Local News Items Reach Readers With Variety Of Reports
Community notices include bakery ad prices, a regular OBE meeting, school board and church updates, a Pulpiteer note on Rev Mercer, watermelon sales, primary election commentary, travels of Clifford Haws family, a death in Peoria, a fire report from Auburn Herald, a mystery promotion at the New Opera House, streetcar fare and railroad news, and local society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyert’s
Advt
O. BE. S
S. L. Clift
Board of Education
H. J. Gregory
Bayne
Phillips
Hallfarth
Downey, Barry and
Coggshall
Clifford Haws
Una
Barbara
Henry
Maine
Haws
Leroy Fauber
Peoria
John E. Parker
Charlies M Wilton
Wolverton
Minn
Auburn
Neb
Julius Johnson
Verne Swain
St. Joe
Illinois
H. R. Trim
E. R Martin
Elmwood
Alfred Mannock
Mannock
Oregon
Tate
Martin
TSE Estas Pe Undertaker
BK Smith
Ladysmith
Wis
McKendrie McNeal
Sugar Grove
Henry III to Stage Three Day Tournament with Rich Purses
Friday through Sunday September 12 15 Henry III presents a three day tournament boasting larger purses than any four day Central Illinois event. Two daily hydro aeroplane shows by Beechey the King of the Air promise thrilling dives and death turns. Games start at 2 and 4 pm with Henry III fielding a fast lineup and Morris Reds Bradford Tiskilwa West Ends Chicago among supporters.
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Galva
Tiinois
Rome
Sen Walters
Knights of Pythias of Ilinois
Chicago
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Secretary of State
Marshall
Putnam County
Post Office Department
Post- Masters
Bureau of Animal Industry
S Department of Agriculture
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Big Four
Chicago Great Voscorn
Town Central
Missouri Pacific
Henry
Lll
Sinois
Beechey
Illinois River
Central
Ilinois
Bradford
Tiskilwa Wil
Tiskilwa
West Ends
Grey team triumphs in tense park diamond clash
The Greys beat the West Ends 4 to 3 in a hard fought Chicago versus Tiskilwa matchup on Henry's diamond. Henry drove in the winning run as Bradshaw faltered late, with Morressey Driscoll and Ginnochio among key contributors for the West Ends.
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West Ends
Chicago
Tiskilwa
Princeton
Bradford
Sheffield
Henry
Greys
Heininger
Sheldon
Driscoll
Bradshaw
Clarks
Wazoner
Liting
Motresey Fowler
Ginnochio
Chicago Cubs
West Enders
West
Fenton
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Campion
Vow
Kenney
Spaniey
Cow
jKavenaw
Williams
R H PO
A.B. Fowler
Heminger
Bassett
Luvisi
C. Cesses O
Clark
S8s
Wagoner
Big Bend Civil War Veterans Hold Thirty-First Reunion
The Big Bend Civil War Veterans Association closed its thirty-first reunion in Cornell last Thursday with 126 members registered. Speakers included United States Senator Sherman State Senator Kellar Lieutenant Governor O Hara and Medill McGormick. Officers named for the next year include Commander S M Witte Pontiac senior vice commander JEtson Long Point junior vice commander John Bronn Magnolia quartermaster Wilson Rutland sergeant at arms Potts as Con assistant sergeant Dr W T Downey Wenona chaplain C W Ayling Cornell inspecting officer Wesson. A purse of 100 was contested between Pontiac and Minonk with Minonk declared victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornel Bast
Big Bend
Etson
Long—Point
John
Miner and Team Survive 200 Foot Mine Collapse
Frank Wargo of Stree tor faced a deep cave in when his team vanished into a 200 foot yawning chasm. Water rose as earth sank. He summoned neighbors who hauled the men to the surface with ropes and teams, and all escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wargo
Streetor
Zie
Old Settlers Picnic Highlights in Lacon
The forty fourth Marshall county annual picnic in Lacon drew about 8000 attendees under ideal weather. Local speaker Be tadus presided with remarks on pioneer hardships while notables Merritt Onyan and Mary Rediger among others were listed as attendees. a baseball game between Lacon and Henry J V. Brasfield ended controversially with Henry declared winner amid crowd protests. Roy Francis performed two aeroplane flights and a family of wire walkers performed downtown.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Spencer
Vassar Girls
Peoria
City Ark Grounds
Beetadus
Jacob Rausch
Morris
R. M. Barnes
Merritt Onyan
Mary I Rediger
Elizabeth Staab
Charles Coulson
J Wirth
Fred Seibold
Spencer Freeman
Jo. Samu. Meculy
C Belsly
Taggart
J Buckingham
George M. Cunningham
J A Roberts
J B Albert
Gotleib
Mra C Monkler
Mary Hartman
George Butler
George Bell
William O'Leary
Fritz Shoof
Fritz Shoff
M. E Jesse
Edwin VanDusen
L. D Williams
Jacob Jones
W Monier
Amelia Winters
Robert Doran
J A McCune
H. R. Trim
H R Trim
L A Treakle
Theresa Bullman
E. Clifford
T S Hunt
Sarah Burlingame
R M. Wiliams
Don Seibold
Alonzo Grove
Old Settlers’ Committee
Henry Greys
Henry J V. Brasfield
The
Greys
Winder
Bassett Henry
Needham
Wood
Henry
Williams
Bassett
Jacobs
Roy Francis
Farm and real estate ads from Lacon area note rental and sale items
Classified notices show Want Adl Farm for rent offering 286 acres with plow gear and contact Henry J Lacon plus sale items listing two cows one grade and one Jersey with terms and other farm equipment offered. Also gasoline ads near Rock Island depot at 12 cents per gallon and a brown driving horse with buggy harnesses for sale. Farm mortgage offers note available funds of 500 dollars up with gilt edge security and immediate interest payments from Thompson Farm Loa Lacon Illinois.
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Miri
Thompson Farm
Jewelry Recovered in Row Over Stolen Ring
A Bradford Republican report says Edn Lewis was arrested for stealing a diamond ring and other jewelry from Thompson McKean. The ring was returned by Lewis who claimed to have found it, the rest remained missing until recently when the remaining pieces appeared in a bed at the McKean home, likely placed by an accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edn Lewis
Thompson McKean
Young Lewis
Bureau County
Princeton
McKean
Lewis
Bradford
Calamities Spark Alarm as Europe Feels War Winds
The article argues Europe faces two clear facts: long prepared powers are ready for a prolonged conflict, and the assassination of Prince Ferdinand served as the signal for a huge war. It warns battles will prize life and property, bringing widows and orphans amid devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Prince Ferdinand
Hwan
Letter From Grant Wright on War Times and Prices
Grant Wright of New York City writes Susie Culver from the front lines of wartime life. He notes paper shortages, German imports, shipyard disruption, and fuel and milk shortages while the nation stays neutral and observes wartime price spikes affecting workers and households. He hopes for an end to the conflict and urges watchful patience.
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Grant Wright
New York City
Susie Lypi Culver
Susie
Koels
Europe
England
France
Stock Exchange
Sir Thomas Lipton
Germany
Que
Grant
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James J. Hill
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Stelin Westmore
Sheboygan
C E. Elliot
Utica
Pius
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Pistakee Bay
McHenry
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Kane County
Federal Reserve Bank
Congress
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Argenteau
Namur
Luxembourg
Looks
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Bochman
Kodak
Action Brimfield News
State Board of Administration
Alton
Wil-Be
Mienois
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Iowa
Iowa Terminal
Silvis
Golden State Run
W. Buds
Réntin
Morresey
Helinger
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Putnam
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