Lacons Big Day at Old Settlers Meet in Lacon
Marshall county old settlers gathered in Lacon for an ideal day with 7000 plus crowd. Addresses by Winslow Fyans C N Barnes and Jess Sawyer highlighted county history and thrift, stressing farm work, prudent spending, and saving, while Prof Hill staged a 2000 foot ascent and parachute drop. Prizes were awarded in athletic events supervised by Perry with results listed for several races and the girls race won by Loretta Taylor.
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Marshall County
Old Settlers
Aic
Lacon
al Broaddus
Winslow Fyans
C N. Barnesnd
Jesss Sawyer
Peoria
Sherman
Marshall Unty
Evans
Marshall
Barnes
Charley
Lfe
Jesse Sawyer
Arly
Jesse
Ilourn
Rased
Ames
Hill
West
Thaatlaa Dana Sethe Aan
Therpark
Perry
Besumaster
Roscoe-Belsly
Barl” Bedumaster
Roscoe Balsly
Harl Beaumaster
Roy Amessumi
Bert Ramsey
Er Beaumaster
Loretta Taylor
Basil's Game Incomplete Match Report Lacon V Henry
Henry struggled in a crowded gym as Lacon beat Henry with errors and a standout Peoria defense. Sideon delivered solid work while Gallaghar and others posted limited scoring amid a rough outing for Henry.
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Lacon
Henry
Bell
Gaton
Sideon
Peoria
Gallaghar
Henry Sunday School Convention at Presby Church
Henrys township Sunday school convention meets at the Presbyterian church next Sunday Sept 15 at 2 30 pm with song and praise led by J A Williams. Committees appointed by president Mrs T L Jones. Reports by superintendents M E Sunday school and others from St Johns New Jerusalem and Christian Sunday schools. A London listed lesson committee report, talks by Rev J Gandenberger and Rev 1 G Landenberger, solos, duets, and a closing benediction.
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Henry
Henrys Township
Presbyterian Church
J A Williams
T L. Jones
M E
St John's
Christian
New Jerusalem
Coral Renold
Sparland
J. Gandenber
H W. Burger
London
Sadie Atbertson
G Landenberger
Frank Johnson
Elizabeth Reed
George Burt
Alex Brown
Margaret Riddle
Hannum
S L. Clift
G M Locke
W. E. King
Millie Grawbury
Pauline Williams
Arlene Hunter
Anna Brown
H W Burger
Lulu Hillabrand
Delia Simpson
William H Grady Dies at 54 After Ill Health
William H Grady died Friday at 12 40 pm at Mr Swanson home near Bedford Iowa aged 54 years 5 months 2 days He was born in Illinois raised there and in Hopkins Missouri and Bedford area He had lived on a Ross Township farm about seven years renting it His health had been poor for years He sought Colorado for relief but returned to Bedford and died after two weeks illness Neighbors held him in high esteem He leaves one son Milissa Terrill in Marshall County Illinois and several siblings in Tillyorg Willson Washington and Iowa Funeral services were held at Mr Swanson's with burial in the cemetery others of his family could not attend due to late notice.
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William H Grady
Swan Swanson
Bedford
Illinois
Hopkins
Taylor County
Iowa
Ross Township
Colorado
Milissa Terrill
Marhall County
Grady
Tilly.org
Washington
Alas County
Farferal
Swaindon
Hitler
Awell
I—S. Grady
Henry
Lestant
Magnolia
Adam Glatz
Boots
Fairir
Heininger
Forrest
Ben
Hears
Phillips
Lash
River
Hlenrs
Murray
Tead
Panzer
Tony
Glatz
Johnson
Felder
R. H. PO
A. E. Curry
Hull
Sivell
A. B. Kern
Gratz
Hains
Siewers
Defenbaugh
Jonson
Strick
Errows
Stewers
Kern
River trip notes on Illinois river and Starved Rock
A Peoria houseboat cruise up the Illinois River describes a pleasure trip with George A Burt and wife, noting corn yields on bottom lands, the Hennepin Canal opening, and rail versus water transport. Observations include Depue coal activity, Peru La Salle factory towns, and multiple bridges, including a drawn Three I bridge and Starved Rock scenery and natural formations.
