McKinley Interurban Plan Clears Right of Way Path
Sam Reynolds of the McKinley Syndicate has settled with several Grundy County property owners as the Morris to Joliet interurban project moves forward. Condemnation will begin soon for unresolved parcels, with grading and rail work set to start by mid June and progress toward Minooka and Rockdale, while Joliet entry awaits a Fisher lines contract and city approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reynolds
McKinley Syndicate
Morris
Joliet
Corporation
Grundy
Rock Island
Minooka
Rockdale
Fisher Lines
McKinley
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railroad
Ottawa
Chubbuck
Harry J. Vance
Joseph O'Hara
Lal Salle
Vance
B. W. Arnold
O'Hara
Illinois Traction System
Morris-Joliet
Princeton
City Aldermen Re-elected In Quiet Ward Elections
The city held an uneventful election on Tuesday with no contests. Aldermen Yanochowski and C. E. Smith were re-elected in their wards as votes were counted: First ward 41 for Yanochowski, 1 for Pace, 1 for Jacobs, 1 defective. Second ward 57 for Smith, 3 for Frommel, 1 for Motter, 1 defective. Third ward 64 for Doelzer, 4 for Wallace, 1 for Hartley, 1 for Maust. City officials reorganized with J. R. Paskell as mayor and a slate of officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanochowski
C. E. Smith
G. E. Pace
Peter Jacobs
Defective
C. E H. Smith
Charles Frommel
Charles Motter
Alex Doelzer
Capt
W H. Wallace
Dennis Hartley
Jonas Maust
J. R. Paskell
Charles Dille
Frank Yanochowski
H. Hutchins
C. Be, Smith
Alex Brown
F. W. Potter
Elias B. Wright
William Siewers
James McCune
Wm. Donovan
Frank Krenz
Paskell
Smith
Hutchins
Dille
Yanochowiski
Brown
Leavitt
Henry
F. A. Yanochowski
George Pace
Ald
D. L. Hartley
W. H. Wallace
Ald. Dille
Ald. Brown
Doelzer
Alds. Smith
Yanocnowski
Ald .Hutchins
St John’s Episcopal Church to Vest Choir and Repair
Rev. R Bancroft Whipple, new rector, organizes a vested men and boys choir to assist the current choir. Ladies of St John’s guild have paid debt on the rectory and the building will be repaired. Harvey Hunter of Buda visits his parents in this town.
Birck and Roth Matrimonial at St Marys Church
Henry Birck and Miss Helena Roth were married at St Marys Church on Tuesday April 12 at 9 am officiated by Rev Gensler. The couple will reside on the Shields homestead in the Oxbow and were given many useful presents as friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birck-Roth
Henry Birck
Helena Roth
St. Mary’s Church
Gensler
Birck
Madison
Ind
Marshall County
Toluca
Ill
Henry Roth
Magnolia Township
Charles Butler
Louisa Roth
School Election Reorganizes Henry County Board of Education
The election board, Charles Doherty R S Bayne and John Barry, reported 49 ballots as the regular ticket. George E Pace is president for one year with E A Hall and Marshall Downey as three year board members. The new board lists Pace Bayne Gregory Barry L R Phillips Hall and Downey. Dr Bayne continues as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doherty
Bayne
John Barry
Henry Republican
George E. Pace
E. A. Hall
Marshall Downey
Board of Education
Pace
Mr. Downey
George B. Pace
R. 8. Bayne
J. ©. Barry
B. A. Hall
L. R. Phillips
H. J. Gregory
Phillips
Barry
Downey
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
James K. Hopkins
Princeton
John M. Krebs
George Anthony
Kewanee
Mrs. Mary N Applen Dies in Saratoga Township
Mrs. Mary N Applen wife of Henry Applen died at the family residence in Saratoga township on Tuesday morning at 8 o clock after a period of illness. She leaves a husband ten children two sisters and two brothers with one child already gone before her funeral is set for Thursday at Whitefield Center M E church at 2 30 PM with Rev R J Vandervoort officiating. Interment will be in the church yard burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary N. Applen
Mary N.applen
Henry Applen
Saratoga Township
Whitefield Center
R. J. Vandervoort
City leadership roles for Paskell and Motter defined
Henry J. R. Paskell serves as mayor while Charles Motter oversees the township. One leads city affairs and the other represents township interests, marking the principal local governance split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. R. Paskell
Charles Motter
Iowans Stop Major River Fishing Feud Near Chillicothe
A clash over Illinois river fishing near Chillicothe and Henry was halted by a fish warden and authorities. John Huere a Clinton, Illinois millionaire, leads a group seeking water rights and plans to challenge Illinois law with Attorney Harry S. Miller in Peoria. If convicted for illegal clamming, fines could total several hundred dollars across all workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Chillicothe
Illinois
Henry
Peoria
Harry S. Miller
Illinois River
John Huere
Clinton, Ir
Huguelin
Miller
Chicago
Towa
Woman's Club meeting at Miss Waughop's home
The Woman's Club met at the president Miss Clara Waughop's pleasant home despite bad weather. Miss Nellie Harlin filled a vacancy by reading an Education paper, sparking discussion. An Irish dialect reading by Mrs. Elizabeth Hendrick followed, and guests included Mrs. Stanton and several Waughop relatives. The Henry Chautauqua Association adopted its constitution and set a September annual meeting, urging citywide support for the maiden effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Waughop
Miss Waughop
Lucy Swindler
Nellie Harlin
Elizabeth Hendrick
Population Growth in Marshall County and City
The author estimates Marshall County’s 1890 population at 16,370 and Henry city at 1,637. Over the decade about 50 new dwellings were built, suggesting the city’s current population near 1,800 and the county around 18,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Henry City
Snowstorm Recall Echoes May 3 1907 Weather
The piece notes a Monday snowstorm compared to a similar event on May 3 1907 that lasted all day, stating such storms are not unprecedented in this climate and many people recall the incident.
