Henry Depot Robbery At Rock Island Station Report
Two masked men robbed the Henry depot night ticket agent Braden and City Marshal McCune slept in the office during the hold up. They demanded cash from the drawer and escaped with over 30 dollars before dawn. Eyewitnesses from Lacon and a window observer saw the scene. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
McCune
Marshal McCune
Harley, Braden
Valparaiso
Ind
Braden
Young Braden
Lacon
Barney Ziegler
Fire Destroys Rear of Michael Murraty’s Sample Room
Fire Monday night in East Park Row rear of Michael Murraty’s sample room started from a defective flue. John Tomasson alerted firefighters who contained the blaze after two water streams from nearby plugs. The middle room and rear room suffered severe damage while the front bar area saw scorched ceilings and shattered glass. West wind aided the flames and the town’s water works were praised for withstanding the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Murraty
East Park Row
John Tomasson
Smith’s
Smith's Grocery
Davis Alley
Hiltabrand Family Mourns Local Loss in Oklahoma
Andrew J Hiltabrand born Putnam IL Oct 5 1850 died at home Blackwell OK Oct 5 1909 age 58 11 6 married Ellen M Sanstel Jan 17 1875 three children Jennie Pearl Ora Elizabeth six brothers and a wide circle of relatives mourn his death Converted with family to M E church in Tonica IL 1890 moved Illinois Iowa 1902 Iowa to Blackwell OK 1909 funeral Oct 6 at residence Tonica Oct 8 interred Lostant cemetery S: Also includes letters from Hansie Otto Pittsburg Oct 12 describing travel for an event at Carnegie Music Hall with large crowds and references to The Republican news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Hiltabrand
Putnam County
Illinois
Blackwell Ohlo
Ellen M. Stansell
Jennie
Pearl
Ora
Elizabeth
William W
Gilbert G
Tonica
Ill
Allen G
Henry
Austin
Williams
Soa
Douglas
Magnolia
James
Toluca
Andrew
M. E
Ilinois
Towa
Iowa
Blackwell
Okla
Moore
Gilbert Hillabrand
Mr. McClung
Lostant
Tetter
Hansie Otto
Pittsburg
George Burt & Son
Allegheny
Carnegie Music Hall
Sousa
U. S. Marine Band
Bethany
W. Va
Campbell
Hansie A
Otto
Robbers at Varna Try to Blow Safe at Bank
Early Tuesday morning a masked gang attempted to blow the safe at Marshall County Bank in Varna. Night watchman John A. Johnson was shot in the back as he challenged the robbers, who escaped with $735 in stamps after breaking in and prying open the safe. Bloodhounds were requested but unavailable. a $100 reward is offered for each robber. Detectives pursue leads as damage is estimated at $100. The report also notes local school and community updates, including appointments and indictments in separate county matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
John A. Johnson
Marshall County Bank
S. W. McCuloch
Johnson
Decatur
Sherman Glenns Hog Sale at Oxbow Putnam County
Sherman Glenn of the Oxbow in Putnam County sold 40 head of purebred Poland China hogs at public vendue on Oct 8, in a Duke Bros wareroom on Main Street. Auctioneer Col. Fred Ruppert led bidding with 38 boars and 7 sows selling to buyers from Magnolia Varna Wenona McNabb Putnam Sparland Lacon Bradford Maonon Princeton Champaign and others. total $1,272 with an average $30.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Sherman Glenn
Oxbow
Putnam County
Duke Bros
Main Street
Motter
Magnolia
Varna
Wenona
McNabb
Putnam
Sparland
Lacon
Bradford
Maqnon
Princeton
Champaign
Ruppert
Quinn Bros
Luke Sammons
Lst
Albert Stickel
W. H. VanNatta
Tonica
Sharp McCulloch
la Rose
C. A
Salisbury
I. D. Glenn
H. H. Harris
Chas
Crone
Rutland
Victor Baker
Lestant
J.B. Henning
Grand Hidgebienn Demisseiee
L. A, Sammons
Be.l, Jennison
Wm. Kapraun
Orie Spangler
Walter Grant
John Colson
S. W. Montooth
Ottto Carlson
John Hylin
Frank Kramer
Arthur Wolcott
John Nader
Donald Kays
Ball, Putnam
John Wilson
Peter Lewis
Chas. Scoon
Bert Way
Ed Lain
Ralph Paxton
G. A. Hawkins
