Henry's Matinee Big Success at Local Track Race Day
The Henry racing matinee drew over 500 spectators with lively heats at the Big 4 track. Officials from La Salle and Henry oversaw a clean program, praised by attendees from nearby towns, and plans for another fall meet were hinted at.
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Dr. Scott
Peoria
C. B. Smith
la Salle v
Alex Doelzer
Henry
P. D. Wales
la Salle
George A. Burt
Tony Korn
Dr. Thomas
Clifford Trim
Princeton
D. L. Hartley
Lester Brown
Local horse races feature Dan Tyman and Ride win chases
Dan Tyman driven by Lacey wins the free-for-all trot or pace. Ride wins the six heat special race with Draper aboard. Archie Audubon takes the 2 30 trot in straight heats as four Ottawa horses arrive for the matinee. C E Johnson is credited for organizing the meet amid lively competition and notable performances by several horses and drivers.
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Atttendance
Ntil
Kewanee
Princeton
Bradford
Wyoming
Chillicothe
Varna
Magnolia
Sparland
Putnam_ t
Doelzer
Charles Motter
Tony Kern
thesa_gen
G. Switt
Dobler
Constiwitt
Cantanero
McKean
Walter ~ Patchen
Walter
Scott F. Drapper
Smhin J. Rince
Rehia Audubongen
Freleria
Snyder
Jones
C. E. Johnson
Mr. Kine
Chillicorge
Archie Audubon
Express
Ottawa
Henry
Flaxwood
Doblar
Morris
Charley Hal
Thomas Walsh
Constiwitz
Leslie H
Mr. Smith
Toluca Man Murdered in Street Quarrel
Toluca residents were startled by the stabbing death of Battestillo after a quarrel between Pio Warfestate and Carlo Dentini on Wednesday night. Dentini was jailed at Lacon as a coroner's inquest opened. State's Attorney H. E Jacobs arrived to verify the suspect and the case continues with further details promised next week.
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Pio Warfestate
Carlo Dentini
Toluca
Battestillo
Dentin
Lacon
H. E Jacobs
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
Gen Small
J. K. Hopkins
Princeton
Kankakee
City Health Board Urges Clean Streets to Halt Flies
The City Board of Health appeals to all citizens to remove rubbish and manure heaps amid widespread neglect. Notices warn that filth breeds flies and urges prompt cleanup to prevent infestations.
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City Board of Health
Henry
Advt
Local Bride Weds Elting Ratelift In Wyoming Ceremony
Goldie May Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Spencer born near McNabb November 26 1902 died June 19 1915. The wedding of Elting Ratelift of Wyoming and Miss Harriet Sheets of Struberstownship was held with Rev Ge ELF Busby reading. The couple became husband and wife before relatives and friends with a large white wedding cake and gifts afterward. Interment for Goldie May Spencer took place at New Salem cemetery southeast of Lacan.
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Goldie May Spencer
A.—L.spencer
McNabb
Putnam
Thomas
New Salem
Lacan
A. B. Smith
Wyoming
Harriet
Struberstownship
Ge Elf Busby
Ernest Mia
O E S Reception Honors County Official and Wife
County Clerk L D Grégory and his wife were feted by O E S chapters from Lacon Bradford Magnolia and Buda with a farewell reception and banquet in their honor as they prepare to move to the county capital. About 126 attended including 40 from Lacon and four candidates received degrees followed by a supper and musical program.
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L. D. Grégory
Henty
O. BE. S
Lacon
Bradford
Magnolia
Buda
Pusic
Paul Jones
John Harden Hall
Anna Culter Hall
Carrie Fisher
Alice Odell
H E. Rowley
W. G. Dorsey
M Held
W. L. Wescott
Rosie Hexter
Julia Barney
Jerry Trone
G Fisher
Wilbur Pettett
Homer Barney
J. H. Allen
Winters
Mara Tong
Marguerite Théodohr
J. C. Blaisdell
Francis Quinn
F & Smith
Acker Sparland
Frank Barr
Surprise Birthday Party At Selquist Home
Mr and Mrs Peter Selquist and family hosted a birthday surprise at their Roberts area home for Mrs Anna Selquist with many friends attending. Guests included the Broline and Folken families and others from Henry, sharing supper and good wishes.
