Henry Giants Triumph Over LaSalle In Exciting Game
Henry defeats LaSalle 8 to 6 in a high spirited football clash watched by about 1000 spectators. Coe blocked a LaSalle punt, Sieves returned it for Henry’s touchdown, with Harney missing the extra point. LaSalle answered with a 55 yard TD scamper by McGrail but failed on the conversion. The second half featured strong defense and rare big plays, with Henry holding the lead until time expired and both teams praised for sportsmanlike conduct. Oscar H. Davis advocates school centralization addressing education and community needs.
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Reasen Pragalle
Henry
Ottawa
Pontiac
Princeton
LaSalle
Coe
Sieves
Harney
Lime
LaBalle
McGrail
Coade
Heary
la Salle
la ‘Salle
iNory
Central Illinois
Towership
Oscar H. Davis
Consolidation of Rural Schools Debate Near Whitefield
Rural districts including Whitefield plan consolidation to improve efficiency and schooling. Actively organized talks led by Bupt Kern of Winnebago Co. Lil. address November 17 at Whitefield Corner church. Proponents cite centralized buildings uniform texts, longer recitation, and better teacher time. opponents urge caution.
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Wvhitefield
Bupt Kern
Win-nebago Co
Whitefield “Corners Church
S Township
Enmmoh
Social at the Deweys Aids Library Fund
The Library Social hosted by Mrs W W Dewey raised funds to buy new books for the circulating library under the Woman's Club. Guests enjoyed games, maps to identify states, prize drawings, and a display of flowers with yellow and white club colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dewey
Woman’s Club
Dewey
Patline Willams
Ella Meier
United States
Mr Dewey
Florence Williams
Mies Iliams
Mra Dewey
Henry M. Blossom
Emma McDonough
Henry Tupper
Maria Davis
Leigh Lincoln
Miss Davis
Franklin Moore
Library Association
Ladies night at the bowling alley and Grange meeting news
Next Thursday features Ladies night at the bowling alley with weekly followups. Crow Meadow Grange No 1641 plans 4 pm Saturday meetings. full attendance desired. Various local notes include residents traveling, land purchases, and a local sale warning.
Local notes from Peoria area mingle housing moves and river survey
L R Phillips and family visit the city to arrange occupancy of Johny Kline’s house with plans to take possession on Nov 15. Karl Ponver departs to join a government surveying party along the Illinois River near Havana. Dr Jones develops an X Ray clock tuning attachment praised by Cincinnati and Chicago makers. Frank Larmis runs a successful nickel claim cream candy stand at Schipper’s Block’s Cove in Peoria. Dr Waugh and family travel from Chicago for river trip to New Orleans. James Woods and Joe Scott join them. Tony Kerns takes over a dram shop license and moves to George Flarria’s Main Street house. id Myers buys timber rights on Nelson farm, planning to sell timber to F A Barr. A gang of youths causes mischief nightly. Postal Telegraph and Cable Co begins wiring here, connecting to Chicago and New York with Dow as operator. Joseph Ball joins Wilson Grocery Co as traveling salesman for Illinois territory. C. C. Slygh buys the brick Edward Street wagon shop and resumes wagon making. Dr Powell’s window sign reads Cold Wave Coming, sparking alarm, later revealed as a cough remedy ad.
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L. R. Phillips
Chiliscothe
Johny Kline
Mr Phillips
Henry
Karl Ponver
Illinois River
Peoria
Havana
Dr Jones
Our
Dr Waugh
Chicago
Nipois
Mississippi
New Orleans
James Woods
Joe Scott
Tony Kerns
J. J. Gresser
George Flarria
Main
Varna
Id Myers
Nelson
Sawmill Lake
F. A Barr
Postal Telegraph and Cable Co
New Hartley
D. DB. Dow
Moe
New York
Joseph Ball
Wilson Grocery Co
Peaks
F. A. Powell
Powell
Slygh wagon sale and local notices in Henry area
The Slygh public wagon sale drew buyers to Henry with his alx band wagons sold at good figures. After stock sold, Duke Bros moved seven wagons that afternoon. Norwood Colorado Mining Co offered five lots of ore for public inspection at J W Niece’s drug store. Ed Berrett and A J Koulmonger seek buyers. Thomas B Johnson leaves Henry for Roanoke with Roanoke Coal Co. Moses German takes bowling alley, George Dickey to run electric plant, Mrs Zeller visits from Peoria, and C Slygh resumes business with wagon repairs and new wagons available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slygh
Henry
Alx
Duke Bros
Norwood-Colorado Mining Co
Berrett
A. J. Koulmonger
Thomas B. Johnson
Henry Electric Heat Plant
Roanoke
Roanoke Coal Co
Moses German
George Dickey
Wenona
Electric Pinot
Johnston
A. Zeller
Peoria
John Kline
Dr Burnham
Pageicine
Irgeon
Bartonville Ingane Institution
Epee
Zeller
Mies Fredric Zeller
G. A Z Zeller
C. Slygh
Family Reunited After 23 Years At Marshall Co Farm
The Marshall County Farm reports the reunion of Geo Quick’s son and daughter with their mother after 23 years. A letter led to locating Milton James Hartman, adopted in 1881, who travelled from Albico Indiana to Peoria Illinois. The farmer superintendent notes the joyful return and family ties. Also included is the LaSalle County Hereford sale report and an update on WW Heath’s illness.
