Chillicothe Defeated as Henry Dominates Home Game
A large Chillicothe crowd watched Henry’s new pitcher Walsh lead a 5 to 1 win. Scoring spread across sixth to eighth innings, with Henry tallying five runs and Chillicothe only scoring in the eighth. Umpires Craven and McBride called a peaceful, lively contest in fair weather with substantial attendance.
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Chillicothe
Henry
R. H. PO
BE. Thomson
Harvey
Harper
Hedminster
Cleary
Sours
Ellwanger
Camp
Yelle, P
B. Bassett
Fleugel
Ginniche
Williams
Heininger
Herman
Abrams
Lane
Walsh
yYelle
Craven
McBride
Saved by Wireless in Henry theater debut promises dramatic innovation
The American Floating theater presents a costume drama with new electric effects and a wireless station in action. The show features Egypt and Sahara peril, Bedouin captivity, a Brooklyn appearance, a shipboard rescue, and a storm at sea, with abundant comedy and an augmented orchestra. The production highlights wireless technology and a first wireless boat visit to the port.
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Henry
Egypt
Sahara Desert
Brooklyn
Port Said
Overland Car Wins Austrian Contest From Vienna to Abbazia
An American Overland car, entered by Willys-Overland Co. Vienna representatives, achieved the best time among 61 entrants in the Vienna Abbazia run. The 528 kilometer course was completed in 11 hours, earning first place and 58 points for condition style body work motor and comfort. For sale by J Barry agent Henry Illinois.
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Overland
Vienna
Abbazia
Austria
Willys-Overland Co
Imperial and Royal Automobile Club
J. ©. Barry
Henry, Ill
Powell Visits Uncle in City for Peoria to Henry Boat Race Finish
Dr. Vance Powell of Peoria visited his uncle Dr. F A Powell in this city Saturday and witnessed the finish of the Peoria to Henry boat race. He arrived by automobile.
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Vance Powell
Peoria
F. A. Powell
Henry
The Nominations and After Considered in Letter Form
The Record-Herald argues the Republican split could have been eased by a progressive third candidate at the Coliseum convention. It notes 1880's Garfield parallel and warns against rash action, urging patience, national focus, and critical reflection as Baltimore shapes the party’s fate.
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The
Record-Herald
Coliseum
Garfield
Taft
Roosevelt
Sherman
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Gaynor
Republic
Chicago Record- Herald
Green Farmer Boy Eckhardt Becomes State Adviser
A Rock Island County youth Eckhardt, once mocked as a greenhorn at the University of Illinois, rose to graduate top of his class and earn a state salary of 4000 dollars annually as DeKalb county creates an Agricultural Adviser post to personally assist farmers.
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Monmouth Review
Eckhardt
Buffalo Prairie
Rock Island County
Urbana
University of Illinois
Greenhorn
State of Illinois
DeKalb County
Renew Road Campaign Gains Momentum in Illinois and Pennsylvan ia
Road enthusiasts push for better highways as weather improves. In Illinois and Pennsylvania they focus on funding and legislative action. A Montgomery County Illinois committee led by Homer J. Rice surveys rural carriers for data to inform highway law amendments.
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Arkansas
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvana
General Assembly
Homer J. ‘Lice
Greenville
Odd Vessel at Lacon Reaches Lower Mississippi Route
Home Journal reports a peculiar sailing craft stopped at Lacon overnight. Capt. Hendricks, a small man with iron gray hair, traveled from Bridgeport, Conn., 18 months ago with a dog aboard. He claims to have crossed the Atlantic in 1891 on a tiny boat, 21 by 10 feet, prefers the ocean for safety. Nearby, a Rock Island flyer collision demolished an Overland auto, driver Moore escaped unharmed. Lacon council plans a new bridge with $100,000 cost, funding by mortgage and taxes. election set for July 22, 1912.
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Lacon
The
Home Journal
Capt
Hendricks
Bridgeport
Conn
Mississippi
Bridge
Lake Michigan
Rock Island
Mr. Moore
Kewanee
Nebraska
Buda
Barney
Journal
Pointers for the Motorist Danger of Leaving Small Articles in Envelopes
A Michelin tire expert warns motorists often injure tires by leaving dust caps and small parts inside envelopes during inner tube fitting. Remove all items to prevent punctures and preserve tube flexibility. neglect leads to damage much like idle tires left in a garage or on a car roof.
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Michelin Tire
Political shifts and Roosevelt veto hopes in Illinois convention
Clews' Financial Review notes the National Republican convention in Chicago as Taft forces win and Roosevelt faces a potential bolt. Pure food inspectors warn grocers and confectioners in Illinois about obeying laws on covered displays and sanitation, promising warrants for violations.
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State Department
Illinois
Scholes Family Attends J D McVicker Funeral in Chicago
Walter Scholes and wife and Mrs. Thomas Scholes and Mrs. Lou Carson Scholes, all of Chicago, came by auto to attend the funeral and burial of J. D. McVicker on Sunday afternoon.
