The Henry Races and Big 4 Maiden Effort Review
A vivid account of Henry County racing events with the Big 4 crowding horses for a maiden effort. The program lists 25 horses including Polly Mayweed Zulu B Anarchy Buzzard Prince Mabel 8 Little George Letta V West Egbert Napper and Windwood among others, plus a lively opening trot and multiple heats culminating in wind and crowd praise for top performers like West Egbert Napper and Windwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirst
Henry Applen
Saratoga
Polly
Silver
Diamond Joe
Staylog
Bright Way
Ile
McGregor Chief
Robert McGregor
Lady Mack
Horace
Mayweed
Ed McCabe
Magnolia
Brookmont
Anarchy
Jacob Mauffair
Mt Palatine
Buzzard
Ed Heath
Heath & Son
Prince
Tim Vanantwerp
Sparland
Mabel
Croft Bros
Dim
Mambrino George
Ira Bornhart
Little George
Bush
Letta V
Ttock
Bush Bros
Yrank N
Nichols & Shartel
Streator
Walter P
D. Inscomb
Prince John
John Carpenter
Chanahan
Will County
D. Long
Nanoper
West Egbert
Ilenora
Pacers
W D Ham
Hennepin
Little Fern
H Barr
F. Barr
Windwood
Charles Fasbender
Venona
Cing
H. Barr
Lonefellow Gold Dust
Hill
Peoria
Napper Prince John Lead Exciting Morning Race
The open morning favored racing as Napper led in the first heat followed by Mary S and Prince John. The field showed speed with Napper and Prince John trading positions, promising a keen contest as the heat progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napper
Mary S
Prince John
Inaugural Henry Driving Park Meet Ends on High Note
Three drivers finished as Sam Black, Lary Peterman, and Frank Brant in order. Oxbows lost to Henrys 17 to 8 in a baseball clash as judges Forbes Han cock and Gregory earned praise for steady oversight. The Big 4 led by John Paskell and H D Watercott supervised a profitable, well run event amid strong public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Letts
Frank N
Maywood
Pirwood
Eli
Letta V
Jim Dunlavy
Orbes
Jim
West Egbert
Elenora
Egbert
Waat Egbert
Bill
Callant
West Eebert
Awis
Rysdyk
April Fool
Norman
Alexander
Lulu
Jennie
King Almont
Crocket
Col West
Lexington
Whiting
W D Arun
Hennepin
Westbrook
Don
Fannie
Don In
C. Frommner
Chillicothes
Henrys
Beluw
Sam Black
Washburn
Lary Peterman
Henry 2d
Frank Brant
Lacon
I. M. Forbes
A. R. Hancock
Harry
Gregory
Fhug
Henry Driving Park Association
Suer
Big 4
John Paskell
H. D. Watercott
C. A. Camp
Henry Yaeger
Remarkable recovery spurs Texas excitement and remedies
In Paris Texas excitement rises over Mrs EK Corley's recovery from consumption after Dr King’s New Discovery and Life Pills. Buyers report weight gain and full relief. Nearby, River and Canal Convention organizers in Peoria prepare a statewide push for the Illinois and Michigan Canal lake connection with support from officials in Chicago and Illinois leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paris
Tex
EK. Corley
Dr King
Dr Powell's
Astonishing Success of Boschee German Syrup
The advertisement touts Boschee's German Byrup as a cure for consumption and lung diseases. It claims three doses relieve any case and urges druggists to recommend it, noting 80,000 dozen bottles sold last year with no reported failures. It lists price as 75c and 10c for regular and small sizes and says available in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Janacda
Ilenry Mogridge Killed in Train Accident Near Minooka
Postal clerk Ilenry Mogridge on the East Rock Island Route died instantly when the train he rode against the door casing of his car near Minooka on August 31. He was a gallant Iowa soldier and is survived by a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry Mogridge
La Salle to get German republican paper
