Pirate II Wins Peoria to Henry River Race
A folding-boat endurance event at the Henry Bridge drew a large crowd as Billy Barnes in Pirate II led the Peoria to Henry race. The finish under 6 o clock marked a hard fought victory with Barnes praised for water racing skill and steady partnership with his wife aboard the Wave judge crew.
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Barnes
Durfee
Bailee
Bess
Wm Beichorn
Dell
He En
Harry Rees
Tell
Wm Barnes
Henry Bridge
Ellis Bres
River Front
Peoria-to-Henry
Henry
Wave
G L Henderson
J R Paskell
A. V Booth
George A Burt
Nagley
Peoria
Wux
Prige
Ispeed
Podie
Adieu
Helen C
Pirate IL
Marguerite
Billy Barnes
Billy
Pirate
Racing ‘Committee
Alhoisiriver
Set
Boats Finish at Pavilion Dance Enjoyed by Collective
In the evening the company enjoyed the dance at the pavilion. Seelig's orchestra furnished the music for the grand social event. Attendance was the largest of the season and all left satisfied.
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Seelig
Illinois Speed Records and Local Society Notes
Speed records on Illinois list multiple years and drivers, noting Truitt’s Pirate II and the Tonite models, plus 1907 to 1910 speeds. The article then covers The Men's Club of the Presbyterian church meeting, with Miss Hazel Almeda Clift, Miss Susie R. Bacon, and Miss Margaret M Meyers delivering essays and declamations to a female-leaning audience, closing with hymn singing and thanks.
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Adols
R H Vruitt
Skipalong
R ¢ Truitt
Biles Barnes
R Ho Truitt
Chillicothe
Truitt
Brotherhood Club
Presbyterian Church
B Smith
Burger
Portia
Henry
Susie R. Bacon
Margaret M Meyers
Trish -Wil
Chautauqua Opens Amid Community Support and Activities
Article describes strong local support for a Chautauqua opening, a new bridge entrance, and the sale of lunch rights. It also details a fresh air outing plan for 20 Chicago children, with church committees organizing hosts for August, plus notes on Mrs. Alice Ellsworth’s visit and Mendota Regulars exhibition games setup for July 3 and 4 with 25 cent admission.
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Henry Greys
Mendota
Illinois
Jyenry
Lady May Boat Finishes Sprint from Peoria Race
The boat Lady May sailed from Peoria in Saturday’s race with a handicap start at 11 31 and arrived at Henry at 6 20 90. It was nearly the last to reach Henry in the event. The club should present Henry Pratt with a medal for endurance.
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Lady May
Urso
Peoria
iHenry
Henry
Henry Pratt
Happenings of Week in Henry and Nearby
The weekly record notes social visits and duties in Henry Illinois. Mrs George Smith returns from Morris and Attorney Magoon visits with his daughter from Lacon to view boat races. Various locals travel to Worthington Decatur Normals Seattle and Peoria for visits and recreation. Ice cream popularity grows as heat persists and area people favor water for animals. Marshall Rebekah lodge holds officer elections for the coming term with installation in July. William Salisbury remains speechless after paralysis but stable, while A L Turner of Wenona visits Henry. St Paul Coal Go faces fines in Princeton for child labor violations linked to Cherry mine disaster cases. Miss Allen Northup departs from Pulnam to join Dr Er B Evans in India later this year.
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Pauline Williams
Elllsworth Jones
University At
Decatur
Sara Fawcett
Henry
John Kline
Peoria
D. Stevens
Frank Stuckel
Racine
Martin Green
Grace McMinime
Seattle
Wash
Mr Blazes
Tiskilwa
Adam Peterman
Mr. Peterman
James Bush
P Ham
Hennepin
Putnam
Jessie Swein
Wis
Nona
Minn
Marshall Rebekah Lodge
I. O
Francis—L- Quinn
N—Gi- Lura Bourdette
V. G. Eva Harrison
C I. Burt
A. L. Turner
Wenona
Hvans Township
Board of Supervisors
Gertrude Thomas
J. Watercott & Co
Mammoth
St. Paul
Coal Go
Princeton
Edgar T. Davies
New York
England
Er B Evans
London Missionary
Society
Kachwa
Milee
Benares
Streator
Henry High School Class of 1900 Reunites After Ten Years
The Henry high school's Class of 1900 held a multistage reunion this week with a midnight treasure resurrection on the campus and a family picnic at Elmer Rollins grove. Valedictorian Emma Ponzer and salutatorian Anna May Wyckoff led a banquet ending the gathering at Saratoga restaurant. Several members live out of state or abroad, but 20 plates were set. The event featured toasts honoring husbands teachers children and the class itself.