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Marshall County Farm
G. Dorsey
Sparland
Iil
Messra
George Burt
Milton James Hartman
Charley Wintermantle
LaPratrie Township
James Davidson
James Smith
LaPratrie
Albico
Ind
Peoria
David Brockton
Chillicothe
W. G. Dorsey
Aperintendent Marshall Co. Farm
LaSalle County Hereford Breeders Association
Streator
Heath
Football and school notes from a brisk week
The football team prepared for a Princeton H S match at Princeton next Saturday amid hopes for strong fan support. Miles Smeltzly received the “clean sweep” honor from Mervin Harrison at opening exercises. The H S football squad beat Peoria H S 24 to 0 last Saturday with key plays by Hunter Wood Hunt Harrison White and F Knight. Ray Wood and Harrison Ihb were moved to new positions. Mr Flannigan of Gina & Co visited the school Tuesday.
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Mason
Messrs Law and
Gregory
Tupper
Joliet
Princeton H
Princeton
Ray Wood
Harrison
Bronday
Mervin Harrison
Miles Smeltzly
H. 8
Peoria H
Althe Henry
Wood
Hunt
White
F. Knight
Flannigan
Gina & Co
Free Lecture by Prof Stratton at New Opera House
Prof Stratton, famed entertainer, will give a free lecture at the New Opera House on Friday evening November 13 about the rich farming lands of Kansas and Oklahoma. The talk will be illustrated with stereopticon views and moving pictures. The next evening he presents his celebrated Sei Hui lecture with colored views. Henry Chapter C. E. 8. meets tomorrow evening.
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Stratton
New Opera House
Kansas
Oklahoma
Church Notes Show Busy Faithful Week Across Congregations
The Presbyterian Bazaar and chicken pie supper drew a large crowd with receipts over 140 dollars. Rev Green will preach at the Christian church next Sunday. Catholic services for All Saints observed at St Joseph's and St Mary's. Rev W H Mason began a Bunyan series at the Presbyterian church. Rev McCown started revival meetings at the M E church. Duet by Mia Filcraft and Miriam Locke closed Sunday school with praise. Bird interrupts New Jerusalem church service. janitor frees it. Mrs J G Tarts travels to Shenandoah for the Presbyterian S S and mission meetings Oct 19 22. Mrs Faris attends as delegate.
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Green
All Saints
St Joseph’s
St Mary’s
W. H. Mason
Presbyterian Church
Bunyon
McCown
M. EB
Mia Fitlcraft
Miriam Locke
Galilee
New Jerusalem
Mt Ayre
Lowa
Mra
J. G. Tarts
Shenandoah
Presbyterian
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Synod of Iowa
Faris
Presbyterian 8
and Missionary Society
Notable Illinois Obituaries Include Healy Malhorn Warren and Kaufman
The community notes multiple deaths: Mra P. W. Healy of Wenona aged 82 died October 26 after long illness. Toluca elder Wm Malhorn died October 27. Dr L G Thompson of Marshall County passed away in Lacona. Col Winslow S Warren of Hazelton died October 28 at 73. Rev Edward N Bentley aged 65 found dead in Stark County. Lewis Kaufman aged 81, Henry businessman, died in Chicago after long civic service. Funeral details noted for several, with broad professional and family connections.
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Mra
P. W. Healy
Wenona
Wm Malhorn
Marstall County
Lacon
North Central Illnois Medical Association
Bert At
Hazelton
Kan
A.J. Warren
Ravens
Edward N. Bentley
Central Illinois M. EB
Stark County
Bentley
Central Illinois Conference
East Cambridge
Maqitop
Streator
Hennepie
Chebanie
Chatsworth
Orlon
Milan
Bill
Times
Henry
Greenville
Bond County
Chicago
Meving
Kaufman
T. F. Clover
Main Street
Mra Wells Kahn
Library book donations sought by Friday afternoon
Those who have books to place in the library are asked to hand them to Mr. Locke the president or any library board member by tomorrow afternoon.
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Locke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Giants
Wis- Fepusin House
Betas Oe
Ape Psi
Dutchman Hill
Home Matters
Crow Meadow Grange
Lizzie Ryan
Whitefield
Woodford
CG. V. Vail
George Vat
Chebola
Charles Motter
Henry Lodge 119
Jesse Anderson
Nathan Brumsey
Putnam County
Henry Republican
Ft. C
Burlington
Merritt
BH. L. Gregory
Gibson City
W. J. Thomas
Frank Aplen
J. A. Warren
St Louis
Hooper W. Warren
Wm Bart Dry Goods Co
Maplewood
A. Gerrow
Gerrow
Marshall CO
Church Notes
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