Local Assessors Open Personal Property Valuation Process
Last week assessors began valuing personal property in townships under Illinois law. Some counties pursue a uniform livestock valuation scheme, though legality is questioned. The county board of review raised taxes after holding hearings, prompting taxpayer anger and threats of legal action. Marshall County residents warn of potential pushback if the board repeats last year’s increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Board of Review
Lacan
Marshall County
High School Notes and Activities This Week
Nellie Coan serves as pianist this week while Irving Stevens returns after mumps. English III studies Burke and Carlyle as well as a German song program. Seniors rehearse The Professor play. Measles hit Jessie Stringer and Barbara Haws returns after illness. A musical program led by Mr Steele’s class is planned Friday afternoon. La Salle County farmers will hold four one day institutes this year, prompting questions about Marshall County's access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Coan
Irving Stevens
Burke
Carlyle
Burns
Kittie Pace
Tiskilwa
Henry
Anna Steele
Peoria
Inez Broline
Majory Blackman
Bradley
Barbara Haws
Jessie Stringer
Bernard Garland
Mr. Steele
Helen Phillips
la Salle County
Farmers’ Institute
Marshall County
Bills Due by April 29 for Henry City Council Meeting
All bills held against the city of Henry must be in the hands of City Clerk Wright by Friday night April 29. The present council will meet that evening to close up business for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Wright
Week Happenings From Henry area and Surroundings
Recap of local visits including Frank Wood and Fred Powers to Streator, noting measles cases near Putnam and visits by Miss Tillie Klein of Michael Reese hospital. Marshall Putnam Medical Society meets May 10 in Venona with Dr. McCormick and Dr. Weeks in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wood
Henry
Jessie Griffiths
Streator
Fred Powers
Lawton
Oklo
Charles Lormis
Putnam
Tillie Klein
Michael Reese
Chicago
Peoria
Burger
C.E. Burt
Marshall-Putnam Medical Society
Venona
Dr. McCormick
Hennepin
Weeks
Granville
Lillian Mercian
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Peru
A. Draper
J. W. McDermott
Custer Park
Lillian
John Hartley, Jr
Lacon Masonic Lodge
Theidohr
Ilinois
Illinois River
Great Lakes
Yerkes Observatory
Peoria Presbytery Holds Annual Spring Conference
Forty men and ministers from Peoria and surrounding counties gathered at Arcade Presbyterian Church in Peoria for the Peoria Presbytery spring conference. The meeting focused on committee appointments, home missions, and the Board of Relief for aged ministers. George Silvius was elected moderator and W H Pumphrey secretary as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Peoria
Tazewell
Marshall
Fulton
Mason Counties
Hugh Jack
Peoria First
Schereman
Board of Relief
George Silvyius
Delavan
W. H. Pumphrey
Presbytery
City Council Votes Alleman Ward Winners in 1910 Election
City council meets April 20 1910 to canvass Hen ry city election results. Yanochowski Smith and Doelzer declared aldermen after voting in wards one two and three. Census enumerator Worth McVicker asks families to provide birthplaces ages and grandparent details to speed counting.
Census Taker Ed Ketchum Aims To Finish Henry Township
Ed Ketchum, census taker for Henry and Whitefield townships, said he would call today if all at home and finish Henry township. His wife is sick with measles, hindering their work as a family. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ketchum
Henry
Whitefield
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Harvey Hunter
Buda
Andrew Hunter
Bayne, Gregory
Dow
Iowa
Illlinois Field
The
Woman's Club
Henry Chautauqua Association
Henry and Vicinity
Murray
Bureau
Okla
News Republican
J. M. Powers
John R. Paskell
Worth McVicker
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