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The
Henry High School
William Calhoun
Ora A. Bonham
James D. Brumsey
Edith Case
George B. Cromwell
Agnes Davis
Retta Downey
Rank C. Forbes
Charles
German
Lawrence D. Gregory
Emmett Hennessey
Sadie P. Hupp
Bessie Keller Thacker
Harry V Keller
Max Kline
Kathryn C. Krenz
Edythe G. McBride
Ben F. McBride
Emma Ponzer
Daisy M. Smith
Lena M. Stubbles
Mattie Tullis
Anna M. Wyckoff
Zoe Young Forbes
Elmer Rollins’ Grove
Henry
Saratoga
Orient
Philippine Islands
Washington
Florida
Bessie
Harry Keller
Benjamin
Holythe McBride
Lawrence Gregory
Lena Stubbles
Rankin Forbes
Zoe Young
Hayes
Benjamin F McBride
Miss Stone
Sue McMurtrie
May Wyckoff ‘Lloyd
St. Louis
Ora Rowe
Edith Case Rollins
Charles German
Bessie Thacker
Sandwich
Edith McBride Wellbrook
Sadie Hupp
Nour
St. Joseph's Church Alters Mass Times and Community Notes
Beginning July 3 services at St. Joseph's Church shift to earlier times with 8:00 a.m. first mass and 10:00 a.m. last mass, plus weekday mass at 7:30 a.m. Ida Dwyer named to arrange an outing for fresh air children from Chicago districts in August. Rev. Fr. Dooling mentions Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barry's golden wedding and hopes for many happy returns. A balloon launch from Second Street drifted about 600 feet southwest into Conrad Matternait’s field.
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St. Joseph's Church
Ida Dwyer
St. Joseph’s Church
Chicago
Dooling
Michael Barry
Memorial for Miss Boice Urged by Former Pupils
A letter from an A Former Pupil urges Henry citizens to memorialize Mary Boice. Pupils and friends request a public tribute through The Henry Republican with committee setup led by J. A. Williams. They seek donations and ideas to honor her inspiring life and service.
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Jenure
Mary JL. Boice
Burt
Mary Boice
Henry Republican
Henry
Boiee
J. A. Williams
Rev Wherry Preaches Temptation of Jesus at Church
The Christian Church invites all to Morning service with Rev Wherry next Sunday in Rev H C Reichel's absence. Sermon title Temptation of Jesus. Sunday school at 9 45 preaching at 11. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J R Robinson's. A birthday postcard surprise for William Knight included brief readings by Miss Margaret Meyers and refreshments as attendees recalled many happy birthdays.
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Wherry
H. C Reichel
Jesus
Apt
Stickel
Hunt
Bages
Ladies’ Aid
J. R.robinson
Aesday
William Knight
Knight
Mr. Knight
Margaret Meyers
Wknight
Presbyterian Church Invites Public to Worship Services
A cordial invitation extends to attend the Presbyterian church services next Sabbath. The Lord's Supper will be administered at morning worship with special quartet music. The evening service will be patriotic in anticipation of the national day. All are invited to attend the short evening service. Pastor W Burger.
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Presbyterian Church
Sabpath
Afeldek
Sunday School and Conference Notes in Epworth Church
Sunday services begin at 9:45 and 11 preaching at 8 in the Epworth League. A prayer meeting is not held this week. The fourth quarterly conference is scheduled for Monday night with Dr G la Henderson arriving by a pleasure boat named The Wave.
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Epworth
Ithia
D. I. Dwinell
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