Henry Henry Henry Pavilion Opens and City Budget Session
Regular May 7 1906 Henry city council hearing ordinances for sidewalk and street improvements. The meeting covered annual appropriation No 242 totaling 12750 for interest lighting police streets and more. Several sidewalk construction plans across numerous streets approved with four foot walks and crosswalks.
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Hutchins
Aldermenville
Yanochowski Smith
Cromwell
Bickerman
Brown
City of
Henry
Cross Country Rambler trip from Chicago to Henry detailed
A 150 mile ramble in two 1906 Rambler sterams from Chicago to Henry covers Jackson boulevard through Riverside Hinsdale and Aurora to Ottawa Tonica and concludes in Henry. The seven riders praised the Rambler for reliability on rural roads with little need for maintenance and noted the trip passed seven counties and showcased strong hill climbing and endurance.
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Minonk
J. J. Gresser
Henry
Clifford Haws’ Agency
Chicago
S. C. Kipp
Frank Ames
Mr. Whipple
Avenue of Paradise
Hinsdale
Naperville
Aurora
Burlington
du Page County
Hotel Bishop
Ottawa
Walter Wellman
Yorkville
Fox
Newark
Fox River Valley
Seneca
Ladd
Richards
Charles Gapen
Horace Hull
Tonica
Mt. Palatine
Magnolia
Henry l
Illinois
Cook
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Kane
Kendall
la Salle
Putnam
Marshall
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Putnam County
Magnolia Township
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Gresser
May Weddings And Orphan’s Home News In Henry
Gustav Meier and Nellie Simons wed in Chicago in a church ceremony. The bride, daughter of August Doelzer Sr., from Henry, and groom a diligent, enterprising figure. They plan to live on South Wirt Street. Also, Clifford C. Doran and Katie Schmitz married at St Mary's with Bernard Yaeger Jr. as groomsman. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Normal invites more applicants. five cottages added and capacity near 800, with outreach to deserving Illinois orphans.
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Meier Bros
Nellie Simons
Chicago
Henry
August Doelzer
August Doelzer, Jr
South Wirt Street
St. Mary’s
Father Zumbuehl
Clifford C. Doran
Katie Schmitz
Peru
Bernard Yaeger, Jr
Christena Schwarz
Robert Doran
Normal
Illinois
Henry High School Oratorical Contest Winners Named
The Henry High School oratorical and declamatory contest in New Opera Hall selected three winners to represent the county in Wenona June 14 and 15. Judges praised all contestants and named Margaret Meyers second class and Della Simpson first class declamations with Geary Stibgen for oration. Proceedings closed with applause and optimism for future Wenona competition. The article also notes Pavilion Park’s May 17 dancing season opener with Seelig’s six piece orchestra and updated facilities.
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Venona
New Opera Hall
Anna Culter Hall
Father Murtagh
Messrs
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Charles Meier
Alvin Wright
Geary Stibgen
Forbes
Hunter
Keller
McBride
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Harold Hunter
Russia
Wm. Dewey
Geary
Ormond Andrews
Herman Henkelman
the Bank
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Henry High’ School
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Pavilion Park
Decoration Day Proclamation Orders City Businesses Closed
In line with the City Council action of May 7 1906 the mayor proclaims all business houses must close from 1 to 4 PM on Decoration Day May 30 1906. Events to be held in Central Park if weather permits otherwise in the Opera House.
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Henry
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Henry Cornet Band
Ed B. Smith
Onera
Ke, H
Hutchins
Lawrence Gregory Named New Lock Collector
Gov Deneen appoints Lawrence Gregory to be collector at the Henry lock with a $900 annual salary, effective May 15. The change continues a line of prior appointees. Gregory is expected to adapt quickly to the limited canal business and serve to the state’s satisfaction.
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Deneen
Lawrence Gregory
Renee
Henry
Mr. House
Dixon
Duncan Campbell
Tiskilwa
Joseph N. Krenz
Campbell
John P. Altgeld
Dem
Krenz
Lee Kinnear
Tanner
Hicks
Gregory
Birthday party for Madaline Phillips marks tenth year
Madaline Phillips celebrated her tenth birthday at her parents home with classmates neighbors and teachers present. Despite a rain shower the guests enjoyed games a pony ride and a delightful dining room reception ending with slices of birthday cake.
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Madaline Phillips
L. R. Phillips
Miss Bickerman
Miss Helper
Magdaline
Louis
Helen
Mrs. Phillips
Annual Wenona Meet Set With Literary and Athletic Events
The Marshall County Athletic and Literary association will hold its annual contests in Wenona on Thursday and Friday June 14 and 15. A 1,500 seat tent will host the oratorical and declamatory programs on the 14th and athletic events on the 15th at a large park venue. The town has raised 300 dollars for the meet and promises enthusiastic public support and ample spectator space.
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Marshall County Athletic and Literary Association
Wenona
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