Conflict Over Water Rights In Henry Illinois River
Speculation grows on a clash between the Marseilles Land and Water Power company and the state of Illinois as a deep waterway project from the lakes to the Gulf nears start. Proposed plans include automatic gates on the dam and raised water levels, potentially increasing power output and prompting state takeover of interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Company
State
Illinois River
Gulf
Marseilles
Marseilles Land & Water Power Company
State of
Illinois
Waterway
W. D. Boyce
Power Rights Questioned as Illinois Waterway Moves Ahead
The Marseilles Land & Water Power Company faces potential state seizure claims though officials expect compensation. Illinois law once allowed state takeover, later changed to require compensation. The water power supports about $5,000,000 in industry and 99 year leases, with a $20,000,000 waterway appropriation at stake. State engineers resume surveys in Ottawa and drilling crews plan to return to Marseilles to resume canal work this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles Land & Water Power Company
Illinois
Marseilles
Washington
Ottawa
Pennsylvania Drilling Company
Pittsburg
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Social Evening
The Woman's Club met last Monday with Mrs. S. L. Clift hosting. Guests included Mrs. Ida Jones and Ralph Tandy. Mrs. Nellie G. Hartley presided as the room featured pink lilies, a piano solo by Mrs. William Green, and songs by Mrs. Clifton Haws's family. A paper from absent member Mrs. T. L. Jones arrived late but was read and praised, with thanks extended to Mrs. Jones and the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Clift
Ida Jones
Ralph Tandy
Nellie G. Hartley
G. M. Clark
May Young
Hartley
William Green
Roberta
Gertrude Haws
Clifford Haws
Clift
Jones
R F. Burt
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Kentucky Joe Will Stand The Season At Putnam Farm
Advertisement for a stallion service for 1920 at a farm 14 miles west of Putnam village. Terms require 15 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. Breeding mares must remain nearby or insurance and money become due. Care promised but no responsibility for accidents.
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Putnam
Ali the Stallion No 7330 Roan with left hind foot white
Description and breeding details for Ali number 7330 a roan stallion foaled September 12 1912 bred by William Kruza Hooper Nebraska sired by Ali Pasha de Gio ry out of Pauline de Cler lineage to Bijou de Sombreffe and more. Registered Belgian draft horse in American Stud book will stand the 1920 season at the owner's barn Terms include twenty dollars insurance and service fee due at once care to prevent accidents but no liability assumed.
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William Kruza
Hooper, Neb
Ali
Ali Pasha de Giory
Pauline de Cler
Milton
Bijou de Sombreffe
Zoa
Pygmalion
Charlotte de Cler
Laura d' Heghem
Valdam
Dame d’ Eeghem
Podarkes
Mot
A’ Appel
Lucifer
Morote
American Association of Importers and
Death of Miss Myra Whitney 74 in Gibson City
Miss Myra Whitney died Friday night March 26 after a brief paralysis. She lived with her sister Mrs J L Saxton in Gibson City for many years and was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. Burial was in Henry Illinois with survivors including two sisters Mrs R D Kline and Mrs J L Saxton and other relatives.
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Gibson (I
Myra Whitney
J. L. Saxton
L. S. Ruland
Presbyterian Church
Henry
Mercy Elmira Whitney
John and
Eliza Whitney
Canton
Marshall County
Miss Whitney
Mackinaw
Saxton
Gibson City
Springfield
Mass
Sugar Grove Community Club Spelling Contest Plans
Sugar Grove community club met at the Sugar Grove school with good attendance. Officers retained to finish plans for a three meeting spelling contest. Miss Stephens leads blue side, Elmer Diverbiss red. Miss Iola Lutes won best speller prize. Also singing and reading. Date April 8 Sugar Grove school house. Alfred Johnson injured at pumping station. bank installs burglar proof safe weighing 6400 pounds. County Clerk says no women’s ballots for presidential primary April 13. Five year old Wilford Kraft injured. Dr. Wyatt treated. Pekin barge load delayed by wind. Hennepin Lodge Odd Fellows event at Tonica. Levee damage repaired. Government detective Holme in town. Heine Bernstein arrested on liquor transport charge. Executrix notice for Sarah C. Lash estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Miss Stephens
Elmer Diverbiss
Reds
Iola Lutes
Sugar Grove School House
Alfred Johnson
McNabb Bank
Cofoid
Wilford
Gus Kraft
H. S. Marine
H. B
Raley
Adameck
W. A. Paxson
Hennepin Lodge
Tonica
Tonica Lodge
Grand Lodge
Tonica Odd Fellows
C. P. Holmes
Heine Bernstein
Prohibition
Bernstein
J. B. Albert
cSras
Local News Items and Elections Note 1920
Local notes reflect civic pride and public spirit amid 1919 to 1920 commentary. John Proctor, Toluca ex mayor, dies after long illness. families attend from Gary, Ind. Bearing trapping laws tighten in Illinois with $25 penalty. Bible sales cited as world leader in 1919. Woman suffrage ratification faces legal hurdles with remaining states resisting. Henry Illinois high school election set for April 10 with 2 board seats. Pyrene fire fighter advertised at Meier Bros.
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Petgee
William Gardner
Presbyterian Church
Freeport
John Proctor
Toluca
Order of Hibernians
Francis Ryan
Gary
Ind
Illinois
West Virginia
South
High School Board of Education
Henry
Ill
M. C. H. Davis
Meier Bros
Ady
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Kentucky Joe
Kentucky
O. E. Wright
J. A. Ziegler
Ceresota
Joseph P. Siewers Henry, I
Sugar Grove Community Club
Hennepin Record
Sarah C. Lash
County of
Marshall
Lacon
Mareh A. D
Shah M, Lash
Fred W. Potter
Quinine
Mr. Hill
Kor
Americas
WLU LY
Duke!bros. Henry
Duke Bros
Iil
Sell Jackson Cars
Jackson
Loomis Jackson Company
Central Ilinois
Main St
Peoria, Illinois
Public Service Co
Northern
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