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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
4
The column links local visits and events in Henry Illinois including visitors from La Salle and Jacksonville, talks of vaudeville and boat shows, road plans, farm notes, and upcoming auto races. It mentions Michael Faby and local officials, Commerical Club road cards, and a court case involving a Rockford healer.
Peoria Illinois announces the shutdown of its ladies Ready-to-Wear department to become a men’s store after Aug 1. A sale begins July 6 offering twenty five thousand dollars worth of women and misses wear at about 25 cents on the dollar. Cash only. Purchases of $25 or more include free rail fare.
John T McKenzie died June 22 1914 at his First Street home Henry Ill after months of cancer illness. Born Sept 13 1852 in Chillicothe Illinois he lived in Henry since 1869 working as a fisherman and partner with brother Thomas J McKenzie. He married Adaline Sparling Stephens in 1871 and leaves widow three children a step son and three step daughters. Funeral at Methodist church Henry conducted by Rev J E Mercer with interment Putnam cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mrs J T McKenzie and children.
Obituary notes the passing of Jeremiah J. Hartenbower of Los Angeles born in Illinois and a former mayor of Des Moines. Describes his pioneer work in Iowa and California politics, his nickname Uncle Jerry, and his faith at First Congregational Church Los Angeles. Survivor coverage mentions his wife and final years in California.
Albert Gable of Morris Illinois survived a three hour drift in the Mississippi after the excursion steamer Majestic struck a sunken pier and sank near St Louis. He was rescued by a island family and later reached Peoria. The Majestic rests in 30 feet of water awaiting cofferdam removal for raising. Henry Lodge A F and A M reports show near full attendance at Bradford lodge No 614s third degree ceremonies with multiple candidates.
A fragment suggests a citation about Henry Won from Oglesby relating to a demand to paint gasoline cans red and labeled gaso line with legal penalties for noncompliance. It mentions fines and possible imprisonment if death results from failure to observe the law.
The official program outlines a morning festival in Central Park starting at 9 with a free act by Professor and a series of free races for all ages. Highlights include 100, 220, 50 and 2700 yard dashes, a wrestling match on an elevated platform, a water fight, auto race, shoe race for kids, and a pie eating contest. Prizes range from 50 cents to 15 dollars, with merchandise rewards and a concert to follow the activities.
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