Pirate II Wins Peoria to Henry Endurance Race
Billy Barnes aboard Pirate II won the 34 mile Peoria to Henry endurance race on Illinois river defeating multiple boats. Henry Cup honors went to Heen C and others while a large crowd watched from the riverfront and Henry bridge finish line.
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Spee
Pirate If
W. Barnes
A. Durfee
Cupid
J. M. Bailee
Bess
Wm. Wichorn
Dell
Dr. Willis
Henry Cup
Heen C
Harry Rees
River Front
Peoria-to-Henry
Henry
Henry Bridge
Wave
G. L. Henderson
J. R. Paskell
A. W Booth
George A. Burt Timer
H. C. Nagley
Peoria
Wax
Podre Til
Adieu
Helen C
Pirate II
Pronto IL
Vim
Marguerite
Billy Barnes
Billy
Illinois
Chautauqua Opens Amid Community Support And Plans
The article notes strong local unity as the Chautauqua nears opening with a new bridge entrance and a call for program sales. It details appeals for help with lunches, invites, and distribution of programs through R. L. Vivian, manager, plus a fresh air children's outing initiative coordinated by multiple churches for Chicago-area kids in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Vivian
Weekly Happenings Note Big Town Visit and Local News
Readers catch up on residents visiting relatives and attending events in Henry and nearby towns. Attendees include Mrs George Smith. Magoon and daughter at Morris. Mr and Mrs Cannery visiting Worthington Minnesota. Miss Floretta Peters. Miss Pauline Williams and Ellsworth Jones. Sara Fawcett. John Kline. and others at boat races. Marshall Rebekah lodge elects officers. James Bush and F P Ham discuss politics with locals. Jessie Swein visits from Winona. Community reminders include July 4 stabling and water for livestock. Local officials Turner and Salisbury noted. St Paul Coal Co pleads guilty in child labor cases. plans for Alice Northup to marry a missionary in India.
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George Smith
Morris
Magoon
Lacon
Ei. W. Cannery
Harry
Worthington
Minn
Floretta Peters
Springpost
Mich
Pauline Williams
Ellsworth Jones
University At
Decatur
Sara Fawcett
Henry
John Kline
Peoria
A. D. Stevens
Racine
Martin Green
Grace McMinime
Seattle
Wash
Mr. Blazes
Tiskilwa
Adam Peterman
Mr. Peterman
James Bush
F. P. Ham
Hennepin
Putnam
Jessie Swein
Winona
Marshall Rebekah Lodge
Francis L. Quinn
N. G
Lara Bourdette
W. G
Eva Harrison
C. . Burt
W. W. Powell
Princeton
U. S. Express
Chicago
Tonica
William ‘Salisbury
A. L. Turner
Wenona
Evans Township
Board of Supervisors
Gertrude Thomas
J. Watercott & Co
Mammoth
St. Paul Coal Co
Edgar T. Davies
Cherry Mine
Frank Stuckel
Alice M. Northup
J. A. Northup
America
India
Washington
D. C
New York
England
BE. Evans
London Missionary Society
Kachwa
Benares
Streator
Monty High School Class of 1900 Holds Ten Year Reunion
The Monty high school class of 1900, one of its largest with 23 members led by valedictorian Emma Ponzer and salutatorian Anna May Wyckoff, reassembled after a decade. They revived buried treasures from the campus, held a family picnic at Elmer Rollins grove, and closed with a banquet at Saratoga restaurant featuring speeches, toasts, and class readings. Some members reside in distant states or abroad, with plans to locate former superintendent Prof. William Calhoun for attendance.
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Monty
William Calhoun
Ora A. Bonham
James D. Brumsey
Edith M. Case
George B. Cromwell
Emma Ponzer
Anna May Wyckoff
Elmer Rollins’ Grove
Henry
Saratoga
Orient
Philippine Islands
Washington
Florida
Henry High School
Bessie
Harry Keller
Benjamin
Holythe
McBride
Lawrence Gregory
Lena Stubbles
Rankin Forbes
Zoe Young
Hayes
Benjamin F. McBride
Miss Stone
Retta Downey
Sue McMurtrie
May Wyckoff Lloyd
St Louis
Ora Rowe
Edith Gase Rollins
Agnes Davis
Charles German
Bessie Thacker
Sandwich
Edith McBride Wellbrook
Sadie Hupp
Church Schedule Shifts Earlier Mass Times Begin July 3
Beginning next Sunday July 3 the services will start half an hour earlier. First mass at 8 a m instead of 8 30 and last mass at 10 a m instead of 10 30. Weekday mass begins at 7 30 a m instead of 8. Mrs Ida Dwyer from St Josephs church to arrange outings for Freshair children from Chicago districts for two weeks in August. Rev Fr Dooling notes Mr and Mrs Michael Barry golden wedding and hopes they live to see many happy returns. A miniature balcon rose from Second street and landed in Conrad Mattern field. it was recaptured for another ascent.
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Central Park
Chicago
Henry
T. L. Jones
Gertrude Bickerman
M. E. Church
A. G. Hiltabrand
Austin Hiltabrand
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Williams
C. L. Snyder
Christian Church
J. R. Robinson
George Halbleib
Episcopal Church
R. Jones
Fannie Nicholson
New Jerusalem
Maria Davis
Chester Bidwell
St. Mary’s Church
Frank Krenz
George Daniels
St. Joseph’s Church
David Dwyer
James Hartley
Ida Dwyer
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Dooling
Michael Barry
Wherry
H. C. Reichel
Jesus
Npt
Stickel
Hunt
Sund
Ladies’ Aid
William Knight
A Monument Proposed for Miss Mary J. Boice Tribute
Former pupils and friends of Miss Mary J. Boice in Henry plan a memorial via The Henry Republican. They seek contributions and committee ideas, with J. A. Williams named temporary chairman. Also notes Rev. Wherry sermon, Sunday School events, and a birthday surprise for William Knight.
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Mary J. Boice
Burt
Mary Boice
Henry Republican
Henry
Miss Boice
J. A. Williams
Presbyterian Church Invites Public to Sabbath Services
The Presbyterian Church invites the public to attend next Sabbath services with the Lord's Supper during morning worship and special quartet music. An evening patriotic service is planned in anticipation of the national day. all are welcome at eight o clock for a short evening service by Pastor H. W. Burger.
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Presbyterian Church
H.W. Burger
M. E. Church Boilerplate Schedule and Boat Visit
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 8 p m no Thursday prayer meeting July 10 8 p m sermon by Rev O T Dwinell Coe quarterly conference Monday 8 p m Dr G L Henderson arrived in E Hen ry with a pleasure boat named The Wave used as judges boat at the Peoria to Helly race The Wave seats 25 with 57 ft full cabin electric lighting and 50 hp gas engine Dr Henderson will return to Neoria and attend the box there next week.
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Henry Greys
Mendota
Central
Illinois
Henry
G. L. Henderson
E Henry
Henderson
Will
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