Henry Scores Another Victory in Varna Basketball Clash
Henry scored another victory in a closely watched Varna versus Henry basketball game played at Varna grounds last Saturday. The crowd filled the circle around the diamond as officials, selected by Varna, faced questions over impartiality, with Henry denying reliance on local officials. The match opened promptly at 2 30 p m and Henry displayed strong passing to dominate early play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Henry
Supt Perry
E. J. Pritchard
Supt Pritchard
B. W. Post
Bunch
Henry's Team of Champions Defeats Varna on Varna Diamond
A robust basketball game last Saturday saw Henry's six dismiss Varna with a near shutout. Varna talked big before the game, but Henry controlled play with precise teamwork likened to clockwork, turning the occasion into a celebrated victory for 1904 Henry and a notable crowd-pleaser for locals.
Varna Triumphs Over Henry In Close County Basketball Game
In a tightly fought county match Varna edged Henry 15 to 14 with Henry showing power and poise while Varna’s ball movement and defense kept the outcome in doubt. The lively crowd noted a rare orderly contest and strong town spirit led by Mary E. Smith Varna reporter as both communities praised truth and character.
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Varna
Mary E. Smith
Reed, 26, Dies at La Rose. Cashier Replaced
Elson L. Reed aged 26 died in La Rose on May 26. He was cashier at the La Rose bank. G T Stevenson has accepted the position made vacant by his death.
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Elson L. Reed
la Rose
G.T. Stevenson
Miss Nellie McBride Leads Serious Basket Ball Action
The scene shows Varna and Henry teams in a six-a-side basket ball game with Miss Nellie McBride described as Henry’s expert free thrower in the act of shooting. Officials, timers and scorers line the sidelines as players position across a 50 by 70 court and the dual goals rise on each end.
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Varna
Henry
Nellie McBride
B. W. Post
Pritchard and
Tupper
Prof King
Russell Sparllog
Carrie
Cavern Exploration Near Hennepin County Town
C L Smith of Princeton recounts a long-ago underground expedition into a cave under Hennepin village. Three climbers crawled, measured 185 feet and spent about three hours inside encountering water, diamonds like droplets, lime formations, and a narrow corridor before turning back.
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Henry Republican
Hennepin Village
C. L. Smith
Princeton
Hennepin
Dec
Leech
Charlie Turner
Noxon
Hennepin Cave
Pioneer widow Helen Strawn dies in Marshall county storm
Mrs Helen Strawn wife of the late William Strawn died at Lacon Saturday morning June 4 from injuries after a wind blew a wood shed door shut and knocked her from a porch. She had lived in Marshall county since 1828 and left 10 children 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings and four brothers and a sister also mourn her. Miss Mollie Sloey a Catholic died at Lacon last week born in Lacon 45 years ago. J D MeVicker reports death of nephew John Do MeVicker found dead at Princeville home of A H Hayes at 64 with organic heart disease. Interment at Chillicothe.
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Helen Strawn
William Strawn
Lacon
Carrie Marsh
Marshall County
Lucy B. Foster
Jacob
Leland
Peoria
Leroy
Caroline Marsh
John
Helen Held
Hopewell
William
Denver
Colo
Ralph
Richland
Alfred
Marshall
Mollie Sloey
Miss Sloey
Fr Selk
J.D. MeVicker
John DO. MeVicker
A. H. Hayes
Princeville
Chillicothe
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Heart Relief
An old advertisement claims strong heart function follows from cured indigestion. It states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieves the stomach, eases heart strain, restores full heart performance, and enables digestion and nutrient absorption. Sold by J. B. F. A. Powell.
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J. BH
F. A. Powell
Water Guaranteed or No Pay by Experienced Well Builder
An advertisement from a veteran well contractor seeking patronage. The author claims 20 years in the business and guarantees water or no pay, promising savings by consulting him. It names JOHN TARTER, Henry, and hints at continuing details about the advertiser.
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John Tarter
Henry
CALAVERAS THE CELEBRATED STALLION AT BURN OWNER
The bright bay stallion CALAVERAS weighs 1100 pounds and stands 15 hands high. He is a fast stepper with good action and a kind disposition, a fine roadster whose colts are showy and inherit his color. His sire California No. 4132 leads to Hambletonian and Mambrino Chief lines. Terms are 7.50 to insure a living colt. insurance forfeits if moved or sold. Located at Owner's Burn, J LONGMAN.
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Calaveras
Edigree
Wis
California
Hambletonian
Clay
Longman
Marengo Colt Pedigree and 1904 Breeding Schedule
Detailed pedigree for a mare Marengo color black with white hind feet born May 14 1899 bred in Orne France. Dam and sires listed through multiple generations. 1904 season plans assign Mondays to Whitefield Tuesdays to Whitefield Wednesdays to Saratoga Thursdays to La Prairie Fridays to La Prairie and Sunday to Steuben Township. Insurance terms set at 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. mares parting forfeits insurance. Owners Simeon Doyle A W Betz Wm Monter 0 Monter.
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Vonled
M. Peuyret
Ceton
Department
Orne
Nessl
Norbest
Tusco
Briard
Brilliant
Coco IL
Vieux-Chaslin
Coco
Pelotte
Brilliane
Coco TL
Mignon
Jean-le-Blane
Bijou
W. Betz
Whitefield
Simeon Doyle
Owen Doyle
Saratoga
O. W. Monter
la Prairie
E.R. Geigh
Wm Monter
Steuben Township
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R. Mondell
Casenovia
Anderson
Venona
Henry Tupper
Henry Scorers
Kern
Hebron
Russell Sparling
Evanston
Senese
Lommomorm
Durflinger
Z.daley
C. Dille
N. McBride
S. Thompson
L. Wimner
B. Smith
Della Simpson
Wade
Illinois River
Dizzy
Ecourt
Thackeray
Ieleleis Teh
Francis Kilduff
South Side
First Street
la Salle
Batiste
Paris
Mortuary Record
William Ourros
Marengo
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