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P. Broline
Mary
Hazel
Fred Folken
Peter Bencon
Near Warne
Benson
John Selquist
Selquist
P Q O. Broline
Henry
Anna Johnson
Peter Selquist
Roberts
Otto Gustafson
Vera
Lawrence Gustaf
Wedded in Chicago Miss Brumsey to George Fenwick
An announcement from Chicago reports the marriage of Miss Nancy Brumsey to George Elmer Fenwick. Both are well known in the locality and will reside in Tonica after a September home visit. The notice notes Brumsey as daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Brumsey and mentions Ayling’s ministry and local business updates alongside the wedding details.
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Chicago
Nancy Brimsey
George Elmer-Fenwick
Miss Brimsey
Lfe
Mr. Fenwick
Shere
iVow
Westeem
R’ Sept
Rey .C
Ayling
Antgornier
M.I
Sonusreh
Tonica
Touica
Bomin Central
Tllinois
Pte Oa
Gerymneea' Canbastatat
Reunion of 1895 Weary High School Class Banquet
The 1895 Weary high school class reunion was held last Thursday with decorations, a four course banquet, and a visit to the old schoolrooms. Flowers placed on deceased classmates Horace Hutchins and John Gregory marked the day, followed by a social hour and music at the pavilion.
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Princeton
Country Club
Henry Dnd
Hayes
Anna Voulter
Hall
Henry High School
Charles Worthington
Borneo
Beatrice Granbury Corey
California
Daisy Morgan Huff
Washington
D. C
Stella Dick Waughop
Lizzie Monahan McManus
Carnival of Flowers marks Children's Day at M E Church
At the M E Church last Sunday the Children’s Day program titled The Carnival of Flowers featured a cantata with songs and solos by the school choir and Rose Maidens. Memory spoke of Jerusalem as the children welcomed the One, and a Queen the White Rose was chosen to lead the floral procession. The Ladies' Aid donated two large national flags presented by Mia T. K. Leech. Mrs. Wheeler accepted for the Sunday school.
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M. E
Jerusalem
Mia T. K. Leech
Wheeler
MM Church Announces Sunday Activities Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wm Wheeler as superintendent. A men's class meets during Sunday school hour. Public worship at 11 a m. The pastor will exchange pulpits with Rev M P Lackland of Magnolia at 2 30 p m. Junior League at 7 p m Epworth League at 8 p m. Union temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church with prayer and conference Wednesday evening. — 0 D Morcer, Pastor.
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E. Church
Wm. Wheeler
M. P. Lackland
Magnolia
Epworth
Union Temperance Meeting
Presbyterian Church
Morcer
St Johns Church Announces Resumption of Services
After a month of interior decoration St Johns Church resumes services next Sunday. Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am Sunday school at 9 45 am Holy Eucharist and sermon by Bishop Fawecott at 11 am with confirmation of candidates trained for the rite. Priest in Charge F W Haist.
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St. John's Church
Sunday Services and Mass Times at Local Churches
The notice lists Sabbath services for Presbyterian and St Marys Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m, morning worship, English and German masses, and evening vespers. Weekday mass at 7 a m except Saturday. first Mass at 5 30 p m and Sunday mass at 9 30 a m with sermons. A separate note mentions a public safety penalty for writing bad checks and a frog-killing prohibition during June and July.
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St’ ;Marys
Chiurchi
Local personals mix with stray news and notes
Local residents Violet Balleweg Rose Stadel Mary Brolin share Presbyterian ties in Princeville while an electric device powers a church organ bellows. Two youths Frank Donnelly and Chester Bidwell visit Peoria for a cousin move. President Wilson and notes to foreign powers draw little favor. Miss Henriette Kemmer graduates tenth grade without absence. Detroit native Matie Crone undergoes ankle surgery. Union Giants defeat Greys in a baseball game. crop notes and rural chatter fill the rest.
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Violet
Balleweg
Patwea
Peoria
Narties
Frank
Donnelly
Dand
Chester-Bidwell
Wilson
Bryan
Henriette ‘Kemmer
Blackstone
Mendota
Fas
Matie Crone
Detroit
Mich
Bela
Engecueronies
Union Giants
Awhielt
Greys
Canyon
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