Capt Wallace argues for revival of the I M Canal at Ottawa meeting
Capt W H Wallace of Henry addresses the Ottawa club on The I M Canal Her Uses and Abuses and Her Prospects. He traces canal history from 1848 opening to today, cites land grants, railroad competition, new laws, and outlines a proposed fleet plan with costs and potential profits.
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Ottawa’ Club
W. H. Wallace
Henry
Ottawa
I. & M. Canal
Capt. Wallace
Ottawa Club
George Dunaway
Garfield
Dewey’s
Marquette
Joliet
Illinois Valley
Canada
France
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Illinois
State of Illinois
Chicago
LaSalle
Deep Waterway Plan Aims for Joliet Lake Access
A three mile drainage canal extension costing 5 million dollars was agreed last week to run Joliet’s drainage through the city to Lake Joliet. The plan, supported by Gov. Deneen and sanitary district officials, would grant power to develop water power to Lake Joliet and enable lake traffic access for Joliet industries.
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Governor’s Office
Senate
Sanitary District
Gulf
City of Joliet
Lake Joliet
Chicago
Joliet
South Chicago Imalls
Will County
Gov. Deneen
Sanitary District Board
Ilinois and Michigan Canal Committee
Three Mile
Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners
Economy Light and Power Company
Canal Board
Penn
Deneen
Sanitary District Bill
Barr
R. R. McCormick
Illinois and Michigan Canal Commission
John J
Canal
Peru
Death of Mrs Rose Marks in Peoria Ill
Mrs Rose Marks wife of William A Marks and daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Balleweg of this city died suddenly at their Peoria home on Wednesday April 10 1907 at 8 am She had given birth to a child and was born and educated in Henry She was married to William Marks a molder at Avery Manufacturing Peoria The funeral will be held at St Josephs Catholic church Friday at 10 am Rev Fr Dooling officiating Interment in St Patricks cemetery north west of the city Friends of the family are invited to attend
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Rose Marks
William A. Marks
Charles and
Elizabeth Balloweg
Peoria
Ill
Miss Rose Balleweg
Henry
William Marks
Avery Manufacturing Company
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr. Dooling
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Lacon委 hires Fred Mawby to raise pontoon for river crossing
The Lacon city council awarded Fred Mawby a contract to raise the pontoon so it will float again. If successful, Mawby earns 150 dollars and the pontoon will be remodeled and returned to service, offering a cheaper fix than a new bridge and restoring ferry-like river passage for the public.
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Lacon
Fred Mawby
School Notes and Class Updates
The first year German class reads Immensee and Leah Swein returns after a week illness. Ethel Anderson enters as a new high school student. The fourth year English class finishes Halleck and begins review. Bert Mead was absent Monday. Germany had a test Tuesday. The eighth grade orders class pins even though commencement is discontinued. Prof. Stine traveled to Chicago on business Saturday.
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Leah Swein
Ethel Anderson
Halleck
Bert Mead
Germany
Prof
Stine
Chicago
State highway report outlines roads and tax methods
An extensive report by Engineer A N Johnson details road and bridge conditions, traffic census results, and improvements across the state. It covers the labor and cash tax systems, rural carrier input, and the timing of road work, with a focus on the Greenville area and the Wisetown road’s busiest day.
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A. N. Johnson
State Highway Commission
Commission
Wisetown
Greenville
Rosa Hurst
Rambler Dominates Napa Hill Climb In Stock Model
Thomas B. Jeffery Co. reports Rambler Model 21 stock car swept the Napa hill climbing contest held Friday. The Rambler led from start to finish and drew strong praise for performance in the event.
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Rambler
Thomas B. Jeffrey & Co
Napa
Cal
Oklahoma Couple Weds in Surprise City Ceremony
Ralph Powers and Hilah Hough, both from Lawton Oklahoma, eloped to Oklahoma City and married at the Lee hotel during April noon hour. The note Found at the Hough residence sparked the stunt and their families announce the marriage. The couple plans to return home after a short honeymoon.
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Ralph Powers
Hilah Hough
News-Republican
Lawton
Oklahoma
Ralph James Powers
Hough
Miss Hough
Ralph
J. M. Powers
Mr. Hough
Higin
Oklahoma City
C. 8. Hough
D Avenue
Ohio
Chicago Conservatory of Music
James M. Powers
Powers Realty Company
Lee Hotel
Graham
First Presbyterian Church
Notice of emancipation by Henry Roth for son Barney Roth
Henry Roth declares his son Barney Roth has left home and is empowered to make his own contracts for wages. Henry Roth will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Barney Roth.
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Barney Roth
Henry Roth
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Lake Michigan
Randolph
Kinzie Street
Baltimore
San Francisco
Rock Island
Wheeler
Illinois River
Pekin Distilleries
Drainage Board
Drainage Canal
I, & M. Canal
Utica
Springfield
Henry Telephone Company
Central
West Park Row
Central Park
Duke Bros
Jin
Ly Henry
Shickley
Neb
Vernon Ketchum
Louisiana
South
Bride
Bernard Yaeger
E. Stoltze
Mr. Yaeger
Clifford Doran
Charles Wheeler
Putnam
Robert Shields
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