Henry County school debt and early local education history
A historical notice details bond issues and debt repayment for Henry County district No. 35 including the City of Henry and surrounding area. It traces school evolution from a 1838 log cabin to brick structures, the 1891 ten-room building, and later sites, noting funds, buildings sold, and the role of local institutions and churches in education.
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Henry
Reed
Incubus
Market Street
Charles Balleweg
Illinois University
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G. Pendleton
Pendleton
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Thanksgiving Praise and Call to Gratitude Across Seasons
A Thanksgiving message urges national gratitude for bountiful crops and divine blessings. It recalls Puritan origins, stresses observing the day in religious services, and thanks God for harvests, homes, institutions, schools, and churches while noting the earth’s gifts and heavenly benevolence.
Quiet Presbyterian Thanksgiving Week in Henry County
Henry county church notes report Sunday school at 9 45 preaching at 11 00 and evening services. Thanksgiving services planned for Thursday at 7 30. Charity actions include a large box of fruits sent to Peoria Deaconess Hospital and Cradles Aid preparations for a bazaar on Dec 5. Married notices for Emma Hanna and Herbert Graff spark local interest with details from Coffeyville.
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Dpworth League
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Presbyterian Church
Phillips
Presbyterian ‘Church
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Henry
W. Burger
Emma Hanna
Coffeeville
Mary E. Hanna
West -Third Street
L. M. Potts
Ernst Ie
Heckman
Coffeyville
Herald
Delavan
Peka
Herbert Graff
Melton
Peoria
Graff
Washington
D.C
Death of Harry Pearson in accidental shotgun discharge
A young man of 16 years dies after an accidental gun discharge in John Bly's yard. The coroner's inquest returns a verdict of accidental death. Funeral held at St. Joseph's Church with Fr. Dooling officiating. interment in St. Joseph's cemetery. Pearson was the son of miner John Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearson
Pearson
Drl. Bly
John Bly
Bly
Cromwell
Coggshall
B. F. Peterson
Varna
C. C. Doran
Foreman
William Neuhalsen
William Moore
William Merritt
E. G. Wood
A Wood
John Pearson
Jay Barnes
South Whitefield
SS See Catholic Church
O'Clocley
Fr. Dooling
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Public entertainment features guild ladies and student performers
The evening presented a short comedy The Hament of Servants with housekeeper trials staged by the younger ladies of the guild. Claudia Bickerman read The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter to general enjoyment. Schick and Seltz led a lively program including a Schmart Orchestra and a quartet, drawing applause for mimicry and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Bickerman
Schick
Harry Seltz
Everal
Mayelld ‘Schick
Margaret Thomas
Gensler
Auto Demolished by Alton Passenger in Wenona Crash
An Alton passenger train's approach forced Wenona garage owner Parrett to eject from a Buick runabout, which was demolished in a collision near Alton tracks last evening. Parrett survived with consolation that more cars were available, while the interurban bridge project and electric railway plans figure in broader transportation notes.
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Dent Parrett
Wenona
Jn. Haying
Parrett
Alton Tracks
Ma . Parrett
Agee
St. Louis
Illinois
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Sittin Trelent
Willisoor
Union
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Thanksgiving Notices and Local Court Action Near Henry
The week includes Thanksgiving events with Henry public school closing Wednesday evening and resuming Monday. Squire Woodward recently heard a case against the Railroad Company over a mule sale, awarding damages of 156 dollars. an appeal will go to higher court. Community members attended social gatherings and a walking trip from Henry to Lacon highlighted local life.
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Henry
Elizabeth Hannum
la Prairie
Johnsend
Edward
William
Ristee
Docetor
Vlalt
Evanston
Morgan-Park
Squire "Woodward
John F. Goula
Squire Woodward
Allway’ Company
Louis
Kentigat Helper
Oy Zaubrey
Petrogeny T Sraeoges
Lovett
RoyKer Ceeil
Maxwellsa Shickleys
Water Works Bonds and City Ownership Historic Change
The article notes the demise of Henry and the rise of city ownership of the water works system after bonds were floated by the National Construction Co. Payments have reduced debt, yet several bonds remain to mature starting Oct 6 1917 with annual payments for 12 years. The piece references upcoming concerts and Chautauqua events as local notes.
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F Murphy
Ib Liveryman
Warna
Stine
George Finley
Ly Chirles
Dewey
Ga Beava
Ines Bihy
wWilliams
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Golden Eagle Mining ™ Co
Chicago
Warren
Henry
National
George A. Harrup
Rand
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Allingon
Grace Hartley
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Water Works
Chautauqua- Association
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