokane
Wash
B. Winter
Rock Island
Frank Fiedler
Henry
North Street
George
Coan
Illinois River
Copperas Cerek
Edward Mathis
George Hillabrand
Magnolia
Mathis
Central Park
C. N. English
Dille
George Helper
Frank Bush
Peoria
Mississippi River
R. D. Stevenson
Des Moines
D. S. McCown
M. BR. Parsonage
Orion
Kline
Bartonville
Illinois Press Association
BE. P. Murdock
Chicago
Carlos K. Eckhart
Washington Boulevard
Owen Allen
Dr. Murdock
C. Belsly
Deer Creek
B. C. Engel
Hureka
Anna R. Ruske
Phillips
Disasway
Princeton
Toulon
Bradford
Illinois
Fred Swain
Hennepin
Ilinois Valley
North Carolina man credits arnica salve for healing sore
John Garrett of North Mill, North Carolina, says Bucklaw's Arnica Salve healed a decades long sore after other treatments failed. He praises it as a cure for piles and burns and notes it is guaranteed and sold at City Drug Store.
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Bucklaw
John Garrett
North Mill
N. C
City Drug Store
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NEX
Casper
Webb Watch
High Sea
Nis
Ben Hur
Meriebel
Ida May
Dog
Adi
Nois
Pekin
Dennis
Peor
F. R. Dennis
Ayamong
Alle Blues
Presbyterian
Opera
Swift
Manchester
Republican
Presbyterian Church
Gordon Downey
Eugene Jenness
Paul Burkhart
Locke
R. M. Tremain
Lynden, Wash
John Wentworth Tremain
Ethel Dean
John Tremain
Whitefield
Washington
Charles Barnard
Ken McNeal
J. R. Vail
Philip Steimle
Stapp
Edward Street
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