Henry Beats Chillicothe 8 to 2 In Season Opener
Henry’s fast lineup dominated Chillicothe as Blundell hit a home run and the club piled six runs in the fourth inning. Powers of Chillicothe homered, but Henry answered with multiple hits and strong defense. The article notes crowd support from Lacon and discusses local visitors, a Maypole plan, and a world tour wager dog team en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Chillicothe
Percy Swain
Lacon
McLinden
Blundell
Jack Wood
Powers
Herman
Blundy
Gilbert
Hussy
Harvey
W. Brown
St. John
New Foundland
Paskell
Putnam
Bureau
Chicago
H. PO
A. E
Reves Scholes
Haines
Kramer
Heininger
Kanavie
If-ss
Bee Lofgren
McGaffigan
Wood
James
Glatz
Miss Florence Swigert joins Mary Ryan's millinery staff
In News of a Week items Florence Swigert becomes the new milliner at Mary Ryan's. Several local notices mention visits, household changes, and community events including church meetings, concerts, and ongoing Depue dredging progress.
Memorial Day Tribute From Henry Veterans List
As Memorial Day approaches we recall our duty to remember the brave heroes whose graves honor our cemetery. The article lists veterans from 1861-65 residing near Henry and urges honoring them with flowers and patriotic displays to preserve the union and demonstrate lasting love for country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
G. M. Locke
W. H. German
Stephen Grady
Alex Daniels
Lewis E. Simpson
Charles C. Smith
A. T. Crompton
Robert Doran
Frank Leavitt
William Lopeman
William Wilson
Jonas Maust
Capt Weatherby
A. H. Green
T. F. Lash
Joseph Caley
William Starliper
Ken McNeal
Howard Young
H. A. Herder
J. S. Burt
Abe T. Shorts
James F. Smith
Addison Tanquary
J. R. Newman
Geese Collector Housed In Lacon With Vast Aviary
Attorney Magoon Barnes keeps fifty native wild geese on an eight acre tract at Lacon. Most birds have the first wing joint removed. The collection claims to be the largest native North American wild geese assemblage in captivity with twenty thousand eggs. Mrs. W C Patterson and family members visited Henry for business trading with locals as the Republican notes a pleasant call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Webb
Peoria
Henry
George A. Burt
Princeton
Webb
Depue
U. S
Fuller
Star Theater
Richard Croker
Ireland
Magoon Barnes
Lacon
W. C. Patterson
Hennepin
Pauline
Republican
Illinois press meeting and local notices in Henry
News of the city reports upcoming Illinois Press association meetings in Chicago June 14 to 16 and local items from Henry including school openings, appointments, and community updates. Dentists attend state convention in Peoria while Turtle Creek area sees mild weather and praise for fine day to outdoors activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Press Association
Sherman House
Chicago
Peoria
John Hartley
John Moon
John
Stephen
Henry Township
J. O. Winship
Putnam
Miss Helper
Bureau
Ray Thompson
Fort Atchison, Wis
New York City
Columbus
Henry
Wisconsin
Fred Schick
Greeley
Col
Iowa
Deneen
Chicago Lighting Trust
Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Bya Harrison
Rebekahs
Stark County
Marshall County
Pace
John Applen
Applen
George Warren
Henry Applen
Saratoga
I. W. Camery
C. F. Snyder
Board of Education
Hartley
R.S. Bayne
Woman's Club
Henry Township Sunday school convention to meet May 21 1911
Henry Ill hosts the annual Sun day school convention at the M B church with A B Smith presiding. Afternoon program features Miss Clara B Waughop, Rev Brooks, F N Reod and Irma Vogelsang among others. evening session led by H F Andrews and A B Smith. Preliminary county contest set for May 15 at 8 pm with student declamations, songs, and essays. Admission 15 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Swigert
Mary Ryan
Rasmussen
Bureau
Mary Duke
Presbyterian Church
Snoozer
Henry
Lyman Champ
Lostant
Ladies' Aid Society
Hancock of
Lacon
Ed Sterrett
Ida Ketchum
Henry Township
M. B. Church
Ill
A.B. Smith
Clinton Snyder
Clara B. Waughop
Sparland
Marshall County
F. N. Re
Alice Gilpin
Ladies Quartet
Busby
Magnolia
J. A. Williams
A. B. Smith
Marla Davis
Panzer
M. E. Cchurch
Lebach
Evelyn Hartley
Grammar School
Magdaline Phillips
Alta Vogelsang
Hazel Williams
Helen Phillips
Boyville
Fanfare Des Dragons
Boscovitz
Belle Doyle
Marry 'Seltz
Wiggins
Grammar School Quartette
Nellie Coan
Marlon Bickerman
Paul Burkhart
Venus Culver
Gordon Downey
Charles Green
Lloyd Hunter
Eugene Jenness
Kenneth King
Herbert Pace
Mildred Stever
Hurtle Swiger
Grand Musicale at M E Church Saturday Night
Henry public invited to a classically brimming concert with an orchestra performing works by Paganini Wilhlemj Massenet and other composers. Artists include Lillian Glen Prouty Sig Antonio Frosolano and Marx Oberndorfer. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
M. E
Broadway
Antonio Frosolano
Marx Oberndorfer
Joan of Arc
Arla
Lillian Glen Prouty
Atackecke Paganini
Wilhelmj Sig
Ronald
Henschel
Massenet
Wieniawski
Liz
Ave Marie
Cavalleria Rusticana
Sig
Methodist church social and programs invite all
The Epworth League Missionary department at M. E. Church announces a Friday social at L. Kraus, a Little Light Bearers animal social in the park Saturday, a 6 o clock religious meeting Sunday morning, and a Sunday night program by the Epworth League with B L officers installation. A Township Sunday School convention is planned the following Sabbath with services including Epworth League anniversaries and officer installation. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Burger
M. E. Church
L. Kraus
Epworth League
B. L
Methodist Church
R. L. Vivian
Rooster Alarm Clock Causes Sabbath Morning Stir
An early tale from Henry County recounts Lyman Horrom’s rooster waking the household at 4 each morning. The fowl’s crowing, once tied to John H Williams, provoked a chase before Lyman forgave the bird. Floyd D Williams leaves for Davenport to join Mutual Phoenix Ins Co after teaching Union school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Horrom
Lyman
Willy
Clayman
John H. Williams
John
John Williams
Floyd D. Williams
J. H. Williams
Davenport
Mutual Phoenix Insurance Co
Floyd
Our
Marshall County
Sparland
Union School
Henry
Henee
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Washburn
Central Park
Dick Turpin
Peoria Lake
Peoria Journal
Christian Church
Bro. Reichel
News OF the City
Henry Township Sunday School
Paul Jones
Schiller
von Hillern
Harter
Ben Sivell
Nellie Camery
C. P. Carroll
Grand Musicale
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