Grand Opening Dual Meet Highlights Henry Victory
The pavilion dual track meet between Chillicothe and Henry schools faced heavy rain yet finished with Henry garnering decisive wins. Henry dominated events from the half mile to sprints and field events earning a strong points tally and a promise to repeat at Toluca. Officials included Manager Floyd D Williams Captain Clarence Phillips Starter Logan Barrett and Judges Baumaster Lacon Burkhart Gregory Announcer R F Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Barrett
Henry
Baumaster
Lacon
Burkhart
Chillicothe
Gregory
Robinson
Harney
R. F. Burt
Clerk
Pavilion Park
Toluca
Virst
Marshall
Kimball
Chillcothe
I. D. Williams
Phillips
Kern
Kelly
Ketchum
Jones
Marrell
Marell
McVicker
Kimbell
Orr
Carter
Mead
Merrell
Brewer
bPiseeessee
Mead J. McEvoy
Dinner for Dunbars at Locke Home Guests from Belchertown
A Tuesday evening dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Locke honored Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunbar of Belchertown Massachusetts. Eight tables with carnation place settings accompanied a card matching game and a post dinner charade session led by captains Mrs. Burger and Mrs. T. L. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Locke
Henry Dunbar
Belchertown
Mass
C. C. Hayes
Burger
T. L. Jones
Dunbar
Daniel Blood
Sara A. Filby
Lyman Horrom
Oxbow
Heath Place
Stiles Place
Crow Meadow
Illinois
Springfield
Massachusetts
California
E. H. Hutchins
Marshall Downey
F. A. Powell
J. S. Townsend
Thomas Monier
J. A. Williams
C E. Burt
W. H. Jones
A. D. Stevens
Spencer Ellsworth, Sr
Curtis
W. W. Dewey
George Burt
Irish-born matriarch Wallace dies after long life in Henry
Mrs. Wallace born in 1829 in Tipperary Ireland married William Wallace in 1849. They moved to America in 1860 and settled in Henry in 1851. She raised ten children eight in Henry, with a cottage on School Street. She died May 9 at 80 after a period of feebleness, funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Fr Dooling. interment at St Patrick's Cemetery. Pallbearers included James Barry and Capt. W. H. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipperwary
Ireland
William Wallace
America
St. Louis
Henry
Margaret
Frank Baer
Johanna
William H
Honora C
Edwin
James
Thomas
Mary
Wallace
School Street
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr. Dooling
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
James Barry
William Harney
William Peterman
Joseph Harrington
Gene Carroll
W. H. Walace
Deaths in Granville and nearby areas noted
David L. Packingham of Granville died May 5 at age 58 after a long illness. Rev. Robert Seaman of Lexington led the funeral. Burial follows for Rev. Johnson of Normal at Granville cemetery. he once pastored the German Lutheran church on the county line. James Shaw’s remains from Cincinnati were buried in Lacon cemetery. he lived in Lacon about 30 years ago and married Mary Wilson, sister of Anna Chapman. Mrs. J. O. Hill returned from Chicago after visiting her children Fred Williams and family, with her little grandson accompanying her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Packingham
Granville
Robert Seaman
Lexington
Johnson
Normal
Echo
James Shaw
Lacon
Cincinnati
Jim Shaw
That City
Mary Wilson
Anna Chapman
Judge Hand Favored By Peoria Daily Journal In Judicial Vote
The Peoria Daily Journal argues for nonpartisan judicial elections and endorses Judge Hand for re election against Knox county opponent Mr Craig. It notes Hand as a proven high quality state supreme judge and warns against trading certainty for uncertainty while acknowledging the Craigs wealth and strong campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hand
Peoria Daily Journal
Dem
Craig
Knox County
Judge Craig
Journal
State Supreme Bench
Raga Hand
