Henrys Base Ball Tournament Delivers Classic Final
The seventh annual Henrys Base Ball Tournament concluded after three days of play with over 3000 spectators. Geneseo and Henry provided a fast, well contested finale. Geneseo's Palmer and Smith backed by Cambridge and Curt from Michigan faced Henry’s stronger battery and first base.
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Henry
Ball Park
Spring Valley
Geneseo
Rutland
Kelly
Yarger
Lively
Murphy
Jesse Davis
Palmer
Rogers Park
Smith
Cambridge
Curt
Michigan
William Garlin 84, longtime Henry resident dies
William Garlin Sr., born April 18 1827 in Perry county Pennsylvania, died September 2 1911 at his home in Henry after a long life. He moved from Pennsylvania to Kickapoo then Henry, married Susan C Williamson in 1852, had five children, and spent years as a grain elevator worker and farmer. Funeral was held at home with Rev R L Vivian officiating and interment in Henry cemetery slate vault beside his wife. Card of Thanks from sons Charles William and Frank Garlin.
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Wm. Garlin
Perry County
Mr. Garlin
Kickapoo
Pennsylvania
Susan C. Williamson
Peoria County
Charles
Ellen
William
Frank
Belle
John Hayline
Saratoga Township
Henry
George Scott, McCurdy and Griswold
Garlin
R. L. Vivian
Arlene Hunter
Mary Brown
Obituary: Irene Ziegler Dies at Five in Mendon Missouri
Irene Caroline Ziegler daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Ziegler was born September 23 1905 in Sumner Missouri and died of peritonitis August 26 1911 in Mendon Missouri aged 5 years 11 months and 3 days Services were held at the North Catholic church with Rev Fr Budde and interment followed Pall bearers were four young girls in white Relatives from distance attended including Charles Ziegler Henry and Mrs George Ziegler Mrs Paul Helgoth and others Five brothers and three sisters survive plus parents The poem to the child accompanies the obituary and a local printer Mike Koch is noted as visiting and other community notes are included
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Mendon
Irene Caroline Ziegler
Peter Ziegler
Sumner
North Catholic Church
Budde
Irene
Charles Ziegler
Henry
George Ziegler
Paul Hel- George Iiegler
Paul Helgoth
McNabb
Angels
Old Settlers Picnic Draws 10000 to Marshall County
Editor E F Baldwin of the Peoria Star keynoted the Marshall County Old Settlers gathering in Lacon with a wide array of speakers including Col F H Smith and Congressman C A Stone. The crowd of about 10 000 filled the courthouse yard and heard debates on trusts tariffs and popular reforms.
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Lacon
Marshall County
Court House Yard
A. 8. Broaddus
BE. F. Baldwin
Col
F. H. Smith
G. A. Zeller
C. T. Lambert
Jesse Sawyer
C. A. Stone
Peoria
Will Gapen
George Horner
al Fresco Park
Baldwin
Great Britain
West Indies
Charleston
S. C
New York
Switzerland
Frederick H. Smith
Congress
Lacan
Middle West
Prairies
Col. Smith
Congressman Stone
Claude A. Stone
New York City
Farmers and Mechanics Institute Affairs Statement
J and Leavitt, secretary, reports current finances of the Farmers and Mechanics Institute. He outlines officer changes, mortgage details, rent receipts, loan repayment efforts, and a remaining indebtedness of 252.80 with 7 percent interest from May 10, 1911, plus notes on bank deposits and land revenue.
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George Burt & Son
Henry
Farmers and Mechanics Institute
George F. Paskell
George G. Guyer
Mr. Gates
George S. Park
George A. Lawrence
Park
Law
Lawrence
England
Mr. Law
Mr. Potter
First National Bank of
Potter
John Steele
Henry City Bridge Co
Duke Bros
J. &. Leavitt
Wyoming fair chaos and crashes mar crowds
Last week’s Wyoming fair drew large crowds despite several accidents during races. A sulky crash left a driver’s horse bruised, another driver clashed with a rival after the race, and a spectator platform failure prompted police removal. A horse in the running race fatally injured after dashing into a fence. An elderly woman’s travel question to a conductor amused attendees.
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Wyoming
Lane McKane
Bradford
Lady Knightville
Charles Neil
Neil
McKane
Nell
Local Happenings and Moves in Henry Area 1921
Charles Fogle of Varna and Lt Medearis of Metamora visited Henry on Monday and Friday. Dr. C. E. Fogg bought a drug store in Freeport and moved with family. James Smith Jr and wife vacationing in Illinois with relatives. Norville Downey leads land investors to Canada. Mrs. William Garlin Sr. interred in slate vault beside husband. Samuel Bacon installs gasoline engine and electric power on farm. Old Settlers boat service handles 1000+ passengers with no mishaps. Miss Mary E Crone of Detroit visited Henry. W H Sebree of Chillicothe arrested for theft aboard the David Swain.
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Charles Fogle
Varna
Henry
Medearis
Metamora
Prospect
C. E. Fogg
Venona
Freeport
Walt Mason
Chicago
Henry Township
James Smith, Jr
St. Paul
Illinois
C. E. Smith
William Coulter
Norville Downey
Putnam
Canada
Winnipeg
Lost Lake Country
Arlington Beach
William Garlin
Keller
Samuel Bacon
Sam
Swain
Percy
David Swain
Lacon
Peoria
Chillicothe
Mary E. Crone
Detroit
Howard Young
The New Grocer's Proclamation to Patrons
J M Arnold successor to J F Ball announces a renovated store with painted interior new counters shelving and lights. He invites inspection of the baking department with Mr Janovitz a trusted baker and promises thoroughly sifted flour to prevent germs. He offers Heinz and VanCamp canned goods and other brands with a money back guarantee if goods are not as represented. Prompt delivery via phone 107.
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Janovitz
Heinz
VanCamp
J. M. Arnold
J. F. Ball
Henry Public School Opens With New Domestic Science Plan
The Henry public school begins with normal enrollment and new books. Wentworth readers and geometry texts arrive alongside Animal Study and languages. Domestic Science and Music join classes with Miss Mae Rhodes of Anna as instructor. A fresh janitor, Charley Perdew, is praised for his cheerful disposition. Tuition pupils arrive from outside the city seeking education.
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Henry Public
Wentworth
Mae Rhodes
Anna
Union County
Supt. King
Board of Education
Charley Perdew
Perdew
Musicale at Mrs Rowley home class recital
Mrs Harry Rowley and her music pupils held a very interesting musicale at her home last Saturday afternoon. The program featured piano duets and instrumental solos from grade one to five with a chart drill showing the class's training. Guests were the mothers and the teacher. the absence of Melda Hartley was noted due to illness.
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Harry Rowley
Rowley
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E. F. Baldwin
Peoria Star
Farmers and Mechanics Institute Affairs
J. Frank Leavitt
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W. H. Sebree
B. N. Capron
James McCune
B. N. Dapron
Dapron
Sebree
Capron
McCune
Depron
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