Tragic blast at zinc works claims Henry Hagleston
Henry Eagleston a carpenter at Depue zinc works for three years died after a steam trap blast mangled him while installing a window in the engine room. The boiler was blown down by engineer George Bell, and Eagleston died at St Marys hospital in LaSalle after severe scald injuries. Funeral at M E Church in Henry Friday at 2 PM with M W A and carpenters in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eagleston
Henry, Ill
Mantial Point Zinc Company
Depue
Eagleston
Hagleston
George H. Bell
St. Mary's Hospital
Bell
Hooker
Rummels
la Salle
Walsh and Keeley
St. Marys Hospital
John Hartley’s Advertisements For Sale
Property sale notice listing multiple houses and lots at Monroe and Front streets. Includes one six room home with six lots, one four room house, one two story six room house, and another six room house. Apply to John Hatley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartley
Monroe
Front Streets
John Hatley
Illinois to Promote Good Roads with Farmers Institutes
The Illinois highway commission launches a campaign to interest farmers in better roads and bridges. It plans to send six lecturers including A. N. Johnson and T. H. McDonald to county institutes, stressing dirt road speed and reinforced concrete bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Highway Commissions
Commission
Illinois
Farmers’ Institute
Farmers’ Institutes
A. N. Johnson
State Highway Commission
Clifford Older
Co. F. Terhune
T. H. McDonald
W. S. Gearhart
H. E. Bilger
Ilinois Highway Commission
B. J. James
University of Illinois
Lafayette Funk
Bloomington
Henry High School News Highlights and Events
County Superintendent Perry visited Henry School and observed singing led by pianist Thomas Andrews. The Senior class welcomes Miss Beall, bringing the total to eleven. A Henry High School boys association formed with officers Captain Horace Kern Manager Clarence Phillips Treasurer Thomas Andrews. Upcoming basketball game vs Lacon at New Opera House on Oct 11. Team: Bert Meade Clarence Phillips Lennie McBride Horace Kern Horatio Hartley Bennie Hunt. Miss Helper ill. sister filled in. Library reopened with Librarian Ethel Garland. books due Tuesday or Friday at 3:30. Latin classes study Virgil. plan to continue third year Latin next year. George Snyder promoted to eighth grade. Walter Maust absent. Rev M McCown left magazines for the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Henry
Thomas Andrews
Miss Beall
Henry High School Association
Horace Kern
Clarence Phillips
Lacon
New Opera House
Bert Meade
Lennie McBride
Horatio Hartley
Bennie Hunt
Miss Helper
Miss Herry
Ethel Garland
George Snyder
Walter Maust
M McCown
Mrs Thacker Returns Home From Kin Visit
Mrs. George Thacker of Waukegan returned to her home last Saturday after spending a week with her father, George W. Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thacker
Waukegan
George W. Keller
Death of John H. Herr at Whitefield Corners
John Henry Herr of Whitefield Corners died September 26 at age 47 years 9 months 9 days after a strangulated hernia and acute nephritis. He was born in Perkasie Pa on December 17 1859 and married Rosella Spencer November 19 1883. Survived by his wife and seven children Julian Horace Viola Meriam Roland Marguerite Edith, funeral held at home with Rev G E Alvord officiating and Henry Cemetery interment. many relatives and neighbors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harrison Hagleston
Stark County
Illinois
Thomas Hagleston
St. Mary’s Hospital
la Salle
Ellen M. Farrow
Wyoming
Bessie Lena
Earl Edson
Keokuk
Evans & Shepherd
Henry
Henry Camp
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Depue
Ill
Forester
Margaret Touts
Castleton
Walter B. Hagleston
Herman
Shattuck
Oklahoma
Thomas
Ipavn
Til
M. BE
D. S. McCown
Bessie
Char
John H. Herr
Whitefield Corners
Forrest
Peoria
John Henry Herr
Perkasie
John Herr
Rosella Spencer
Horace Spencer
Julian
Chicago
Horace
Viola
Meriam
Roland
Marguerite
Edith
Mr. Herr
G. E. Alvord
Dunlap
C. Fosdick
H.P. Monroe
Jesse Clement
Eva Clement
John Spencer
Aurora
W. B. Spencer
Geneseo
George
Clarence HE
Burt
Willard Mallary
Jjames Burt