Two Hen ry Newspapers Clash Over Prosperity and Press Advances
The Henry market hosts rival papers The Republican and The Times each tout growth and equipment upgrades The Republican notes its George A Burt owned presses and rising circulation while chiding the Times rival Freece The piece also lists local school events and visits including Miss Worley Mrs Carpenter and Mr Cumming accompanying mentions of Ben Hur theater outing and a patrons day at the public school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
The
Times
Henry and Toluca
New Blood and Push
George A. Burt
R. F. Burt
Republican
Local news notes and society items from Henry
Mrs W B Deck is sick. Homer Dewey visits kin. Wool sold at Dille’s market. Luella Worley visits Peoria. Oscar Davis of Venona visits home. For sale piano 25 dollars. Elsie Cumming visits Henry. Ed Meyer leaves Henry for Bureau work. Dr Efford in Chicago for equipment. Blind street entertainer at Segraves drug store. Columbus Day holiday signed. hospitals for tuberculosis allowed. Thomas Webb buys Weast theater. sale stops hotel plans. J N Krenz learns of Peter Appel’s death. burial at Hennepin. Mr and Mrs J A Williams to Denver and International assembly. Pastor L G Landenberger to speak on Solomon’s Temple. Deweys move to Peoria. son Charles runs Henry grain business. L R Phillips moves into new Main Street house. John Kline homestead leased to Postmaster Disasway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Dewey
Dille’s
Luella Worley
Peoria
Oscar Davis
Venona
Leota Hunt
Inez Broline
Sparland
Marion Culp
Floyd Longman
Lacon
Henry
Thomas Kennedy
Florid
Elsie Cumming
Ed Meyer
Bureau
Celia Corwin
Chicago
Lulu Hill Tahs
Herbert Ketchum
Bradford
Herman Ketchum
Carrie Carpenter
Elsie
Peorial
Edward Hennessey
Anna M. Hennsey
Peru
Kelley
Varna
Ora Newell
C. BE. Burt
Clara Belle Waughop
Whitefield
J. W. Remley
G C. Hayes
Saratoza
Theater
Orpheum
St. Joseph’s Church
Efford
Hartley
Segraves Drug Store
Deneen
Potter
Christopher Columbus
Thomas H. Webb
Weast
Fulton Street
Solomon's Temple
L. G. Landenberger
Church of the New Jerusalem
M. E
Maria L. Davis
Hansie A. Otto
Bethlehem
Holy City
Diagnizi
First Presbyterian Church
Dewey
Charles
L. R. Phillips
W. H. Wallace
Alex Forbes
John Kline
Disasway
Carroll Street
Henry to Hold 1909 Fourth of July Celebration
Citizens and business leaders consider a 1909 July Fourth event in Henry with Mayor Paskell's support. Proposals include singing, music, a patriotic speech at the public square, readings of the Declaration of Independence, baseball and other amusements, inviting residents to celebrate in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Paskell
Isea
Osteopathy Foreword Defines Its Place in Medicine
The article argues osteopathy is a distinct medical system not mere massage and aims to establish its permanent role. It notes persecution history, emphasizes education, and invites collaboration with family physicians. Dr. WM. W. Efford invites interested readers to contact the Hartley building office and meet for free advice. Dr. Seelye and wife returned to Abilene after visiting locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hartley
WM. W. Efford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floyd D. Williams
Clarence Phil
J. B
J. R. Paskell
J. S. Burt
Lawrence Peterman
Lawrence Gregory
Elizabeth Wallace
J. O. Hill
Fred Williams
Andrews
Miss Anderson
News OF the City
W. B. Deck
P. A. Bowsher
Terre Haute
Ind
Beardsley
R McDonough
Joseph Greenlce
Bradley Institute
J. N. Krenz
Peter Appel
Quincy
Hennepin
Edscheidt
Stephen Appel
Hopewell Township
Hennepin Road
Denver
International General Assembly
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Pueblo
Ranton
New Mexico
Bruce Williams
Charles Rising
Osteopathy
A. B. Seelye
Abilene, Kas
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