William Klein starts concrete foundation for large chicken house
The item notes William Klein laying a concrete foundation for a large modern chicken house. It also mentions Bradford lacking a physician as two MDs join the overseas medical corps, and reports on various local notices, events, and upcoming poultry exhibition details in Peoria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Klein
Bradford
Burt
Ithaca
Mich
Robert F. McWherter
Peoria Poultry Association
Coliseum
Oscar B. Hensel
Edelstein
Poland
Kewanee
A. C. Hartley
David Meyers
Thomas Cain
Wyoming
John Turnbull
Speer
A. L. Zilm
la Rosa
Harry Mathers
Steuben
Thomas Davidson
la Prairie
John Davidson
H. F. Adams
Castleton
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Cloquet
Brookston
Brevatore
Corona
Odenah
Oneida
Arnold
Moose Lake
Wright
Crary
Edward Klein
Streator
Hoopeston
J. B., Mercer
M. C. Doyle
Henry
Rollin Judd
Venona
Ward
Toluca
Marshall
Funeral for Albert W Farling Reflects Local War Spirit
Albert W Farling, private in the U S Army, died October 9 1918 in Fort McHenry hospital Baltimore after influenza and pneumonia. His funeral from the family home followed with Henry merchants closing shops, a Putnam burial service, and soldiers from Camp Herring as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walter Farling
National Army of the United States
Frank Farling
Magnolia
Putnam County
Rahe Motor School
Kansas City
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Putnam
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Oxbow
Fort McHenry Hospital
James H
Chillicothe
Thomas L
France
Blanche Mae Saner
Peoria
William I
Fred Saner
James Farling
Featheringill
Chicago
Henry
Albert W. Farling
Henry Bridge
Our City
Our
Revs. Young
van Leer
Dusenberry
Camp Herring
Albert J. Wimner
Wreck at Tonica Kills One Injures Several on IC Train
A foggy Monday morning crash on Illinois Central Train No 52 at Tonica left one man killed, another critically injured hospitalized in LaSalle, and a brakeman with a broken collar bone. The collision damaged two sections, burned a banana car and a live chicken car, with the wreck crew clearing debris hours later. Dr. and Mrs Powell were visiting Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Tonica
LaSalle
Frank Meyers
Meyers
Clinton
F. Av] Powell
Bloomington
Wykoff
Burglars Try Hartley Market Back Door
Night watchman Edward Haddon confronted two men at the Hartley market rear door as shots rang out. A skeleton key and railroad iron were found. bullets perforated the neighboring poultry shop and left two strangers seen in East Park Row before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Haddon
Hartley
G. E. Fenwick
Mr. Haddon
Central
Main Street
Walter Cook
Hartley Market
Matthew Steele
Night Watch
East Park Row
Matinee Races Big Success at Big 4 Track
A two day meeting at the Big 4 track promoted by J W Newell drew large crowds and produced fast times. Billy Gordon won the 2:30 pace, Jack Combs topped the 2:19 trot, Dan Directum led the 2:19 pace, with Mabel Dixon and Silver Boy among top finishers. Thursday featured a farmer race, 2:30 trot and a five heat free for all pace won by Walter Patchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Newell
Billy Gordon
C. E B. Johnson
Ben McAllister
Hal K
Jack Combs
C. Motter
Mabel Dixon
W. C. Ireland
Peoria
Silver Boy
F. D. Draper
Dan Directum
E. Tolam
Minonk
H. Jester
Wanceton
Walter Patchen
W. Perry
Tiskilwa
H Ba EA
Man for the Office County Clerk Gregory Seeks Re‑election
County Clerk Lawrence D. Gregory, the Republican candidate, is praised for four years of efficient service in Marshall County. Supporters note his clean character and strong management, urging voters to reelect him in November. The piece also describes the Farling funeral procession in Magnolia with a large civic turnout and patriotic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Gregory
Marshall County
Gregory
Eestate
Robbers Try to Blow Open Sparland Grocery Safe
Thieves entered H Campbell's Sparland grocery by breaking a front door pane and exploding the burglar proof safe on Tuesday. No money was taken. the gang fled as residents chased them with a shotgun and retraced with bloodhounds. An automobile track suggests a larger gang. only soap and a blown safe door remained as clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Campbell
Sparland
Campbell
Thomas Hoskins
David Rising
David
Hoskins
Scott Osborne
C. D. Marshall
Guy Moore
Scott
Campbell Building
Big Auto
Ottawa
Chillicothe
Eagleston Edges Cahill In Tight Primary Fight
Democratic candidate L C Eagleston won by 16 votes over Thomas Cahill of Bureau County. Cahill led in the northern part of the district while Peoria faction held influence. Clifford Ireland, unopposed for the Republican nomination, received 11 583 complimentary votes and is expected to win re election with broad cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Eagleston
Congress
Thomas Cahill
Bureau County
Cahill
Peoria
Clifford Ireland
Ireland
Card of Thanks Notices from the Helgoth and Droll Families
The children and widowed relatives express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during bereavement. Thanks extended to those who sent flowers and provided autos. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Helgoth Mrs. Carrie Ziegler Mrs. Carrie Droll and Victor Droll a Papa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Helgoth
Carrie Ziegler
Carrie Droll
Victor Droll
Christina Vesberger
Bavaria
Germany
McNabb
Ill
John Peter Droll
William
Carrie
Victor
John
Lizzie
Mr. Droll
John Schubert
Hudson, Colo
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Palatine
A. B. Smith
Reunion of Class of 1911 at Henry High School
The Henry High School class of 1911 held a woodland beefsteak roast across the Illinois River. Students roasted potatoes and steaks, shared memories, and laughed at old pranks. The group elected Harry Seitz as permanent secretary and planned another similar gathering in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Henry High School
Illinois River
Harry Seitz
Bertha Klein
Laura Williams
Ireland Urges Bond Buying Amid War Funds Call
Congressman Clifford Ireland refuses to talk politics while urging Liberty bonds as the seven billion dollar war appropriation bill nears passage. He notes his sick 9 year old son and says subscriptions should be doubled despite hopes for peace. The government needs the money regardless of military operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ireland
Clifford Ireland, Jr
Congress
Ireland
Europe
United States
France
Adypt
Christina Schubert
Thanks for sympathies in Minn ie Belle Rolley’s death
T H Rolley and family express sincere gratitude to friends who shared condolences and offered help during the sad hour following the death of their daughter and sister Minnie Belle Rolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Belle Rolley
T. H. Rolley
News of a Week from a Rural Illinois Paper
A rural Illinois column surveys spring fever mood bright spots and cautions. It notes nut harvests, scarce hickory, night drives by locals, and road building funded by automobile licenses after the war. Also covers sheep-raiding dog killings, leaf burning advice, party notes, and wartime news from Siberia as soldiers sail, with letters, a new post office, and an influenza death in Kentucky.
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Illinois
Department of the Interior
Republican
Ada
Glenn H. Moore
Tiskilwa
Democratic Senatorial Committee
16Th District
Woodford
Minonk
R. H. Boyle
McNabb
R. F. Burt
Henry
Mr. Boyle
Thomas Dillon
Flanagan
E. E. Schroeder
United States
Siberia
Ryan
Russia
Leonora Ellis
France
Roy
Niinoia
J. M. Powers
Miami
Fla
Berlin
Powers
Brokaw
Thomas Runnels
Los Angeles
Cal
Florida City News
John Kirby
Elizabethtown
Grover Cleaver
Camp McClellan
Ala
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