Old Settlers Picnic At Lacon Hits Thwarted by Weather
Marshall county old settlers held its forty second annual picnic in Lacon on Thursday August 29. Threatening morning weather kept many at home but those who came enjoyed speeches by J Ham Lewis and other locals plus talks by centenarians Mrs Jane Davis nearly 107 and Mrs Zillah McMurtrie nearly 101. A ball game between Lacon and Henry ended 2 to 1 with Ginnichio homering and Quigley aiding the win as crowd gathered at Riverside park for races and a balloon ascent by Melba La Nova. Special trains ferried visitors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Lacon
Gehtig
Band of Pekin
Percy
David Swain
Fifth Street
Young Bros. Carnival Company
Vernay
J. Ham Lewis
Jane Davis
Steuben Township
Davis
Zillah McMurtrie
L. C. McMurtrie
Jerry Trone
W. T. Gapen
John S Buckingahm
Elizabeth Bainey
A. S. Broaddus
Lavina Treakle
George Horner
Steve Stateler
Irving Broaddus
Charles Casey
Ginnichio
Quigley
Brown
Phelps
Herman
Harper
Owens
Blundell
Newsam
Bassett
Winters
Spurs
Fluegel
Crosier
Wagoner
Henry
McGrail
la Salle
Charles Ramp
Will Montayne
Sparland
Mlle
Melba la Nova
Birth Anniversary of Henry Pioneer Joseph N. Krenz
On Aug 31 1912 Henry resident Joseph N Krenz celebrated his 75th birthday born in Colmar Germany Aug 31 1837. He came to America in 1853 learned harness making and has run a Henry harness business for 54 years serving as Fire Marshal alderman mayor board of education city treasurer and other posts with integrity. He and his family remain prominent and respected in public life and in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Krenz
Krenz
Colmar
Germany
America
Henry
Fire Department
Board of Education
Altgeldt
Kreng
Henry City Bridge Company
Leo
Nickerson of St Edwards Visits Henry Friends
James Nickerson of St Edwards Nebraska spent several days in Henry as a guest of Chester and Mrs Bidwell. A former area resident who farmed here, he has been farming in Nebraska for 33 years. He traveled by auto Tuesday with the Bidwells to Bradford and Geneseo to visit relatives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nickerson
St. Edwards
Neb
Henry
Chester Bidwell
Nickerson
Bidwell
Bradford
Geneseo
Henry Chautauqua Receipts and Post Office Move
The Henry Chautauqua season shows a small deficit of 8.35 despite last year’s balance. the town’s post office moves to Edward Street, introduces combination locks for all mail boxes, limited daily opening, and a modern, fully equipped interior with private postmaster office, a nine-switch electric system, 650 boxes, and a model layout praised by Deputy Postmaster Waterous. The upgrade aims for rapid service and simplified operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
R.S. Bayne
Treasury
Henry
Waterous
Chicago
Edward Street
Henry Beats Peru On Central Illinois Diamond
Henry defeats Peru 5 to 1 at Pavilion Park as part of a season strong home run pace. Players Baxter Bassett Ginnichio Erwin lead Henry with solid hitting while Wagoner and Reiter shine on the mound. Five-team Henry tournament set for Sept 12 to 15 with favorable almanac weather anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Peru
Percy Swain
Pavilion Park
Lacon
Illinois
R. H. PO
Flemming
Baxter
Reiter
Bartlett
Runkel
Ak Go Ty
Enger
Ferris
Wilmeroth
NOG I Dain Crettelsrcte
Ee Ieras
Henry— R. H. PO. A. E. Bassett
Ginnichio
Erwin
Heininger
K. Wagoner
P. Blundell
R. Herman
Fluegel
Bassett
Jack
Fleugel
Herman
Noe
Wagoner
McBride
Houghton Cousins Dine, Drive Through Lake Region Adventure
Warrie Houghton and his Galva cousin Mr West dined at Camp House on Sunday noon after leaving Galva that morning. They visited Lake Senachwine, then Henry and planned to return Monday from Starved Rock. Houghton, a one arm driver, is the lumber business general manager with 10 yards, and only he and a sister remain of his father’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrie Houghton
West
Galva
Lake Senachwine
Henry
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Houghton
Hair Goods Sales Notice From Mrs Bell in 1912
Mrs Charles Bell, facial specialist, announces a trip to Chicago beginning September 20 to study new hair dressing and beauty techniques. She invites ladies planning hair goods orders to consult her before departure and mentions Anna D Adams preparations available at her West Park Row home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna D. Adams