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Walter Scholes
Thomas Scholes
Lou Carson Scholes
Chicago
J. D. McVicker
News of a Week Items and Local Happenings in Henry
Dr and Mrs EB A Hall visited in Peoria Monday. August Doelzer hosts his sister from Chicago. Ransom Pace shipped wool to Springfield. Sale of late Edward Kerkmeen home to Reinbeck and Flynn. Aliie Smith returns to Henry as a skilled mechanic. Julius Medelson and family visit Mr and Mrs Will Donovan from Chicago. Irma and Alta Vogel sang with cousin Sebring on a Peoria trip. Fred Noll accepts boat job in Ottawa. C C Hayes rents space to display pianos on Edward street. Carnations and cemetery plants offered by A B Smith Undertaker. Lizzie Morrison and Margaret Balderson visiting Rolley family. Steamer David Swain to run July 4 excursion to Al Fresco Park. fare 60c. Will Disosway, postmaster, welcomed a baby girl. T S Hunt renovates house with part payment. American Floating Theater to perform. wireless telegraph demonstrated. Lyman Horrom hosts parents and Joseph Lucas from Sturgis. Presbyterian services led by Rev. Griscel. Sunday school and Endeavor. Lost auto parts found at Siewers Bros. Richard Tremain’s colt dies from lockjaw. Illinois threshermen seek price standardization for threshing. R F Burt family in Chicago for Illinois Press meeting. Times editor-in-chief absent. Stanley Allen and Katie Pace in charge. New houses near M E church and German school progressing. Minor heirs’ property sold at guardian sale. Two-story building sold on Edward street. others to Green and Jones. Rock Island to enlarge Henry train, direct to Chicago with vestibule, dining car, and ladies coach.
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EB. A. Hall
Peoria
August Doelzer
Della Copeland
Chicago
Ransom & Pace
Springfield
Edward Kermeen
John Reinbeck
W. L. Flynn
Aliie Smith
Henry
Julius Medelson
Will Donovan
Irma
Alta Vogelsang
Mr. Sebring
Fred Noll
Ottawa
Petite
C. C .Hayes
M. L. Coan
Lower Edward Street
A. B. Smith
Lizzie Nettie May Morrison
Kansas City
Margaret Balderson
Magnolia
C. E B. Rolley
Will Monahan
Lyman Horrom
H. W. Prince
Joseph Lucas
Sturgis
Mich
Presbyterian Church
George T. Griscel
Siewers Bros’ Cigar Factory
Richard Tremain
Whitefield
Illinois
R. F. Burt
Illinois Press Association
the Times
Stanley Allen
Katie Pace
Taft Re-nominated by Republican Convention At Chicago
President Taft and James S Sherman secure renomination at the Chicago Republican convention on June 22. Vote tallies show Taft leading with Roosevelt at 106 and La Follette 42, Cummins, Hughes, and others receiving scattered support. several names not voting or absent.
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Chiago
Taft
James
Sherman
ALC
Roosevelt
la Follette
Cummins
Cpaeneeg Hughes
Svels
Elgisiata
Vanesa
St Johns Day Observed by Henry Lodge 119 Masons
Henry lodge No 119 A F and A M celebrated St John s day with an afternoon and evening communication conferring Master Mason on three candidates from Henry Whitefield and Saratoga townships A banquet followed in the banquet hall with about 100 guests visiting lodges Magnolia Lacon Sparland presided over by Master Elmer Quinn Deputy Grand Master Sparland Timothy Van Antwerp Deputy Lecturer Bradley of Princeton and visiting members from Lacon Magnolia Florida Oregon present and participating in the ceremonies
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Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
Henry
Whitefield
Saratoga Townships
Magnolia
Lacon
Sparland
Bradley
Princeton
Timothy VanAntwerp
Messrs. Maxwell
Coler
Hexter
Magoon
Richmond
Rollin Swindler
Messrs. Warren & Hayes
J. A. Williams
Elmer Quinn
G. W. Keller
Florida
WilburnUrr
Oregon
Permanence of Truth at M. E. Church Sunday services
The M. E. Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Reports from delegates described as inspiring. Sympathy extended to families of John D. McVicker and Abbie Becker. Mrs. Becker funeral led by Bro. McLeish. Ladies' Aid reports about $300 spent this year. Picnic postponed to August. Next WFM S meeting will honor Abbie Becker.
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Epworth League
John D. McVicker
Abbie Becker
Bro. McLeish
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Leonard Studgvin’s Death
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during their sad trial. Gratitude extends to Mr and Mrs W B Deck for opening their home and helping ease sorrow after the death of their mother Mrs Leonard Studgvin.
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Leonard Studgvin
W. B. Deck
Chautauqua Tickets Deliver July First
Subscribed tickets for the Chautauqua will be delivered about July 1. Please have the money ready for the solicitor when he calls with the tickets to avoid delay and extra work for the Chautauqua management.
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Chautauqua
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Chillicothe Town
Clews
Financial Review
Rosewater
United States
Elihu Root
New York
Francis McGovern
Wisconsin
Root
McGovern
Credentials Committee
M. E. Church
Frank Hartley
Messrs. Sivell & Stapp
George Schuster
Guardian
C. R. Jones
Will Green
Bureau
Taft and Sherman
M. BE. Church
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