Preliminary Declamation Contest Highlights At Sparland
Henry King won first in First Class Declamation with Christmas from the Adirondacks and Mildred Stever took Second Class Declamation with The Spirit of Independence. Eugene Jenness Lena Stein and Helena Hannum also delivered notable selections under coach Mrs. Anna Custer Bill. Judges Prof. James Swaney Laurens and Rev. Sittser announced results amid student praise and musical interludes by Misses Leam Hannum Nellie Forbes and others.
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Helena Hannum
Anna Custer Bill
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John Swaney Consolidated School
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Mirondack
Mildred Ver
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King
Rte 50
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Mrland
Jmmes Stevers
Moshe
Okloyd Williams
Jonat H.ilams
Henry d ‘Ole
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Nellie Forbes
Consol
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Be Careful of Your Position and Its Consequences
An old adage stresses fitting position matters more than status. Choose an occupation that fits your abilities, set high yet attainable goals, and beware that poor environments or unsuitable companions can ruin you.
Infant Henry H Weaver Dies in 1908
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Lisha Weaver north of Putnam born May 14 1907 passed away April 29 1908 due to a lung affection. The bereaved family is remembered with sympathy as verses recall a precious blossom taken from their bosom.
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Henry H. Weaver
Henry H
Lisha Weaver
Putnam
Angel Throng
Hat ethics highlighted in Rev. Jones sermon at All Saints Chicago
In All Saints Church Chicago last Sunday Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones urged care in buying costly hats. He called hats the joke of caricaturists and the despair of sincerity, noting a traveler who admitted six hats were a minimum wardrobe. He urged hats be weighed against nobility and charity before purchase.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
All Saints
Chicago
Merry An
S.sigewenrsnie
State Senator Candidate Seeks Support for Primary
A hopeful announces candidacy to succeed the current State Senator and seeks Republican voter backing. The statement outlines intent to run in the upcoming primary and emphasizes support from party members.
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Letters Advertised in Henry Post Office May 7 1908
A list of names and items advertised includes Mrs C Asline Jack Kibby Mrs S Williams Mr Robert Weldon Theodore Disosway and P M A New Girl. Also notices about births in the Rev Paul Leaton family and several foreign names and place references appear in a fragmentary notice.
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Henry Postoffice
C. Asline
Jack Kibby
Bsa
S. Williams
Robert Weldon
Theodore
Illinios Valley Yacht Club races plan Henry endurance handicap
The Illinois Valley Yacht Club closes no contract with Captain Percy Swain for the steam yacht David Swain to be guest boat June 13 for the Peoria Henry endurance handicap. Oregon from Henry with engines thrice as powerful and Labor Day races join the summer regatta. Local and out of town entries from Peoria Havana Pekin and Chicago prepare fast craft to chase the silver mugs under the handicap. The club defends against boat theft with a reward fund and prosecutions.
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Herald-Transcript
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Percy Swain
David Swain
David
Peratch
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Peoria
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Rolla H. Truitt
Adieu
Dr. Mills
Kenneth
C. F. Stallman
J. W. Bailey
Commodore Wilde
Barthretomew
F. R. Dennis
Wasson and Johnson
Commodore Bradley
In. C. Hstep
Jacques ‘Bloom
Jack Wright
Lotus
Bert McNalily
Rezwat
Carl Block
Pekin
Paul Woods
Harris Company
Ilinois
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Havana
McFadden
Culleline
Entwistle
Sparks
Alton
Mississippi
Chicago
Time to Build as Lumber Prices Drop This Year
A prominent lumber dealer says now is the best time to build with cheaper materials. He notes a spring slump in lumber and other building commodities, predicting prices will rise again and urging early construction to save costs.
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Roosevelt
Great Britain
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Heéré
Congress
Housa
Mvesselgraf
Orient-lands
South_Amverter
New York
School Board Accepts Teacher Positions for Next Year
The Board of Education通知ignore: secretary Dr Bayne announces teachers retain next year’s salaries. Only one acceptance filed. more expected. Charles Greenlee attended the meeting and may join the board for a one year term. Standing committees listed: Finance Cromwell Hall Gregory. Building Eziry Greenlee Bayne. Education Bayne Gregory Cromwell. Supplies Hall Greenlee Bayne. Visiting Gregory Cromwell Barry. Grievance Greenlee Hall Barry. Commencement Bayne Hall Cromwell Prof King.
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Board of Education
Bayne
Charles Greenlee
Card of Education
Board
Doherty
Cromwell
Hall
Gregory
Eziry
Greenlee
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Bar
Barry
Prof
King
Woman's Club Meeting Chooses New President
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Marietta D. Lovett's home on May 4 after noon. Miss Clara Waughop was elected chair in the absence of President Mrs Evelyn Jones. Readings featured Waverly characters and two demonstrations were planned for Domestic Science next year under Mrs Lovett.
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Woman's ’Club
Woman's Club
Marietta
D. Lovett
Evelyn 2. Jones
Clara Waughop
B. Card
Weres Sirens
Sadler. Smith
Worthington Missionary Social Recalls Local Alumni
A Tuesday evening social at Worthington hall recalls a local missionary’s return. The program highlights a graduate of the high school and features remarks by Henry Reete and Reverend Charles with refreshments afterward.
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Worthington
Charles
Henry
Wil
Coroner Finds Peritonitis Cause In Potter Case
The coroner's jury ruled Mrs. Lydia L. Potter died at her Peoria home on May 2 from peritonitis caused by injuries. Frank J. Potter, accused husband, remained jailed on murder charges as testimony described a night of alleged conflict and a fight in which Mrs. Potter reportedly attacked him. Doctors clashed over autopsy methods, with conclusions questioned about the presence of peritonitis.
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Lydia L. Potter
North
Monroe Street
Peoria
F. J Potter
Potter
F. J. Potter
Justice Whitney
Otter
John Holmes
Ne Ee
C. D. Barry
Garrett
Well
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Wells
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Hays
Potters
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