Henry the Winner Defeats Peoria on River Outing
The South Peoria Combination rode the David Swain and barge Consort to Henry for an excursion of about 1100. Henry held Peoria to 2 runs as Bockes hit a late homer and Williams and Bassett sparked Henry’s 5 to 2 victory in Pavilion Park.
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South
Benjamin McBride
Peoria
Henry
Bassett
Gulimiski
Ritzman
Fluegle
Williams
Ziemer
Bockes
South Peoria
Bartonville
Pekin
Tammin
Houssen
Peoria Joyriders
Reward for Body of Drowned Man Near Chillicothe
The undersigned offers ten dollars for the recovery of the body of William Sutton who was drowned Sunday evening June 2 1912 near Chillicothe from the steamer David Swain. Henry Meridian June 6 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sutton
Chillicothe
David Swain
Henry Merdian
Henry
Eureka Visitors Laud Henry Improvements and Fire Alarm System
Three Eureka officials Mayor D G Puterbaugh J L Carney and R P Brubaker visited Henry to inspect the water plant engine house cement sidewalks and public works. Fire Chief Frank Krenz and local officials escorted them while they praised Henry s thrifty homes roads and up to date improvements and vowed Eureka would consider Henry for its annual outing.
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Eureka
D. G. Puterbaugh
J. L. Carney
R. P. Brubaker
Eureka Fire Department
Henry
Henry Station
Frank Krenz
Conrad Helgoth
C. A. Frommel
Henry Auto Co
Central Park
Hutchins & Downey
J. Watercott & Co
Duke Bros
Henry Republican
Commercial Club of
Peoria to Henry Boat Race Planned for June
At a May 27 meeting in Peoria the directors vote to hold the annual Peoria to Henry motor boat race on June 22 with more entries expected. Chairman L. H. Lord leads arrangements and may add a six mile post arrival race funded by Henry’s purse. A river start near Henry water works, buoy, and Henry Islands loop could showcase river sport.
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I. V
Peoria
Peorians
Henry
Henry Bridge
Henry Water Works
Henry Lock
Henry Islands
Illinois
City Warning on Street Litter and Glass Hazards
Notice warns of a fine up to 200 dollars for street litter and broken glass violations. City authorities will prosecute violators. Signed,
Tragedy Aboard Steamer Swain After Baseball Trip
A farm hand from near Henry, Iowa, drowned after an on board incident on the David Swain while returning from a Peoria Henry game. Will Sutton, a worker hired by Henry Mercian, was missing and believed to be the man who jumped from a cabin window after an altercation. an inquest will be held by Corsner William Elliott of Peoria County once identification is verified.
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South Peoria
David Swain
Peoria
Henry
Pavilion Park
Swain
G. G. Geiger
Geiger
Chillicothe
Will Sutton
Henry Mercian
Whitefield Township
Iowa
Corsner William Elliott
Peoria County
German-born Mrs Ponzer Dies in Henry Home at 70
Mrs Carl Ponzer aged 70 years 3 months 10 days died at her home on Ho ward street Tuesday afternoon after a paralytic stroke earlier two years prior. Heart failure was the immediate cause. Born February 24 1842 at Arnswalde Brandenburg she married Karl Panzer April 3 1870 and came to Henry in 1881 with eight children two of whom predeceased her. Funeral Friday 10:30 a m at Edward street residence Rev R L Vivian officiating. Interment Henry cemetery. A B Smith funeral director.
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Carl Ponzer
Wilhelmina Sophia Ponzer
Howard Street
Germany
Arnswalde
Btandenburg
Karl Panzer
Panzer
Henry
R. L. Vivian
Henry Cemetery
A. B. Smith
Marshall county Supervisors Meeting Notice 1912
The Marshall county Illinois Board of Supervisors will meet at the court house in Lacon on Monday June 12 1912. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed by noon the Saturday prior. Bills not filed will be carried to the next meeting. Thomas A Connell County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
June Wedding United Emma Weis and William Monahan
Miss Emma Mae Weis and William Monahan united in a June morning ceremony at St. Marys church. Rev Fr Gensler performed the rite as Eva Weis attended the bride and John Wallace stood as groomsman. The bride, an organist at St Josephs, wore cream silk and brings musical family lineage. The groom, son of Terrance Monahan, recently bought a Edward street home for their new life together after a Chicago honeymoon. A breakfast at the bride’s mothers home preceded the couple departing for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mae Weis
William Monahan
St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
Eva Weis
John Wallace
August Weis
St. Joseph’s Church
Terrance Monahan
Edward Street
Chicago
PELLAGRA CASE LEADS TO STATE HOSPITAL COMMITMENT
Mrs. Abbie Becker of Henry, age over 80, diagnosed with pellagra after a holiday visit in Oklahoma. Following an inquisition by County Judge Clyde I. Stone, she was sent to the Bartonville State Hospital for treatment, with her son Fred Becker accompanying her to Peoria.
