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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
9
A hard fought ball game between Henry Reds and Varna ended in a 0 to 0 drive as errors decided the outcome. Mortenson and Glatz both fanned eight while Varna’s Derr brothers tried to spark a late rally. The cold wind and crowd noise added to the tense, evenly matched contest.
Congressman Graff will address residents of Henry and nearby on the prosperity of the country and current political issues. The event at the opera house is open to all, regardless of party, with seating limited by time constraints as the election nears. Fred Nicholson, after two years at Rush Medical College, departs for Chicago to continue his studies and is expected to graduate next year.
Mr and Mrs John Blackburn hosted a September 25 family reunion at Deacon Hill featuring 27 attendees including guests of honor K C Blackburn and wife from Kansas City Mo The day included a fine dinner and a group photograph by Photographer Daniels The gathering marked a rare reunion of the children and their families with the venerable parents and will be remembered fondly by all involved Includes Harry Blackburn William Blackburn Alice Wable W G Dorsey Alden Loomis Harry Clawson and Mrs Bean in attendance.
David Ross of Camp Grove reported missing anvil and blacksmith tools six months ago. Ed Keifer used Ross’s own marked tools during shoeing span of fine colts, triggering arrest and grand jury indictment for larceny. Keifer posted $500 bonds and seeks trial at upcoming circuit term.
George E Pace and William Hufnag le shipped stock to Chicago when a switch engine struck their caboose near Joliet on Monday. The impact split the car and caused serious injuries to Pace back and Hufnag le hand, with a narrow escape from fatalities. They were delayed for hours.
Regular city council session on Monday Oct 1 1906 approves minutes and bills including water works, police, street work and bonds. Treasurer reports a balance of 32 56 dollars after overdraft and recent receipts, with adjournment pending further action.
Judge D H Gregg officiated a wedding at the Lacon old settlers picnic in a city park. A band played How Would You Like to Spoon With Me before switching to There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, which the judge says was not planned. Howard Rolley, son of Charles Rolley of Pleasant Hill Missouri, arrived for a surprise visit.
The sixteenth annual Marshall County Farmers Institute will convene at Armory Hall Wenona on October 11 and 12. Officers include President F. F. Thierry Wenona and Secretary A. L. Turner Venona with a large executive committee and various department heads for bread and cake, corn, and domestic science. Premiums listed for yellow corn white corn oats potatoes pumpkins squash and cakes with entries closing at 1 p m October 11. Program covers invocations addresses demonstrations and contests across two days with notable speakers and local officials.
Ellsworth Potter of Peoria visits the city while Misses Ella and Anna Kroeper stay with relatives in St Louis. Undertaker Keller received a Toluca call but stayed. Mrs Mary Ann Rowe Manchester of Fayette Iowa visits relatives. George B Pace moved to a new Edward street home. Rehearsals for St Marys Fair plays proceed with opera house visits discouraged. The Schuster building on Edward street is delapidated and unsafe. The Pleasure club postpones its winter socials after a friend’s death. John Hartley sells 640 acres of Manitoba land to Anthony Lehman and Howard H Smith at $20 per acre. Prof Pritchard canvasses counties for county superintendent. A rummage sale by the M E church raises under $50 due to bad weather. Slygh wagon shop on Edward street is torn down. Oct 8 Mrs Alexander of Magnolia hosts relatives from Kankakee Henry and Wenona Iowa Falls and Shannon City Iowa. Auction of Wm Rowe estate yields 3456.10 with all items sold top price. Glatz referenced as Reds pitcher. Reds plan not clear. J A Lambert and family visit E Ketchum. Lambert seeks work in Peoria after moving for his son. County officers salaries unchanged. deputy hire debate at Republican convention. Marshall county offices viewed as high cost. voters urge reform.
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