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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1906

Page

9

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.

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.

C. Kipp 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 du Page Kane Kendall la Salle Putnam Marshall iLa Salle Putnam County Magnolia Township Messrs Kipp 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.

Gustav Meier 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.

Marshall County Venona New Opera Hall Anna Culter Hall Father Murtagh Messrs Thomas Andrews Charles Meier Alvin Wright Geary Stibgen Forbes Hunter Keller McBride Benjamin Franklin Harold Hunter Russia Wm. Dewey Geary Ormond Andrews Herman Henkelman the Bank Cleo Chance Henry High’ School Wenona 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.

Central Park 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.

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.

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.

Marshall County Athletic and Literary Association Wenona

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Henry Pavilion Seelig A. D BE. H. Hutchins Elias B Wright Ald Yanochowski Dille Smith Yanchowski City of Henry Second Street Edward Street Edward Second Streets School Street Thomas Street Thomas Main Street James Robert Edmond Street Third Street North Street William Street William School Streets William Streets School James Streets Edmond Front Market Streets Carroll Streets Front Street Wirt Street James Street Main Edward Streets Richard Street Richard Main Streets Richard and Carroll Street Market and Wirt ‘Street Wirt Streets Jackson Street Western Avenue Warren Street College Avenue Warren and High Street High Streets Jesse P. Anderson Green Street Monroe Street Monroe Streets Jefferson Avenue Walnut and Adams Third and Adams Streets Adams Street South Street South Streets Public Square East Park Row West Park Row Third Streets Artesian Weir E. H. Hutchins Thas B. Wright Front Streets Ald. Bickerman Ald. Dille Committee On Committee On Rights Odille Nay—Brown Wm. Green August Uihlein Charles Dille Ayes aAldermen Dille Bicker Nay—Dille Coggshall Board of Health George Nicholson Rey. McCown Henry School Father Emery America Lookout Mt. Post W. R. C. Taps Meier Simons Doran Schmitz Skimpsey Marie Woodrum Paul Burkhart Hazel Clift Bayville Margaret Meyers
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