River Improvement Plan Clears Hurdles for Copperas Creek
Government advances seven foot channel construction from Copperas Creek to La Salle with a $50,000 to $50,600 appropriation. Colonel Bizby confirms jurisdiction and dredging will remove shoals, widen works, and extend to the La Salle area, signaling federal action on the Illinois river shore project.
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Illinois River
Copperas’ Creek
Congress
Xu Graff
Copperas
Bizby
Copperas Creek
Peoria
Bixby
United States
Timae River
la Salle
Opperas Creek
Salle
Graff
La_ Salle
Gamat
Iminoty
Steamer Watkins Threatens River Blockade Over Bridge Draw
The Steamer Watkins and captain Watkins plan to force Burlington railroad to swing the Illinois river draw near La Salle by anchoring against the Q bridge pier. They aim to obstruct navigation until the draw is changed, a confrontation that could trigger extended litigation and river traffic disruption up to Marseilles.
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Watkins
Burlington Railroad
Cart Watkins
Illinois River
la Salle
la Sallie
Marseilles
Ratlroad
Death of James H. Eckels former Chicago banker
Hon James Herron Eckels president of the Chicago Commercial National Bank was found dead in his Chicago home from organic heart disease. The financier, famed nationwide, had a life insurance of 120000 and an estimated fortune of 500000. His wife and daughter Miss Phebe Eckels were in Paris. His father died at Princeton a month earlier. Grover Cleveland telegrammed praise noting the loss to the community and country.
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J. A. Eckels
James Herron Eckels
Chicago Commercial National Bank
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
James H. Eckels
Princeton
George A Burt
Burt
Eckels
Phebe Eckels
Paris
Mrs Rose Marks Funeral at St Josephs Church
The funeral of Mrs Rose Marks was held at St Josephs church on Friday. The body arrived from Peoria the night before and a requiem mass was sung. Rev Fr Dooling officiated with a comforting address for mourners. Flowers and hymns marked the solemn service. Interment followed at Calvary cemetery. Card of Thanks from William A Marks and Charles Balleweg and Family.
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Mrs. Marks
Rose Marks
St Joseph's Church
Peoria
Dooling
Calvary Cemetery
William Aa. Marks
Charles Balleweg
Death of Dr Edwin Gaylord at Pontiac
Dr Edwin Gaylord died at his home in Pontiac at 3 17 Tuesday morning from pneumonia and age related illness. He was about 73, born in 1834 in Bradford County Pennsylvania, trained at the University of Michigan, practiced in Magnolia Illinois before moving to Pontiac fourteen years ago. Survived by his son Edwin Gaylor and daughter Mary Schrielder with family. uncle to Post Figetace Becko and others. A prominent Putnam county figure in business and public life, he had suffered paralysis prior to death.
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Edwin Gaylord
Pontiac
Eine
Edwin Gaylor
Aaron and
Mina Gaylord
Bradford County
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Putnam Conty
Sandy Creek
Gaylord
University of Michigan
Magnolia
Pantise
Mary Schrielder
Éalie
Doz Gaylord
Becko
Wenona
Sucher
Tacov
Granville
Putnam
St. Marys Hospital
Salle
Attersan
Strickn
Sunday Fire Threatens M E Church Roof
A Sunday morning blaze at the M E church on the east side was detected during Sunday school. Quick action by the fire department prevented major damage to the roof. The incident, already the third fire at the church in recent years, prompted calls for a new roof and higher chimney, with the building insured for 6009 dollars. A humorous moment saw Richard Blankenship entering the belfry, getting lost, and being guided out by Postmaster Disoswig.
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M.echard
W. L. Kelso
Putnam
National ‘Church Insurance Company
Richard’ Blankenship
Disoswig
What Should Voters Test in School Board Ballots
The letter argues voters should judge candidates by their commitment to improving public schools. It emphasizes hiring efficient teachers, paying fair salaries, and supporting proper discipline, noting politics has no direct relation to school welfare. It urges voting for those who meet these tests.
