Carnival Thrills Fire Up Edward Street Parade
A city carnival lights up streets as Henry era prosperity beams. Vendors, tents, and shows line Edward Main streets from the post office to East Park Row with thrill acts, acrobats, and a 90 foot high dive by Matt Gay drawing crowded interest and lively, orderly crowds.
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Chicago
Omaha
Atlanta
Buffalo
Charleston
Edward
Main Streets
East Park Row
Edward Street
Lemon
Nickle
Lunette
Palace of Mystery
Mat Gay
Artesian
Henry Cornet
McVicker) Kane
Daniel Gehring
Granbury
Johnson Orchestra
Hennepin
J. L. Broaddus
Fred ‘Tomlinson
Hopewell
Artesian Well
Matt Gay
Gay
Street Fair Notes Attract Crowds And Diverse Acts
The carnival runs at Granbury corner with moving pictures at the electric theater and a country store by St Joseph's church. Wells for the new water system progress, Lotta the fire dancer impresses crowds, high dive thrills spectators, and Stadium acts showcase rope, bar, and strength feats.
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Willie
Electric Theater
Granbury Corner
St Joseph’s Catholic
Gates
Lotta
Fire Dancer
Henry Telephone Co Moves Central to Camp Bathhouse
The Henry Telephone Co moved its central and switchboard from the Camp House office to the former Camp Bathhouse building from Saturday night to Monday night. They extended cables from poles into the new site and added a second switchboard for country lines. City and country lines are now served from adjacent boards, with one operator handling both. The Camp House office room was redecorated and reorganized by Landlord Diverbiss to accommodate the larger patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Telephone Co
Camp House
Camp Bathhouse
Telephone Central
Diverbiss
New York
Mra
T. L. Jones
Rey Tullis
Henry Republican
R. L. Campbell
Campbell
R.L
R. L
Chautauqua
Rey Fr Gorter
Orr
Major Brown
Leo Krenz
L. Zumbucbl
St Mary's
St Mary’s
Rey
Marshal County
Henry
George W. Miller
Young
Ron Allen
Wenons
Fitch Laundry Ad Promises Cleaning Service All Week
Laundry shipped to the Fitch Laundry every Wednesday morning. We dye and clean anything that any one else can. Schaefer, Agent. Telephone 120.
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Fitch
Schaefer
Death notice and church notices from Henry Illinois
Fev 1902 death in Clear Creek Putnam Co Illinois. funeral at Presbyterian church Henry. Spanning notes on faith, afterlife and bereavement. services led by Rev R L Campbell. Also church events, missionary tea, synod delegate, and Sunday school convention details with local clergy, parishes, and venues.
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Clear Creek
Putnam County
Dane
Golden City
Earth
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Campbell
Andrews
Burt
Rising
Kellogg
Foster
William
Henry
M. V.A
Lea
M. E. Parsonage
C. E. Burt
Pearly Presbytery
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Tullis
Streator
John H. Vincent
M. I. Church
Locke
Belle Camp
St John’s Church
Fr Gorter
C. E. Society
Edna Powers
Leo Krenz
St Mary’s Church
Pueblo
Col
Campbell
Presbyterian
Michael McBride Survives Railroad Accident Near Depot
Michael McBride of this city was struck on the head by a fast through train near the depot while waiting for the 5 45 to Peoria. He suffered a fractured skull, scalp wounds, leg injuries, and brain exposure, was taken to the McBride home, and remained unconscious until Tuesday. Doctors Cromwell and Jones treated him and optimism remains that he may recover, though brain fever is feared.
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Michael McBride
Peoria
Thru
Cromwell
Big Bend reunion closes after three pleasant days
Hennepin notes a delayed tweet about the Big Bend reunion ending after three days of favorable weather and a good program. Attendance was strong Thursday but overall turnout wavered due to farm work. finances for the event were positive though eating stands underperformed. A wedding occurred Thursday at Hon. W A Casson’s home in Hennepin as Ethel CU Shephard married Frank J Chance. postnuptial home in Memphis Texas. Hennepin High School opened September 1 with Prof. C Fay as principal and Miss Griggs and Miss Ray as teachers. the year starts promising.
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Hennepin
Big Bend
W. HA. Casson
W. H. Chandler
Ethel CU
Shepherd
Chance
Cottage Hill
Memphis
Texas
Hennepin High School
C. Fay
Miss Griggs
Ray
Milo social notes reflect visits and moves
Mrs H S Pettegrew and daughter return to Geneseo after a pleasant Milo visit. A W Shriver and wife move to Broadmoor. Maria Pettegrew returns from Iowa. Mrs M Shriver visited Crow Meadow with C M Dawson. L 8 Hay promotes I R L A lodge interests in Cambridge. Nettie Wickey and Edna Smith attend Mt Pleasant services. James Caldwell guests of H 8 Pettegrew in Geneseo. Lloyd and Dean Hay visit grandfather at Anna wan. School starts Sept 1 with Hettie S Whittaker as teacher. Jacob Shriver of Pennsylvania visits Milo. Mrs Etta Staggers stays with L 8 Hay. Jack Dawson of Iowa visits. Esquire Sutherland loses a valuable colt.
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Milo
H.S. Pettegrew
Geneseo
A. W. Shriver
Broadmoor
Maria Pettegrew
Iowa
M. Shriver
C. M. Dawson
Crow Meadow
Hay
Cambridge
I. R. L. A. Lodge
Nettie Wickey
Edna Smith
Mt Pleasant
James Caldwell
Pettegrew
Genesea
Lloyd
Dean Hay
Annawan
Hettie S. Whittaker
Jacob Shriver
Pennsylvania
Etta Staggers
Vermillion
Jack Dawson
Ows
Esquire Sutherland
Local Socials and Notices Highlight City Week
Hon J H Thompson greets friends in the city while Miss Frank Haynes and Miss Waughop host visitors. E S Cin beaux notes carnival happenings. John Clift visits family in Henry and Whitefield. Chamberlains Pain Balm praised by Josh Westhier. Mrs Austin’s Quick Lunch Tapioca promoted as ready dessert.
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J. 8. Thompson
Frank Haynes
Eureka
Miss Waughop
Michael Gorman
Venona
Henry
Mae Shrout
McLein
Stanley Hull
Cincebeaux
Peoria Daily Journal
John Clift
Fairbury
Samuel Clift
Wilson
Whitefield
Austin
C. M. Dawson
Hattie Wasmuth
Abbie Becker
Portland
Maine
New England
White Mountains
Hedding College
Abingdon
Josh Westhier
Loogootee
Ind
Boy's Ride For Life Promises Cure For Lung Ailments
A Leesville man recounts a life saving 18 mile ride to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and lung troubles. The ad touts instant relief, nightly sleep, and guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents to $1.00 with a free trial at Dr Powell's City Drug Store. Unclaimed letters listed for Sept 20 1902 in Henry Illinois.
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Dr Powell
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Wovder
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Second
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West Second Street
McKinley
Czolgosz
Hutchins-Lincoln
Princess Gowango
Second Street
Putnam County Court House
Wm. C. Flagg
Bloomington
Ottawa
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Mortuary Record
Alonzo H. Foster
Church Notes
Henry Camps
A. H. Foster and Son
Ballard
Andrew Viegelsang
Wife Licothe
Ill
Belle Atkins
Jamme Delp
W.E
K Eastman
Lee France
W. Gem
Royal H. Graves
Chas, Hackett
Fred Mercer
Edward Rowe
John Kline
P. M. Ne
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