Henry's Matinee Races A Big Successful Event
Henry's matinee at the Big 4 track drew 500 fans with fine weather and fast racing. Officials included Dr. Scott and C B Smith. judges, timers, and other staff were named. The program featured six heats in the special race and promises of an autumn meet with broader attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Scott
Peoria
C. B. Smith
la Salle
Alex Doelzer
Henry
P. D. Wales
George A. Burt
Tony Korn
Dr. Thomas
Clifford Trimble
Princeton
D. L. Hartley
Lester Brown
Kewanee
Bradford
Wyoming
Chillicothe
Varna
Magnolia
Sparland
Putnam
Henry Racing Association
Doelzer
Charles Motter
Tony Kern
Big 4” Racing Association
Constiwitz
B. S
Constancio
McKean
Walter Patchen
B. EB
Walter Scott
F. Drapdeen
Wes- Mog
Ceregeyies Cos Solerepets
Swift Foot, B
Swift
Dobler
Er Eaely
Lady Lundeen
B. B
Horses and drivers shine in Ottawa meet events
Dan Tyman and Ride win the free for all trotter pace led by Lacey of La Salle. Archie Audubon takes the 2 30 trot, while Dan Tyman also scores in a split field. Four Ottawa horses arrive by express for a matinee including Flaxwood and Charley Hal.
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Sean Passe
Kline
Gala Bell
B. m
Jones
Archie Audubon
Dh. S
J. J. Audubon
W. Draper
Pretoria
B. H
Snyder
Smith
Charley Hal
B. G
Hal
Highwood
C. &. Johnson
Chillicothe
Express
Ottawa
Henry
Flaxwood
Dobler
Morris
Thomas Walsh
Constiwitz
McKean
Leslie H
Mr. Smith
Toluca Man Murdered After Street quarrel
In Toluca, Pio Battestello was found with a severed throat on a street near his home after a quarrel with Carlo Dentini on Wednesday night. Dentini was jailed at Lacon as a coroner's inquest opens. State's Attorney H E Jacobs aids the probe. Further details promised next week.
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Pio Battestello
Carlo Dentini
Toluca
Battestillo
Dentini
Lacon
City Board of Health Urges Cleanliness and Trash Removal
The Henry City Board of Health issues a public notice urging every citizen to remove rubbish and manure heaps. They report about thirty heaps citywide contributing to flies and filth, and say notices are mailed when personal visits aren’t possible.
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City Board of Health
Vieu
Henry City Board of Health
Advt
Death of Goldie May Spencer at Putnam area
Goldie May Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Spencer, born near McNabb on November 26 1902, died at the family home west of Putnam on June 19 1915. The funeral was held June 21 at 9 a.m. from the parental home, Rev. Thomas officiating. Interment in New Salem cemetery near Lacon. The family and relatives express deep sorrow and sympathy.
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Goldie May Spencer
A. L. Spencer
McNabb
Putnam
Thomas
New Salem
Lacon
A. B. Smith
Wedding in Steuben Township Seals Union of Ratcliff and Sheets
On June 16 at 6 p m at the bride s home in Steuben township Elting Ratcliff of Wyoming and Miss Harriet I Sheets were united in marriage by Rev KE S Busby A gathering of relatives and friends celebrated the event with gifts a white embroidered silk gown a large cake and refreshments The couple left for their wedding tour
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Steuben Township
Elting Ratcliff
Wyoming
Harriet I. Sheets
KE. S. Busby
O E S Reception and Banquet Honors County Official Couple
County Clerk L D Gregory and wife honored by O E S Henry chapter at a farewell reception in Lacon. About 125 attendees from Lacon Bradford Magnolia and Buda chapters with four candidates receiving degrees. Entertainment included piano drums violin and piano duet. supper followed with a long social period.
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L. D. Gregory
Henry
O. EB. S
Lacon
Bradford
Magnolia
Buda
Parker House
Paul Jones
John Hard Hall
Anna Culter Hall
Lacon Chapter
Carrie Fisher
Alice Odell
H. E. Rowley
W. G. Dorsey
H.M. Held
W. L. Wescott
Rosie Hexter
Julia Barney
Jerry Trone
B. G. Fisher
Wilbur Pettett
Homer Barney
J. H. Allen
Winters
Mara T. Ong
E. D. Richmond
L. H. Allen
F. EB. Wilson
D. Pettett
Lucy M. Hutchins
J. R. Belsly
Euphenia Hobelenbeck
Ira Hancock
Marguerite Theodor
J. C. Blaisdell
Francis Quinn
Mmr
F. E. Smith
Acker. Sparland
Frank Barr
Surprise Birthday Party Near Varna Celebration Attendee List
Mr and Mrs P O Broline and daughters Mary and Hazel join Fred Folken at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Bencon near Varna. They later surprise Mrs John Selquist for her birthday at her home. Guests include the Selquist family in Roberts and Gustafson and Swanson families, with many presents and a supper to close the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Broline
Mary
Hazel
Fred Folken
Peter Bencon
Varna
Benson
John Selquist
Bride Nancy Brumsey Weds George Fenwick in Chicago
Announcement from Chicago notes the marriage of Miss Nancy Brumsey to George Elmer Fenwick on June 15. Both are well known in the locality with Brumsey as a longtime resident and Fenwick having moved here a few years ago. They plan to reside at home to friends after September 1 and extend best wishes for a long happy life.