Whitefield Township
Messrs. Co
L. Loomis
W. R. Brokaw
Henry Barfoot
Charles Mix County Lands Offer Value in Corn Belt
The notice explains that Charles Mix County in South Dakota lies near the one hundredth meridian south of Iowa and east of the line, with rainfall and soil conditions similar to nearby Nebraska and Iowa. It claims land can be bought for one third to one half the price of neighboring states, advertising L. M. Lincoln for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Charles Mix County
South Dakota
Iowa Line
Nebraska
Towa
L. M. Lincoln
Peoria Specialist Ida M Woolley to See Patients
Dr Ida M Woolley a Peoria based physician specializing in diseases of women will offer vibratory magnetic and osteopathic treatments in the Camp House on Wednesday October 9 from 9 30 am to 4 80 pm. Call to see her for kind and courteous treatment to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Woolley
Peoria
Camp House
Ganzer Couple Welcome Seven-Pound Boy in Chicago
Mr and Mrs John Ganzer announce the birth of a seven pound boy born Sunday afternoon at Columbus hospital Chicago. Mr Ganzer works for the Corbin Cabinet Lock company in a line of work that suits him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ganzer
Columbus Hospital
Chicago
Ganzer
Corbin Cabinet Lock Company
McKinley Syndicate Plans Route From Freeport to Rock Island
Interurban expansion rumors claim the McKinley syndicate, owner of Illinois Trac tion, may buy the Chicago Peoria and St Louis line from Jerseyville to Alton and run it as an interurban. Survey crews arrived in Rock Island to map a Rock Island to Peoria route as part of broader northern state coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Ottawa
McKinley
McKinley Syndicate
Illinois Traction System
Chicago, Peoria and
St. Louis
Jerseyville
Alton
Springfield
McKinley Company
Moline
Ray
McKinley Interurban
Rock Island
Moline Dispatch
Peoria
Buith
Freeport
Dubuque
Peru
Magnolia Grange Fair Show Runs Four Days Despite Rain
The Magnolia Grange fair, a four day event, drew large crowds Tuesday through Thursday with strong livestock fruit and cereal displays and broad exhibits. Heavy rain on Friday cut attendance and dampened receipts though premium lists will detail awards and the fair’s value to farmers and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institution
Magnolia Grange
Visiting Henry Public School Delights Local Officials
The Henry public school visit by Mr. Perry impressed with order and progress. He noted a better fall visit and listed September counts for teachers and pupils across numerous schools, then visited Forrest Curl in Burlington, NJ, as a cousin of John T. Smith. He stayed with the Monier family and encouraged purchases at a Saturday church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Henry Public School
Henry
Bonham
Alice Gilpin
Burson
Virginia Lane
Drake
Agnes Burnett
Collins
Grace Marshall
Turnbull
Paul Marshall
Smith
Leola Lane
Bethel
Lina Jarman
McVicker
Mayme Balleweg
Rickey
Ella Wigand
Center
Saratoga
Evangel Nightwonger
Pleasant Valley
Ella Isom
Greenbush
Josie Kanive
Lloyd—Grace Kelly
Alfred Judder
Judd
Mary
Sheeks
Shaw’s Point
Ida Myers
Antioch—Eunice Durham
Varna
Forrest Curl
Burlington
N. J
John T. Smith
Thomas Monier
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Henry H. Eagleston
Company
Zinc Works
M. E. Church
Forthy
Seventh Infantry
47Th Regt
G. M. Locke
Ransom Gregory
Frank Leavitt
Robert Burdette
Los Angeles
Cal
Archbishop Ireland
Minneapolis
Minn
Locke
J. D. McClure
John Bryner
Guy Forrest
Charles Stubbles
T. B. Blanchard
Oconomowoc
Wis
Timothy Wood
Ludwig Toemmes
Danbury
George Hank
Patrick McManus
Banner Digelbiss
San Juan
Fred Cook
Putnam
Browning
St. John’s Church
Kine
F. B. Coe
Murray
Maude Z. Seelye
Laura Harrison
Abilene
Kas
Traer
Mason Seelye
D.S. McCown
Bradford
John M. Phillins
Deer Creek
L. R. Phillips
Henry National Bank
Henry Land
John Clift
Fairbury
Whitefield
Daniel Gregory
South Dakota Lands
Chubbuck
Henry High School
Emmett Hennessey
Walla Walla
Wash
Our City
Harry Lloyd
L. D. Gregory
Charles German
William Duke
William Steele
Kline
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