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Abbie Becker
Henry
Clyde I. Stone
Peoria
State Hospital
Bartonville
George A. Zeller
Becker
South
Alva
Okla
Okhaloma
Fred Becker
M. B. E. Church Notices and Community Events
Obituary notes Mrs Ponzer dies at home of the children of God. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Annual picnic planned next Sunday. Children's Day program at 8 p m and 11 a m preaching on A Great Work. Epworth League at 7 p m on Christian Education. Baptisms possible at morning service. Offerings for the Children's Education fund requested. Community reports include Q E C Monday night fundraiser at G M Brown home and W F M S at Mrs Sidney Ketchum with program and talks on Our Orphanages in Foreign Lands.
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Epworth League
R. L. Vivian
Henry Lodge to Celebrate St John Day Conferring Master’s Degree
Henry Lodge No. 119 A F and A M plans St John Day events on June 24 with an afternoon and evening conferral of the Master’s degree. A 5 30 p m supper will be served in the banquet hall and several neighboring lodges will be invited to participate.
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Gem Lodge
Whitefield Corners
M. BE
Vandervoort
Arlene Hunter
Anna Brown
Myrtle Coan
R. L .Vivian
Henry
Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
Strawberries Prolific and Lacon Crushed in Loss
News of a Week notes strong strawberry crops with large berries. Lacon baseball lost to Chillicothe 6 to 2. Bradford orchestra to perform at Pavilion June 13. Mrs. D G Shirley and son visited town. New potatoes due by July 1. Lost watch fob with initial R recovered by return. Rail baggage rules begin July 1 measuring baggage. Doyle named state fire marshal and secretary of state. Subscriptions from Newton Van Ostrand highlight ties to the Republican. Illinois Sunday School convention in Elgin draws thousands. Eureka visitors see Henry and a fine Krenz luncheon. Charity aid from Rev Thiele expands to aid dependent mothers and boys.
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Lacon
Chillicothe
Bradford Orchestra
D. G. Shirley
Brimfield
Lord of
Bradford
Camp Grove
John Bronn
Magnolia
Henry
Magnolia Band
Rock Island
Cornelius J. Doyle
Deneen
Rose
State Central Committee
Newton van Ostrand
Eureka
City
Frank Krenz
Hemingway Lecture Pleases at Presbyterian Church Visit to Corbin Home Told
Dr and Mrs W A Hemingway medical missionaries of China spoke at the Presbyterian church on furlough. They accompanied vivid stereopticon pictures of China and events connected with their work. Mrs Hemingway spoke in Chinese costume and sang in both languages. Dr Hemingway described the views shown, including schools hospitals and civic buildings. The talk noted the five color flag representing five nationalities amid China’s changes. An invocation opened the program and a collection was taken to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hemingway
China
Presbyterian Church
Hemingway
Corbin Nee Locke
Corbin
Empire
Republic
Vivian
Jesus
Civic Committee Drives City Beautification Effort
A report on a civic club effort led by Mrs. F. E. Lovett and later Mrs. G. F. Paskell outlines efforts to beautify the city. The group urged curfew enforcement, screened foods, and sanitary cups, with petitions to the city council and district cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Lovett
J. S. Townsend
Theodore
Lovett
Townsend
Disosway
G. F. Paskell
Clift
Theodore Disosway
St John’s Church News and Guild Meet in Knoxville Visit
St John’s Episcopal Church holds usual Sunday services. The Guild meets with Mrs Freece Burt. Mrs Whipple and Miss Catherine stay in Galesburg as guests of Rev Arthur Peck and will attend the Knoxville St Mary’s commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Episcopal
Freece Burt
Whipple
Catherine
Galesburg
Arthur 8. Peck
St. Mary’s
Knoxville
Putnam County Teachers Examination At Hennepin
Putnam County teachers examination to be held in the courthouse at Hennepin on June 27 and 28. On the first day subjects include arithmetic U S history civics geography and history of Illinois. Examinations start at 9 o clock each day. Wallaker A Paxson County Superintendent of Putnam County.
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Putnam County
Court House
Hennepin
U. S
Illinois
Wallaker A. Paxson
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Newsam
Houisen
Webber
Claude
Heininger
If. Abrams
Herman
Waene
Rogy
Ginniche
Abrams
Roby
McBride
Pac Attondoo
Illinois Sunday School Association
Elgin
Profs. Excell
Roper
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