Local Officials Face Political Tangles Amid Illness Rumors
Fragments report Mrs. W. T. Law contending illness of her daughter and reference to Melick’s convalescence. Mentions of re election campaigns for Mayo, Devereux, Stredler, Hutchins and other local figures amid a county institute and church notices in a city area.
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W. T. Law
Connor
Tilagciavalla
Mayo Puaneet Ichicabor
S. Ré
Dévereu
Fayor
Rockfords
Bicey
Rot Stredler
Amayor
Hutchins
Rénry
Anonah Tinstitute
Mmarshiatl
Oman
City Election Sparks Change in Henry Highlights
The 1907 city election produced major shifts with Republicans losing on the general ticket while Democrats won mayoral and alderman seats. Clifford Haws becomes mayor for two years. Eli Wright and Charles Vogelsang secure clerk and treasurer posts. Forrest named city attorney. Pace and McCune enter council as a mixed GOP and Democratic board. New leadership promises stronger public service and continued city improvements.
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Clifford Haws
Henry
Hutchins
Eli Wright
Charles Vogelsang
Csty Treassurer
Forrest
Potter
George
Pace
Cromwell
James McCune
McCune
Echos and Elections Across Towns in Illinois
A garbled column lists mayoral winners and officials in multiple Illinois towns. L. L. Lehman becomes Mattoon mayor. Vaughan and Hebler win local offices in Wenona and nearby areas. Lacon, Princeton, and others report shifts in mayors, clerks, and treasurers amid dry and license votes. The piece also notes readers’ interest in river boating and local leisure.
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L. L. Lehman
Marshall
Mattoon
Wenona—Xk
Vaughan
Hebler
Howé
Citizens
Tolica
Dominici Turgalette
Lacon
John. I. Thompson
Robert
W. Koln
iMay
Omer Barnexe
Varna William
Koch Waseect
Princeton
Illinois Flyer
Igwony-Thia
Oath and Results From City Election Special Meeting
City Council met in the city hall on Wednesday night April 17 with Mayor Hutchings and Aldermen in attendance. The vote totals declare Clifford Haws first ward Elias Wright second ward Adolph Kieln third ward with Cromwell and Smith referenced. motion to adjourn carried.
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Cly-Hall
Hutchings
Yaniocowski
Dille
Smith
Cromwell
Brown
Isbernian
Cliford Haws
Demi
Ghee Os
Pee
Hutakins
O. Wes
Aia
Gromwell
Elias B. Wright
Pbs
achtis-Smitth
As-Hiras—B. Wright
Cromwells
Nerys
Adolph Kieln
Sdemocrat
McCarte
Dillé
Moffon
Ald
Dilley
Board of Education Ticket In Local Election
The report outlines a school election ticket with two central party committees and a Saturday afternoon polling window. It notes polls open from 3 PM and mentions President Charlie Doherty and Dr. B. Mallis in the slate.
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Theerpsia
Chiaries
I Malls
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Pearl Huffman
Rosé Marks
Mayme Balle
Tennyson
Gipareth
Lynette
William Pewey
Rash Pearl Bush
Hanty Public School
Mayme Belleweg
Hina. Brown
Elsie Carpenter
Tessie ‘Pauléis
Margaret ‘Ford
Alta Matephrey
Margaret Ziegler
Mabel
Ewman
Mayella “Weigand
Ida Pet
Man Rose ‘Travis
Kern Grace Wood
Fred Paent
Robert Elliston
Harry, Vaile
Woman's Club
Townsend
Wee- 7
J. R. Robon
Tadhiels
Cwith
J. S
Bloomington
Saeed
Methodist
Counotes
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Charles _Vogelsang
Rewenane
Sten A Tebe Yeeet
Frank Johnson
Vera Oe
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Tersres Saweeee
Ald. Smith
Charles BH. Vogelsang
Motioi
Dem
Fred W. Potter
Wreereeeeetesaew
Ald’ Smith
Wm. H. Forrest
Carrie Snes
Charles Helninger
George BE
George E.pace
Irfea
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Board of Education
Sheffield
Juinez
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