Henry High Wins Six Points At Field Day Meet
Report from Henry High School athletes at a recent inter scholastic meet. Fred Noll of Henry scored six points with strong shot put and discus, while Sparling Panzer Clark and German faced strong statewide competition and had limited success. Coach Harney praised preparation. Panzer narrowly missed in sprints and cramps affected Panzer in the mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Noll
Henry
Republican
The
Sparling
Panzer
Clark
German
Anderson
Eckersol
Harney
Ilinois
Ernest W. Panzer
Champaign
Ill
Henrys New Waterworks Plant And Local Church Notes
The article describes Henrys new waterworks plant on the Umioa river bank with a 42 by 42 feet pressed brick building, two 60,000 pound pneumatic tanks, two air compressors and engines, and underground gasoline tanks. It also details church schedules, memorial services, baptisms, sermons, and diocesan news involving Rev Fr Gorter, Rev D S McCown, Bishop Seymour, and Rev M Edward Fawcett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umoia River
Edward Street
Waterloo
George Halbleib
Woman's Club Holds May Meeting at Mrs Forrest Home
The regular Woman's Club meeting met Monday afternoon at Mrs Cora E Forrest. Miss Lucy Burt presided in the president’s absence. Mrs Lillian Andrews led the Home department program with solos and an essay, while guests included Mrs Guy Forrest and several Misses from Springfield and Kansas. The club adjourned to meet May 25 for annual elections and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Cora E. Forrest
Lucy Burt
Lillian Andrews
Department of
Fredrick Bevan
Mayme Kirkpatrek
Clara B. Waughop
Clara Williams
J. 8
Karir
Moody Institute
Chicago
Guy Forrest
Nellie Law
May Hodgson
Springfield
Esther Gilmore
Oneida
Kansas
Belle Potter
M. Laverna Disosway
Decoration Day Excursion Rates May 30 1903
I. and I. R. R. announces round trip excursion tickets available for Decoration Day on May 30 1903. Tickets go on sale May 29 and May 30 with return validity through June 1. J. E. Kerns, Agent, McNabb, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yours Truly
J. E. Kerns
McNabb
World Wide Reputation Whaite’s Cream Vermitage
The product claims to be the best worm destroyer with tonic effects on weak children. It purportedly neutralizes stomach acidity, improves digestion and nutrition, strengthens the nervous system, and restores vigor in children. 25¢ at J.KE. & F. A. Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whaite
J. KE
F. A. Powell
May Wedding at L M Bell Residence
Henry H. Rowe and Ora A. Bonham were married at the L M Bell home on Western Avenue in May. Rev D S McCown officiated with Edna Jackson singing the wedding march. Guests from Varna, Dunlap, Dwight, Streator, Paxton and Magnolia attended. The couple will live on a Varna farm owned by the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bell
Western Avenue
Henry 8
Varna
J. R. Jackson
Dunlap
Mary Magarity
Paxton
Lula Bell
Dwight
Norton
William Whetzel
John Whetzel
Glenn Newman
Streator
Charles
Farm readers praise Ballard's Snow Liniment for burns
Dr Bergin of Pana Illinois writes that Ballard's Snow Liniment is the best and a dandy for burns. Farmers are urged to keep it on hand for accidental cuts burns and bruises and it is sold at J B F and Powell's in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergin
Pana
Ballard
A, Powell’s
Miss Kellogg's Recital Delights New Opera Hall Crowd
Miss Zella Kellogg hosted her annual pupil recital in New Opera Hall, drawing a crowded and appreciative audience. The program flowed with nearly flawless preparation, featuring a flag drill by eight white-clad girls and a beautiful tableau, with prizes awarded for practice time to Emma McKeel Ora Wilson Grace Turney Evelyn Hartley Mamie Bell Della Simpson Thomas Andrews and Ethel White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McKeel
Ora Wilson
Grace Turney
Evelyn Hartley
Mamile Bell
Della Simpson
Thomas Andrews
Ethel White
Cures when Doctors Fall
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes in June 1901 she suffered malaria fever, found relief after stopping doctors medicines, used Herktine sample then two bottles and was fully cured. She recommends the medicine and notes Herbine 60c a bottle at Powell’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chiasson
Patterson
Powell's
Central Park Band Concert by Henry Cornet Band
The Henry Cornet Band opens the summer concert series in Central Park next Tuesday evening May 26 at 8 PM. The program includes Naval Reserve march, Alugazam Cake Walk, Curfew Overture, World's Fair Polka, Out for a Lark medley, Amhrosite overture, Cupid's Charms serenade, Invincible American march. Ice cream and cake will be served by High School pupils with proceeds aiding the Athletic Association fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Henry Cornet
Naval Reserve
Chas
Partells
de Witt
Golo
Marsh
Parrar
H. Losey
Indiana State Band
Miller
MLS Sangleur
Wm Meier
Athletic Association
Remedy touted for colic and cholera morbus in 19th century ad
In neighborhoods the writer notes deaths from colic or cholera morbus before help. They promote Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable lifesaving medicine kept at hand. Doctor Powell sells it. W W Powell of Princeton visited I M Forbes earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
W. W. Powell
Princeton
I. M. Forbes
In Memoriam Thomas L. Clark Dies After Illness
Thomas L. Clark died Tuesday morning after a two week illness described as nervous prostration. Born September 21, 1856 in Wheeling West Virginia he lived in Saratoga township most of life and at death was 56 years seven months old. He married Augusta Garner October 8, 1885 and farmed before moving to Henry ten years ago. He served as bridge collector city marshal township collector and worked as a carpenter. He leaves a wife three children two brothers and a sister. Funeral was Thursday at his residence and later at Saratoga church with interment beside his parents. The community offers sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Union Memorial
Rey Win H. Mason
Knoxville
Illinois
Henry
Diocean
Rey
Episcopal
Galesburg
Taylor
St John’s
Gorter
Seymour
H. W. Thiele
Children’s Home and Aid Society
J.C. Miller
C. E. Rolley
Thiele
Thomas L. Clark
Clark
Wheeling
West Virginia
Saratoga Township
Augusta Garner
McCown
Saratoga Church
H. C. Birch
Charles W. Riggs Dies After Long Illness at 78
Charles W. Riggs aged 78 died Friday at his daughter Mrs D. W. Gehring’s home after a stroke and prolonged illness. A native of New Jersey born in 1825, he lived in Pennsylvania and Ohio before settling in Henry with his daughter. He served in the 8th Ohio Cavalry for 19 months during the Civil War and left nine children, seven living. Funeral services were held in Ancona and he is buried beside his wife in the village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Riggs
D. W. Gehring
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ohio Cavalry
Henry
Lve
Ancona
Christian Church
Village Cemetery
Riggs
Student cured of long cough by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
H P Burbage a Greenville DC student at law suffered a four to five year cough that alarmed him with fears of consumption. He tried Chamberlains Cough Remedy after seeing its ad and reports a remarkable change after using two bottles of the 25 cent size, and says he is permanently cured. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. P. Burbage
Greenville
D. C
Dr Powell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athletics AT Champaign
Otto A. Scherer
Toluca
Marshall County
Matthew Steele
Royal Randall
Schubert Symphony Club
Epa
Louis McPike
Henry’s New Waterworks Plant
Rev Green
Bonham School
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
James Keenan
Steve Worley
Peoria
St John’s Church
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Green
Jtew
Union
L. G. Landenberger
New Jerusalem
the Holy Guy
Episcopal Diocesan
M. Edward Fawcett
St Bartholomew’s Church
Englewood
Quincy
J. N. Fawcett
M. E
Episcopal Church
Fawcett
M. E. Church
Isin
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