Drowning Fatality on Steamer David Swain Near Pekin
Will McGowan of Lacon a 36 year old carpenter on the Swain steamers drowned early Saturday two miles south of Pekin after awakening and rolling off the deck into the Illinois river. Coroner Niergarth said the body was found later by Pekin fishermen and the death ruled accidental drowning. Separate report notes renewed celebration planning in Henry for July 4 with committees, a Chicago speaker C A Windle, and Spencer’s band under way.
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Will McGowan
Lacon
David Swain
Swain
Illinois
Pekin
McGowan
Verne Swain
Bill
Ilinois
George Nealon
Frank Green
Niergarth
Tazewell County
Wesley City
Henry
Windle
Chicago
Charles Windle
Spencer
C. E. Vogelsang
C. A. Frommel
L. D. Gregory
C. A. Camp
Horace Kern
B. F. Ransom
J. J. Gresser
R. D. Law
Peter Harrington
E. B. Wright
C. B E. Smith
J. R. Paskell
L. Peterman
B. G. Hoyle
J. L. Jones
J. J. Barnes
Wm. Green
Frank Krenz
Emil Lofgren
C. C. Doran
Henry and Lacon Tie After Ten Inning Thriller
Henry and Lacon played ten innings with a dramatic end as Henry scored twice in the tenth to beat Lacon on a steamer trip for Henry fans. Lacon had shown strength in the second inning while Henry tied it in the third and surged ahead late to claim the honors.
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Henry
Lacon
Licon
Percy Swain
Stibgen Hauber Wedding Blessed at St Sylvester Chicago
Geary V. Stibgen and Miss Frances S. Hauber were joined in marriage at St Sylvester's church Chicago at 9 o'clock on Wednesday June 12 A best man and bridesmaid attended with close relatives present The groom son of miller Andrew Stibgen is a law practitioner in Chicago Their wedding tour includes Richmond Washington Old Point Comfort New York City Albany Buffalo and Niagara Falls before returning to Chicago
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Tacoma Building
Chicago
Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond
Vnc
Washington
James River
Old Point Comfort
New York City
Hudson River
Albany
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Henry
Fine Carnations Friday and Week of Church Cleaning
O H Davis will share fine carnations Friday evening. New Jerusalem church cleans internally this week. Roy Paulson of Davenport visited Clarence Phillips last week. Mrs L R Phillips hosted sister in law Mrs Joseph Belsly and niece Verna of Metamora. Belle Doyle returns home for summer from Northwestern University after a year.
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O. H. Davis
New Jerusalem
Roy Paulson
Davenport
Clarence Phillips
L. R. Phillips
Joseph Belsly
Verna
Metamora
Belle Doyle
Northwestern University
L. E. Simpson
Percy Swain
Henry
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ana
W. H. Mutton
Roger Rowe
State Hospital
Bartonville
F. 8. Becker
al Shick
Chicago
Foy Paulson
Mr. Schick
St. Bede's College
G. W. Keller
Florida
Sarasota
Fla
Pavilion Park
Peru Stars
Henry Greys
Peru
Harry Wood
Stella Rambo
Hennepin
Testing water transportation via canal voyage with Morton Salt
The Morton Salt Co of Chicago tests shipping by water by sending the steamer Peerless with 600 barrels of salt from Chicago down the I M canal to Muscatine Iowa. W A Jacobs supervises the voyage to prove canal navigability and cheaper transport west of the Mississippi. Mrs Peter Klein is very ill.
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Peerless
I, & M. Canal
Morton Salt Co
Chicago
Muscatine
W. H. Wallace
Henry
I. & M. Canal
W. A. Jacobs
Mississippi
Illinois River
Hennepin Canal
Jay Morton
River Inspection Aboard Pearl Highlights Bridge Debate
The U S steamer Pearl anchored at the bank with guests Junior Engineer J R Fuller and wife and Major Colonel Zinn and wife. They toured La Salle area and dined on the ship while inspecting the river and the C B Q bridge. The bridge’s navigability, swinging span, and center pier are debated as to impact on commerce and government action. Major Zinn’s War Department recommendation remains to be seen. Card of Thanks from Mrs Hendrick follows.