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Starved Rock
T H Webb
Peoria
Sinner
Saint Ill
George A Burt
la Salle
Hennepin Canal
Hennepin
Bureau
Illinois
Mississippi River
Chicago
Depue
Monster Zinc Company
Peru
Seneca
Hidden Hand Dramatic Revival At New Opera House
The Hidden Hand story, selling 15 million copies before the author’s death, returns as a four act play at Henry New Opera House on Saturday September 14. Eugene Moore wrote the dramatization and will star alongside Fred G Conrad in a production praised for quality scenery and acting. Capitola remains the heroine with Mack Donald as a strengthened villain in a Virginia setting.
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Eugene Moore
Henry
Fred G Conrad
Mr Moore
Mr Conrad
Capitola
Mack Donald
Villian
Old
Virginia
September National Magazine Highlights
The September number showcases high class fiction and verse with Sidney J. Dillon on “The Des Moines Plan” and Charles Ellis on “Levelling Our Population.” Also features “Affairs at Washington” and “Happy Habit” with Edward Carleton Knight’s illustrated “Taft on a Vacation.” Three color covers and four frontispieces embellish this issue.
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Sidney J. Dillon
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles Ellis
Washington
National
Edward Carleton Knight
Taft
Cement Burial Vaults Exhibit Sells Well at Princeton
An exhibit at Princeton features a concrete burial vault from La Salle Illinois by F G Boyden. One vault is sealed in water to prove tightness and waterproofing. The product is widely sold by undertakers and praised by the public. Hotel Undercliff closes for the shooting season meals served to club members only. Picnic parties welcomed to grounds.
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Princeton
la Salle
Ill
F. G. Boyden
Undercliff
Harry McLeod
Henry Triumphs in Ninth Inning Thriller Over Magnolia
Henry defeats Magnolia 6 to 1 after a dramatic ninth inning rally. Boots pitched well for Magnolia, while Glatz earned victory for Henry as Murray and Glatz sparked the late scoring surge with Crane like hits. The crowd, returning from halftime, witnessed a tense finish as Henry capitalized on Boots wild pitches and defensive lapses to pull ahead, with Johnson and Murray contributing key hits and baserunning.
Woes of Missionaries Reported in Taiku China July 1907
Rev Corbin recounts a 11 day journey through Taiku Shansi China detailing mountain roads opium cultivation lack of Christians and meager concessions for travelers. He notes scarce meat, abundant insects, poor inns and hopes for summer rains while describing local irrigation strife and a failed garden at his compound.
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Corbin
Taiku
Shansi
China
Taiku Field
Paul Leaton Corbin
Millinery Opening at Js Watercott & Co
Attend the great millinery opening at Js Watercott and Co next week with Virleitackend and Bridays on the 19th. The event promises new hats and seasonal arrivals for customers seeking the latest in headwear fashions.
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Js. Watercott & Co
Bridays
Freight rate change by Illinois railroads affects shipments
The Rock Island and other lines raise freight weight charges to 40 cents for long distance shipments as of August 1, with Illinois roads applying the increase state to state. Rock Island, citing proximity to the Mississippi River, returns to the old rate within the state. Also noted are visits by Illinois General Assembly members to a sanitary district survey camp at Henry Lock, including J P McGoorty, A P Schaefer, and J R Boulware, guided by Beebe.
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Rock Island
Illinois
General Assembly
Sanitary ‘District
Suveyors
Henry Lock
J. P. McGoorty
Chcago
A. P. Schaefer
Champaign
J. R. Boulware
Peoria
Iter Beebe
Départment
Sanitary Io7
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Erno
Laecon
PO Kennedy
McKeon
Hogan
Blundell
Anderson
Derr
Fisher
Noe
Mellow
Gregory
C McCusky
William H. Grady
Sironshire Bucks
tosGeorge
Eures
U. S
Sptine ‘Valley
C. B
Ottawa
Burlington
Utica
Lover's Leap
Devil's Nose
Devil’s Pulpit
Gresser
Aid Ke- Hosha
Magnolia and
William Clyde Worley
William Worley
Berwyn
Mayme J. Cassell
Blacksmahc
Clyde
FRQM
Elux
Pavilion Park
Henry Nike
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