H.H. Harris
William Gray
Karl Doyle
Frank McCuskey
Asl Ve Cas
Sunday Church Notices Rally Day and League Plans
M B Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m and invites non enrolled members to join. Rally day ends the month with Lord s Supper at 11 a m. A large group is urged to the Varna convention Oct 28 29. Junior League planned for Sabbath 3 p m and Epworth League at 6 30 p m with preaching at 7 30 p m. A note of gratitude for a welcome to the domino family and a report of the Brimfield district convention in October 1920. Miss Lena Knecht visiting Henry from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Domino
Henry
Peoria
Brimfield
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. Wilde
C. L. Loomis
M, C. Doyle
Ida Ketchum
G. M. Clark
R. L. Vivian
News of the city and local happenings across Henry county
Ducks appear on the Illinois river signaling a good shoot season while cooler weather and raw winds grip the area. Miss Ida Cooper visits relatives from Chicago as Masonic and chautauqua events unfold in Bloomington and Pontiac. Local social notices, naturalization witness rules, and a gifted Peoria composer gain attention amid ongoing health recovery news for Dr Bayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State of Illinois
Chicago
Mary Quinn
Menry Chapter No
Ida Cooper
Paul Cooper
Joseph Greenlee
Kankakee Chattauqua
Pontiac Chautauqua
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE Henry Watercott dies at 80
Henry Watercott the Venerable Shoemaker died at his daughter in laws home in this city at 10 p m Saturday Oct 9 1909 aged 80 years 10 months 8 days Born Dec 6 1828 in Westphalia Prussia he emigrated to America in 1847 working as a boot and shoe maker in Chicago and Peoria before establishing himself in Henry en route to a large family business He served as alderman and school board member but most noted for his pioneering civic spirit His funeral was at St Marys church with a requiem mass and Calvary cemetery burial The piece also notes a chancery suit in Henry by Dr Coggshall vs Dr Forrest over medical practice restrictions and public good considerations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watercott
H. D. Watercott
Rechlinghausen
Province of
Westphalia
Prussian
Germany
America
Burlington
Wis
Chicago
Peoria
Henry
Andrew Fiedler
Watercott
Anna Schmidt
Julius
Henry D
Anna
Charles
Sir. Mary's Church
Gensler
Calvary Cemetery
Measrs
Frank Krenz
William Kuss
Frank Baer
James Hartley
Max Sievers
Joseph Herry
A. B. Smith
Homer Barney
Coggshall
Forrest
Texas
Damaszes
Lacon Exchange
Edward Hummel Moves to Bloomington After Sale
Edward Hummel, who sold his business at Chenoa, has moved to Bloomington residing at 603 West Monroe Street. He met Mr and Mrs Frank Vogelsang in Stre ator last week who treated him royally. He had been to check his Whiteside county farm which promises large returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hummel
Chenoa
Bloomington
West Monroe Street
Frank Vogelsang
Streator
Whiteside County
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Henry Depot
Rock Island
Fruth
Thomas House
George Halbleib
Wapello
The
Republican
Marshall County
Allan Williams
Boring ‘Field
James Millicen
Helene Hannum
Horace Kern
Maud Barry
Ella Dennis
Prof. King
Alexander Richards
Ottawa Journal
Starved Rock
Starved Rock and Grounds
Commonwealth
Northwestern University
Evanston
John C. Ames
State Society
Frank Orr
Harry Hurt
Norton Brown
Ed B. Smith
Earl Osborne
Paskell
Warl
Coan
Harry Blackburn
Whitefield
Slater
Sherman Glenn
Lena Knecht
William Knecht
Okaldie, Okla
Lewis Bogner
News OF the City
John N. Lyle
George P. Moore
Charles L. Klein
New York City
Masonic Grand Lodge
Medinah
Palmer House
C. EB. Smith
Henry Lodge
O. P. Carroll
Tiskilwa
D. W. Horrom
Green
Western Avenue
Charles Dietsch
O. A. Green
Lawton
Bayne
Ruth Ball
Lawton Green
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