Henry Young remembered as devoted Henry Republican foreman
Howard Young longtime Henry Republican Printing Office foreman and war veteran is mourned by family and community. Born 1845 near Petersburg Illinois he served in the Civil War at Fort Donelson, later became a trusted printer and editor, and led the office until a 1914 accident. He left a wife Elizabeth Priestley and three daughters in grief as friends honor his service with church, lodge, and civic roles.
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Howard Young
Nesbert and
Catherine (McNabb) Young
Petersburg
Menard County
Ilinois
Washington
Tazewell County
Peoria
Wittch
Ft Donelson
Ufe
Marshall County
Republican
Lacon
Home Journal
Elizabeth Priestley
Heary
May
Henry School
Calvin Starliper
Saratoga Township
R. C. Forbes
Hopewell Township
Western Avenue
F. W. Haist
St. John's
Episcopal Church
Lodge
Jonas Maust
the. R
Walter Duke
Misa
Arleene Hunter
Halbarth
Tor Jesus
Young
Henry
Wedge
Caleb Condit
Eralzbrethren
Pisweres
Ttheseemeters
David-Owens
Chan
Cellor
Buck
Bratt
Thomas Bratt
Washburn
Harry Zinser
Anna Lester
Zinser
Thomas Crawford
Bdn Hacker
John Parker
George Daniels
Frank
Thanksgiving and Lincoln Era National Day of Gratitude
The article recalls Thanksgiving as rooted in New England harvest customs before Lincoln and notes his proclamation for a universal day of thanks. It praises the nation’s harvest abundance, peace with other nations, and invites all to praise and pray in gratitude.
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Lincoln
Colonies
New England
Accident at Yawmill Lake Claims Three Boys
Friday November 13 three high school boys Soleyr Robinson Louie Klein and clram fégg attempted duck hunting at Sasinjit Isley when wind and snow flurries chilled the water. One boy Hiram was rescued then died in town after a long struggle through mud and cold while Seleyr called for help but did not answer in time. Fire home PF Ozz Broling and others notified authorities.
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Yawmill Lake
Soleyr Robinson
Louie Klein
Clram Fégg
Sasinjit Isley
n—Eale
Seleyr
Botie
Buttin
Séleyr
Ozz
Broling
Commercial Club Reorganized and Officers Elected
The Commercial Club reorganized in Joliet with 3, community leaders elected to lead for one year. President J J Barnes, Vice President Clifford Haws, Treasurer Alden Hunter, Secretary J W Brasfield, and directors E G Gromwell F W Pottek Charles Greenlee. A council will draft new By-Laws and push for better roads and the Illinois Valley Way scenic route.
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J J Barnes
Clifford Haws
Alden Hunter
J. W. Brasfield
Aeas
Henry
Good Roads
Illinois
Joliet
Illinois Valley
Ilinois River
Chicago
Peoria
Illinois Valley Way
Barnes
J O Hill
Floyd Monier
BH. W Adams
T. J. Segraves
Illinois engineering students to tour Chicago area mills
Illinois engineering students from across the state will join P. C. Jones and P. H. Burkhart of Henry on a three day inspection trip November 22 to 24. About 200 students and 200 faculty will tour large works near Chicago with a tight program emphasizing observation and intelligent questioning.
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Illinois
University of Illinois
Chicago
P. C. Jones
P. H. Burkhart
Henry
Henry Minstrels Return Promise Delights Local Audience
A cordial welcome marks the Henry Minstrels return on the evenings of Deed and 32 with memories of last year’s splendid entertainment. The show features variety acts including dancing and whistling, with hints of new jokes and whistling routines by Princeton appears.
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Henry
Cla Serge
Princeton
Ray Golden obituary notice from North Dakota
Ray Golden son of Mrs. Clara Morgan and W. L. Golden died suddenly Nov 2 1916 while returning from Nevada. Aged 22 years 9 months 27 days he lived in Iowa North Dakota and Montana and attended Cando public schools. Funeral at Congregational church Reeder cemetery with pallbearers named and family mourning community.
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Ray Golden
Mra
Sarah
Morgan
Congregational Church
E. Hughes
Reeder
W. Hungerford
Dick Puarsoa
Wayne Puarale
Joshua Simonson
Fred Stevenson
Winnistorfer
C. Morgan
St. Paul
Ray Gordon
Nat Putnam
Priset
Ray
Hazelton
North Dakota
Iowa
Cando
N. D
Western Call
Reuder, N. D
Chautauqua Support Letter From Control Committee
A letter addressed to L. M Bell from the Community Chautauqua System confirms approval of a 1916 Chautauqua contract for Henry and praises the town for its enterprise. It promises a strong program next season and urges committee cooperation to boost community life.
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Chautauqua
L. M Bell
Henry
Saratoga M. E. Church Notices
Rev. Jacobs was ill and could not deliver his sermon last Sunday. Sunday school met as usual and regular services are hoped to resume next Sunday. Jepworth League social at Henry Aukland's home Friday evening November 26. Everyone invited.
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Saratoga M. EB
Jacobs
Jepworth League
Henry Aukland
Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services and Programs
The fragment lists Sabbath services and activities at a Presbyterian Church including Sabbath school at 9 745, worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and prayer meetings. Additional references mention Bible classes, Epworth, and midweek prayer offerings with scattered names and times.
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Epworth
Personal notes and oddities from town life curiosities
Local column shares humorous incidents and village gossip from Curtis Armstrong to McNabb, including mule sales, elopements, and a courtship quip. It also reflects on parenting, winter forecasts from trappers, a misdated kidnapping scare, a deputy's courtship, and small town opinions on duties and manners.
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Nature
Muskrat
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