West Park Row
Charles Bell
Carnival and town notes from Henry and Magnolia week
J J Barnes promotes the Young Bros Carnival of street shows at Galesburg this week. Weather stays sticky. Miss Louisa Merritt of Magnolia visits Henry with friends. Many locals and visitors reported, including Mrs Sarah Chance of Florid and Mr John Springer of Chiago. The Magnolia Grange Fair plans electric lights and public programs midweek with baseball games by Leland Giants and Union Giants. Congressman Claude A Stone passes through Henry after speaking at the Big Bend Reunion. Oscar A White of Henry, injured in a farm accident near Minoak, is hospitalized in Bloomington with a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Barnes
Young Bros
Galesburg
Messrs. Hutchins & Downey
Mammoth
Louisa Merritt
Magnolia
Henry
Sarah Chance
Florid
Charles Meier
John Springer
Chiago
John Monier
Champaign
Monier
Collins
City
S. L. Clift
B. E. Crum
Middletown
Logan County
Peoria
James 8
Price
Streator
Camp House
Putnam County
Edna Bell
Electric Light Office
M. H. Todd
St. Mary’s
Ohio
Magnolia Grange Fair
Leland Giants
Union Giants
Chicago
Anna Goodrich Moon
Daughters
Maria Davis
Stephen Moon
Otto Schurr
Otto
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Charles Spangler
Claude A. Stone
Big Bend
Messrs Spencer, Dakin and Ramage
Stone
Congress
Oscar A. White
Henry Grain
George Nicholson
Bloomington
Minoak
White
Vacancy in Marshall County Coroner Office Prompts Candidate Talk
The death of Dr HE F Peterson causes a coroner vacancy and a Republican ticket vacancy for the office. The west side backs Allen B Smith of Henry as candidate, citing his undertaker experience. The Republican county central committee is urged to act promptly to name a replacement ahead of the April primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. F. Peterson
Michigan
Marshall County
Republican County Central Committee
Board of Supervisors
Allen B. Smith
Henry
Smith
West Side
Regular service and district missionary meeting notes
Next Sunday Rev. R G Reichel holds regular appointment and leads collection for Church Extension. Sunday school at 10. Illinois State Missionary convention of the Christian church continues in Centralla this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J
Doan
A. Brown
Epworth League
G. M. Clark
Elizabeth Reed
R, L, Vivian
Christian Church
R. G. Reichel
Reichel
Ilinois
Supervisors Meeting Notice in Marshall County
The board of supervisors of Marshall county meet at the court house in Lacon on Tuesday September 10 1912. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the county clerk’s office by 12 noon the Saturday before the meeting. Bills not filed will be carried over to the next meeting. Thomas A Connell County Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Thomas A. Connell
Steamer Percy Swain Announces New Schedules
After Sept 7 the steamer Percy Swain will sail to La Salle on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights. A 60 cent fare to Peoria and back is listed for Saturday Sept 7. A trading excursion will run next Saturday between Hennepin and Henry on the Perey Swain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
Percy Swain
la Salle
Peoria
Hennepin and
Henry
Perey Swain
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church conducts Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 am and 730 pm by Pastor George T Griscel with Christian Endeavor at 630 pm. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
George T. Griscel
Time Change at St Johns Episcopal Evening Service
St Johns Church announces the evening service moves to 7 30 PM from 8 PM. The note thanks departing workers and prays for courage as new helpers rise to carry on the churchs mission. The message recalls the Christian charge to assemble and the blessing on Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Episcopal
Israel
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H. PO
Sours
McEntee
Wees
Melody
Toe Winters
Ss. Phelps
Henry— PO
A. B
Wagon
Henry Chautauqua
Tauquarn
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