The Democrat-Press reports La Salle will publish a new German republican newspaper edited by Alex Sickenger, signaling a local media addition in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Alex Sickenger
The
Democrat-Press
Veterans and civilians endure Civil War recollections and cures
Major H J DePue lost an arm at Dallas and nearly died from chloroform during amputation but recovered after a dramatic post operative revival. Howard Young of Henry recalls Donelson wounds and stubborn endurance on the battlefield. A catarrh sufferer credits Elys Cream Balm with restored hearing and sense of smell and needlework ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Home Journal
H J DePue
Chicago
Dallas
Texas
Howard Young
Henry
Lacon
Donelson
Young
Altho
E E Grimes
Valley St
Kendrill
Perry County
Ohio
Peoria Journal Praises Lacon Mayor’s Scientific Support
The Peoria Journal notes Mayor Cook of Lacon is a notable scientist and recently joined the Peoria Scientific association. He donated an OSS set with life spans, a valuable fossil work, a large fossil shell specimen, and a fossil horseshoe crab to the society, urging broader public scientific effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Cook
Lacon
Peoria Scientific Association
Peoria Journal
Court House Masters Real Estate Transfers
A list of real estate transfers with names such as Carroll, Olive A Carroll, Fred Jason, Andrew Fatlor, John Carver, Joseph Zeigler, Allen H Trowbridge, Christoph Hear, Chan H Moss, Henry Pleasant Ireland, James Houwen, Geo 8traut, Lottie Green, Peter Zimmerman, John M Sullivan, Michael Sullivan. Also births and deaths sections with numerous local names and dates. August births noted for Julius H Adkinson, Henry, Oliver and Mina Slane, James Leigh, and others. September entries list marriages and licenses to marry. August deaths include Varna Monahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Olive A Carroll
Fred Jason
Andrew Fatlor
Egolt Hopewell
John Carver
Joseph Zeigler
Suaratoga
Allen H Trowbridge
Christoph
Hear Christ
Bennington
Olive Carrol
Chan H Moss
Toll
R Radd
Henry Pleasant
Ireland
James Houwen
Richland
Lottie Green
Evans
Peter Zimmerman
John M Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
Lot
Venonia
Julius H
Ida M Adkinson
Henry
W H Jones
Oliver
Mina Slane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenin Atepublic
Fife
Mershall County
Erven
Uatis
Charses
Sone
Onsy Actin
Tere
Mary 8
Prince Jobo
Mary
Maury
Gents
Lady Morene
Walter P 3d
Rock Ltd
Rock
Walter P 2d
Wiyowoun
Uader
Temalate
Barr
Guder
Wixp
Whirlwind
Lady Mac
Barcus
Maud Alessenger
Limber Bill
Mollie
Case
Red Buck
Charles Fosbender
St. Barr of
Little Fern Ist
Georgd
Nappt
Goth
Beauty Och
Lite George
Mabel B
Mable
Pao River
Col Taylor
Oglesby
Taylor
Srrgonarikyp
Isaac Taylor Welar
Linds River
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
RJ OuLesny Fon L D Whiting
Tiakilwa
Brown
South Chicago Park Co
Congress
Woolen Mill
Lacown, Tih
Marshall County
Adams & Weeks
Court House Masters
Tom Hamilton
Nancy Simmons
LaPrant
W H Wilmot
Lowla
Fannie Calder
Latrairie
Ester
Wilmot
Peter A
Anna Nelson
O F Thomas
Jas F
Erio Gates
Mra Shafer
Jas Co
Amanda Spangler la Ree Aaughter
L J Sherwood
Beet Au
Etlie Mro Banton
Hearn
Pawl
Helena Sebelus
Wenena
J B Dunham
Samuel B
Emily Ao Turner
Dr Jones
John E
Amanda Rehm Henry 2d
W OH Jones
Elmer F
Maud Hunter
Staug Ter
Chas M
Louise Turner
K E Rich
Mary E McKay
Teenagta
WO Ensign
Wm H
Mary A Bell Varna
J_W Evans
John “Bo
Arabella
J W Evans
Arnold Robinson
Louisa 1B
Samuelie
der Randolph Moss
Cora Kemp Kethanington
Mary Nathan L Erskine
Lawn Rider Smith
LaPrairrie
David Huffman
Sarateuu Marshall
Varna
Monahan
Noni
Ely’'S
ELY Brothe
Greenwich Street
New York
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