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U. S
J. R. Fuller
Zinn
Our City
Illinois
la Salle
C., B. & Q. Company
War Department
Mr Karl Panzer Thanks Friends for Support in Sorrow
Carl of Thanks expresses gratitude from Karl A Panzer and family to friends for thoughtful assistance and sympathy during their bereavement.
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Carl
Karl A. Panzer
Oratorical Contest At Henrys Methodist Church
Henrys hosts the annual oratorical contest on Monday evening June 17 at the Methodist church. Sparland high joins this year, with entrants from Sparland Miss Eula Hoskins and Leslie Hunt and from Henry Paul Burkhart Eugene Jenness Herbert Pace. Prizes are 5 and 3 dollars, music by Sparland male quartet, and judges Judge Richmond and Mark Durley. Admission 10 cents. Census follows listing district 35 school totals and age groups.
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Henrys
Henry High School
Sparland High School
Sparland
Eula Hoskins
Leslie Hunt
Henry
Paul Burkhart
Eugene Jenness
Herbert Pace
Richmond
Lacon
Mark Durley
Hennepin
Words of Appreciation from The Henry Republican Subscribers
The editors thank subscribers for words of appreciation and advance payments. many have sent money orders for a year in advance. Some subscribers have not yet remitted and are urged to do so soon to build a long list.
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Henry Republican
Suttons Body Found After Barge Jump Fatal Mystery
The body of William Sutton, who jumped from the David Swain steamer near Chillicothe island, was found Thursday by three boys Tunis Knickerbocker and Wood. Coroner Morrison ordered the body taken to the Kaut Morgue at Chillicothe where it was identified by tattoo. An inquest occurred Friday with Suttons father F. E. Sutton and county official C. V. Coulter present. Meridian testified Sutton worked three months for him and left $80 in wages. he offered $10 for locating the body, divided among the boys. Meridian said Sutton left his employer at 11 a m Sunday for Henry.
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Sutton
Merdian
Mercian
Henry
Auto Accident Near Magnolia Involves Seelye Family
William Seelye engineer at Coal Washer near Magnolia and his wife and child rode a Maxwell touring car down Spotted Dutchman hill. Brakes failed, they crashed into a rut, were thrown from the car, and the vehicle overturned damaging the front end. All four were bruised but no bones broken. they received care from Drs. Coggshall & Cromwell and were later returned home. The car was left at the hill in a dilapidated state.
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William Seelye
Magnolia
Henry
Dutchman Hill
L. H. Boyle
Seelye
Drs. Coggshall & Cromwell
Motter
Mr. Seelye
Water Queen floating theater to show here next Wednesday
The Water Queen floating theater comes to our port on June 19 offering vaudeville music and feats. Manager Hyatt has served the public for 20 years and promises top artists and an excellent show. Robert Lash is showing off a new Moline automobile.
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Water Queen
Hyatt
Pulpit Change and Temperance Meeting Highlight Local Church
Rev H C Reichel will lead Sunday services at Christian Church next week. An evening service is canceled for the monthly union temperance meeting at New Jerusalem church under W T U auspices with Rev Landenberger delivering the address. Mary Ryan joined the church by letter, and letters were granted to J H Price and family and Delbert Moore to Maxbass North Dakota. The Bible class won the banner and children the fly. Ten dollars and two cents were raised for the Children's Day offering to foreign missions.
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J. H. Price
Delbert Moore
Maxbass
N. D
Presbyterian Church Announces Summer Schedule and Bake Sale
The Presbyterian Church will not hold a preaching service next Sunday due to Children’s Day morning and union temperance evening. Regular services resume June 23 with Rev. Griscel as pastor. The Ladies’ Aid meets June 20, served by Mesdames A B Smith Ed B Smith and Ingram Smith. strawberry shortcake sale Friday 5 to 7:30 p.m. Public invited.
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Ingram Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Sermon Series at Church of the New Jerusalem
Pastor Landenberger will speak on Temperance next Sunday evening and address Why There Are Four Gospels at the 11 a m service. He argues the gospels are harmonized when read as spiritual truth suited to humanity, illustrated by the four points of the compass and other fourfold symbols from Revelation.
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Church of the New
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