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Chicago
Nancy Brumsey
George Elmer Fenwick
Brumsey
Fenwick
James H. Brumsey
Reverend Ayling vacates Tonica pastorate due to ill health
Rev C W Ayling former pastor of the M E church here now at Tonica retires from his Tonica pastorate because of ongoing illness. His son Dr B K Ayling practices medicine at Tonica. Ayling will complete 45 years of continuous service in the Central Illinois conference in September.
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C. W. Ayling
M. E
Tonica
B. K. Ayling
Ayling
Central Illinois
Pace Ships Wool Lot as High as 25 Cents
George E. Pace shipped a car load of wool this week, some at 25 cents a pound. Since then the market has softened somewhat.
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George E. Pace
Reunion of Henry High School Class of 1895
The Henry high school class of 1895 held a reunion last Thursday with a banquet at Hayes restaurant after an afternoon of photos and reminiscences. Members placed flowers on two graves, read letters from absentees, and shared memories from the four years of study.
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Entry High School
Princeton
Country Club
Henry
Hayes
Anna Aalter Hall
Daniels
Horace Hutchins
John Gregory
Henry High School
Charles Worthington
Borneo
Beatrice Grewburg Corey
California
Daisy Morgan Huff
Washington, D. C
Stella Dick Waughop
Lizzie Monahan McManus
Children’s Day at the M. E. Church
Children’s Day program at the M. E. Church featured a cantata The Carnival of Flowers with school groups performing songs, duets, and a Earth Is the Lord’s chorus. Spring colors and a Queen chosen as The White Rose highlighted the event amid flags, flowers, and gifts from the Ladies’ Aid.
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M. E
Jerusalem
T. K. Leech
Wheeler
Church Services and Activities Schedule
The church notes Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Wm Wheeler as superintendent. A men Bible class at 11 a m. Public worship at 2 30 p m with a pulpits exchange with Rev M P Lackland of Magnolia. Junior League at 7 p m Epworth League service, 8 p m union temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church. Prayer and conference Wednesday evening led by J E Mercer pastor.
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Wm. Wheeler
M. P. Lackland
Magnolia
Epworth
Union Temperance
The
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Mercer
St John’s Church to Resume Services Next Sunday
After a month of interior decoration work, St John’s Church will resume services next Sunday. The schedule includes 7 30 a m Holy Eucharist 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m Holy Eucharist with sermon by Bishop Fawcett 7 30 p m evening prayer with sermon by Bishop Fawcett and confirmation of candidates prepared for the rite.
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St. John's Church
St. John’s Church
Fawcett
F. W. Haist
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Next Week
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m with A B Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and evening worship at 8 06 p m. Union W G T U service features address by George W Hunt of Granville. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings at 7 30. Rea W Martin pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
M. Union W. G.T. U
George W. Hunt
Granville
Rea W. Martin
St Marys Church Sunday Services Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday services at 8 am English sermon 10 am high mass and German sermon at 2 30 pm vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Ry Fr Gensler Pastor.
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Fr. Gensler
St. Joseph's Church Schedules First Masses and Sunday Services
St Josephs Church lists daily mass at 7 30 a m with Sunday masses at 7 80 a m and 9 30 a m plus Sunday sermons. Evening services and a sermon are at 7 30 o clock led by Rev Fr Brennan.
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St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Brennan
W. R. C. Meeting Notice and Law Briefs
A notice announces a W R C meeting at the I O O F hall on Saturday June 26 at 3 p m with Ella McAfee as press correspondent. The state senate passed a bill creating a penalty for writing bad checks and the law bans frog killings in June and July.
Ladies and events move through quiet week in Princeville
Miss Violet Balloweg and Miss Rose Stadel visited with Miss Mary Broline on a bicycle outing. A Long Point farmer Sylvester Miller died in a plowing accident. Toluca couples Frank Donnelly and Margaret Macfarland married in Peoria. A plan to show moving pictures in Ottawa church is discussed. The Greys defeated the Union Giants 4 0 with strong pitching. Agricultural notes flag signs on oats spark debate. Illinois bank loans edged up while deposits fell. Alpine Singers and Yodlers prepare for Sparland Chautauqua with Bavarian and Swiss costumes. July 4 5 festivities planned at Al Fresco Park Peoria featuring boat races and entertainment. A home article notes early potatoes and peas for Fourth of July meals.
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Violet Balloweg
Rose Stadel
Mary Broline
Presbyterian Church
Princeville
Sylvester Miller
Long Point
Toluca
Peoria
Blackstone
Mendota
Marie Crone
Detroit
Mich
Ottawa
Greys
Keupper
Union Giants
Grays
Illinois
Chicago
Bavaria
Switzerland
Alps
America
al Fresco Park
Ohio
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Motter
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Fred
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Hank O'Dell
Moko
Johnson
Chilliantha
Dan Tyman
Br. H
Lacey
Br. S
E. S
Nowell
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
Len Small
J. K. Hopkins
Kankakee
Washington
D. S. Sheppard
Co. F
Col. Ingersoll
Mary J. Young
Howard Young
Sheppard
Lockport
Utica
Dresden Heights
Michigan
Starved Rock
Joseph P. Kelly
Carrie Mae Stroup
Harry Stroup
M. E. Church
St. Mary's Church
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